Torch Farm Vets - Farm Animal Services

Torch Farm Vets - Farm Animal Services As Independent Farm Vets, we are committed to providing the very best service to our clients across North Devon and Exmoor.

Serving the North Devon and Exmoor farming community is our farm animal department. We have extensive experience managing large single species of dairy, beef, sheep, pig, goat and alpaca units as well as caring for smaller multi-species holdings. Being committed to animal welfare means we are always updating ourselves on new practices and new thinking. That way, our clients get the best levels of

care at all times. The scale of our department allows us to offer a wide range of specialist skills to meet your needs.

🌾 Drought support: £2,000 grants for farming householdsThe dry weather has brought extra worries and costs for many farm...
30/08/2026

🌾 Drought support: £2,000 grants for farming households

The dry weather has brought extra worries and costs for many farming families. If you’re feeling the financial strain, RABI’s Emergency Drought Grant could help.

Eligible farm owners and tenant farmers can apply for £2,000 towards personal and household living costs. Your principal farming business must be in an officially designated drought area, and eligibility criteria apply. This funding cannot be used for farm or business expenses.

📅 South West applications open at midday on Monday 7 September, with the application window running until 11 September. Funding is limited and may run out sooner, so check what you’ll need now.

👉 [Find out more and check eligibility](https://rabi.org.uk/drought-support/)

Please share with friends and neighbours who may benefit — a little signposting could make a big difference. 💚

28/08/2026

🐄 Cornwall Suckler Beef Farm Walk

AHDB is inviting suckler beef producers to a practical, fully funded farm walk focused on strengthening herd productivity, efficiency and profitability.

The day will include:

🔹 A tour of the host farm’s suckler system
🔹 Practical housing advice from expert Jamie Robertson
🔹 Using genetics and data to support herd improvement
🔹 The relationship between productive cattle, business performance and positive environmental outcomes
🔹 Opportunities to share experiences with other farmers and industry experts

Lunch is included, but places are limited, so early booking is recommended.

Find out more and book your place here:
👉 Cornwall Suckler Beef Farm Walk

https://ahdb.org.uk/events/cornwall-suckler-beef-farm-walk

☀️ Summer Bank Holiday Opening Hours ☀️A quick reminder of our opening hours over the bank holiday weekend:🐄 Saturday 29...
28/08/2026

☀️ Summer Bank Holiday Opening Hours ☀️

A quick reminder of our opening hours over the bank holiday weekend:

🐄 Saturday 29th August – Normal opening hours
🐴 Sunday 30th August – Emergencies only
🐑 Monday 31st August – Emergencies only

As always, our veterinary team will be available for emergencies throughout the weekend.

Wishing all our clients an enjoyable bank holiday weekend! 🌤️

A little bit of show-day magic in the Torch tent! ✨🎨Our super VCST Annie has been busy putting her creative skills to wo...
27/08/2026

A little bit of show-day magic in the Torch tent! ✨🎨

Our super VCST Annie has been busy putting her creative skills to work with some fabulous face painting for our younger (and some older!) visitors at Holsworthy Show!

There’s plenty going on in the tent today, so make sure you pop in and say hello to the Torch team — we’d love to see you! 🐮🐴

🥤 Fancy getting your hands on a limited-edition Torch cup?The first 50 people to join us for a drink at the Holsworthy S...
27/08/2026

🥤 Fancy getting your hands on a limited-edition Torch cup?

The first 50 people to join us for a drink at the Holsworthy Show today and make a donation to the Farming Community Network (FCN) will receive one of our limited-edition reusable Torch Farm & Equine cups to take home!

☕ Grab a local ale by local brewery GT Ales, a refreshing Gin or non alcoholic drink!
💚 Make a donation to support the brilliant work of FCN
🥤 Take home your reusable Torch cup!

There are only 50 available, so once they’re gone, they’re gone!

Come and find us in the Torch tent — we’d love to see you. 🌾🐑🐄

We’re all set up at Holsworthy Show and ready to welcome you in! 🚜🐴Come and find the Torch Farm & Equine Vets team for a...
27/08/2026

We’re all set up at Holsworthy Show and ready to welcome you in! 🚜🐴

Come and find the Torch Farm & Equine Vets team for a chat, a catch-up and some refreshments — we’d love to see you.

We’ve got hot sausage rolls, delicious cakes made by local baker and caterer Sarah Bonner from Ley Farm, and plenty of drinks on offer, with all proceeds going to the Farming Community Network (FCN).

There are also some fabulous prizes to be won in our competitions! 🏆

If you’re at the show today, make sure you pop in and say hello — we’re looking forward to seeing lots of familiar faces and having a great day at Holsworthy Show! 🌾

🌟 We’re off to Holsworthy Show tomorrow!We’re really looking forward to seeing lots of familiar faces at Holsworthy & St...
26/08/2026

🌟 We’re off to Holsworthy Show tomorrow!

We’re really looking forward to seeing lots of familiar faces at Holsworthy & Stratton Agricultural Show tomorrow.

If you’re there, make sure you pop over to the Torch stand and say hello. There’ll be plenty of the team around for a chat, whether you want to talk farming, ask us anything about Bluetongue, or simply stop by for a catch-up.
In our tent you can find…

☕ Plenty of delicious drinks, with all proceeds going to the Farming Community Network (FCN)
🥐 Hot sausage rolls to keep you going
🍰 Delicious homemade cakes from local baker and caterer Sarah Bonner at Ley Farm
🏆 Competitions throughout the day, with some fabulous prizes up for grabs!

If you’re there bright and early, keep an eye out for the Torch team doing the rounds with teas and coffees as everyone gets settled in for the day.

Most of all, we’re looking forward to spending the day catching up with our clients and friends from across the local farming community.

📍 Holsworthy & Stratton Agricultural Show
📅 Thursday 27th August

Come and find us — we’d love to see you!

25/08/2026

Join us on Wednesday 9th September with Mole Valley Farmers
Elanco and Torch Farm Vets - Farm Animal Services for a sheep health update with thanks to funding from Exmoor's Farming in Protected Landscape Programme. Booking essential for catering purposes by Monday 7th September.

22/08/2026

🐑 Caring for sheep affected by bluetongue

In this video, we share some practical ways you can help keep affected sheep as comfortable as possible:

💧 Provide plenty of clean water close at hand
🌾 Offer soft, easy-to-eat forage, such as soft hay, haylage or silage
🥣 Consider soaking hay or sheep cake to make it easier to eat
🛏️ Provide a deeply bedded area, as sore feet may mean sheep spend more time lying down
👀 Monitor them closely for any changes

Sheep affected by bluetongue can have painful mouths and may be reluctant to eat or drink, even when food and water are available. Small adjustments can make a real difference to their comfort and recovery.

These measures are supportive and do not replace veterinary care. If you are concerned about any of your sheep, please contact the practice for advice.

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Bideford, South Molton, Roundswell, Pilton, Mullacott, Bude, Bradworthy
Holsworthy

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