Parkside Vets - Farms and Smallholders

11/04/2025

Worried about your farm's young stock ? Let's talk crypto !

Cryptosporidiosis - sometimes known as 'crypto' is an infection that can affect our young calves and lambs, often causing watery diarrhoea and dehydration. We know that even one sick animal can be a worry, but with a few simple measures, you can help protect your stock.

Here's what you can do:-

1) Keep it clean - Regularly clean sheds and ensure water supplies are fresh and
unpolluted.
2) Spot the signs - monitor your young animals for any signs of diarrhoea or
lethargy.
3) Act swiftly - if you notice anything unusual, give us a ring immediately - early
intervention is crucial.
4) We have tests available at the surgery to give you a definitive answer to the cause
of scour in calves.
5) If you have problems with crypto, there is a vaccine available.

Stay vigilant and let's keep our farms healthy! Please call us on 01382 811111 to discuss the best plan for your stock with our farm vets.

11/04/2025

Andrea came across this beauty when out on her rounds. A 12 week old German Shorthair Pointer. Lots of snuggles later, equals one happy vet 😊🐾

08/04/2025

🐑 One of our incredible vets Nicola is having a well earned holiday. She’s still keeping busy helping out with lambing at her parents farm. Nicola has shared some photos and is happy to say what a difference a year makes - this year the lambs have been arriving to glorious sunshine ☀️😊

06/04/2025

Congratulations to the Scottish men's curling team for their victory in the world championship semi-final last night against Canada! 🎉👏 You’ve made Scotland proud.
Wishing the team the very best of luck tonight as they face Switzerland in the final at 10 PM (Sunday). You can watch it live on BBC iPlayer. Let's cheer them on and celebrate their amazing journey so far! 💪🏆

04/04/2025

"Lambing and calving season is keeping our farm vet team busy! Today, Shannon has had quite the eventful day—attending a uterine prolapse amongst her routine calls, and then suffering a puncture.

Uterine prolapse is always a serious situation that requires immediate attention. If this happens:
✅ Keep the cow calm and safely restrained.
✅ Cover the pr*****ed uterus with a clean, damp cloth to prevent contamination.
✅ Avoid pushing the uterus back in yourself—wait for the vet.
✅ Call your vet as soon as possible for professional care.
It’s a demanding season, but timely intervention makes all the difference. Wishing everyone smooth lambing and calving! 🐑🐄 "

01/04/2025

🐄🩺 Moo-velous New Service: Cattle Chiropractic! 🐄✨

This spring, we’re excited to announce our exclusive Cattle Chiropractic Clinic! From spinal alignments to tension-relieving massages, we’ll have your herd feeling their best and ready for turnout in no time. 🐾

✅ Benefits include:

Enhanced grazing posture 🌱Better "moo-vement" across the field 🕺Instant relief for those long winters in housing 🛋️

… because cattle deserve pampering too. 😉 Happy April Fool’s Day from all of us at Parkside Veterinary Group

31/03/2025

🐄💉 Vaccinations: The Foundation of Herd Health 💉🐄

Spring is a time of change—turnout is near, calves are arriving, and your herd’s health needs to stay strong. Vaccinations are one of the most effective ways to protect your cattle from preventable diseases, ensuring they thrive during this crucial season.

✨ Why vaccinate?

🛡️ Shield against scours: Boost calf immunity with scour vaccines, ensuring they get a healthy start to life.

🛡️ Protect productivity: Vaccinations for clostridial diseases, such as blackleg, prevent sudden losses that could devastate your herd.

🛡️ Support long-term health: Vaccines for BVD, IBR, and pneumonia reduce risks, improve fertility, and keep your cattle fit for grazing.

📅 Plan ahead! A tailored vaccination plan ensures all age groups are covered—from newborn calves to breeding adults—and helps your herd stay resilient to seasonal challenges.

Contact us today to discuss your herd’s needs, and let’s prepare your cattle for a healthy, productive year ahead! 🌱🐂

28/03/2025

We all know that our animals don't always require a vet during working hours!

Our farm vet team is available 24/7 and 365 days per year so you will always see a familiar face, no matter what time of day or night that you you might need us.

We can always be contacted on 01382 811111.

27/03/2025

One of the many perks of being a large animal vet - lunch in a scenic spot by the beach

26/03/2025

⭐ THANK YOU! ⭐

It is Veterinary Receptionist Appreciation Week and we would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to Karen C, Darlene and Jennifer for all of their hard work in the large animal office, not only today but every day. They are your first port of call when you phone the practice or visit us to collect medications and also help to keep the vets organised!

25/03/2025

21/03/2025

Parkside Promotions

Receive a 50% discount on a farm visit fee for your routine veterinary work by planning ahead and booking in advance! Call the office on 01382 811111 for further information and to book an appointment.

18/03/2025

⭐️Ensure your calves and lambs receive the best start in life with sufficient antibodies and nutrients by following the 5Q's of colostrum - Quality, Quantity, Quickness, sQueaky clean and Quantify.

14/03/2025

"It's been a busy week here at the Parkside! Our team have been out and about assisting farmers with calving's—there seem to be plenty of big, healthy calves arriving. Lambing is also well underway with some flocks, bringing new life to the fields. Meanwhile, farmers are hard at work sowing crops in preparation for the autumn harvest. It's a reminder of the dedication and tireless efforts of our farming community, come rain or shine. 🌾🐄🐑"

05/03/2025

🐐Attention Smallholders! 🐐

At Parkside Veterinary Group, we proudly offer the same high level of service to all clients, no matter how large or small, and regardless of the variety of animals you own. 🏆
Our commitment: To provide an individual and personalised service to every animal in your care. 🐾
Our Services Include:
🩺 Routine Consults & 24-Hour Emergency Call Outs
✂️ Castrations for Goats, Sheep & Alpacas
🍼 Disbudding Kids
📋 Health Planning
🦶 Foot Trimming & Dental Care
🕵️ Pregnancy Diagnosis/Scanning
🚜 Husbandry Advice & Training
💉 Co-ordination of Sharing Vaccines/Wormer Resources
We are happy to provide as much support and training as you need. Please give the practice a call (01382) 811111 or email [email protected].

02/03/2025

NoBACZ, a new option for naval care at lambing & calving time

Farmers Love NoBACZ Navel !

No more worrying about reapplications or infections from licking. NoBACZ Navel’s patented formula includes a bitter agent to keep ewes and cows away – no more risky licking!

Keep navels dry, protected, and infection-free with NoBACZ Navel this season.

Speak to a vet for more information (01382) 811111.

28/02/2025

Antibiotic use in the sheep sector is generally low, but it spikes around lambing time, especially for neonatal lambs. By being more selective with antibiotics, we can save money and reduce resistance!

For personalised advice on managing antibiotics during lambing, speak to your vet. 🐑

27/02/2025

Lambing & Calving 2025 has begun in the practice, for others it is fast approaching! We have all your essential lambing supplies in stock, from top quality colostrum to rubber rings, calcium injection to navel dip. Give us a ring/email and we'll happily have your order ready for collection at either the Dundee or Ladybank surgery whichever is more convenient for you. Please call 01382 811111.