Farm Veterinary Solutions

Farm Veterinary Solutions As an XLVets member, we're part of 50+ independent, progressive practices.

Serving Rutland, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire and beyond, FVS offers proactive veterinary care to support your animals' health and performance.

Here at Farm Vet Solutions, we are looking for someone to join our Melton Mowbray office team and assist with administra...
09/10/2025

Here at Farm Vet Solutions, we are looking for someone to join our Melton Mowbray office team and assist with administrative duties and client queries.
If you would like to be part of an expanding, forward-thinking, independent veterinary practice and work with a fantastic and supportive team, then we would love to hear from you.
For further information or to submit your CV, please contact Rebecca Davenport via email: [email protected]

Meet Matt! Some of you may have already spotted him during visits.Originally from Buckinghamshire, Matt studied veterina...
03/10/2025

Meet Matt! Some of you may have already spotted him during visits.

Originally from Buckinghamshire, Matt studied veterinary medicine at the University of Cambridge and graduated in 2025.

His passion for farm animal medicine started while working on a dairy farm in Devon during the summer holidays. Since then, he’s built on that experience through lambing at home and volunteering at a charity farm. After spending part of his clinical training with us, we're thrilled to officially welcome him to the team!

When he’s not working, you’ll find Matt watching or playing football, out walking his dog Tess, or catching up with friends

Mastering Medicines CourseOnline via Microsoft Teams, in collaboration with Norbrook Laboratories GB Date: 17th November...
02/10/2025

Mastering Medicines Course
Online via Microsoft Teams, in collaboration with Norbrook Laboratories GB

Date: 17th November
Time: 7:00 PM (Online)
Cost: £30 per person (ex. VAT)

What you'll learn:
Types of veterinary medicines
Correct usage and handling
Administration techniques
Current legislation and compliance
Whether you're refreshing your knowledge or learning for the first time, this course will ensure you're confident and compliant when it comes to medicine use.
Open to everyone, and as part of your farm Red Tractor Assurance scheme

Book your slot today: 01664 491266

Receptionist Appreciation Day Today we celebrate the incredible work of our amazing reception team — Sam, Row, Lauren, A...
01/10/2025

Receptionist Appreciation Day

Today we celebrate the incredible work of our amazing reception team — Sam, Row, Lauren, Angie, Ellie, Robyn, Chere, Ness, Charlotte, and Polly!

You do so much more than just reception. From managing drug orders, handling TB paperwork and bookings, marketing, and coordinating vet visits, to operating the pharmacy van, you are truly the engine that keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

Your hard work, organisation, and dedication don’t go unnoticed. Thank you for keeping things ticking, supporting the team, and doing it all with a smile.

We appreciate you today and every day!

Bluetongue alert!We've had our first case of bluetongue confirmed in cattle in Leicestershire this week. Below are pictu...
19/09/2025

Bluetongue alert!

We've had our first case of bluetongue confirmed in cattle in Leicestershire this week. Below are pictures of the clinical signs seen in the affected cow examined by one of our vets.

Clinical signs for this case included: lameness, ulceration of the muzzle, and ulcers on the udder.

Other signs may include lethargy, weight loss, fever, swollen limbs and excessive drooling and nasal discharge that lead to breathing problems. Underlying problems can occur after infection, including poor fertility and high barren rates.

The best way to prevent is with vaccination.

Give us a call to discuss protecting your cattle and how best to implement a vaccination protocol on your farm.

Now is also the best time to vaccinate sheep prior to tupping. It is worth noting the vaccine can also be given in pregnancy.

If you suspect your animals exhibit any symptoms, or would like to know more about the vaccine, please give us a call on: 01664 491266

This is a reminder that our Barrowden branch will be closed on Saturday, 20th September. The branch will reopen as usual...
19/09/2025

This is a reminder that our Barrowden branch will be closed on Saturday, 20th September. The branch will reopen as usual on Monday, 22nd September. You can make your usual orders and collections from our Melton branch between 8:30 and 12pm

Please be aware that this weekend (20th September), our Barrowden branch will be closed. You can still make your usual c...
17/09/2025

Please be aware that this weekend (20th September), our Barrowden branch will be closed. You can still make your usual collections from our Melton Mowbray branch between 8:30am and 12pm.

Are you thinking of buying in new sheep?Quarantine new sheep to prevent introducing diseases and parasites to your farm....
12/09/2025

Are you thinking of buying in new sheep?
Quarantine new sheep to prevent introducing diseases and parasites to your farm. and SCOPS recommend worming with an orange (Group 4-AD) or purple (Group 5-SI) parasite product.
If possible, yard the sheep for 24–48 hours after worming to reduce pasture contamination, and give treatments time to work. It is then recommended, the sheep be kept separated from your current flock for at least 21 days to monitor for other diseases such as Footrot, Orf, Scab and Fluke. After 21 days, if no diseases have become apparent, bring a faecal egg count in to monitor that your parasite product has worked. If all clear, you can introduce the new sheep into your current flock.
Looking for advice or worming products, give us a call to speak to one of our SQPs or vets on: 01664 419266

Colostrum Colostrum is liquid gold – the first and most vital feed a newborn needs. Packed with antibodies, energy, and...
05/09/2025

Colostrum

Colostrum is liquid gold – the first and most vital feed a newborn needs. Packed with antibodies, energy, and nutrients, it’s key for survival and long-term health.

This piglet's naval infection is one of the many diseases that may arise from a lack of colostrum. This was caused by the sow having mastitis and not being able to give as much colostrum as needed.

30/08/2025

The Importance of Regular Faecal Egg Counts for Haemonchus Monitoring

This video shows a post-mortem conducted by Sonny on a sheep that had died suddenly. The carcass was so fresh that live Haemonchus contortus (barber’s pole worm) could still be seen moving.

With the recent combination of warm weather and rainfall, conditions have become ideal for Haemonchus eggs to hatch and larvae to develop on pasture. This highlights the critical need for regular faecal egg count (FEC) testing to monitor worm burdens and intervene before serious losses occur.

We now offer in house Haemonchus testing, alongside our faecal egg counts. Give us a call to find out more - 01664 491266

Our receptionist team is the backbone of our practice — keeping things running smoothly across our branches in Melton, B...
29/08/2025

Our receptionist team is the backbone of our practice — keeping things running smoothly across our branches in Melton, Barrowden, and Lutterworth!
From handling your queries and processing drug orders to booking TB tests (and so much more), they’re always here to help.
You may have already met some of them in person or had a chat over the phone — now it’s time to put faces to names!

Address

1-3 Kings Road
Melton Mowbray
LE131QF

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 8:30am - 12pm

Telephone

+441664567481

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