Farm Newsletters – Trefaldwyn Veterinary Clinic

March 2026

13/04/2026

Maximising Lamb Survival at Lambing Time: Lambing season is one of the most rewarding — and demanding — times on the sheep calendar. Every extra lamb reared per ewe has a major impact on farm profitability, so attention to detail during late pregnancy and lambing pays real dividends. Maximising lamb survival isn’t about 1 single […]

February 2026

13/04/2026

Twin Lamb Disease: A Preventable Problem in Late Pregnancy Twin lamb disease, (pregnancy toxaemia), is a serious and often fatal condition affecting ewes in late pregnancy. It’s most common in ewes carrying twins or triplets, but any ewe under nutritional stress in the final six weeks before lambing can be at risk. The disease occurs […]

January 2026

19/02/2026

Poor Pregnancy Scanning Results in Ewes – What Might Be Going Wrong? Disappointing pregnancy scanning results can be frustrating and costly, but they often provide valuable clues about issues earlier in the production cycle. • Understanding the likely causes is the first step to improving next season’s performance. One of the most common reasons for […]

December 2025

19/02/2026

This year seems to have flown, so we will start by wishing everyone a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Why Pneumonia Matters: Pneumonia (bovine respiratory disease—BRD) remains one of the most costly health challenges in young calves. It affects growth rates, increases labour and treatment costs, and can leave lasting damage to […]

November 2025

19/02/2026

Colostrum Management: Giving Calves the Best Start in Life Healthy, productive cows start with healthy calves — and that begins with colostrum management. The first few hours of a calf’s life are critical for building immunity and long-term performance.

October 2025

09/10/2025

Hypomagnesaemia in Cattle: Hypomagnesaemia, commonly referred to as grass tetany or grass staggers, is a serious and sometimes fatal metabolic disorder in cattle caused by low levels of magnesium (Mg) in the blood. Despite being relatively well-understood, the condition continues to cause substantial losses in beef and dairy herds each year, especially during the spring […]

September 2025

09/10/2025

Liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica) remains one of the most significant parasitic challenges for sheep and cattle farmers across the UK. It has an impact on livestock health, productivity, and farm profitability. Understanding the parasite’s lifecycle, risks, and control strategies is key to protecting your animals. The Parasite and Its Lifecycle. Liver fluke is a flatworm […]

August 2025

09/10/2025

Blue Tongue Virus (BTV) is a significant concern for livestock health, especially in ruminants. Among its various strains, Blue Tongue Virus Type 3 (BTV-3) has become increasingly prevalent, causing serious economic and animal welfare issues. Understanding the disease and the importance of vaccination is crucial for herd protection. BTV is transmitted primarily through biting midges […]

candy chantler

13:18 11 Apr 26

Good morning 🩵

This week unfortunately I had to make the hardest decision to have my poor old boy Marley (15) put to sleep for the very last time 🩵

After making an appointment one of your vets came to do a home visit 🩵

I just wanted to express my gratitude, the vet treated Marely with such kindness, dignity and respect! 🩵
Although I am absolutely heartbroken, he made it the most beautiful and peaceful goodbye 🩵

So thank you to him 🩵

And I’d like to thank all of the vets and staff members who have seen me and Marley over the years. You have all been so amazing and so lovely with us 🩵

Thank you for taking care of my boy 🩵

Ali Jones

12:20 04 Apr 26

I've been a client for years now and even though I've moved further away, I've remained with Trefaldwyn Vets for both large and small animals due to the brilliant service they provide. Over the years they've provided care for my sheepdogs, a litter of pups, and a small flock of sheep who have had some pretty dire emergencies - the latest of which was an impromptu c-section on the back door of my pickup by Oli, on a hillside, in a gale. Not all heroes wear capes - any animal is in great hands with Trefaldwyn Vets, their level of care and dedication towards animals (and their owners!) is unrivalled.

Emma Sessions

12:44 24 Oct 25

We moved here two years ago and within 8 days had a medical emergency on a Sunday with our beloved little Busta … Sue picked up our distraught call and she and the team here are the most caring helpful people I have ever come across in a vets practice … Sue has cared for our two elderly furbabies and a peacock with such kindness, Busta actually loved going to the vets after years of having to be muzzled … we have had to say goodbye to them Both recently … the kindness and compassion shown by Sue and the team made an heartbreaking time so much more bearable… and for that we will be eternally grateful. I can’t speak highly enough of them .

andrew roberts

19:30 15 Jun 25

Very helpful, sensible prices and take the extra time to explain everything to you. Cannot recommend enough

Magda M

08:42 27 Apr 24

Thank you on behalf of my ferrets for a wonderful appointment yesterday. You took the time to talk to me, Jeff, as always, professionally implanted Supleronin implant for my ferrets. You have wonderful big hearts and I am very glad that despite the considerable distance from my place of residence, fate once led me to your practice ❤ 🐾❗ Thank you, my dears, for your hard work ❤

Ro C

07:32 06 Apr 24

Sue has done an incredible job on my elderly cat (15 years old), this surgery was particularly delicate because my cat has an handicap but I can say , sue knows her job ! she explained the risks, we were prepared, we had all the informations we needed, very professional.
Souka is living her retirement life better now !
Thank-you Geoff as well for all your work and help !

Daryl Brooke

09:43 10 Aug 23

Fabulous vet practice. Both my dogs have received excellent care at Trefaldwyn vet but Barney has been especially well looked after. Last year, Sarah quickly researched and found somewhere to refer him to for emergency spinal surgery. She took care to find an animal hospital with a good reputation and reasonable price. Earlier this year Sue and most of the staff looked after him so well as he recovered from bladder stone surgery, a nasty infection and testing for an especially concerning disease while I was away for three weeks. Sue kept me well informed of how he was doing during that time. The staff celebrated with me and Barney when the test came back negative. I feel as if they truly care for my pets (and me) - Barney gets a very warm greeting when he goes into the clinic! Thank you to all the staff at Trefaldwyn vets

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