Larkmead News
Max Wins Young Farm Vet of the Year 2020
We are delighted to announce that Larkmead Farm Vet and Partner, Max Wood, has won the Young Farm Vet of the Year award at the National Pig Awards 2020. Max was unveiled as the winner at a...
Lockdown Puppies
Puppy training & socialising during 2020 (Please remember to follow government guidelines if and when they change) September 2020 The points listed below are useful whatever the age of your...
COVID-19 - Some Frequently Asked Questions
We thought it would be helpful to share a few of the questions we are being asked at the moment. Please note that as the situation changes, these answers may have to change too so please check...
COVID-19
We are committed to being there for you and your pets throughout these strange times. However, in line with Government and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons guidelines, essential work is...
Even Vet Pets get dental problems!
Vet Dana adopted this gorgeous boy when he was about 1 year old. She writes "he was poorly at the time and needed surgery on both his eyes, leaving him a bit head shy. So this meant regularly...
African Swine Fever (ASF)
African swine fever seems to be a never ending hot topic. Reports suggesting that over half the breeding population has been wiped out in China, it would not be unreasonable to assume that it will...
Preventing Ewe Mastitis
Lambing time is the danger period of the year for ewes. From twin lamb disease, to prolapses and difficult lambings, to uterine infections- all are seen just prior to, at or just after lambing,...
Flooding: The Long Term Impacts on Livestock Health
Recent years have given us more than a few weather challenges; from the “beast from the East” to some of the driest summers in years. These extreme conditions keep us on our toes at Larkmead as we...
Some Top Tips to Help Your Pet Lose Weight
The top 3 new years resolutions are to exercise more, lose weight and save money! At Larkmead we regularly see pets that are overweight and just like with us, this can contribute to a number of...
The Dangers of Christmas!
We all love treats at Christmas and the temptation to snaffle a chocolate (or 17) can sometimes be too much for your dog if they're left within reach. Last Christmas Eve we saw an unprecedented...