Forge Farm Vets

02/07/2025

The latest newsletter is winging it's way to you as we reflect on our first month in our new premises! It's been a busy time for the team, but we're all settled and ready to get our teeth stuck into new projects.

This month we're focusing on sheep abortion vaccines, with an additional 5% discount available to encourage early cover. We'd be happy to discuss any challenges you experienced this lambing season, so we can plan for a successful lambing 2026!

We've also been trying out a Bestico fly trap bucket - you can see it in use at the front of the practice. It's been up a week and has already caught loads of pesky flies! We've got these in place on a number of farms to help combat fly problems, alongside traditional topical treatments and parasitic wasps where beneficial.

Get in touch to find out more 🪰

01/07/2025

🦟 Bluetongue cost calculator 🦟

AHDB have created a simple cost analysis tool for the impact of Bluetongue on Dairy, Beef and Sheep farms.

It also allows you to see the cost benefit of vaccination for your farm. We'd be happy to help with this - give us a shout if you want to talk through your options.

Click the below link - you'll need to select dairy beef or sheep to get to the right section for you.

You can also use this really helpful movement checker to ensure you stay ahead of the rules and the need for pre or post movement testing.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BTV-3MovementRegs

Enter your data to calculate how much it will cost to vaccinate your sheep against bluetongue virus and how much it could save you.

24/06/2025

A bird flu case has been confirmed at a premises near Glyn Ceriog, with the surveillance zone extending into Shropshire.

Please read the guidance via this link -

https://www.gov.wales/glyn-ceiriog-near-wrexham-avian-influenza-protection-and-surveillance-zones-declaration-24-june

Be alert for signs of illness and follow stringent biosecurity measures to reduce risks for disease spread.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a premises near Glyn Ceiriog, Wrexham. The SZ for this case extends into Shropshire, England.

A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises. See GOV.WALES: https://www.gov.wales/avian-influenza-bird-flu for the latest information.

An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) with mandatory biosecurity measures is also in force across Great Britain.

All bird keepers must follow the stringent biosecurity measures in addition to following any Protection/Surveillance Zone restrictions in their area to prevent future outbreaks.

Please check the disease control zones on our avian influenza interactive map to see what restrictions are in place and the biosecurity guidance available on GOV.WALES: https://www.gov.wales/avian-influenza-bird-flu and GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/birdflu.

Definitive requirements are set out in the published declarations for each disease control zone currently in force. More information is available on GOV.WALES: https://www.gov.wales/avian-influenza-bird-flu-current-restrictions and GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/animal-disease-cases-england.

16/06/2025

Thanks to those who joined us today at the new home for our Forge Farm Vets team! We hope you enjoyed the fabulous spread catered by Oteley, showcasing their top quality home reared pork sausage rolls 👌🏼

Thank you all for your support and encouragement through our move, long may this continue as our team grow and thrive in this new space!

Keep a look out for further on site meetings and training events!

08/06/2025

So proud that we at Forge Farm Vets were able to support Oteley with Open Farm Sunday today! Our first event under our new name and branding, with more to come from us through the summer.

It is great to see so many visitors interested in seeing what we in the British farming industry do to champion high standards of animal health, welfare and production.
Thank you for having us be part of showcasing all the fantastic work that goes into keeping the livestock happy and healthy!

06/06/2025

While we work on getting information out to you all in the post about the new premises (ALOT of folding and stuffing envelopes in progress!), here's our current office opening hours. Full service with visits and advice from the team available 24/7 - just call when you need on 01691 626939.

Please help us out by phoning in advance of collection of all medicines and supplies. This allows us to check our stock levels, obtain the required vet authorisation and arrange any additional ordering to get you what you need. We have a dedicated medicine order line where you can leave us a message, which is helpful for keeping lines open for emergencies being phoned through.

Phoneline options
1 - EMERGENCIES
2 - MEDICINE ORDERS
3 - GENERAL ENQUIRIES

We're working on consolidating our WhatsApp account, and we can still access the Park Issa Orders group.

Thank you all for your support through this transition.

01/06/2025

1 more sleep to opening day! 🙌🏼

Temporary signs have been put out to help you find our new location.

The Old Barn, Bryn Goleu Farm, St Martins, SY11 3HF

https://maps.app.goo.gl/hABCBhU9QxvrnL9F6

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So, if you need us tomorrow please call 01691 626939 and if you fancy popping in for a chat please do!

Forge Farm Vets is open for business from 9am tomorrow!

31/05/2025

Day 2 and the pharmacy is looking nicely stocked with everything we need for you next week and reception computers all in place.

We also have the loveliest clients 🥰 and are so thankful for all the support and encouragement for our move to our fantastic new premises.

Tomorrow brings a little more sorting to make sure things go smoothly on Monday.

See you then! 🙌🏼

01/01/2025

Happy New Year one and all! We thank you all for your support and custom through 2024, and we are all so excited for what 2025 has in store for our team at . More news coming soon...

12/12/2024

🎄CLIENT UPDATE : FARM RECEPTION OPENING TIMES OVER CHRISTMAS WEEKS 🎄

Please note this only affects our in person practice service for collection of medicines. Full ambulatory service with on farm visits available from our team of vets and TB testers. Please call the surgery before attending to place medicine orders and arrange collection. Brownlow - 01691 626939 and Park Issa - 01691 670067

Christmas Bank Holiday Closures as per the norm listed below with emergency provision -
Christmas Day : Wednesday 25th December
Boxing Day : Thursday 26th December
Weekend Friday 27th 5pm through to Monday 30th 8.30am - normal emergency cover
New Years Day : 1st January

Best wishes from the team! 😊

14/10/2024

We're looking for someone to join our team to assist with covering maternity leave for one of our ATT's (Approved TB Testers).
If you'd like to find out more please do get in touch. Enquiries welcome by phone on 01691 626939 or email your CV with a covering letter, telling us a bit more about yourself and why you'd be suited to this role, to [email protected]