Caledonia Farm Vets

16/06/2026

Different jobs, different products – picking the right one helps keep on top of flies and avoid problems later on. 🐑🐏

15/06/2026

We are proudly Scottish, through and through 🐄 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

10/06/2026

National SQP week! 🐄🐑🐏
As it is National SQP week we thought it might be an idea for you to put names to faces of our registered SQP's that you will have spoken to on the phone if not in person already.

Tracy and Tanya are our lovely SQP's.
Tracy qualified in 2014 for Companion, Equine and Farm.
Tanya qualified in 2023 for Farm.

What can an SQP (Suitably Qualified Person) do?
- Prescribe and Supply suitable essential medicines such as wormers, flukicides, fly and lice treatments and some vaccines.
- Interpret results for FWEC samples handed in.
- Advise on dosages and withdrawal periods for milk and meat safety.
- Build parasite control plans - to tailor treatments to fight resistance by helping reduce anthelmintic resistance by matching the right product to the situation.
- Husbandry advice; offering broad advice regarding biosecurity, nutrition and general welfare.

Next time you visit, chat with our team to keep your livestock healthy and compliant or if you would like to speak to one of our advisors you can also call the clinic on 01771637219 where they will be happy to help.

10/06/2026

10/06/2026

05/06/2026

Our June newsletter is now out 📢🐑🐄
With grass growing and stock out, it’s a key time to stay on top of worms, mastitis and herd health planning. This month covers nematodirus risk, BVD requirements, and new on-farm testing options to help you make quicker, more informed decisions.
Have a read and get in touch with the team if anything applies on your farm 👍

28/05/2026

Cattle Bloat 🐂🐄🐃🐄

25/05/2026

Not convinced you need to take fly control seriously? 🪰

Well, here are some headline figures that might surprise you:

One study found that a lack of fly protection cost a 120-cow dairy herd £8,400 in growth losses over 10 weeks [1].

Another study found an average milk yield drop of 7% per cow in a 120-cow herd, resulting in almost £1,617 of lost milk revenue over 10 weeks when just 50% of the herd was affected [2].

Summer mastitis costs on average £386 per case in lost production and treatment [3].

The fact is, failing to control flies can lead to significant financial losses, not to mention welfare issues for your cattle.

With spring well and truly here, NOW is the time to get started.



1. Economic Impact of Stable Flies (Diptera: Muscidae) on Dairy and Beef Cattle Production: David B. Taylor et al. Entomol. 49(1): 198-209 (2012).

2. Bruce and Decker (1958) The Relationship of Stable Fly Abundance to Milk Production in Dairy Cattle, Journal of Economic Entomology.

3. Farm Advisory Service.

20/05/2026

Grass Staggers 🍃🐮🐑
One to keep on your radar at this time of year.
Worth a quick refresher on the signs and prevention.