Shepton Vets Farm

18/04/2025

In our April newsletter, Vet tech Jamie reminds us of the fly control options that are available through Shepton Vets this season. Integrated fly management programmes that utilise chemical and biological methods of control, are proven to be the most successful at reducing fly populations. Find out more and read about what we can offer - https://sheptonvets.com/april-2025-farm-newsletter/

15/04/2025

*NEW SERVICE*
Relief AI service now available 7 days a week, please ring, to book in cows for AI, by 9AM.
We can help if you're interested in-
✅AI cover
✅Synchronising groups of animals (fixed price per animal including all visit fees, meds and semen)
✅Help serving large numbers of animals during busy breeding periods
Please contact the office for prices or to book - 01749341761

14/04/2025

As the Easter weekend approaches, here is a reminder of our office opening hours.
We have 2 vets on call throughout the weekend, should you need any assistance with your livestock. 🐑🐄

11/04/2025

Have you got 5 Minutes to complete a survey and help an Aberystwyth University student out?
They are investigating the following title:
Are there differences in colostrum quality between UK dairy breeds?

To obtain research for this title, the student is naturally trying to collect data representing a wide range of dairy breeds from across the UK so it would be most helpful to hear from you!
Complete the survey through the following link:
https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/aber/breedcolostrum
Please share.

10/04/2025

Have you read April's Newsletter yet?
Read vet Elly's article on preparing for turnout, as well as vet Kate's round up on lambing! - https://sheptonvets.com/april-2025-farm-newsletter/

08/04/2025

Last week we had some rather cute visitors to the practice to see vet Bibby.
After grabbing the attention of everyone in the practice, these lovely boys were in for castration and are now looking for their new forever homes.🐷
Paglinch Pigs

07/04/2025

03/04/2025

Our MilkSure training is coming up in a few weeks, book your place now!
Benefits of MilkSure training:
✅Milk contract compliance
✅Having fewer costly milk residue failures
✅Red Tractor Farm Assurance requirements with respect to medicines use and medicines training (training within five years)
✅More efficient use of medicines
✅Opportunity to for group discussion with other farmers.
Booking - https://sheptonvets.com/events/16th-april-milksure-part-1/

02/04/2025

We now offer a Relief AI service and tail trimming as part of our Vet Tech services!
Give the office team a call on 01749 341 761 or go to our website to find out more - https://sheptonvets.com/farm/vet-tech/

01/04/2025

Our April 2025 Farm Newsletter is here!
Read it on our website - https://sheptonvets.com/april-2025-farm-newsletter/

30/03/2025

Our Bristol students have nearly completed their practical placements with us. Megan has what it takes and successfully lambed this shearling ewe, with two live lambs produced. Small hands helped but ability required and a ‘can do’ attitude essential.

29/03/2025

This crafty ewe had a ringwomb, but luckily vet Amelia was on hand to perform a caesarean in our large animal treatment room and deliver two lambs. As she was clipped, we were all surprised to find last year’s scar!
Well, it wouldn’t be spring without sheep pulling the wool over our eyes!

28/03/2025

Are you a qualified ATT looking for a new role in an expanding and supportive practice?
We have an exiting opportunity to join our friendly team. To find out more and to apply, read the full job description on our website
- https://sheptonvets.com/careers-students/

27/03/2025

Would you like to learn how to safely and successfully artificially inseminate cows and gain a licenced AI certificate?
During this 3 day course, you will take part in a combination of classroom theory sessions and on farm practical sessions to learn how to perform best practice semen handling and safe AI technique. Please register your place as soon as possible to guarantee your space on the course. For more information and to book now, go to our website - https://sheptonvets.com/.../23rd-25th-april-2025-diy-ai.../

20/03/2025

Our Youngstock Club members benefit from regular calf health monitoring and they can attend informative discussion groups to facilitate knowledge sharing that aims to drive improvements in heifer rearing.
Farm Vet, Anna Hewison, wrote an update on her recent Youngstock Club discussion group in the March newsletter. Read in now -

Shepton Vets Farm Newsletter - March 2025

17/03/2025

Many of you will be in the thick of lambing. We are now stocking a new Twin Lamb drench, Re-Ewe-Venate. The drench is highly effective at reducing blood ketones, increasing blood glucose and increasing calcium levels.
Find out more about this product in our March newsletter, read it now - https://sheptonvets.com/march-2025-farm-newsletter/

15/03/2025

The majority of LDA's(Left displaced abomasum) at Shepton Vets are corrected laparoscopically. The procedure is quick and minimally invasive for the cow.
We are pleased to now have a 5th bovine laparoscopic surgeon in the team- Anna Hewison has reached the end of her supervised training and is ready to start going out and performing surgeries.
Just in time for turnout... which can bring with it a flurry of LDAs.