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Stay informed with our topical articles, all written by our farm vets.ALTERNATIVE STRATEGIES FOR WORM CONTROL
Resistance to commonly used wormers in sheep has been reported since the 1980s but more recently resistant worms have been found on up to 100% of farms. Therefore, it is increasingly important to change how we use wormers to avoid selecting for resistance and to ensure that we continue to have these tools for the future.
Read MoreCOW TRACKS
With turnout time upon us it is a good time to have a look at your cow tracks and ensure that they are in good repair to benefit both you and your cows. A good cow track will ensure that your herd can move safely around your farm as well as improving cow flow, reducing lameness caused by claw damage, reducing field poaching, and improving cow cleanliness and udder hygiene.
Read MoreCLOSTRIDIAL DISEASES
Clostridia are a group of bacteria that are commonly found in soil and in the digestive tracts of animals. They can produce toxins that cause a variety of diseases in farmed animals, and which can lead to sudden death in many cases. However, vaccines are available which provide protection against the toxins.
Read MoreOAKHILL VETS CELEBRATES FIFTY YEARS
This year marks Oakhill Vets 50th anniversary, and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate this momentous milestone! We are proud to have achieved remarkable development and growth, all whilst remaining fiercely independent.
Read MoreINVESTORS IN THE ENVIRONMENT AWARD: ACHIEVING ‘BRONZE’, AND HEADING FOR SILVER!
After a busy period of reporting and planning, Oakhill had its ‘Sustainability Audit’ with the iiE team in October, and we’re very proud to announce that we achieved ‘bronze’ accreditation!
Read MoreVETERINARY DECLARATIONS FOR EXPORTS TO THE EU
From 13th December changes to legislation concerning requirements for export to the EU are coming into place. These changes mean that all farms selling livestock for slaughter will require an annual vet visit to comply.
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