Daleside Farm Vets

08/09/2026

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07/09/2026

We’ve seen a number of fly strike cases over the weekend. Keep a close eye on your stock for signs

arrow_back Back to Sheep A-Z Sheep Health Bulletin Blowfly Strike chevron_right Editorial information Author, review & publication Author: Phoebe McCarter BVSC MRCVS 2019 Images courtesy of Phil Scott DVM&S BVM&S CertCHP DSHP DipECBHM FRCVS Published: August 2019 Blowfly populations are greatest dur...

20/08/2026

Bluetongue is spreading fast, and staying informed is one of the best ways to protect your business.

Join local vets, Animal and Plant Health Agency/Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) representatives and industry specialists at one of our Bluetongue Update Meetings for the latest on the BTV situation, including how it spreads, vaccination options, clinical signs in stock, and how to treat affected animals. It's your chance to get practical advice and ask questions to those on the front line.

📍 Lancashire: https://bit.ly/4bXMlEC
📍 Carlisle: https://bit.ly/4qmdwP7
📍 Shrewsbury: https://bit.ly/4x4XFqL
📍 Carmarthen: https://bit.ly/3SjU8pB
📍 Melton Mowbray: https://bit.ly/3U5WWXQ

Booking is essential. Places are limited, so secure yours today.

National Sheep Association National Beef Association Back British Farming NFU British Cattle Veterinary Association - BCVA

11/08/2026

New Farm Vet!

We are pleased to welcome Jess to the Farm Team. She has previously spent a few weeks with us as a student and so might already be a familiar face to some of our clients. Welcome to the team Jess!

09/08/2026

We’ve been reminiscing about what a great day we had at last weeks Oswestry Show!

We are proud to support the show year after year and it’s great to see the farming community coming together once again.

We look forward to seeing you there next year!

06/08/2026

Have you had a look at our August Newsletter yet? Follow the link to tips on keeping cows cool in the heat!

Our monthly newsletters provides up to date information, education and training opportunities August 2026 Newsletter

05/08/2026

01/08/2026

27/07/2026

It's Oswestry Show this Saturday! This year we have a challenge for you...

Come see us at our stand - as usual we will be opposite the cattle. See you there!

17/07/2026

Bluetongue (BTV-3) has been confirmed in a sheep in Staffordshire. This is the first confirmed case of infection this summer.

Please check the latest info and guidance for livestock keepers on GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/bluetongue, GOV.SCOT: https://www.gov.scot/publications/bluetongue/ and GOV.WALES: https://www.gov.wales/bluetongue-virus-btv.