Ormonde Veterinary

21/04/2022

We offer a knockdown disbudding service here at Ormonde Veterinary 🐮

BENEFITS -

* Reduce labour
* Reduce stress
* Reduce disease outbreaks
* Reduce growth checks

We recommend doing calves as young as possible ideally under 3 weeks of age.

04/02/2022

Where there is a will there is a way 🐮 🤣🤣🤣

04/02/2022

Breech twins delivered safe and well.Both racing into the world backwards☺️

14/01/2022

Spring has sprung…. Busy weeks ahead!

18/08/2021

Lung Worm Warning ⚠️
We are seeing an increase in cases. Contact the office on 056 7770136 to discuss testing and treatment.

10/08/2021

16/07/2021

Often confused with Meningitis, we are seeing an increasing number of calves with CCN over the last number of weeks. Early treatment is the key to success.

16/07/2021

Busy day TB testing ahead!! 🐄🐮

08/07/2021

31/03/2021

Worried about flea, ticks and dust mites in your home?
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04/03/2021

Our vets have been busy with knock-down disbudding this week. This is a video from last year but look how comfortable these calves are whilst sedated for disbudding. These calves also received local anaesthetic and long acting pain relief to reduce the impact on their welfare and any set backs in growth rates are minimized. Call our office today before your calves get too big 🐂🐂

22/02/2021

Our vets have noticed an increase infectious lameness, mostly Mortellaro(Digital Dermatitis), from increased exposure to bacteria indoors. Discuss setting up a tailor-made footbathing regime for your farm.

17/02/2021

Following on from Twin Lamb disease, cows too suffer from Ketosis. Kexxtone boluses are an aid in prevention of ketosis given 3 weeks before calving to high risk cows. Ask your vet today which cows need them.

15/02/2021

With the recent cold weather affecting feed intakes be on the alert for twin lamb disease. Ewes may be using more energy than they can take in if carrying twins/triplets.

12/02/2021

Our vets out on the roads are seeing lots more milk fever this year. Cows often present down with an s-shaped curve in the neck as show. For prevention tips see our recent newsletter or discuss with our team of vets today.

11/02/2021

Calving and lambing are just getting into third gear on many farms. Good time to check your supplies of l**e, ropes, artificial colostrum for when you are stuck!

18/01/2021

If you haven't already started don't forget to give cows and heifers their RotaVec Corona vaccine to prevent calf scours. Inject 3-12 weeks before calving.

24/12/2020

Christmas Opening Times 🎄

Thursday 24th December 10-1pm
Friday 25th December Closed
Saturday 26th December Closed
Sunday 27th December Closed
Monday 28th December 10-1pm KK only
Tuesday 29th December 9-5pm
Wednesday 30th December 9-5pm
Thursday 31st December 9-5pm
Friday 1st January Closed

We would like to thank all our clients for their continued support and wish you a safe and peaceful Christmas. Merry Christmas 🎄

16/10/2020

With the warm wet weather we had in the early part of the Autumn we expect liver fluke to be a bigger issue than usual. Don't forget to dung sample and use the right fluke dose when treating. Not all fluke products target the same stage of the life cycle. Animal health Ireland have a good guide to liver fluke here: http://animalhealthireland.ie/?page_id=405

09/10/2020

Do you know your herds Johnes status? Johnes is an incurable bacterial cause of scour but is also linked to under performance in other key areas of production. Animal Health Ireland run a control program with the first step involving working out your herds risk. Our team of vets are available to answer any questions you might have.

25/09/2020

Did you know the majority of lameness on Irish farms is down to wear and tear and not infection? Wearing of the sole from walking long distances makes cows more susceptible to White Line Disease and Solar Ulcers. Talk to our team of vets about lameness treatment and prevention today.

21/09/2020

If you haven't already scanned your cows call the office today and arrange a visit to find out who is carrying an embryo like this and who is further along in pregnancy. Our vets are equipped with the latest ultrasound technology as you can see in the video. Don't wait till drying off to find out which cows are empty.

18/09/2020

With housing around the corner in October/November now is the time to start your vaccination plans. Even a mild outbreak of respiratory disease can set your animals back with large financial costs. Every farm is different so make a plan with your vet to best protect your stock before housing. Bloodwork from a sample of animals can help you decide what vaccines are needed on your farm.

11/09/2020

Live lungworm detected in a broncho-alveolar lavage(Lungwash) sample. If your cattle are coughing speak to your vet today about dung sampling or lungwashing to get an accurate diagnosis.

08/09/2020

Salmonella is an important bacterial cause of late term abortions in Irish dairy cattle. It is more prevalent in areas with higher densities of cattle especially Leinster and Munster. Discuss with your vet if you are unsure of your herd status and and want to protect your cows. Blood testing can show up previous exposure indicating the need to vaccinate.

29/05/2020

In this article vet Shane Mc Guckin discusses the most common diseases that we vaccinate sheep for and the vaccines available for the most common types of abortion.

To read this article - Visit https://bit.ly/2ZKokwp
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