Farm services
24/7 support for the farms of Yorkshire
Based in Hull, our experienced ambulatory farm team can offer advice and support to help keep your animals healthy and productive.
From routine visits and surgeries to our 24-hour out of hours service for emergencies, we are on hand to support your farm animals throughout their lifetime.
- In-house diagnostics
- Herd Health plans
- Routine and emergency visits
- In-house laboratory testing
- Smallholder packages
In-house diagnostics
We have a range of mobile equipment which we can bring with us to your farm for the swift diagnosis of any potential issues your animals may be dealing with.
Radiography
X-rays use small amounts of radiation to produce images of bones and joints.
We have a full portable x-ray machine, allowing us to investigate your animals on farm and to access results immediately.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound imaging involves the use of soundwaves to produce images, and is useful for assessing soft tissue such as tendons and ligaments, as well as organs.
We also use ultrasound scanning to assist in pregnancy diagnosis and other reproductive conditions.
Herd Health Plans
We know that every farm is unique, with its own animals, routine and business strategy.
And with those differences in operation come different needs, and we try to cater to every one of our clients through our herd health plans.
We work to create a bespoke plan to cater for all of your farm’s veterinary needs, taking in general healthcare, preventative treatment and anything else that you would like to include.
Herd health plans generally include but aren’t limited to guidance and care in feeding biosecurity, housing, worming and vaccination protocols, hoof trimming and dental checks.
Get in touch with us to discuss herd health plans and how we can help you to maximise our service to your farm.
Lame cows
We know the importance of getting out to your farm and are available from 8:30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday to do just that.
While out we can deal with a range of issues, including herd health visits, pregnancy diagnosis, disbudding, caring for sick animals and minor surgical procedures. If a more complicated procedure or treatment is needed, you can speak to your vet to make the necessary arrangements.
If you find yourself in need of veterinary assistance outside of our routine hours, we offer a 24-hour emergency service to ensure that you are always supported.
That means that one of our vets is always on call should you need them. Just call your usual number and you will be redirected to our on-call vet, who will be with you as soon as they can.
In-house laboratory testing
Our in-house lab allows us to carry out certain tests rapidly and deliver results in practice. These tests include worm egg counts, urinalysis and skin scrapes to check for parasites.
Lab work is an essential aspect of farm animal veterinary work and helps us to diagnose a wide variety of diseases and illnesses. Once we have processed results in practice, our experienced vets will interpret them for you and inform you whether next steps are needed.
All other tests are sent to specialist laboratories by direct courier to allow for quick and accurate results. Post mortem investigation is carried out either on farm or at a local investigation laboratory.
Smallholder packages
Our smallholder packages have been specifically designed for people with smallholdings, enabling you to fully look after your animals’ health needs.
We provide our members with support from our knowledgeable vets along with all the services provided by our farm team, a range of treatments and even opportunities to meet with other smallholders to socialise and learn.
We offer two packages, standard and advanced.
Standard smallholder package
With our standard package you receive:
- Two free farm visits
- Two free worm egg counts for up to three species
- Free meetings and training
- 10% discount from farm drugs
- 10% discount on routine procedures
- 24/7 emergency care
- Free herd health plan
All this for just £170 per year.
Advanced smallholder package
With our advanced package you receive:
- Four free farm visits
- Four free worm egg counts for up to three species
- Free meetings and training
- 10% discount from farm drugs
- 10% discount on routine procedures
- 24/7 emergency care
- Free herd health plan
All this for just £335 per year.
If you’re interested in joining one of our smallholder packages, please get in touch with the team.