Friars Moor Livestock Health

18/07/2025

We had a fantastic time at Gillingham School's Careers Week, where our very own Farm Vet, Martha Twist, shared insights into the daily life of a vet and, hopefully, helped to inspire the next generation!

"Just wanted to pass on a massive thank you from Gillingham School for Careers Week. Your generosity was greatly appreciated and I believe it to have been a great success."

Martha shared: "I think these kind of events are really important to further knowledge of the profession and show the younger generation what day to day life looks like as a farm vet. Always helped by some gory photos to grab their attention and generate lots of questions!"

It's wonderful to know the students found it useful! We're passionate about supporting young people interested in veterinary careers.

Get in touch if you would like to discuss work experience opportunities, or to ask the team to participate in careers events. We also offer courses for young people looking to explore the veterinary industry.

17/07/2025

Join us on 14th October for a CPD Accredited Practical Hoofcare & Surgical Trimming Course for Vets

This one-day course will cover the latest thinking on best practice treatment protocols, with a focus on implementing the 5 Step Method effectively. You'll gain practical knowledge on block choice and correct placement, the safe and efficient use of grinders, and how to appraise hoof trimming by identifying both good and poor practice. The course also includes a surgical component, looking at approaches to various necrotic hoof horn lesions - including guidance on analgesia, aftercare, and prognosis.

The instructors will be:
- Paul Doran Vet. MA, VetMB, MRCVS, Qualified Trimmer (RAU Level 4) & CHCSB Board Member
- Bogdan Butnaru Dr. Vet Bogdan Butnaru MRCVS

Where: Farm-based location TBC
When: 14th October
Cost: £350 + VAT
CPD Accredited

Call or email to book:
T: 01258 472314
E: [email protected]

Find out more about our courses and events: https://friarsmoorlivestockhealth.co.uk/events/

17/07/2025

Yesterday Becca was invited to speak and present a case study at the National Youngstock Conference, this year held in Birmingham.

The conference; for vets, farmers and others involved in the industry, had a range of speakers on different topics, with a focus on sustainable calf resting for the future.

Becca’s case study utilised data collected as standard for our Youngstock Group members to audit success to changes made in the calf rearing process on farm.

If you are in interested in finding out more about what the Youngstock Group could offer you, please get in touch with Becca or Lucy at the practice.

https://friarsmoorlivestockhealth.co.uk/

17/07/2025

The Friars Moor team are putting on their trainers for a sponsored 10km, taking us across the fields from the Sturminster Newton branch to the new premises at West Stour.

We are continuing to raise money for Breast Cancer Now, and would be so very grateful for any spare change to help us reach our goal.

You can donate by scanning this QR code, or via the collection boxes at any of our branches.

If you see any of us out on the roads do give us a wave!

https://www.givewheel.com/fundraising/8674/fmlh-charity-run/

14/07/2025

The Herdsperson Course is designed as a complete overview of the running of a dairy herd, encompassing many aspects of dairy management. The course runs over seven-weeks, with a session every Wednesday 11am-2pm starting from the 8th of October. Each session is run on farm, and is a mixture of interactive theory based content and practical skills. Topics include: The dairy farming year, lameness and mobility scoring, mastitis, youngstock rearing, nutrition, calving and common conditions.

The course is aimed at those looking to broaden their understanding of various aspects of management and take on more responsibility on farm.
The course is limited to 10 spaces to ensure that attendees get adequate practical opportunities. Course cost is £550 for the seven weeks, to include lunch.

Please get in contact at the practice with any queries

Feedback on the course last year:
“All sessions very informative”
“The common conditions session was the best practical I’ve done on a course”
“The course was very opening on this area [nutrition] as I’m not normally involved in this”
“I will take all I’ve learnt back to work with me as it’s all good learning experience. I took a lot from it”
“Brilliant and educational overall”
“I will look out for more on farm – mobility scoring cows as they come in the parlour, and building up an understanding of what we are feeding rather than just feeding”
“Helpful and well presented, taught me a lot”

To book your space, call 01258 472314 or email [email protected]

10/07/2025

07/07/2025

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04/07/2025

Here's a reminder that our Closworth branch will be closed for the day.

01/07/2025

Friars Moor staff are getting active for charity! If you can, please support our wonderful chosen charity Breast Cancer Now at this link https://gvwhl.com/AMDX2

30/06/2025

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26/06/2025

We offer Dairy Sheep & Goat Consultancy services as part of Friars Moor Livestock Health, and we’re passionate about shaping the future of small ruminant dairies, working with supply chain stakeholders, and helping to define what sustainable, welfare-led dairy production should look like.

This week you'll find Yoav, who specialises in Small Ruminant Health & Production, at the International Cheese & Dairy Expo, if you are there, be sure to say hi!

https://friarsmoorlivestockhealth.co.uk/consultancy/