Cross Counties Farm Vets

05/06/2026

** We are experiencing technical difficulties with our phone lines. Please call 07568112495 if you need a vet over the weekend. We are working with BT to try to resolve this issue. **

02/06/2026

✨ Lambing competition time! ✨

We are looking forward to a tough competition as always!

** Please note voting will not open until all entries have been submitted. Voting will be on a separate post next week. **

Comment with your cutest/funniest/best lambing photo to be in with a chance to win half-price membership to the Flock Club! Only one photo per farm please.

Our Flock Club is a group of like-minded farmers who get together for talks, presentations, discussions, and the odd social!

The benefits of an annual subscription include:
🐑 2 Pre-booked visits and 2 hours of health planning time
This could be used for:
> Writing your Flock Health Plan
> Blood sampling for CLA/MV etc.
> Pre-lambing or pre-tupping bloods
🐑 Unlimited in-house worm egg counts
🐑 10% off
> Ram vasectomies
> In house post-mortems
> Ram fertility testing
🐑 Fixed price lambings
🐑 3-4 meetings per year

Please comment with your photo by 9am Monday 8th June 2026. We will then invite people to vote for their favourite - the most votes wins!

Good luck! 🍀

27/05/2026

What we take into consideration when creating a parasite control plan:

🌾 Grazing location & historic rotation
🐑 Herd/flock set up & numbers
💉 Vaccinations (and previous experience)
⬅️ Historic treatments.

We are here to help and support you with a parasite control plan to fit your specific needs. 🗓

26/05/2026

** NEW DATE **

23/05/2026

Scent plays a huge role in how sheep navigate the world. 🐑

Their interdigital glands (between the hooves) release smells that help them mark trails and find their way, while the glands near their eyes aid in flock recognition and bonding. That’s why they’re perfect for the hills! 🛤

20/05/2026

🐂 Pelvic scoring is a key part of a Heifer Breeding Soundness Exam (HBSE) that helps you select the best heifers for your farm.

📏 Using objective measurements can help reduce your assisted calvings and calf losses by up to 50%.

16/05/2026

Join us for the next Beef Club meeting! 🐂

11/05/2026

This Mental Health Awareness Week, the theme is Take Action. 💚

As farm vets, we know farming life can bring long hours, pressure, isolation, and stress — but taking action for mental health can start with something small: checking in on a neighbour, making time for a conversation, reaching out for support, or simply taking a moment to look after yourself. 🙋‍♂️

No one should face challenges alone. Together, we can help build a stronger, more supportive farming community.

08/05/2026

🌍 💚 🐾

Today we celebrate 100 years of inspiring compassion, curiosity, and conservation through the remarkable life of David Attenborough🥺

As veterinary professionals, we are deeply grateful for the way he has helped the world understand the beauty, intelligence, and fragility of animals and the ecosystems they call home🏡

His voice has inspired generations to protect wildlife, respect biodiversity, and care more deeply for every living creature🐜🐘

Happy 100th Birthday, Sir David — thank you for a lifetime dedicated to giving nature a voice. 🌍🐾💚

08/05/2026