01363 77286001363 772860
01363 77286001363 772860
Like so many others in the South West, my herd has been seriously affected by TB. I have lost many of my best cows. There are one or two left who are the last of a long family line. Could you please tell me what the options are for preserving the genetic line?
There are two options where genetic line preservation is concerned. The first, and most common, is Multiple Ovulation Embryo Transfer (MOET), a conventional embryo flush. This procedure involves a 5 week...
Ruth has recently written an article for the NSA Sheep Farmer Magazine.
The measure of success for winter feeding is healthy ewes at the right condition score to give birth to healthy lambs, without having compromised the supply of grass post lambing. Whatever system is used, the ewes' requirments for engergy, protein and major and trace minerals must be met. These requirements vary with stage of preganancy, number of lambs and size of ewe.
When feeding sheep, it is crucial...
Footrot and scald are the leading causes of sheep lameness in the UK, resulting in serious loss of production and financial returns to farmers, as well as being an animal welfare concern.
The five-point plan was developed by combining academic research findings with best farming practice, to create a set of practical and effective measures for farmers.
Farm Animal Welfare Committee (FAWC) target
The five-point plan is the agreed national strategy for...
St Boniface Vets are taking part in the XLVets Charity Challenge, in aid of Send a Cow & The Farming Community Network.
We aim to walk, swim, cycle and even roller skate 453.95 miles by September! We are already clocking up a few miles. To track our progress, keep checking back on Facebook for weekly updates www.facebook.com/stbonifacevets.
During the Mid Devon Show, we had the pleasure of meeting one of founding...
St Boniface Veterinary Clinic of Exeter Road, Crediton has supported local families and their pets for more than six decades.
Since 2001 St Boniface Vets has grown from a two-vet mixed practice to a 13-strong veterinary team; offering dedicated small animal, equine and large animal services.
Despite this expansion it remains a family-run business committed to providing the best in veterinary care.
Marie Kemmish, Small Animal Director, is very proud of...
Devon County Show marks the start of the show season in the South West and St Boniface Veterinary Clinic of Crediton will, for the first year, be the show’s honorary vets.
Tony Kemmish BSc BVMS GPcert(DCP) MRCVS Practice Principal says: "We are proud to be continuing the Wolfgar tradition, by providing veterinary surgeons to treat the magnificent livestock"
St Boniface Vets have been there, for farmers of Mid Devon for more than six decades. Since 2001 St Boniface Vets has...
IMPORTANT UPDATE RE NEMATODIRUS
A peak of hatching is expected this week, Soil temperatures have increased and our area is expected to turn red in the next 7-14 days - you need to think about taking action.
Please click the link to view the Nematodirus map
If you would like to discuss parasite control, please call and speak to one of our vets 01363 772860 or...
ST BONIFACE Vets in Crediton has expanded and Wolfgar Vets of Cheriton Bishop and Tedburn St Mary is now part of the practice.
Everyone at St Boniface Vets is delighted to welcome new staff to the team and are looking forward to getting to know new clients and their animals.
Tony Kemmish, practice principal, said: “We understand that dedicated staff underpin a good veterinary practice; traditional values and a passion for excellent patient care are fundamentals shared by all...
As many of you will know England is lagging behind the rest of Europe including Scotland and Ireland in eradicating/controlling BVD. The BVD free campaign is an industry wide campaign to reduce the level of BVD in the English cattle herd.
Since BVD can cause:
It's impact for anyone rearing calves or stores can be very significant.
Although it may seem that you have no...
As many of you will know England is lagging behind the rest of Europe including Scotland and Ireland in eradicating/controlling BVD.
Since BVD can cause:
It's impact on farm can be very significant.
The BVD free campaign is an industry wide campaign to reduce the level of BVD in the English cattle herd.
...© St Boniface Veterinary Centre 2017 St Boniface Veterinary Centre Ltd.
Registered in England No 551 6945. Registered office Exeter Road, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3BN.