VETS
ON FARMS
MORE THAN JUST
THE SICK ANIMAL
THE VET’S
ROLE ON FARMS IS CHANGING, FOR AS
WELL AS ATTENDING TO SICK OR INJURED
LIVESTOCK WE PROVIDE A FULL ARRAY
OF SERVICES TAILORED TO IMPROVING
ANIMAL HEALTH AND WELFARE.
THESE SERVICES
INCLUDE:
Mastitis
Control
For the individual cow we can culture
milk samples in our laboratory to
determine the best treatment for
that cow. Additionally, we can utilise
monthly cell counts to determine
the nature of any potential problems.
Advice can also be given on the most
judicious use of dry cow treatments.
Managing
bulk milk cell count using the DeLaval
Cell Counter
Nutritional
advice
With the demands on high yielding
cattle, getting the feeding right
is key to avoiding many problems
at all stages of production. With
the aid of a specific computer programme
we can formulate rations for beef
and dairy cattle as appropriate.
Lameness
Lameness in cattle and sheep is an
increasing problem that involves
both bacterial infections and environmental
effects. Treatment has to be aimed
at the flock or herd, with additional
therapy or foot surgery for the affected
individual.
Worming
Programmes
We regularly perform faecal egg
counts to determine the level of
infection and to assess the effectiveness
of therapy. We can also use these
counts to control worms by pasture
management and a more targeted
use of worming medicines. Please
bring in a fresh sample in a suitable
container not gloves and we will
be able to tell you the approximate
number and type of worms, then
tie in the best available product.
This reduces the amount of wormers
used and helps avoid the growing
problem of resistance. All wormers
available on next day delivery
for cash sale prices.
Herd
Health Planning
Optimising
health and production using treatment
plans and disease monitoring. As herds
and flocks grow larger and purchasers
become more demanding, written health
plans become more important. All
our health plans are NADFAS or BCVA
compatible.
The
herd companion website can be found
at www.nmr.co.uk To
view your herd records you need to
register your details with Customer
Services, by calling 08457 660236 or
ask our vets about access to your Herd
Companion data.
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