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First ever National SQP Week – 5–12 June 2026 #NationalSQPweek The UK’s first ever National SQP Week is taking place from 5–12 June 2026, marking a major milestone for the Suitably Qualified Person (SQP) profession — also known as Animal Medicines Advisors. The...

🌿 Newsletter - June 2026 🌿 A quick roundup of key seasonal advice: 🔹 Lamb health alert – Recent cases of young lamb deaths linked to inhalation of mineral drenches. Take extra care when drenching and review whether treatments are needed before use. 🔹 Nematodirus...

🌿 Newsletter - May 2026 🌿 This month’s newsletter highlights key turnout preparations, including BVD testing, parasite monitoring, and practical health planning for the season ahead. We also share insights into improving calf survival, focusing on the critical...

🌱 Newsletter - April 2026 Our latest newsletter shares key seasonal advice for spring, including lambing and calving management, disease prevention, and the importance of colostrum and hygiene. It also highlights practical updates on vaccinations, parasite control,...

If you keep livestock in the UK — whether cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry, or horses—you may already have come across the term SQP. But many farmers are still unsure what the role involves or how an farm SQP can support them day to day. In reality, these professionals...

🌱 Alnorthumbria Farm Vets - Newsletter March 2026 Lambing season is in full swing, and this month’s focus is on keeping newborns healthy through good hygiene and strong colostrum management. Key Tips: Ensure lambs get quality colostrum quickly. Dip navels twice...

🌱 Alnorthumbria Farm Vets - Newsletter February 2026 🐑🐄 Lambing and early calving are underway, and we’re seeing a few pneumonia cases in cattle — keep vaccinations up to date and stay vigilant. 🍼 Colostrum: The 5 Qs Get newborns off to the best start: ✔️ Quantity...

🌱 Alnorthumbria Farm Vets – Newsletter January 2026 🌱 Happy New Year from the Farm Team! This months newsletter includes: 🐄 An increase in pneumonia cases in housed cattle - pneumonia swabs are available for only £15 (lab fees) to help identify the cause. 🐑 Ewe...

⛄ December Newsletter from the Farm Team! ⛄ This month’s newsletter includes: 🎉 The successful opening of our new branch in Shotton Has Bluetongue affected you - survey from Battle Bluetongue to complete Speak to us about bovine and ovine artificial insemination...