Clare Vet Group Farm

29/07/2026

🚨 Countryside Services will be running their Autumn Sheep Tag Offer from Monday 3rd - Monday 31st August 2026.

The offer is as follows:

🐑 10 free tags when ordering 150 EID Loop Breeding Sets or more
🐑 2 free sheep markers with every order
🐑 Free applicator for first-time orders

❗️T&Cs: This is a one-time offer per flock number. The offer is valid from Monday 3rd August to Monday 31st August 2026. The free applicator is available for new customer orders of 150 breeding sets or more. Free sheep markers are available while stocks last.

📞 Get in touch to place your order!

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...