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Implementation of Mandatory BVD Control in England: A New Era for Livestock Health (2027)

Beef, Dairy, Infectious Diseases, Management, Youngstock

Implementation of Mandatory BVD Control in England: A New Era for Livestock Health (2027)

You may have heard on the grapevine that BVD testing is to become mandatory in England from 2027 – we have seen this coming for a while. Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) leads to significant economic losses for farmers due to reduced productivity, poor reproductive performance, and increased susceptibility to other […]

LLM Farm Vets2025-07-16T09:02:02+00:00July 16th, 2025|Beef, Dairy, Infectious Diseases, Management, Youngstock|

Masters of Bovine Reproduction

Dairy, Management

Masters of Bovine Reproduction

Laura Chesters and myself are midway through our MBR, and our recent module raised some important issues around the involvement of nutrition in fertility management.

As farm vets we’re not often approached for nutrition advice, however, it is useful to get us involved when thinking about the wider picture. You’ll be […]

LLM Farm Vets2025-06-06T10:44:47+00:00June 6th, 2025|Dairy, Management|

Say No to Navel Ill!

Beef, Dairy, Medicines, Sheep, Youngstock

Say No to Navel Ill!

Navel ill can lead to serious infections in newborn calves and lambs. The key to prevention? Smart management and proactive treatment at birth.

What Is Navel Ill?

To understand why good navel care is vital, it helps to remember what the navel actually is – or was.

During pregnancy, the umbilical cord connects […]

LLM Farm Vets2025-06-06T09:15:54+00:00June 6th, 2025|Beef, Dairy, Medicines, Sheep, Youngstock|

New Zealand Round-up: Dairying Down Under (and a bit east!)

Dairy, Fertility, Management

New Zealand Round-up: Dairying Down Under (and a bit east!)

In July 2024, I left LLM and the UK’s warm, bright summer for the colder climes of New Zealand’s winter and early spring. Swapping shorts and t-shirts for thermals and overalls, I embarked on a 3.5-month calving season in the Waikato region on the North Island. It was a complete […]

LLM Farm Vets2025-06-06T08:32:24+00:00June 6th, 2025|Dairy, Fertility, Management|

Worming Watch: Key Considerations this Season

Beef, Dairy, Sheep

Worming Watch: Key Considerations this Season

With the recent upturn in grass growth, many of you will already be thinking about your first cut of grass. Silage aftermath can be a powerful tool in disrupting the worm lifecycle, so consider using these fields for turnout of first-season, unvaccinated grazers. Developing strong immunity in youngstock within the […]

Sarah Bourne2025-05-08T13:27:59+00:00May 8th, 2025|Beef, Dairy, Sheep|

Sensiblex: A Valuable Aid for Calving

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Sensiblex: A Valuable Aid for Calving

Calving is one of the farming calendar’s most critical and stressful times. Sensiblex is one of the latest medical advances that can make a real difference to recovery, productivity, and welfare after giving birth.

What is Sensiblex?

Sensiblex contains denaverine hydrochloride, a tissue relaxant that helps soften and dilate the […]

Sarah Bourne2025-05-08T13:06:59+00:00May 8th, 2025|Beef, Dairy, Sheep|

National Johne’s Management Plan (NJMP) Phase III 2025

Beef, Dairy, Youngstock

National Johne’s Management Plan (NJMP) Phase III 2025

The National Johne’s Management Plan (NJMP) Phase III kicks off on 31st March 2025, continuing efforts to control Johne’s disease in dairy herds across the UK. Building on previous phases, the scheme focuses on sustained disease control, improved biosecurity, and herd-level risk assessment to minimize the impact of Johne’s on […]

Sarah Bourne2025-04-03T15:48:07+00:00April 1st, 2025|Beef, Dairy, Youngstock|

Exploring Innovation in Dairy Farming: My Trip to Cork for the Positive Farmers Conference

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Exploring Innovation in Dairy Farming: My Trip to Cork for the Positive Farmers Conference

In January I headed across to Cork with a group of dairy clients for the Positive Farmers Conference and a visit to Moorepark, the national Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre. The annual Positive Farmers Conference focuses on profitable, efficient, resilient dairy farms and the positive lifestyle benefits these […]

Sarah Bourne2025-04-03T15:53:08+00:00April 1st, 2025|Dairy|

Bluetongue Virus Serotype 3 (BTV 3) in the UK and Europe: A Growing Concern

Beef, Dairy, Infectious Diseases, News, Sheep, Youngstock

Bluetongue Virus Serotype 3 (BTV 3) in the UK and Europe: A Growing Concern

Bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV 3) has recently caused significant disruption to ruminant health and welfare in both the UK and Europe. Over the past 18 months, the UK has confirmed 247 cases of BTV 3, with the majority concentrated within the restriction zone, which currently affects the East and […]

Sarah Bourne2025-04-03T15:54:14+00:00April 1st, 2025|Beef, Dairy, Infectious Diseases, News, Sheep, Youngstock|

Spring is on it’s way! Claire gives food for thought…

Beef, Dairy, Sheep, Youngstock

Spring is on it’s way! Claire gives food for thought…

Although it may currently feel a million miles away from turnout, it is quickly creeping up on us!
Now is the time to start considering parasite control strategies for the year to come, particularly with regards to youngstock. Our first drop of Huskvac, a lungworm vaccine will be landing at the […]

Sarah Bourne2025-02-06T13:09:18+00:00February 6th, 2025|Beef, Dairy, Sheep, Youngstock|

Farm Veterinary Surgeons

Implementation of Mandatory BVD Control in England: A New Era for Livestock Health (2027)

Implementation of Mandatory BVD Control in England: A New Era for Livestock Health (2027)

Masters of Bovine Reproduction

Masters of Bovine Reproduction

Say No to Navel Ill!

Say No to Navel Ill!

New Zealand Round-up: Dairying Down Under (and a bit east!)

New Zealand Round-up: Dairying Down Under (and a bit east!)

Worming Watch: Key Considerations this Season

Worming Watch: Key Considerations this Season

Sensiblex: A Valuable Aid for Calving

Sensiblex: A Valuable Aid for Calving

National Johne’s Management Plan (NJMP) Phase III 2025

National Johne’s Management Plan (NJMP) Phase III 2025

Exploring Innovation in Dairy Farming: My Trip to Cork for the Positive Farmers Conference

Exploring Innovation in Dairy Farming: My Trip to Cork for the Positive Farmers Conference

Bluetongue Virus Serotype 3 (BTV 3) in the UK and Europe: A Growing Concern

Bluetongue Virus Serotype 3 (BTV 3) in the UK and Europe: A Growing Concern

Spring is on it’s way! Claire gives food for thought…

Spring is on it’s way! Claire gives food for thought…

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