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Going further for our farmers

Providing farm veterinary services and training across Somerset, Wiltshire, Dorset and beyond.

We are an independent veterinary practice that strives to provide our clients with the best possible veterinary care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We provide a forward thinking, proactive approach to health, welfare and production in herds and flocks of varying sizes. Our team of vets are have extensive experience in all aspects of dairy and livestock farming, including beef, sheep, camelids and smallholdings. We are a member of XL Vets, a group of independently owned progressive practices that are committed to the future of the UK livestock industry. By working together, sharing experience, knowledge and skills XL Vets strive to achieve clinical excellence in veterinary practice

01/11/2026

Our November Newsletter is here!🍂
This month’s edition includes:
🗣 An update from Associate Director Bibby
🦠 BTV-3 update
🐄 Rob talks about dry cow management - reducing dry period mastitis
🐮 Kate covers beef cattle housing
💉 Rosie talks about emerging diseases: are we ready for what’s coming next?
💊 Vin provides the latest dispensary update
📆 Plus, don’t miss our upcoming events and important notices!

Read our November newsletter and find all previous editions on our website:
https://sheptonvets.com/farm/farm-newsletters-and-articles/

30/10/2026

Want a better understanding of Medicines used on farm and how maximise their effectiveness? Why not sign up for our Mastering Medicines Course on the 19th November?💊💉

🗣Hear from the course trainer - one of our own vets, Lottie:
“I find this a really rewarding course to lead. Often people enroll as a tick box exercise to satisfy farm assurance, but by the end of the session everyone is really engaged in the subject and has a selection of practical things that they can put into action on their own farm.

We often have a real variety of different farms represented in a group, from smallholders to sheep, beef and dairy, which leads to really interesting variety of cases to discuss. The nature of the course means that regardless of the level of prior knowledge or experience everyone can gain something from taking part.

For dairy farmers it makes a really beneficial course to attend alongside the MilkSure course as it covers a different side of medicine use.”

Book you place now - https://sheptonvets.com/training/

28/10/2026

This calf went for a spin before birth 😵‍💫🐮

On palpation, a twist in the birth canal revealed a uterine torsion. This made for some satisfying untwisting work for vet Amelia, allowing this beautiful calf to be delivered once the torsion was corrected.

Warning signs of uterine torsion include a cow who looks ready to calve but doesn’t seem to be making progress, or whose labour suddenly stops. On palpation, the birth canal may feel narrower than expected, corkscrew-shaped or as though it’s turning a corner. Ridges in the canal wall can also indicate the direction of the twist.

Prompt identification can make correction easier and improve the chances of a positive outcome, just like this one! 😊

27/10/2026

Midges infected with Bluetongue could continue to transmit virus until January 🦟🐑 🐮
As cases of Bluetongue Virus Serotype 3 (BTV-3) continue, livestock farmers are being urged not to assume the risk has passed just because temperatures are falling.
Dr Marion England of The Pirbright Institute warns that infected midges could continue transmitting the virus right through to the beginning of January, particularly if autumn and winter remain mild.
Why does this matter?🌡️
• BTV-3 needs average daily temperatures of around 12°C or above to replicate inside midges.
• However, midges already infected before temperatures drop can continue transmitting the virus for as long as they survive.
• Midge activity has been observed continuing into late December and early January in recent years, shortening the usual winter break in transmission.
• Despite the hot, dry summer, monitoring has found no obvious reduction in midge populations.
Speak to our veterinary team for advice on Bluetongue prevention, vaccination and protecting your livestock.
📞 01749 341 761

26/10/2026

New veterinary hospital update!🏥🏗

We’re excited to share a further update on our new veterinary hospital, opening next year near Cannards Grave in Shepton Mallet!

We know how important it is to keep our farm clients informed as the project progresses, and we’re pleased to share a glimpse of how it is taking shape, including our new farm entrance.

It’s fantastic to see the plans coming together, and we’re looking forward to having these new facilities available to support our farm clients and their animals.🐄🐑

We’ll continue to share updates as work progresses, so keep an eye on our page to follow the journey! 🚜

24/10/2026

How to Improve Your Dairy Herd’s Mobility🐮🗣

Join us for the first of our winter discussion groups, with Rosie Lyle BVSc CertAVP (Cattle) MRCVS, Mobility Mentor and Advanced Foot Trainer.

Make your farm data work for you!📊

Discover how the data you already collect on farm can help you understand mobility performance, identify risk factors and make practical improvements to reduce lameness and improve cow welfare.

This interactive session will explore how mobility scores, treatment records, foot trimming and culling data can support better decision-making on your farm.

Bring your ideas and experiences to share! Let’s learn from one another and explore practical ways to improve herd mobility.💬

📅 Thursday 26th November
📍 Hunt Forest Group, BA5 3ER
🕖 Arrive at 7:00pm for a 7:30pm start

Supper and refreshments provided.🍽️

Please RSVP to the office by Monday 23rd November.
📞01749 341 761
📧[email protected]

We look forward to seeing you there for an informative and interactive evening!

23/10/2026

Vets Storm and Amelia enjoyed attending the Field to Food event at the Bath & West Showground this week. We hosted the “Sheep MOT” station, giving the children a chance to get up close with the sheep, learning about good handling practices, routine management procedures, and how to assess an individual’s health.

We were thrilled to see so much enthusiasm from the kids in attendance - and our sheep volunteers deserve gold stars too⭐️

22/10/2026

Double Trouble🐮🐮

This dairy cow was scanned with twins by Vet Anna recently, 32 days in!

20/10/2026

Getting ready for tupping season? A little preparation now can make all the difference 🐑

With lambing 2026 hopefully becoming a distant memory, now’s the time to turn attention to the next breeding season.

From body condition and trace element status to vaccination, ram fertility testing and the use of Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs), there are plenty of ways to help set your flock up for success.

Our October newsletter article covers the key considerations to help you prepare for tupping and avoid unwanted surprises next spring.

Read the full article on our website - https://sheptonvets.com/farm/farm-newsletters-and-articles/

18/10/2026

Address

5 Allyn Saxon Drive
Shepton Mallet
BA45QH

Telephone

+441749341761

Website

http://www.sheptonvets.com/

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