🌱 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 Metabolic Profiles – Pre‑Lambing Health Check – Now is the time to carry out metabolic profiling 2–3 weeks before lambing. This helps fine‑tune nutrition to avoid problems like hypocalcaemia, poor colostrum, mastitis, twin lamb disease, and weak lambs.
🐏 Sheep Scab – key signs include intense itching, nibbling reflex, wool loss, sores, and poor condition.
👩🌾 Lambing Courses & Students
- Practical Lambing Course
📅 Friday 27th February 2026, 10am–3pm
💷 £50 + VAT (includes lunch & course notes)
📍 Indoor session + hands‑on farm session
📩 Book via
- Lambing Students
The student list is already growing. Farmers seeking lambing help can email with details such as flock size, dates, accommodation info, and preferred shifts.
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