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As part of our pre tupping guidelines, we discuss the benefits of semen testing.
We can check the semen quality of rams by examining a sample under the microscope – this should be done on any ram with questionable findings at a physical examination and for newly purchased rams, or rams intended for sale.
Contact the surgery if you are interested in this service for your rams - 01363 772860.
In the meantime, please click on the link for further information on our...
Rams:
Poor conception rates (too many barren ewes) are mostly due to sub-fertile rams, so being sure your rams will work is critical to a productive lambing.
Sperm production takes 49 days (7 weeks), so it takes that long for a ram to become fertile again after any problems.
Production can be disrupted by lameness (because inflammatory markers spread through the blood stream), fever (because sperm production is very...
Abortion Vaccines:
If you’re using vaccines against toxoplasma and enzootic abortion, these need to be given 1 month before the rams go in. Please order toxovax in plenty of time as it is only manufactured after orders have been placed and therefore takes longer to come in than most.
Worming:
Fit ewes should not need worming pre-tupping but thin ewes should be done. Fluke treatment may be a good idea depending on risk – given the wet...
We now have an electronic copy of our Puppy and Kitten Packs, these include some very useful information on:-
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Gastric Ulcers in a Nutshell!
As part of our series discussing gastric ulcers, a common but often preventable and treatable condition, we ask: How can we prevent and treat them?
As the horse’s digestive system was designed for roaming the Great Plains and eating almost constantly, the key to managing our domesticated companions is to mimic nature as closely as possible.
Gastric Ulcers in a Nutshell!
As part of our series discussing gastric ulcers, a common but often preventable and treatable condition, we ask how and why do our horses get them?
Our horses wild ancestors evolved as ‘trickle feeders’. They grazed the Great Plains in their wild herds, eating constantly and resting intermittently, only galloping to escape the odd predator! Their stomachs are...
We now have a brand new programme of FarmSkills training, please click the link to view on our website - training dates.
To enable us to continue offering courses that are relevant to you, we would like to invite you to take part in a questionnaire.
It will take less than 2 minutes to complete and you can remain anonymous.
Please click the link to take the survey most...
1) Medicinal
Medicinal products are available which can help to control flies. Talk to us about the different options – we are now stocking Dectospot Spot On at a competitive price.
2) Target Larvae Development
Manure, spilled feed or any moist, organic matter can act as larvae development sites. Either ensure the prompt removal of such matter or use an insecticide growth regulator, such as cyromazine. It works by preventing larvae...
A record number of people signed up to our Lifetime Care Club in July. Detailed below are a few testimonials from those already taking advantage of the plan.
'Lifetime Care Club is great, it means I can spread the cost of my cats flea and worm treatment and be able to pop into the surgery when it's due and collect with no fuss. Totally takes the stress away for me'
Jess is signed up to the Adult cat plan
'I have just renewed for another year...
We are going to focus on 2 types of Vector Borne disease - Summer Mastitis and Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis.
Summer Mastitis
Summer mastitis generally occurs in non-lactating animals (cows and heifers) during the summer months. It is a bacterial disease caused by a number of bacteria acting together (synergistically). It is believed to be spread primarily by the fly Hydrotea irritans.
In cattle, large...
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