Goats & Smallholder Veterinary Services

Veterinary Support for Small Farms, Hobby Herds & Backyard Livestock

Whether you keep goats for milk, fibre, meat, breeding, or companionship — or you manage a diverse smallholding — Alnorthumbria Farm Vets is here to support you with accessible, knowledgeable veterinary care tailored to your setup.

We understand that small-scale doesn’t mean small importance. Our vets are experienced in working with goats, poultry, pigs, sheep, alpacas, and mixed flocks or herds, offering a practical and friendly service with respect for your animals and your goals.

Goat Veterinary Services

Routine Health Planning

Goats are unique and need species-specific care. Our services include:

• Annual health checks and vaccination plans (clostridial protection, etc.)

• Worming protocols based on faecal egg counts (resistance-aware)

• Hoof care and lameness management

• Nutrition, trace element, and mineral advice (especially copper)

• Preventative care tailored to dairy, meat, pet, or show goats

We can help with compliance for dairy regulations or small-scale sales.

Breeding & Youngstock

Support for healthy breeding and kidding, including:

• Pre-breeding health checks

• Fertility advice and buck assessments

• Pregnancy scanning

• Kidding assistance and post-natal care

• Disbudding and castration by trained vets

We help ensure strong starts for your kids and sound recovery for does.

Goat Health Issues We Commonly Treat

• Parasite problems (worms, lice, coccidiosis)

• Respiratory disease or pneumonia

• Weight loss and poor coat condition

• Foot problems and lameness

• Urinary stones in wethers

• Mastitis and milk production issues

• Abortion investigations and infectious disease control

Smallholder & Mixed Animal Support

If you keep a mix of livestock on a smallholding, we can help with:

• Poultry health checks and parasite advice

• Piglet care and vaccination protocols

• Lambing, farrowing, or hatching assistance

• Biosecurity planning and DEFRA compliance

• Disease prevention and whole-farm health planning

We offer flexible visit times and practical solutions, whether you have five animals or fifty.

Owner Advice & Training

We know smallholders are hands-on, so we offer:

• Bespoke training on handling, health checks, and husbandry

• New keeper advice — from fencing to foot-trimming

• Medicine use and withdrawal period training

• Feeding and housing tips for different species

• Support with animal movement licenses, tagging, and record-keeping

Perfect for new owners or anyone looking to build confidence in care.

Why Choose Alnorthumbria Farm Vets?

• Friendly, approachable vets who take the time to explain

• Experience with goats, pigs, poultry, camelids, and more

• Flexible appointments and emergency support

• Non-judgemental support for all experience levels

• Commitment to welfare, prevention, and owner education