“My horse is footy… how to recognise & manage LAMINITIS” – A HNVG Client Talks Evening. On March 18th, two of our equine vets, Zuzana & Mary, will be talking all things laminitis & cushings. Pop along for this FREE […]
Equine Cushings Has your horse/pony recently (ie: within the last month) been tested for PPID/Equine Cushing’s? (Regardless of the outcome). The Royal Veterinary College have recently developed a novel health-related quality-of-life (HRQoL) tool to aid assessment of equines with PPID […]
Cat Microchipping – Important information From the 10th June 2024 it will become a legal requirement to get your cat microchipped. Make sure you are ahead of the game by booking your cat in with us. Please make a booking […]
Watery Mouth (E. coli) – Bovigen Scour As a practice we have been trialling the use of Bovigen Scour, a cattle vaccine, in pre-lambing ewes to aid in the fight against Watery Mouth (E. coli). Each ewe is given 1ml […]
Measuring Farm Stress – Do you have a spare 10 minutes? We have been contacted by a PHD student from Northumbria University, Newcastle. Her research concentrates on how we can try and build resilience in members of the farming […]
Posions and Toxins to keep your furry friends away from Human Medication Toxicities Paracetamol: Paracetamol is poisonous to cats and is rapidly absorbed and signs of paracetamol ingestion may occur within 4 hours in cats, but almost always within 6-24 […]
Rain Scald Rain scald is a skin condition that affects horses mostly during autumn and winter months. It is caused by bacteria called Dermatophilus congolensis, which can live quietly in the skin but prolonged wetting by rain, high humidity, and […]
Lambing 2024 It’s the most wonderful time of the year… lambing! As lambing creeps closer (or has already begun for the early flocks) here’s a reminder of things to be done: • Vaccinate! Ewes should be vaccinated with a Clostridial […]
Scour in calves & lambs Milk matters to your young calves and lambs, it is the best source of energy and other essential nutrients. Withdrawing milk feeds has been shown to have NO IMPACT on the resolution of scour in […]
On Thursday 15th February, we will proudly be supporting this years The Big Farming Tea-break in conjunction with LEN’S LIGHT, a legacy for Len Eadon, shining a light on mental health issues in the rural community and raising funds to […]
Nurse Clinic Consults From the 5th February all non Lifetime Care Club members will be charged a nurse consulting fee of £20 for the following clinics: – Weight clinics – Senior health checks – 7 month health checks – Pregnancy […]
Equine Zone Visits Our equine zone visits map has recently changed. Please watch the video below for more information on our zone visits. Clients registered at the practice must book no later than 48 hours prior to their Zone Visit […]
On Tuesday 13th February Beky will be hosting a fun-filled charity quiz on Tuesday 13th February, so get those team names thought of! Teams of up to 4 people, £5pp. Tea, coffee and cake will be provided. BYOB if you’d […]
Practical Lambing Dates: 28th February 2024 29th February 2024 1st March 2024 We are delighted to be running our Practical Lambing courses again this year. You will spend the day with one of our specialist Farm vets who will take […]
Changes to prescription of anti-parasitic On the 1st September 2023, our governing body, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), changed the Professional Code of Conduct that applies to all Veterinary Surgeons. The implementation of the specific part of the […]
Winter Talks 2024 We are delighted to be hosting three equine client evening talks during January, February and March again this year. Our first two winter series talks are on January 17th and February 13th. Signs of Sore Tummies On […]
North Oxfordshire Cluster Pilot Scheme – New Dates As many of you may be aware, Amy Brant (TB tester) and Charlotte Harrison (Senior Farm Vet) are key members of the North Oxfordshire Cluster Pilot Scheme, sitting as chairs on the […]
January is Thyroid Awareness Month! Did you know that feline hyperthyroidism is most common in cats over 9 years old? Please watch this short animation to raise awareness of the signs to look out for.
How to help prevent colic during Winter months As we’re sure you’ve all noticed, temperatures have (finally) started to plummet! We always see several impaction colics when this happens, usually due to horses drinking less – either because their water […]
Watery Mouth Update Over the last few years we have made great progress in reducing watery mouth incidence on farm. We have done this by working closely alongside our clients to look at alternative methods to prevent disease. Many of […]
Lambing List 2024 Please note: If you would like to take advantage of 5% off for payment on collection this MUST be stated on the form when it is completed. Also, a minimum of 24 hours’ notice is required to […]
Please note that our Christmas and New Years opening hours are as follows: Saturday 23rd December – Open as usual Christmas Eve – Sunday 24th December – Emergencies only Christmas Day – Monday 25th December – Emergencies only Boxing Day […]
Equine Vaccination Intervals The interval between 1st and 2nd vaccine is now 21-60 days (3 weeks to 8 weeks 4 days). The interval between 2nd and 3rd vaccine is now 120 – 180 days (5 months to 6 months 21 […]
XL Bully Information – Certificate of Exemption, Insurance and Muzzle Clinics Certificate of Exemption In line with new government legalisation, all XL Bully owners must now have a Certificate of Exemption to keep an XL Bully dog. This must be […]
FarmSkills dates for your diary: Charlotte has lined up the autumn/winter dates for FarmSkills courses. Contact us if you would like more information or to book one of the dates below. Mastering of Medicines – 06/12/2023, 17/01/2024, 21/02/2024 and 20/03/2024 […]
Antibiotic Amnesty Awareness Month Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an increasing problem worldwide, affecting both human and animal health. But what is AMR? Antibiotics are essential when treating many conditions in animals and people, but bacteria are becoming resistant to many […]
Fireworks and how to help your pet Many pets are afraid of fireworks, due to the loud noises (e.g. bangs and whistling) that they make. How can I help if my pet is feeling scared? Dogs: Ensure they are kept […]
Epizootic Haemorrhagic Disease Virus WHAT IS IT? This viral cause of bleeding and ulceration originated in North America but has been found recently in Southern France and Italy. It is spread by midges, so it is expected to become a […]
Cattle Worming – Waking up to gut worms in cattle Vets have been advocating the use of tests to monitor worm burdens in ruminants for years. Unfortunately, the big pharmaceutical companies have shouted louder, and many farmers are still under […]
Veterinary Health Attestation Many of you will sell finished stock at market or send animals directly to slaughter. These animals will then frequently be exported into the EU. Since leaving the EU, we must now certify that vets are regularly […]
STOP PRESS, our Equine Winter Good-Do-er Program has landed! We are delighted to announce that we have just been accepted to host a Winter Good-Doers Support Programme! Working with qualified, independent Equine Nutritionist Jennifer Little, the programme runs from October […]
We have had excellent uptake on our TB advisory visits on-farm and are consequently continuing to offer free TB Advisory Visits to all clients with Charlotte, Imogen, Juliet, Chloe & Amy. TB remains a prevalent and difficult issue, so we […]
The Oxfordshire Bovine TB Cluster Project steering group is working hard to lead initiatives and respond to local stakeholders’ concerns relating to bTB. A concern that has been raised is the potential increase in wild deer numbers. Wild deer have […]
Farmers are urged to beware, take action and be vigilant for a new strain of Bluetongue virus Following reports of a new strain of bluetongue virus (BTV-3) emerging and spreading rapidly in the Netherlands, there is increasing concern about the […]
On Sunday, 24th of September, 17 staff members of HNVG took part in the annual Dragon Boat Race hosted by The Shakespeare Hospice in Stratford Upon Avon. 24 teams took part during the day, each rowing 3x 250 meters, to […]
From the 1st September 2023, our governing body, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), changed the Professional Code of Conduct that applies to all Veterinary Surgeons. The key changes that affect you as clients and animal owners are as […]
It’s that time of year again – time to get your Equisal Tapeworm Saliva kits out! There are 3 different types of tapeworm that are known to affect horses: > Anoplocephala perfoliata, > Anoplocephala magna, and > Anoplocephaloides mamillana Tapeworm […]
The EquiSal Test The EquiSal Tapeworm Test uses saliva (collected by yourself) to accurately diagnose tapeworm burden. It tells us if your horse has a burden and whether you need to deworm or not. Once you have taken the sample, […]
We have some fantastic news – video consultations are now available for you to book with our Small Animal vets! At HNVG, we want to make access to our veterinary experts easy; there could be a time when getting to […]
Hi! I’m Chloe, HNVG’s Vet Tech and one of the TB testers. My love for farming began after working on a family friend’s dairy farm, relief milking during holidays. I decided to study Bioveterinary Science at Harper Adams University, during […]
We hope you enjoy the fast-approaching Bank Holiday, read on to find out our opening hours. We are available for emergencies only on Bank Holiday Monday. Our Reception Team will be available on the phone between 8 am and 12.30 […]
Many farm shoots will be buying in game bird poults this month and placing them in release pens. Here are a few tips to help you. 1. Prepare the pen well. Both pheasant and partridge pens should be vermin-proof with […]
As we head into the latter end of summer, many of you may be considering buying in replacement ewes for your flock. Here are some things you may want to consider before purchasing. Vaccination status. It is highly advisable to […]
The small animal team at the Hook Norton Hospital cares for many patients, many of whom undergo invasive surgery and require intensive nursing care. However, Dearest Danny (or Danny version 2.0, as his lovely owners now call him) has left […]
Did you know that vaccinating for Enzootic Abortion of Ewes (EAE) can be done when it is most convenient for you? · EWE LAMBS – vaccination can be done from 5 months of age · SHEARLINGS (1 YR OLD +) […]
In a world where you can be anything, be kind. All the staff at Hook Norton Veterinary Group work hard to support our clients and the pets, horses and livestock in our care. Sadly, they are increasingly experiencing rudeness and […]
The final May bank holiday is upon us, and we hope you all enjoy a wonderful weekend with your families, pets/horses and livestock included (if you’re on-farm)! Here is a quick reminder of our hours this weekend: Saturday: 8.00 am […]
Thank you for your patience during the renovation of our Small Animal Reception at Hook Norton. It has been a journey – one we are happy to say we are at the end of! We have made significant changes, including […]
We are pleased to announce that we have re-opened the books for small animal client registrations, and we can’t wait to welcome lots of new paws through our doors! If you would like to register with our practice, you can […]
It’s time to swot up; the HNVG Charity Quiz Night is right around the corner! Get your friends together and join us as we raise money for the Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Air Ambulance! WHEN: Wed 19th April 2023 WHERE: Sibford […]
We are starting to improve our small animal facilities at Hook Norton, including the waiting room, which means there is some disruption. If you would like to wait in the car before your appointment, simply pop into Reception and let […]
The Animal Health & Welfare Pathway (AHWP) is a government initiative aimed at supporting the gradual and continual improvement of farm animal health and welfare. Through this pathway, DEFRA seeks to form a partnership with farmers and vets by providing […]
Lungworm (‘Husk’) What is it? Dictyocaulus viviparous is a parasitic roundworm which directly affects the lungs causing tissue damage and inflammation. It has a severe effect on both beef and dairy production, affecting welfare, BCS, impaired growth rates, milk production […]
Join the Oxfordshire TB Cluster Pilot on a Farm Walk to learn practical ways to improve on-farm biosecurity and better protect your herd from bTB. WHEN: Wednesday 22nd February WHERE: from 2 pm WHERE: Whistlow Farm, Middle Barton, Chipping Norton, […]
We are really pleased to be able to announce the arrival of PetsApp to Hook Norton Vets! Use PetsApp to chat with us, order repeat prescriptions, book appointments, receive reminders and make payments, all in one place! 1. Simply download […]
As you may know, some of our Farm Team are part of the TB Steering group covering the North-West Oxford Cluster Pilot Scheme. Charlotte Harrison (Senior Farm Vet) and Amy Brant (ATT) have been actively involved in the scheme’s steering […]
TB Deddington Cluster Pilot Progress As we’re sure many of you are aware, several pilot schemes are underway, and we are actively involved in the Deddington cluster pilot. The pilot program aims to trial new means of understanding TB in […]
Hook Norton Hospital Fri 9th Dec – Last consult at 4.30 pm, then emergencies only Fri 23rd Dec – Business as usual Sat 24th Dec – 8 am – 2 pm Sun 25th Dec – Emergencies only Mon 26th Dec […]
We are raffling off not one, not two, but THREE Pupadoodle Pick n Mix advent calendars! The pawfect Christmas treat box for your dog. The winners will be announced on the 28th of November to give you time to collect […]
Our vet practice is very busy, so to help us give you the best appointment experience – please arrive in plenty of time for your appointment. Arriving 5 minutes early will give our Reception Team a chance to weigh your […]
“Following a change in the risk levels and an increase in the number of detections of avian influenza (bird flu) in kept and wild birds, the Chief Veterinary Officers from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have declared a UK-wide […]
Join us as we find a new pathway to happier and healthier lambs without the use of antibiotics. • Discuss the new vaccine available for watery mouth, with testimonies from local farmers • How to get the best out of […]
Some of you may already be aware of other TB pilot schemes, such as the Thame/Chinnor pilot. The APHA has now identified the ‘Deddington Area’ as a new cluster area that may benefit from a similar scheme. The APHA has […]
Following the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II and the announcement of the State Funeral on Monday, 19th September, as a mark of respect, Hook Norton Veterinary Group will be closing all practice sites for routine appointments. Emergency appointments will […]
Due to reduced staff numbers, we are temporarily shortening some of our branch opening hours. In doing this, we can ensure our hospital stays open to provide veterinary care to those patients who need it most. Our Reception Teams will […]
From 1st August 2022, Spring Paddocks Equine will be integrating with Hook Norton Veterinary Group. We are really excited to be able to welcome Spring Paddocks Equine into the HNVG family. We have all the services Spring Paddocks Equine clients […]
This time of the year is a good time to test the trace element status in sheep and cattle. We have diagnosed trace element deficiencies on several farms over recent months with a range of farmer concerns from general ill […]
Body condition scoring of adult sheep is a simple, effective and cheap management tool for all flock owners to use to evaluate the body reserves of adult sheep. It allows the adjustment of ewe nutrition to try to maximise productivity […]
A horse’s normal body temperature is between 37°C and 38°C. When a horse exercises, the muscles produce heat which can lead to heat stress when combined with hot environmental temperatures. Very high body temperatures (those exceeding 41°C) can lead to […]
Gastroscope Clinic – 16th June Is your horse showing any of these signs? > poor performance > negative changes in attitude > abdominal discomfort/girthiness > grumpiness > poor coat > poor appetite > low-grade colic symptoms The only way to […]
Opening hours for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Our vets are on-call if you need us, 24-hours a day and only a phone call away. > Wednesday 1st June All departments, normal opening hours > Thursday 2nd June All departments, EMERGENCY […]
As of the 1st of May, we removed the requirement to wear masks at all HNVG sites. However, if you still wish to wear a mask, you are welcome to do so, and if you feel it necessary (in a […]
We are delighted to announce Tom Righton as the newest member of the Hook Norton Veterinary Group Partnership. Tom joined the Practice in 2014 and has developed key interests in lameness and equine sarcoids, including laser surgery. Tom is also […]
It feels like we are rolling from one Bank Holiday to another, and before we know it, Easter is over, the chocolate has been eaten, and up pops May Day! We are here if you need us over the May […]
We have continued to welcome a large number of new Small Animal clients into the HNVG family, and we couldn’t be more pleased to have you – welcome! We take great pride in the gold-standard level of veterinary care we […]
With Easter just around the corner, we want to ensure that you have everything you need for the long weekend and that you know our opening hours. If you are running out of meds, there’s still time to stock up, […]
Colt castration can be performed at any time of the year, although now is an ideal time to avoid the months where fly activity is high. Colt castration is generally performed to make male horses easier to handle as they […]
Now is the perfect time of year to castrate your colts, as fly activity is low. As well as performing standard price castrations on visits we are also offering 3 reduced price days for castrations at our clinic. Special offer […]
Due to significantly reduced staff numbers, we will temporarily close some of our branches and postpone routine appointments and operations. In doing this, we can ensure our hospital stays open to provide veterinary care to those patients who need it […]
For the month of February, Hook Norton Vets will be able to offer £15 neuter & microchip to eligible cat owners in partnership with Cherwell Cats Protection. You do not need to be registered with HNVG, but you must live […]
In addition to February’s Cherwell Cats protection £15 neuter and Microchip scheme, our Moreton-in-Marsh branch is part of the Cats Protection West Midlands Neutering Campaign (£5 neuter & microchip). This campaign is ongoing and encompasses many postcodes in our Moreton […]
Before Christmas, Aston and James, one of our brilliant suppliers, teamed up with Oxford Homeless Movement to reach the target of collecting #100coats to help the homeless of our community keep warm through the harshest season of the year. Whilst […]
Due to the recent news that the oral watery mouth antibiotic will have very limited availability this lambing season, we’ve highlighted other ways to mitigate the disease; so far, we have covered hygiene. So now, let’s look at vaccination. Watery […]
There is an increased risk of transmitting the bacteria that cause footrot and scald whenever we gather sheep. Reducing lameness prevalence on farms to 2% can save you on average £10 per ewe put to the ram due to increased […]
Vet practices across the country face increasing pressure due to staff shortages and the huge surge in pet ownership. The Pet Food Manufacture’s Association calculated in its most recent survey that roughly 3.2 million households acquired a pet since the […]
As of 4 am, 30th November, it is a legal requirement for the public to wear a face mask/covering unless you can provide proof of exemption. Farm & Equine For farm and equine clients, whilst you are not permitted back […]
Yes, we’re mentioning it in November… Christmas – let’s embrace it! Below are the opening hours for all departments and branches. HOOK NORTON CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS 24th December Hours: 8 am – 4.30 pm Final SA consultation slot 4.15 pm […]
Hosted by HNVG, with support from Boehringer Ingelheim, we will discuss all the factors surrounding pneumonia in calves: > sourcing > buildings > nutrition > bedding > stocking > vaccination & treatments The meeting will partly be a presentation, but […]
Elanco has launched a replacement for their Danilon Equidos. The Active substance remains the same (1.5g suxibuzone) but the new product has a stronger concentration. This new product, Danilon Equidos Gold 1.5g Granules for Horse and ponies now comes in […]
We have made the decision to close the booking of online appointments for both Hook Norton and Charlbury, as we are currently experiencing a high volume of appointment requests. Closing online booking will allow us to actively manage our diaries […]
Update, 25th November 2021. Cases of AI (H5N1 HPA1) are now widely spread across the UK. But, crucially for our area, cases have been confirmed and isolated at a rescue centre near Droitwich in Worcestershire on 27th October and a […]
Unfortunately, the British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS) has removed the access PCHS had, which enabled them to produce barcoded labels and paperwork. So to grant PCHS access and make them an agent, you have to log onto BCMS and follow […]
We are delighted to announce that from the 1st of November 2021, we will be re-opening our doors to all new small animal client registrations. If you would like to register, you can do so by either: >> registering online […]
We are happy to announce that as of Monday the 11th of October, we will be welcoming clients back into our Small Animal waiting rooms. We have adjusted our waiting room layouts to enable to you sit distanced from other […]
From the 1st of October, we began opening Small Animal registrations for new clients in stages. First, we will be accepting new clients with puppies and kittens up to the age of 1 year. If you have put your name […]
Oxfordshire will host the Grand Départ of the event for the first time in Women’s Tour history on Monday 4 October when Bicester and Banbury welcome nearly 100 of the world’s best riders to start the prestigious race. The Tour […]
Today, we have been made aware of a scam that targets the owners of missing cats that have been posted as missing online. Someone pretending to be from the PDSA has contacted the worried owner/s asking them to pay a […]
Due to significantly reduced staff numbers, we will have to temporarily close some of our branches, postpone routine appointments, routine operations, or move your appointment to a different HNVG branch. However, doing this will enable us to keep our hospital […]
Do you want to know how The Five Point Plan can reduce lameness in your flock? Read on. Vaccinate animals to stimulate immunity. Vaccination forms part of a whole-flock approach to disease control, as raising flock immunity helps increase the […]