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27/10/2026

The hardest part of farming isn't the work. It's the conversations. 🗣

Who does what. Where the money goes. The change one person wants and another won't hear of. Who takes over. It's so common for the same argument to go round for years, and there are practical ways to get it moving.

GRIP is a one-day workshop for farming families with Amy Hughes of EmpowerAg, and it's coming to Long Buckby Rugby Club on Wednesday 11 November. Small groups, plain English, and you leave with your first steps written down.

Bring a friend or a neighbour along. Book at tickets.empowerag.co.uk/events/empowerag

Supported by AHDB Beef & Lamb.

23/10/2026

🐄 Wishing Alex all the very best in her next chapter! 🐑💚

After 10 years with the practice, we’re saying goodbye to Alex as she moves on from her role as Clinical Director to take on an exciting new challenge as a BDD.

Over the past decade, Alex has been a huge part of the team, sharing her knowledge, dedication and passion for farm animal health and welfare with both colleagues and our farming clients. She has played an important role in shaping the practice into what it is today, and we’re incredibly grateful for everything she has contributed over the years.

While we’re sad to see her go, we’re also incredibly proud to see her take this next step in her career. Alex, thank you for the hard work, support and memories over the last 10 years. You’ve been a valued part of the team, and although you’ll be greatly missed, we’re excited to see what the future holds for you!

Good luck in your new role, Alex! 💚🐮

23/10/2026

Farm Myth-busting - Case 3 👻

" Scours are a symptom, not a diagnosis. "

Every case has a cause, whether that's a colostrum gap in the first few hours of life, a hygiene issue in how milk is mixed or fed, or a specific bug doing the rounds in your shed. The good news is that most of these causes are entirely within your control once you know what you're dealing with. 🦠

If scours are a regular occurrence on your farm rather than an occasional blip, it's worth getting to the bottom of why. A few simple checks — colostrum timing, feeding kit, shed hygiene — can make a difference to calf health, growth rates, and your own workload. 💩

Give us a call if scours are becoming a pattern rather than a one-off. We'd rather help you get ahead of it than keep treating the same problem on repeat. 📞

21/10/2026

Farm Myth-busting - Case 2 👻

" Hot Rinse and the importance of a proper clean. "

Milk leaves behind a thin biofilm that's easy to miss with the naked eye, and it's the perfect environment for bacteria to build up in, particularly in the corners, teats, and joints of feeding equipment that a quick rinse doesn't always reach. Over time, that residue can quietly undo a lot of the good work going into colostrum and milk feeding. 🥛

A proper clean means hot water, a dedicated detergent (not just rinsing with water), a thorough scrub in the hard-to-reach spots, and time to fully dry between feeds. It sounds like extra effort, but it's a small addition to routine that pays off in fewer scour cases and better growth rates. 🧽🪣

If you're not sure whether your current routine is doing the job, ask us next time we're on farm; we're always happy to take a look and talk through what "clean enough" really looks like.

19/10/2026

Farm Myth-busting - Case 1 👻

" If the calf isn't coughing or off its milk, lung scanning is a waste of time. " 🐄

Lung scanning doesn't just confirm pneumonia is present, it shows us the extent and pattern of any lung damage, which tells us a lot about how a group has been affected and what might be driving it. A handful of calves with mild changes points somewhere very different to a shed with widespread scarring, and that distinction shapes the advice we give you. 🫁

It's also a valuable early warning system. Calves can be quietly carrying lung damage well before they show obvious signs of being unwell, and by the time symptoms are visible, the damage affecting future growth and performance has often already been done. Scanning lets us catch that earlier and act on it, rather than reacting after the event. 🦠

Think of it less as a diagnostic tool and more as a way of understanding your whole group and catching problems before they cost you in growth rates down the line. If you'd like to know more about how scanning could work for your setup, get in touch and we'll talk it through. 📉

16/10/2026

🐮 A triple bundle of joy! 🐮🐮🐮

A very special calving on one of our dairy farms, with a cow delivering THREE live Angus-cross calves! ❤️

Triplets are a rare occurrence in cattle, so three healthy little arrivals certainly make for an exciting day on farm!

A huge well done to the farmer for getting these three little ones off to the best possible start. ❤️

16/10/2026

Ready to take the next step in your dairy career? 🐄

Build the skills, confidence and connections to manage the modern dairy herd with the Dairy Management Academy. 🐮

Participants will cover everything from cow comfort, fertility and nutrition to dairy costings and leadership; building the confidence to make decisions, lead teams and drive herd performance. 📈

Delivered by and Farming, this 12-month programme combines classroom and on-farm training, online learning and a four-day European study tour, all designed to fit alongside your day-to-day role.

Starts January 2027 Hurry! Limited places remaining. Apply now and stand out from the herd! https://www.kingshay.com/training/dairy-management-academy/

15/10/2026

We teamed up with the Smallies team at BVG for a pumpkin carve-off! 🎃 👻

Comment on the BVG post to pick your winning team! 🗳️ 💫

13/10/2026

The Welford office will not be manned until 10am Wednesday 14th October (tomorrow). Medicine orders (not including fridge items) can be found in the collection box as normal.

For any urgent queries, please ring 01455 710935 to speak to a member of the team.

Apologies for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
The Cross Counties Team.

13/10/2026

We are getting into fluke months now! 🪱

Whilst weather plays an important role in overall disease risk, several other on-farm factors are also important and should be considered, specifically the use of high risk pastures (boggy, persistently wet) as grazing. Both sheep and cattle are susceptible to liver fluke, with acute disease more likely in sheep. The dry weather doesn't eliminate the risk, it just delays it. 🌦

Assess your risk: Do you have marshy, boggy, or other permanently wet areas of grazing on your land? Do you routinely monitor worm egg counts and/or weight-gain in your grazing lambs? 🌱

If you have any concerns, please speak to your vet or call the practice. You can check the NADIS fluke forecast for up to date risk in your area.

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Elkington Road
Welford
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