Farm Vets South West

Farm Vets South West FarmVets SouthWest is a farm-animal-only veterinary practice covering Somerset and East Devon.

The practice prides itself on traditional service values, but with a modern approach, to complement the needs of today's farmers. We have an experienced team of farm vets, with expertise in the dairy sector. We are really excited to announce the opening of our fourth practice, in Shepton Mallet, Somerset and welcome our new colleagues David Jackson and Candido Rodriguez.

Happy Friday everyone! Vet Tech Laura is out TB testing this morning with quite the view ☀️❄️
21/11/2025

Happy Friday everyone! Vet Tech Laura is out TB testing this morning with quite the view ☀️❄️

We still have a limited number of spaces available for our AI course that we are running on the 15th, 16th and 17th of D...
18/11/2025

We still have a limited number of spaces available for our AI course that we are running on the 15th, 16th and 17th of December. Please ring any of our offices to book your place now 📞🐮

Enjoy reading our November edition of the newsletter 🎇🧨
05/11/2025

Enjoy reading our November edition of the newsletter 🎇🧨

04/11/2025

***HALLOWEEN COMPETITION WINNER***

For anyone that has been eagerly awaiting who was hiding under the ghost sheet the answer was Matilda! Well done to all who got the answer correct and many congratulations to Clare Belcher for winning! Your prize is waiting for you in our Ilminster office 👻🐄🐮

***HALLOWEEN COMPETITION***🎃 Happy Halloween from all of us at FVSW 👻Comment below which member of our team you think is...
31/10/2025

***HALLOWEEN COMPETITION***

🎃 Happy Halloween from all of us at FVSW 👻

Comment below which member of our team you think is feeling super spooky and is hiding under the ghost sheet to be in with winning a prize 🕸️🐮

30/10/2025

Ever wondered what our vets are looking at when they are scanning your cows?

Here’s a sneak peek that one of our vets Matilda took from one of her routine fertility visits 🐄

👀 Take a good look at the image - can you spot:

🐮 The calf’s head?

🐮 The heartbeat flicker?

🐮 Maybe even a little leg?

Regular scanning helps us keep your herd on track for calving patterns, fertility targets, and herd health.

If you’d like to get your next PD session booked in, ring any one of our branches 📞

We are running another AI course before Christmas. If you are interested in booking onto this, please call any one of ou...
21/10/2025

We are running another AI course before Christmas. If you are interested in booking onto this, please call any one of our offices 📞

Places are limited and will be on a first come first serve basis 🐄

Check out this month's edition of the Farmers Guardian Dairy Farmer magazine. There might be someone you recognise in it...
21/10/2025

Check out this month's edition of the Farmers Guardian Dairy Farmer magazine. There might be someone you recognise in it...👀🐮

🌟 Happy Vet Tech Appreciation Week! 🌟This week, we’re celebrating our amazing Farm Vet Tech team - Georgia, Laura, and S...
17/10/2025

🌟 Happy Vet Tech Appreciation Week! 🌟

This week, we’re celebrating our amazing Farm Vet Tech team - Georgia, Laura, and Sophie - who work tirelessly to keep our farmers and their animals thriving 🐄🐑

Our farm vet techs play a vital role in supporting animal health and welfare every day. From running and managing the calf scheme to mobility scoring, vaccinating and TB testing, they’re the helping hands that make farm life run smoothly.

Please join us in saying a huge THANK YOU to Georgia, Laura and Sophie for all their hard work!

🌍 World Mental Health Day – 10th October 🌱Today is a reminder that mental health matters just as much as physical health...
10/10/2025

🌍 World Mental Health Day – 10th October 🌱

Today is a reminder that mental health matters just as much as physical health.

Farming and agricultural life can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be tough and isolating at times. The long hours, unpredictable weather, and financial pressures can take a toll - and it’s okay to admit that things feel heavy sometimes 💚

There is no shame in asking for help. Reaching out can make a world of difference - for you or someone you care about.

If you need to talk, please know there are people ready to listen:
📞 RABI – 0800 188 4444
📞 Farming Community Network – 03000 111 999
📞 Vetlife – 0303 040 255
📞 Samaritans – 116 123
📞 Mind - 0300 123 3393

Let’s look out for one another. Check in on friends, neighbours, and fellow farmers. A simple conversation can mean more than you know.

💬 You’re never alone. Together, we can make sure no one in our farming community struggles in silence 🌾💚

09/10/2025

*WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT*

👏🏻 GOOD NEWS STORY 👏🏻

Recently our vet Victoria attended a rather tricky case after a freak accident. The mischievous calf caught itself on a gate latch and created a puncture wound into its chest (ouch)! Victoria cleaned the wound and stitched it back perfectly together and now the little rascal can breathe easy! Well done Victoria 👏 🐄

⚠️ Acorn Poisoning Warning ⚠️This year is a mast year, meaning oak trees are producing unusually large numbers of acorns...
06/10/2025

⚠️ Acorn Poisoning Warning ⚠️

This year is a mast year, meaning oak trees are producing unusually large numbers of acorns. Combined with the recent stormy weather, many acorns are falling early, including immature acorns, increasing the risk to cattle.

We’ve already seen a rise in cases of acorn poisoning in the past few weeks.

👉 Signs to watch for include:
- Off feed, dull or weak
- ⁠Constipation followed by dark/tarry diarrhoea (sometimes with blood)
- ⁠Swelling under the jaw
- ⁠Excessive thirst and reduced urination

🚫 Unfortunately, there is no specific antidote, and treatment is often unsuccessful once severe kidney damage has occurred.

✅ Prevention is key:
- Check pastures regularly for fallen acorns
- ⁠Move cattle away from high-risk fields
- ⁠Provide extra forage to reduce temptation
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If you have any concerns about your herd, please contact us immediately. Early intervention gives the best chance of a positive outcome.

📷: Farmers Weekly

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Unit 1. 8, Regional Rural Business Centre, Market Way, North Petherton
Bridgwater
TA66DF

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+441278663399

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