Bluetongue virus (BTV) is no longer a theoretical or distant concern for UK livestock farmers. It is now firmly established in Great Britain, and as we move towards another midge season, it is essential that clients understand the current picture, the genuine risks to...
Spring parasite control is at the forefront of many clients minds’ as we head into spring and youngstock begin to turn out to grass, now is the perfect time to plan your parasite control strategy for both cattle and sheep. Early preparation helps reduce...
Across our Severn Edge Farm Vet practices, we are always keen to bring our clients practical, safe, and effective tools that strengthen newborn health and reduce early‑life disease pressures. One product that has quickly become a farm favourite — both locally and...
Introduction As we move into spring 2026 we are urging our clients to stay alert to a growing Nematodirus spring warning. The latest 2026 Nematodirus Hatching Forecast has now gone live, offering a crucial early‑warning system to help YOU protect vulnerable lambs...
Lambing & calving is a difficult time, phone calls at 3am telling us you have been trying to lamb your sheep or calve your cow for 3 hours with no success may be the thing we dread the most, but why is this? We’ll explain in this piece why calling us sooner for a...
Orf—also known as contagious pustular dermatitis, scabby mouth, or ecthyma contagiosum—is a highly contagious, zoonotic viral skin disease that primarily affects sheep and goats, and can occasionally be transmitted to humans. It remains a common challenge on farms...
