Clare Vet Group Farm

08/05/2026

🪱🐑 Nematodirus poses a significant risk for grazing lambs. 🪱🐑

We have seen dung samples test positive for nematodirus eggs this week on our in house Ovacyte machine.

As we can see from the SCOPS forecast the nematodirus hatch is peaking in our area.
https://www.scops.org.uk/forecasts/nematodirus-forecast/

What this means?
Lambs between 6 and 12 weeks of age grazing pasture that carried lambs last spring are most at risk.
Co- infection with cocci means clinical signs are seen at lower worm burdens.

What are the signs?
Scour, rapid weight loss and high levels of mortality

Treatment
For at risk lambs a white (1-BZ) drench is advised.
It is advised that a pooled faecal worm egg count is carried out 10-14 days post treatment to assess efficacy.

If you have any queries regarding the risk posed to your flock or for more information on our in house faecal worm, cocci and fluke testing don’t hesitate to get in touch!

Nematodirus Forecast Preview

22/04/2026

🐄 Join Our Team!!

Looking for a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same? We’re on the lookout for a reliable, organised, and people-focused individual to support our veterinary team across multiple clinics and on farms.

🌟 What You’ll Be Doing:
- Assisting vets with TB test record-keeping on farms
- Providing reception cover across our clinics in Ballyclare, Whiteabbey, Cavehill, and Carrickfergus
- Supporting front-of-house duties during staff leave, including Saturdays and Bank Holidays

⏰ The Role:
- Part-time, permanent position
- Rough average of 30 hours per week
- Flexible schedule with no set rota – adaptability is key!

👀 You’ll thrive in this role if you are:
- Friendly, professional, and confident dealing with people
- Highly organised with strong administrative skills
- Flexible and happy to travel between locations at short notice
- From a farming background, with solid knowledge of cattle handling and on-farm safety
- A team player who enjoys a mix of practical and office-based work

💬 Why Join Us?
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, values teamwork, and wants to be part of a supportive, fast-paced environment where your contribution really matters.
Interested?

We’d love to hear from you. Just follow the link to apply! https://jobs.eu.lever.co/ivcevidensia/8dc43864-87ac-4279-a0bb-c82f32fb2723?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv0&fbclid=IwY2xjawRVvxZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEezmXgCwTYaIDXaMtj-wgZr_QLChCSSQP8gwGmnGzMwCT_Hq6OI4VJqxmONXc_aem_jm8EpiuV2hHP9LyGZc8DPw

Role: Farm & Reception Support Assistant Location: Clare Vet Group, Ballyclare Contract: Part-Time, permanent Clare Veterinary Group is a dynamic 20-vet practice, boasting a purpose-built facility in Ballyclare that caters to Small Animal, Large Animal, and Equine care. With three branches in Whitea...

05/03/2026

🚜🌟 We’re Proud Sponsors! 🌟🐄

Clare Vet Group are delighted to be sponsoring Blessed Trinity College as finalists in the ABP Angus Youth Challenge 2025–26!

Out of more than 40 schools across Northern Ireland, Blessed Trinity has been selected as one of just four finalists, a fantastic achievement for the students involved!👏

The team has been awarded five Aberdeen Angus calves which they will rear through to finishing in October 2026. As the school is based in an inner-city location, the calves are being cared for on a teacher’s farm where the students visit regularly to gain hands-on experience in livestock management.

As part of our support, we have been meeting with the students to discuss the importance of animal welfare and preventative herd health. The students have also helped us administer essential health treatments to the calves, giving them a real insight into the role vets play in maintaining healthy livestock.

We’re incredibly proud to support the students on this journey and wish them the very best in the challenge! 🐄✨

04/03/2026

✨ We have our winners!! ✨
Please contact us to claim your prizes!!
Well done 🎉

03/03/2026

📣 Important information for anyone wishing to compete at Balmoral Show 🐄🐑

23/02/2026

This week is the last chance to enter our competition 🎉
Draw will be done on Friday 27th February 🐄

🐄 Roses are red, violets are blue, getting checked early could save someone like you 💕

This Valentines Day, help us spread the word in the farming community.

To enter our raffle:
✅ Like our Clare Vet Group Farm page
✅ Like this post
✅ Share this post
✅ Tag 3 friends

Please note that the closing date has been extended to Friday 27th February.

12/02/2026

🐄 Roses are red, violets are blue, getting checked early could save someone like you 💕

This Valentines Day, help us spread the word in the farming community.

To enter our raffle:
✅ Like our Clare Vet Group Farm page
✅ Like this post
✅ Share this post
✅ Tag 3 friends

Please note that the closing date has been extended to Friday 27th February.

09/02/2026

Thank you to everyone who came along to our Bluetongue information evening in Ballyclare Golf Club, kindly brought to you by Graham and Peter from Ingelheim.
Let us know what you’d like the next topic to be!
🐄🐏🐐🦙

05/02/2026

🐄🐏🦙🐐 ❗️REMINDER❗️🐄🐏🦙🐐

For those who have registered, our Bluetongue information evening is TONIGHT.

📍Ballyclare Golf Club
☕️ Light supper will be served at 7:45pm with talk aiming to start around 8pm

See you all there! 😎