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We are a farm veterinary practice that covers Shropshire, Cheshire, North Wales and Staffordshire. We provide 24 hour veterinary advice, 7 days a week.

Established since 1999, we are an exclusively farm animal veterinary practice based just outside Whitchurch, Shropshire serving farms in Cheshire, Staffordshire, Shropshire & North Wales. The office opening hours are 8.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.

05/11/2026

While we enjoy the fireworks and bonfires, spare a thought for livestock. Loud bangs and bright flashes can cause stress, panic and even injuries.

Here are a few simple ways to help keep them safe:

🎆 Communicate: Let neighbours and local firework organisers know where your livestock are and ask about planned displays.

Plan ahead: Where possible, adjust feeding or milking times to allow animals to settle before fireworks begin.

Check your boundaries: Make sure fences and gates are secure to prevent animals escaping if startled.

Check afterwards: Look for any signs of injury, distress or livestock that may have strayed.

A little planning and consideration can make a big difference to keeping our animals safe this Bonfire Night!

03/11/2026

*Shamonda Virus*

Rob will be joining a panel on BBC Radio Shropshire this morning to discuss the latest developments with the Shamonda virus and what you need to know or be aware of. It's not currently a notifiable disease, however it's best to be vigilant and look out for the appropriate signs in cattle and sheep:

Reduced rumination
Lethargy
Inappetence
Sudden reduction in milk yield
Transient fever
Diarrhoea/scour.

If you notice any unusual signs or unexplained illness in your stock, contact your vet for advice.

For an insight into the current situation and the wider implications for livestock farmers, make sure you listen in to Radio Shropshire this morning.

29/10/2026

Will was at the Stride - UK Dairy Mobility Initiative mobility meeting on a farm near Stafford yesterday discussing the findings from the 2026 Stride survey report and optimising the resources we put into mobility on farm. How to maximise the effectiveness of both routine trimming and lameness treatments were just some of the areas he touched on.

If you'd like more information about the meeting, please get in touch or reach out to Will for herd mobility advice. Will is a trained Mobility Mentor and can deliver the AHDB Healthy Feet Programme which is a great way to identify the best ways to improve mobility in your herd.

26/10/2026

🐮NEW VET ALERT!🐮

We're very excited to introduce Katie as the newest member of our vet team!

After graduating from the University of Liverpool in 2022, Katie spent the last four years working as a farm vet, starting her career in East Anglia and also had the opportunity to travel to New Zealand for six months vetting! 🇳🇿

One of Katies favourite things about being a farm vet is the variety that comes with the job including a mix of routine and emergency work.

Outside of work, Katie loves going to the gym, hiking (she's looking forward to swapping the very flat Norfolk countryside for some proper hills! ⛰️), ice skating in winter, roller skating in summer, and baking! 🧁

We're delighted to have Katie on board and know she'll be a fantastic addition to the team!

Some of you may have already had the pleasure of meeting Katie out on farm, but for those who haven’t, please join us in giving her a big, warm welcome to the team! 🐮

22/10/2026

🐄💊 120 heifers bolused – all in a morning’s work!

It's been a busy morning for Nat, who's been out on farm administering trace element boluses to an impressive 120 heifers! 👏

With a fantastic, safe handling system in place, most heifers were secured in locking yokes, while the rest were safely handled through the race, making for a smooth and efficient morning, 2hrs to be exact! 🐮

🌟 Just one of the many fantastic services our Vet Tech team offers!

Could your farm benefit from an extra pair of hands? Give our friendly team at LLM Whitchurch a call to find out how we can help!
📞 01948 663000

19/10/2026

🗣️ 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝘆!

Red Tractor are currently reviewing the standards for beef, lamb, dairy and goats.

Before anything is confirmed, they want to hear from the people the standards affect.
This survey asks for your views on each area, your responses will shape the final standards.

Link to the survey: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/t/MP3XAV

19/10/2026

Will presented at the first Stride mobility meeting last week at Fine Farms Ltd in Somerset. The next meeting is a bit closer to home at Madders Farming in Stafford on the 28th October. It is free to attend and Wills presentation will be followed by a live foot trimming demo and a hog roast 🐖. For more information have a look at the Stride - UK Dairy Mobility Initiative page!

16/10/2026

This week, we’re celebrating the fantastic Tech team behind our farm animal health services at LLM! 🥳

A huge thank you to our Vet Techs, Nat and Holly, and our Approved Tuberculin Testers (ATTs), Jack, Nicola, Marius and Lottie, for the important work they do supporting farmers and keeping livestock healthy.

From carrying out TB testing and routine health checks to providing hands-on support with preventative healthcare, disease monitoring and animal health management, our team plays a vital role in keeping herds in the best possible health.
British & Irish Veterinary Technicians Association - BIVTA

14/10/2026

Will has had a great couple of days running a cattle foot trimming CPD course for Vets 🐮

The course gave delegates plenty of hands-on experience, developing practical foot trimming skills and building confidence in assessing and managing cattle foot health and lameness.

A big thank you to all the vets who joined us and got stuck in over the last couple of days and of course to The Fitton family for hosting us.

Is there a course you would be interested in attending?
Please call the office at Whitchurch to discuss further 01948 663000

Address

Old Woodhouses
Whitchurch
SY134AQ

Telephone

+441948663000

Website

http://www.llmfarmvets.co.uk/

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