Amethi Vets

11/06/2026

🚨 Big news for the future of bovine TB control in England! 🚨

The first major refresh of the TB eradication strategy in over a decade has been announced, with a clear ambition to achieve Official TB-Free Status for England by 2038.

The new approach focuses on greater collaboration between farmers, vets, government, APHA and industry bodies, recognising that tackling TB requires everyone working together.

Key developments include:

✅ Cattle vaccination to be introduced by 2030, alongside the new DIVA (Detect Infected among Vaccinated Animals) skin test
✅ Expansion of badger vaccination programmes
✅ Development of a deer (and other wildlife) surveillance plans
✅ Enhanced cattle testing, including wider use of the interferon-gamma blood test
✅ More sensitive movement testing
✅ Better access to TB data to help farmers make informed purchasing decisions

This represents a significant shift towards a more collaborative and science-led approach to TB eradication.

For those wanting to learn more, we've included links to two documents below – one provides a concise overview, while the other goes into much greater detail.

https://tbhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/TB-control-is-changing-6pp-leaflet-ONLINE-pages-FINAL.pdf?fbclid=IwY2xjawSXiTpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFndEM4ZjcybjVTcHFmN1E1c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmtLmzPa-LRIL6Xzu2P-eekufkv4AKSMd5DURoX6gnrO-M6VjSIetmc9UTP7_aem_NZl9T63UqI4HVi7-7BzKIA

https://tbhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Recommended-Bovine-TB-Strategy.pdf?fbclid=IwY2xjawSXimVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFndEM4ZjcybjVTcHFmN1E1c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkjs0XxlpfwjfONjp3kasnEsZeV2Opmku96ACPqttsXDCZPp_1xfBkQqYix0_aem_BUvbtJLkUzYRjzhaxUZu5g

03/06/2026

Going show or no?! We know the weather might put a few people off… 😭☔️🌧️

For all of our clients heading up over the next three days, we hope you have a fantastic Royal Cornwall! A couple of us will be there for parts of it, so be sure to say hello if you spot us around👋🏻

Don’t worry though — it’s business as usual back in Helston, with at least one of us on call 24/7 should you need us.

Have a great show and stay dry! 😊

26/05/2026

🐮🪱Last week, the Calf Club met at Trerise Farm Shop & Cafe for a workshop on parasites. The evening started with a walk out to the fields to talk through, and then practise, collecting a representative sample of fresh faeces. 💩

They were joined by Paul from Norbrook, who gave a talk on parasites: what they are, how they affect young stock, how to control them without relying solely on wormers, how to prevent resistance to wormers, and an insight into where the industry is heading when it comes to dispensing wormers.

The evening finished with a live demonstration of how to carry out a faecal egg count using the samples collected earlier. This was done using a microscope connected to a screen so everyone could watch and follow along. 🔬

If anyone would like to discuss or review their farm parasite control programme — or create one if you don’t already have one in place — please get in touch on the usual number. Equally, please remember you are always welcome to drop in samples for testing; we just ask that you give us a heads-up beforehand so that no samples get left out in the heat 🥵

A big thank you to Trerise again for having us, brilliant hosts as always ☕️, and to Paul for his talk and pasties 😋

19/05/2026

REMINDER - THIS THURSDAY!

There is still time to sign up, contact us today to do so! 📞📲

Join the Calf Health Club for an evening session focused on parasite control and the importance of incorporating faecal egg counts into your routine grazing management.

The event is free for all Calf Health Club members. Non-members are welcome at a cost of £20 per farm.

To register, please contact the work phone.

13/05/2026

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week (11th–17th May).

We’d like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that behind every farm gate is a person carrying enormous responsibility.

Farmers work long hours, often in isolation, facing pressures from weather, finances, rising costs, and uncertainty…all while helping feed the nation. Yet mental health in farming is still too often overlooked or left unspoken.

The theme this year is “Action” - for yourself, for someone else, for all of us. While awareness is vital, real change comes when we take action.

This week, we’d like to encourage our clients and community to make an active effort, even just once, to check in on a neighbour, friend, or family member. A conversation, a visit, or simply asking, “How are you really doing?” can make a difference.

Strength in farming isn’t just about resilience, it’s also about knowing when to talk, seek support, and support each other.

No one should ever feel they have to struggle alone. 💚

11/05/2026

🐄 Calling all cattle clients! 🐄

Have you ever wanted to learn how to carry out a faecal egg count? Now’s your chance!

Join us on the 21st for our next Calf Health Club workshop, where we’ll be covering all things parasites. The session will include a practical demonstration of how to perform faecal egg counts, including:

🔬 How to collect a representative sample
🔬 How to prepare the sample
🔬 What we look for under the microscope

This event is FREE for all Calf Health Club members and open to all cattle clients at £20 per farm. (note per farm NOT per person!)

Please see our earlier post for full event details.

08/05/2026

On Wednesday we held our Red Tractor approved “Using Medicines Responsibly” course.

It was a great evening with plenty of engagement from our clients throughout. The session provided an excellent refresher and finished with case scenarios and group discussions, giving everyone the opportunity to put what they had learned into practice.

A big thank you to Alex for presenting the course, and to Helston Rugby Club for hosting us!

If you missed out this time but would like to attend a future course, then please let us know. Once we have enough names we’ll run it again.

30/04/2026

🎈 Happy Birthday to our superstar Vet Alex! 🎈 We hope you have an amazing day and the boys spoil you!

I would like to take opportunity to thank you for all you do for me and our practice. Nothing is ever too much, you ALWAYS have my back, you keep my butt in line but most importantly even on the hardest days turn up with a smile! I look forward to many more crazy adventures as Team Amethi 💜.

27/04/2026

Join the Calf Health Club for an evening session focused on parasite control and the importance of incorporating faecal egg counts into your routine grazing management.

The event is free for all Calf Health Club members. Non-members are welcome at a cost of £20 per farm.

To register, please contact the work phone.

25/04/2026

Happy World Veterinary Day! 🐄🐑🐖🦙🐏🐔

This year’s theme, “Veterinarians: Guardians of Food and Health,” feels especially meaningful to us here at Amethi. As a team of dedicated farm vets, we see firsthand the vital role our work plays every single day within the agricultural industry.

Not every day goes to plan, and some are certainly tougher than others. But the good days far outweigh the challenges. We feel incredibly fortunate to work in an industry we’re so passionate about.

We genuinely love what we do, have so much fun working together as our awesome team of three, and most importantly, adore supporting all of you - our wonderful clients!

Thank you for trusting us to care for your animals. 💚