NEWS & EVENTS
Cattle Nutrition During Summer Strategies for Managing Forage Deficits
During summer months, particularly in periods of drought or high temperatures, pasture growth often declines significantly. We are currently seeing some very warm dry spells. Last month we looked at how to manage this shortfall of water, but as we look at reduced...
Summer Mastitis-there are TEATment options!
Summer mastitis is a serious and often underestimated condition affecting dry cows, heifers, and occasionally calves, typically during the warmer months (June to September). It is most commonly seen in humid, fly-prone environments, particularly in wooded or shaded...
Blue Tongue Meeting- 3rd July- Market Drayton Mart
Severn Edge Farm will be at Market Drayton Livestock Mart on Thursday 3rd July to talk all things Blue Tongue. Pop on down to see us. We have arranged this meeting in collaboration with a number of the Cheshire Practices to ensure that we are all supporting the...
Calf Pneumonia Meeting- Wrap Up!
Whilst winter housing still feels a long way off, it pays to be prepared when it comes to the prevention of calf pneumonia. As discussed at our recent pub evening, there are many areas to look at when striving to drive down the incidence of calf pneumonia on farm....
Enzootic Abortion- are you covered?
Enzootic Abortion in Sheep: Causes, Symptoms, and Control Enzootic abortion of ewes (EAE), also known as chlamydial abortion, is a significant reproductive disease affecting sheep flocks worldwide. It is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia abortus and leads to...
Grass Tetany (Hypomagnesaemia) in Livestock – Be Prepared
Grass tetany (Hypomagnesaemia), also known as staggers, is a metabolic disorder caused by low serum magnesium levels, typically affecting lactating cattle and ewes grazing on rapidly growing spring pasture. Now that we have had a little bout of rain there is likely...
June Newsletter is Out
This month we look at: Drought Planning as the weather continues to change Blue Tongue vaccine- which is now in STOCK! Upcoming Summer shows Johnes Plans and the changes that have been made Read more HERE:SEFarm Newsletter June 2025 We also talk about the latest...
Blowflies in Lambs- Stop the Strike: Protect Your Lambs
Now that we have had a little rain the blowfly risk has increased to HIGH. 🎥 The Team at Severn Edge Vets explain the early signs of...
🚨 Lamb Health Alert 🚨
Coccidiosis is one of the biggest threats to young lambs — causing diarrhoea, weakness, and even death if not treated early. 🐑💔 We are starting to see an increase in Cocci Counts and the need to treat. Don't get caught out. It spreads fast through dirty bedding,...
May Newsletter- all things Blue Tongue
This month we look in more detail at Blue Tongue Virus and the vaccine options, we also discuss Barbers Pole worms and the risk to your flock. Read the full newsletter _ SEFarm Newsletter MAY As always, if you have any questions please do just...