September 2024 Farm Newsletter

This newsletter from Shepton Vets covers farm management topics including:

This is a newsletter from Shepton Vets. It contains various articles relevant to farmers, including:

• A word from the Director: Rosie Lyle describes her trip to Italy to learn about water buffalo and how their health management differs from cattle.
• Important Notice: All farm invoices will be emailed from January 2025. Ensure Shepton Vets has your correct email address.
• Brian May: The Badgers, the Farmers and Me: Discusses bovine TB and how to reduce the risk of herd breakdowns. Shepton Vets has experience with CHECS TB accredited herds.
• Photosensitisation in cattle: Explains the causes, symptoms, and treatment of this painful skin condition.
• Synchronising Sheep: Bibby Thomas shares his experience synchronizing his ewes for easier lamb management.
• Medicine delivery notice: New deadlines for medication delivery requests.
• Calf vaccinations and antibiotic use: Shepton Vets discuss the success of their vaccination program in reducing calf pneumonia and antibiotic use.
• Fresh Cow Checks: Importance of checking cows for endometritis after calving to improve pregnancy rates.
• Trace element deficiencies in 2024: Discusses the prevalence of trace element deficiencies this year, particularly in suckler herds. Shepton Vets recommends injectable Multimin as a solution.

The newsletter also contains information about upcoming training courses offered by Shepton Vets:

• DIY AI Course (Artificial Insemination) for cows
• Dairy Herdsperson training course

If you are a farmer in the Somerset area, this newsletter is a valuable resource to stay up-to-date on animal health and management practices.