Acorn Toxicity
Poisoning by tannins and volatile phenols in plants of the Oak is relatively common. Ingestion of acorns is the most common cause, but ingestion of leaves and young shoots can also cause toxicity.
Hoof care
Checking the hooves of your sheep, goats, alpacas and pigs should be performed at least twice a year. Follow the link to learn what to watch out for and when it’s time to call the vet!
Are you taking on calves?
Here’s a few tips to help keep them healthy.
How to Tube feed a lamb
We’ve put together a comprehensive video to show you how to tube feed your lamb. Be prepared for lambing season with these helpful tubing tips and techniques.
worms & parasites
All grazing species of animal are infected by a variety of different gastrointestinal worms. Follow the link to learn about their lifecycle, and how you can manage them in your animals.
SHEEP & LAMB health CARE
Meet Spider
An Angus calf born with 3 extra legs!
MEET SKIPPY
A mature aged Suffolk Ram, who needed a toe amputation!
COW & CALF HEALTH CARE
Goat & Kid Health Care
POULTRY HEALTH CARE
Prepare for a hot, dry summer!
Prepare for summer by making a dry-weather plan for your animals. Remember you are responsible for their welfare under the Animal Welfare Act.
WATCH: RVC's Large Animal Vets take Radiographs of an Elephant at Canterbury Museum.
Our RVC vets get up to some pretty cool things…. This case had our large animal vets John & Jevan scaling to new heights at Canterbury Museum.
WATCH: Managing worm burdens is becoming one of the most challenging tasks facing owners of production animals. What you do now has a huge impact on the future as drench resistance is becoming more common. Watch this video for best practice tips on drenching your sheep & goats.
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