News & Events
Reduce risk with good hygiene
In this article, our vet Charlotte Stephenson shares practical, evidence‑based guidance on how good hygiene and simple on‑farm practices can significantly reduce disease risks and support healthier lambs during the busy lambing season. Click here to read the full...
What is a Farm SQP?
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...
Newsletter March 2026
🌱 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...
Newsletter February 2026
🌱 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...
Newsletter January 2026
🌱 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...
Newsletter December 2025
⛄ 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...
Newsletter November 2025
November News from the Farm Team! This month’s newsletter is full of exciting updates: We’re expanding — our new branch in Shotton is now OPEN! A timely alert on the return of babesiosis and how to stay prepared. Huge congratulations to Anna for presenting at the...
Week One- Alnorthumbria Farm Vets – Shotton
🏆 Week One at Shotton – What a Start! 🏆 A huge thank you to everyone who’s popped in to say hello, share some cake, and chat all things farming! It’s been brilliant to see so many familiar faces. Our new base at Shotton is already proving ideal for reaching up to...
New Branch Opening- Shotton we are coming for you!
Alnorthumbria Farm Vets are proud to announce that we are opening a new branch! From the 3rd of November Alnorthumbria Farm vets will be opening the doors to our new branch at Shotton Farm. We are excited to be expanding our services around the Scottish border and...
Newsletter October 2025
Read our latest newsletter topics including - quarantine procedures, barley poisoning and our Smallholder Club. READ MORE HERE: Alnorthumbria Farm Newsletter October 25...