Veterinary - 13-02-2019 - Jason Vernon - 0 comments
The George supports The Hygiene Bank

We are delighted to be involved with a community initiative, working with the local community to tackle hygiene poverty.  

Veterinary - 12-02-2019 - Holly Chivers BVSc MRCVS - 0 comments
Laser treatment

We are now offering non-invasive laser treatments.

Equine - 07-02-2019 - Laura Sharpe BVSc Cert AVP (EM) MRCVS - 0 comments
Equine Influenza outbreak

Following this morning's news in the press, please find our practical advice sheet on Equine Influenza

Farm - 04-02-2019 - - 0 comments
3 hour lambing course with Sarah Metcalfe

Book your place for Thursday 21st February for this 3 hour course run by Sarah.

Farm - 31-01-2019 - Kat Hart BVSc BSc Cert AVP(Cattle) MRCVS - 0 comments
Youngstock Convention March 2019

A new initiative for 2019 and already over 100 confirmed as coming, open to vets, farmers, producers and industry suppliers.

Farm - 23-01-2019 - Sarah Metcalfe BVetMed(Hons) MRCVS - 0 comments
Upcoming meeting - Reducing antibiotic use in the lambing period

Join us at a meeting to discuss prevention strategies for watery mouth disease and options for control. 

Farm - 22-01-2019 - Gethin Roberts BVSc MRCVS - 0 comments
Live to Dead event opportunity

This practical event, run by AHDB & THE GEORGE FARM VETS, allows you to handle live animals and make your assessment of fat cover and conformation using the EUROP grid.    

Pig - 14-01-2019 - Richard Pearson BVSc MRCVS - 0 comments
Red Tractor inspections really do have teeth

The introduction of "Risk Based Inspections" by Red Tractor for all producer members and what it means.

Farm - 07-01-2019 - Jason Vernon - 0 comments
Youngstock Convention March 2019

We're excited to invite you to join us on 6th March at our inaugural Youngstock Convention, bringing together farmers, producers, vets and industry suppliers.

Farm - 02-01-2019 - Sarah Metcalfe BVetMed(Hons) MRCVS - 0 comments
Happy New Year

The New Year is a great time to try and do some of those little jobs which might get forgotten.

Veterinary - 28-12-2018 - Jason Vernon - 0 comments
Winter newsletter from the Hospital team

Winter, really? The good news is the evenings are slowly staying lighter by a little more each day. Here's our seasonal newsletter.

Veterinary - 21-12-2018 - Cyril Hayes MVB MRCVS - 0 comments
The Pet Travel Scheme and Brexit

The purpose of this article is to inform our clients of the implication of a 'no deal' Brexit on the Pet Travel Scheme. 

Equine - 17-12-2018 - Jennie Scott - 0 comments
Christmas newsletter from The George Equine Clinic

Happy Christmas everyone! What lies ahead?

Veterinary - 14-12-2018 - Emma Bailey BVSc MRCVS - 0 comments
The importance of dental checks

Before and after pictures highlight the importance of regular dental care for your pets.

Pig - 11-12-2018 - Anne Warzecha - 0 comments
Post Weaning Diarrhoea

In this month's Talkshop from the Pig Practice team Anne discusses Post Weaning Diarrhoea, Health Plans and last posting dates for Christmas deliveries. 

Pig - 10-12-2018 - Angie Reeves - 0 comments
Last Orders for Christmas (Pig Meds)

A reminder of the last posting dates for your orders to reach you before Christmas

Farm - 06-12-2018 - Ian Cardiff - 0 comments
Downer cow - Farm Vets Newsletter December 2018

We often get called out to attend a 'down cow', but there is a subtle difference between the presentation of the acute down cow and of the cow suffering from 'downer cow syndrome'. 

Pig - 06-12-2018 - Jason Vernon - 0 comments
Welcoming vet Claire Scott to the Pig Practice

Our Pig Practice team continues to grow and we're delighted to introduce Claire Scott BVetMed MRCVS as the latest member of the team.

Veterinary - 20-11-2018 - Jason Vernon - 0 comments
Is this cat really lost?

Our simple guide as to what's the best course of action when you believe you've found a "stray" cat.

Veterinary - 16-11-2018 - Dr Holly Chivers BVSc MRCVS - 0 comments
25% off microchipping for cats until Christmas

We are seeing an increasing number of cats being brought in, assumed "lost" and without a means to identify their owners or homes.

Veterinary - 16-11-2018 - - 0 comments
Friday 30th November - NOEL evening at Nailsworth

Take a tour behind the scenes at our Nailsworth Clinic on the evening of Friday 30th November. Minbce pies, mulled wine and a raffle too!

Farm - 30-10-2018 - Cathy Morris BVSc BSc MRCVS - 0 comments
Heifer Rearing for Maximum Return

There is a wealth of evidence that shows that calving your heifers at 24 months is more economically efficient than calving at 36 months.  

Farm - 26-10-2018 - Chris Warren BVetMed(Sci) Hons BVM BVS MRCVS - 0 comments
Feeding Pregnant Ewes

Although for most of you the tups have only just gone in, it is time to start thinking about how you are going to manage and feed the ewes through to lambing.  

Farm - 27-09-2018 - Chris Warren BVetMed(Sci) Hons BVM BVS MRCVS - 0 comments
Costings - Direct vs Indirect Costs of Disease

With margins in the agricultural sector always under pressure, having a handle on costings is key.  

Veterinary - 13-09-2018 - Jason Vernon - 0 comments
Our Autumn newsletter from the team

There's a season full of colour ahead from the changing leaves to the bursts of fireworks across the skyline

Farm - 05-09-2018 - Ben Sellick BVSc MRCVS - 0 comments
Time to cool off?

A reflection on summer and what may slight be wise to consider from vet Ben Sellick

Equine - 05-09-2018 - Alice Croxford BVM BVS MRCVS - 0 comments
Simulated XC Clinic with Matt Ryan

Join us for a session in technical XC challenges with Olympic Gold medallist Matt Ryan

Farm - 05-09-2018 - Sarah Metcalfe BVetMed(Hons) MRCVS - 0 comments
Preparation for tupping

The nights are drawing in and tupping time is approaching once again - some early lambers may even have already put the rams in.  

Veterinary - 05-09-2018 - - 0 comments
The George Veterinary Clinic - Nailsworth

Our brand new clinic in Nailsworth opened to welcome pets and owners on 13th August.

Farm - 17-08-2018 - Will Sommerville - 0 comments
Tuberculosis - Newsletter from the Farm Vets

We present a summary of results for Gloucestershire in the year to March 31st 2018

News - 11-07-2018 - Jason Vernon - 0 comments
Annual Woolsack World Championships

The full results are in and we're very proud of all the performances at the annual event held in Tetbury.

Farm - 03-07-2018 - Kat Hart BVSc BSc Cert AVP(Cattle) MRCVS - 0 comments
Hygiene in the heat - The Farm Vets newsletter

As the weather looks to be staying hot for a few more weeks yet, now is the time to get on top of hygiene.

Veterinary - 18-06-2018 - Jason Vernon - 0 comments
Opening in Nailsworth this August

Building works are underway on our new veterinary clinic which opens in Nailsworth this August.

Equine - 08-06-2018 - Laura Sharpe BVSc Cert AVP (EM) MRCVS - 0 comments
A new introduction to our Equine Clinic team

We 're delighted to welcome Alice Croxford  BVM BVS MRCVS  to the equine team. 

Farm - 07-06-2018 - Sarah Metcalfe BVetMed(Hons) MRCVS - 0 comments
Avoiding heat stress - Farm Vets newsletter

The weather has been really hotting up lately, which is good news for getting your silage in, but not such good news for your cows, particularly in dairy herds. 

Farm - 07-06-2018 - - 0 comments
Ewe Mastitis

Mastitis in ewes can be a significant cost to a flock, both economically and in terms of animal welfare. 

Farm - 24-05-2018 - - 0 comments
NMR awards - Winners of Best Practice for Johne's control

We are delighted to be the first farm practice awarded with the new NMR Johne's Control award.

Veterinary - 08-05-2018 - Mike Hollywood BVetMed CertVOphthal MRCVS - 0 comments
Summer Newsletter from the Hospital team

Launching the newsletter a little earlier on this occasion to get us all in the mood for the summer ahead.

Farm - 30-04-2018 - Ed Bailey BVSc MRCVS - 0 comments
Farm Assurance - May Newsletter

You may have seen my newsletter a couple of years ago, in which I discussed the importance of responsible use of antimicrobials.

Veterinary - 25-04-2018 - Cyril Hayes MVB MRCVS - 0 comments
Alabama Rot

Unfortunately, we are currently managing a dog which we believe has the condition referred to as "Alabama Rot". 

Equine - 28-03-2018 - Linda Belton BVSc MRCVS - 0 comments
Equine Newsletter Spring 2018

There's a lot to tell you about in this season's update from The George Equine Clinic.

Veterinary - 28-03-2018 - Cyril Hayes MVB MRCVS - 0 comments
Hospital Newsletter Spring 2018

Hopefully the cold snap is well behind us now as we look forward to extended daylight hours and a warmer season ahead.

Farm - 22-03-2018 - - 0 comments
Digital Dermatitis

Digital dermatitis is an extremely contagious, erosive infection of cattle skin caused by Treponeme bacteria.

Veterinary - 15-03-2018 - - 0 comments
Blood donors required - your dog could save lives

We'd like to pass a huge debt of thanks to Bertie the Labrador who gave his last donation of blood at the weekend.

Equine - 08-03-2018 - - 0 comments
Latest Equine Newsletter

At The George Equine Clinic, we want to help you give your horses a long, fit and healthy life. This month's newsletter is a neat summary of who we are and the benefits of choosing our team to look after your horses.

Equine - 08-03-2018 - Laura Sharpe BVSc Cert AVP (EM) MRCVS - 0 comments
Sports Horse Medicine

With a team that includes three FEI treating veterinarians, two advanced practitioners and also current and former competition riders we are ideally placed to help you get the best from your sports horse. 

Equine - 08-03-2018 - Laura Sharpe BVSc Cert AVP (EM) MRCVS - 0 comments
Equine Clinic Brochure

From the competition horse to the retired horse, we care. We are committed to delivering continuity of care, with the same vet seeing each case from start to finish, ensuring the very best treatment for your horse. 

Equine - 08-03-2018 - Linda Belton BVSc MRCVS - 0 comments
Launching our Online Shop

We have recently launched our own online store where you can access equine health products trusted and used by The George Equine Clinic. 

Farm - 06-03-2018 - Ben Sellick - 0 comments
Lambing season - surviving the season

In light of the recent conditions we've been suffering and with lambing either underway or looming Ben talks survival tactics for the lambs, ewes and maybe for some of you at this tricky time of year! 

Farm - 05-03-2018 - Gethin Roberts BVSc MRCVS - 0 comments
Dairy decision making and economics

The Alta Dairy Manager School is coming to Tortworth Court with one of the most thought provoking speakers in our industry, Dr. Steve Eicker. 

Farm - 05-03-2018 - - 0 comments
Strategies to prevent disease; save time and money on your dairy farm

IfA's livestock team will be on-hand to explain to you, in plain terms, what antibiotic resistance actually means and why there is a demand on the industry to reduce the use of antibiotics in livestock. 

Farm - 28-02-2018 - - 0 comments
Ian Cardiff reports on his tour of the USA

A few weeks ago, Ian was lucky enough to visit the U.S.A as part of an Advanced Dairy Vet Group.

Farm - 19-02-2018 - - 0 comments
Charity Clay Shoot

Sunday 25th March 2018: 10am - 2pm. In aid of Wiltshire Air Ambulance and Wiltshire Young Farmers 

Veterinary - 08-02-2018 - - 0 comments
Introducing our two newest additions to the team

A warm welcome to Hayley Hughes (RVN) and Hannah Papenfus (VCA). 

Veterinary - 07-02-2018 - - 0 comments
Beavers at the Hospital

We welcomed the Malmesbury Beavers to their own exclusive tour recently.

Farm - 02-02-2018 - - 0 comments
The Down Cow - Farm Newsletter Feb2018

The definition of a 'down' cow varies but perhaps the simplest one is "a cow that is recumbent (lying down) and unable to stand". 

Farm - 18-01-2018 - - 0 comments
Farm Courses - January and February

Dates for the diary : Beef Meeting, Medicine Handling Course, Calf Course and Lambing Course

Pig - 16-01-2018 - - 0 comments
Tail biting

Read Annie's article published in Pig World 

Farm - 16-01-2018 - - 0 comments
Did you see the team on Countryfile?

The first of 6 featurettes aired on the BBC's Countryfile last Sunday. 

Equine - 15-01-2018 - - 0 comments
Save the date for our next equine event

Tuesday 20th March - The Painted Horse in work, with international dressage rider Abbie Newbury

Farm - 04-01-2018 - - 0 comments
Mastitis investigations - January Newsletter from the Farm Vets

Mastitis is a wide-ranging disease that all dairy farmers will experience at some point.  

Pig - 04-01-2018 - - 0 comments
Introducing Anne

We're delighted to welcome Anne Warzecha to the Pig Practice team.

Equine - 03-01-2018 - Sarah Keightley - 0 comments
Equine Asthma Syndrome

Here is our latest published article from the Ridgeway Rider magazine

Pig - 19-12-2017 - - 0 comments
What NOT to feed your pigs

What should you avoid feeding to your pigs to keep them from the risk of a notifiable disease such as African swine fever

Veterinary - 11-12-2017 - - 0 comments
Winter newsletter from the Hospital

Snow has fallen, winter has arrived and so has our seasonal news update from the team.

Equine - 08-12-2017 - Jennie Scott - 0 comments
Festive Quiz - A chance to win a Horse Health LeMieux rug

A little bit of fun with a chance to win a lovely prize. Go on, take a break and have a go.

Farm - 05-12-2017 - Will Sommerville - 0 comments
MilkSure training

The MilkSure initiative is for British dairy farmers. Its mission is to safeguard the production of wholesome milk which is free of veterinary medicine residues. 

Farm - 05-12-2017 - Nick Britten - 0 comments
Ill Thrift in Ewes

There are any number of reasons for a ewe to be in poor condition. Some may be related to the demands of production, some due to old age and some due to disease. 

Pig - 05-12-2017 - - 0 comments
Pig Fair - Another successful gathering

This year's Pig Fair was our most successful yet with well over 200 people attending across the two days.

Equine - 10-11-2017 - Laura Sharpe - 0 comments
Age is just a number

A big thank you to everyone who came to our recent equine event at Malmesbury Town Hall.

Pig - 08-11-2017 - - 0 comments
National Pig Awards Results

Held at London's Lancaster hotel the National Pig Awards recognises excellence in contribution to the pig farming industry.

Farm - 06-11-2017 - Kat Hart - 0 comments
What's new?

Kat came back from maternity leave recently; she reflects on the changes she's noticed in her time off. 

Veterinary - 16-10-2017 - Jason Vernon - 0 comments
Petplan nominations - The Veterinary Oscars

Here's an opportunity to let the veterinary industry know just how much you appreciate us.

Pig - 05-10-2017 - - 0 comments
National Pig Awards 2017 - shortlisted

The team is delighted to have been shortlisted as a finalist at this year's awards.

Farm - 02-10-2017 - Nick Britten - 0 comments
Milk Fever

October's focus for the newsletter from the Farm Vets is Hypocalcemia (Milk Fever).

Veterinary - 22-09-2017 - Mike Hollywood - 0 comments
Autumn newsletter from the Hospital team

Leaves are changing colour and falling. Autumn is calling!

Pig - 07-09-2017 - - 0 comments
Oxford Sandy and Black Pig Group

Recently, Alex Thomsett was invited to talk about pig health issues for smaller scale producers.

Farm - 06-09-2017 - Sarah Metcalfe - 0 comments
Farm Newsletter - LDA surgical technique

Most of you will have seen us performing LDA or RDA operations at some point but you may not be aware of what is going on while our arm is inside the cow. 

Pig - 21-08-2017 - - 0 comments
Alex collects her scroll

What a great day. One of just a 12 DPM holders on the register in the UK.

Equine - 04-08-2017 - - 0 comments
Summer newsletter from the Equine Clinic

Our latest newsletter is now available 

Farm - 03-08-2017 - Cathy Morris - 0 comments
Ischaemic Teat Necrosis (ITN) - Farm Newsletter

Research is being undertaken into a new and emerging disease in dairy cattle, Ischaemic Teat Necrosis (ITN).  

Pig - 02-08-2017 - Alex Thomsett - 0 comments
Pig scanning services

With acquisition of new state-of-the-art equipment, the Pig Team are developing a service, available to all clients, which will provide facilities for Real Time ultrasound scanning for pregnancy diagnosis and as part of investigations into reproductive failure. 

Farm - 05-07-2017 - Ian Cardiff - 0 comments
Farm Newsletter - Cow Value

Two topics - Cow value and summer mastitis, covered by Vet Ian Cardiff. 

Farm - 09-06-2017 - Tim Hirst - 0 comments
Newsletter from the Farm Vets - Body Condition

Achieving the correct Body Condition Score (BCS) at the appropriate stage of the cow's production cycle is vital to maximize both the health and profitability of your beef or dairy cows.  

Farm - 09-06-2017 - - 0 comments
Sheep newsletter now available

Store Lambs' margins are always very tight, small changes can be the difference between profit and loss. 

Veterinary - 10-05-2017 - - 0 comments
Hospital Newsletter - Summer 2017

Kennel Cough, allergies, dental care, flystrike and parasites - all in one edition

Farm - 08-05-2017 - Ed Bailey - 0 comments
Twins - The Farm Newsletter

May's newsletter from the Farm Vets looks at the incidence of twins

Equine - 18-04-2017 - - 0 comments
Spring Newsletter from the Equine Clinic

One for the team!

Farm - 04-04-2017 - Chris Warren - 0 comments
Farm Newsletter - Biosecurity

Chris Warren addresses the importance of biosecurity on farm and where the greatest threats lie.

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