Market Vets Farm

29/04/2026

🐐 Last week was the annual round up of the Lynton goats 🐐

Our vet Katie and nurse Emma attended to give them their yearly check up. Each goat had a health examination and they administered preventative treatment to keep them healthy.

🐐You can see the goats when walking at the Valley of The Rocks, they are a lovely sight to see! If you go to visit them please admire them from a distance and keep dogs on a lead. 🐐

21/03/2026

🚨 Important Update for Dog Owners & Countryside Visitors 🚨

As of March 18, 2026, new and stronger laws on livestock worrying are now in force across England and Wales — marking a major step forward in protecting farmers and their animals.

The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act 2025 has officially come into effect following a rise in dog attacks on farm animals.

👉 What’s changed?
• 💷 Unlimited fines – penalties are no longer capped at £1,000
• 🐕 New police powers – dogs can be seized, detained, and DNA-tested
• 🐑 Wider protection – now includes alpacas & llamas, and applies on public footpaths too
• ⚠️ Clearer definition – “worrying” includes chasing livestock or being off-lead in fields with sheep

📊 In 2025 alone, livestock attacks cost the UK farming industry nearly £2 million — a 10% increase from the previous year.

🐾 Dog Owners: Please Take Note

Livestock worrying doesn’t just mean attacks — even a playful chase can cause serious injury, stress, or death to animals.

✔️ Keep your dog on a lead near livestock
✔️ Make sure your dog is always under control and in sight
✔️ Stick to paths and follow local signage
✔️ Between March 1 – July 31, dogs must be on a lead on Open Access land

⚠️ Farmers are legally allowed to shoot a dog if it is attacking or chasing livestock — and may not be liable for compensation.

🌿 Countryside Code Reminder
Respect wildlife, livestock, and other people enjoying the outdoors. Responsible dog ownership protects animals, supports farmers, and keeps everyone safe.

🙏 Please share to help raise awareness and prevent further incidents.

25/02/2026

🌟 Our RCVS Accreditation has been renewed! 🌟

We’re delighted to share that our practice has successfully renewed its accreditation with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS).

This renewal means we continue to meet the nationally recognised standards for veterinary care, hygiene, and safety, following an independent inspection of our facilities, equipment, and procedures.

What this means for you and your pets:

✔️ Ongoing commitment to high standards of clinical care
✔️ Regular inspections and independent assessment
✔️ A team dedicated to continuous training and improvement
✔️ Confidence that your pets are in safe, professional hands

For us, this renewal reflects the dedication of our whole team and our promise to keep delivering the best possible care for all our patients. For our clients, it offers reassurance that your pets are being treated at a practice that puts quality, professionalism, and compassion first.

Thank you for trusting us with your animals. We’re proud to continue caring for them as an RCVS Accredited Practice 💙🐶🐱🐰🦜

28/01/2026

🐑 Preparing for a successful lambing meeting 🐑

☎️ To book your place please call us on 01769 572176

07/01/2026

🐄🚜FARMER SOCIAL EVENING🚜🐄

🎳We are having a skittles night for our farm clients on the 28th January at 7pm at The Coaching Inn, South Molton. 🎳

If you would like to come along for a fun filled evening, please call the practice on 01769 572176 to let us know you will be attending.

We look forward to seeing everyone there! 🙂🎳

24/12/2025

We would like to thank all of you for your continued support over the last 12 months, it has means the world to us, we hope you all have a very lovely Christmas 🎄
Please remember even through the practice doors may be closed we have an on duty vet for emergencies 24hrs a day if you need us.

23/12/2025

16/12/2025

🎄🧑‍🎄 READY…SET…COLOUR🧑‍🎄🎄

Do you have the most colourful festive spirit? We want to see it!

Enter our festive colouring competition for the chance to win a hamper full of Christmas goodies.
All entries will be displayed in our reception area to spread the Christmas cheer

19/11/2025

🐄 Calf Meeting – 26th November 7pm at the South Molton S urgery

With a Fish and Chip dinner!

Following the success of our colostrum and crypto meeting earlier in the year, our next meeting for calves will be on pneumonia!

Did you know that nearly 30% of dairy calves can have pneumonia with NO outward signs of disease? And for beef calves, a severe case can delay your finishing by up to 85 days! 💷
Pneumonia management and prevention can be a minefield (especially with vaccines!) so come along and hopefully we can de-mystify things for you! 🔮
This talk is very kindly being sponsored by MSD who are also offering subsidised farm visits to focus on calf health so please come along to find out more! 👀
If you would like to join us please call the practice to book a place on 01769 572176