MBG Farm Vets

31/05/2026

If it’s possible, a cow will manage to do it.

This young bull was seen by Jade for lameness and swelling of the foot that didn’t respond to previous medication.

Once the foot was lifted and cleaned a ring of granulation tissue was seen. Embedded approximately an inch into the tissue was a ring of wire! The wire was cut and dug out, and a block was placed on the other claw. The bull made a full recovery and hasn’t tried to self amputate any more body parts.

15/05/2026

Vet receptionist appreciation post!

What would we do without Gill, Emma, Chloe, Kim, Claire, and last but not least Sophie who has made her return from maternity leave.

There’s not a lot that these guys don’t do: juggling phone calls, organising vets, keeping on top of equipment, expert animal holders.

Our vets couldn’t do it without you!

13/05/2026

What a great turnout to the Badger Vaccination Field Force’s introductory meeting!

Please follow the link to sign up to vaccinate the badgers on your land.

https://bvff.co.uk/landowners/

If you have any questions our vets would be happy to answer them where possible or we can put you in contact with a suitable member of the badger vaccination team.

02/05/2026

🐑🍼The UK Lambing Survey 2026 🐑🍼

Anyone who's finished lambing?

PLEASE complete our https://bit.ly/lambingsurvey2026

🐏 Contribute to better understanding the challenges farmers faced this lambing.
🐑 Valuable to add to previous years' findings on the impact of weather, Schmallenberg, Bluetongue, joint ill, watery mouth etc.
🍼 Crucial to have genuine data to enable sheep farmers/vets/industry to prepare realistically for the future.

Just takes 12 minutes!
All responses are anonymous, with no farmer, farm names or locations, identifiable from the answers.

01/05/2026

Come along and find out all you need to know about the badger vaccination project starting in the area.

Please reserve your place by emailing [email protected] or ringing 0333449425

30/04/2026

We’re now on PetsApp for farm & equine clients 📲🐄🐴

We’re pleased to offer a more convenient way for you to contact us.

· Chat with our team
· Order medication and repeat prescriptions
· Receive Herd Health Planning and VAN renewal reminders
· Check the vaccination status of your pets and horses

PetsApp is perfect for non-urgent requests and questions, allowing you to contact us at a time that suits you. If you’re getting low on medication while we’re closed, simply send us a message and we’ll respond the following workday.

Please remember: PetsApp should not be used in an emergency.

If you haven’t signed up yet, keep an eye out for your invite tomorrow (Friday 1st May) and take advantage of the convenience it offers!

21/04/2026

What a woman!

Anne claims she was “borrowing” someone else’s mug…

12/04/2026

Did you know that the magnesium level within vitreous humor (liquid in the back of the eye) remains stable for up to 48 hours after death?
Our vets can confirm staggers cases by testing this fluid in our in-house lab.

26/03/2026

The grass is growing! Get your mag ready!

Fast growing, lush grass is low in magnesium and you know what that means, STAGGERS RISK IS HIGH!

Watch your lactating ewes and cattle for:
- erratic behaviour
- twitching muscles
- loss of coordination
- being unable to stand
- convulsions and fitting
- death

If you suspect you have a case of grass staggers please ring us for advice ASAP as it can progress rapidly.

04/02/2026