Kernow Farm Vets

22/10/2026

Last week, Becca, together with Melissa from Kenwyn Vets, attended BCVA Congress in Telford.
They presented two posters which they and Maia, also from Kenwyn Vets, have produced, with assistance from Tracy and with sponsorship and support from Zoetis.

The posters, titled 'Practical outcomes of a CIDR sync program in dairy heifers' and 'Challenges faced by farmer and veterinary surgeon when CIDR syncing heifers,' are based on work done over the last 12 months on Kernow and Kenwyn farms. It involved CIDR syncing heifers and assessing if conception rates were comparable, and examining why conception rates may be different from expected.
It was found that the use of a CIDR sync protocol in older heifers can still be an effective approach to improving reproductive management, but is not a substitute for good breeding decision-making. By using a CIDR sync protocol and fixed-time AI, labour is reduced—there is no need for oestrus detection, and breeding can be organised around a specific date.

Thank you to all the farms who participated.

If you would like a copy, please email the practice at [email protected]

15/10/2026

13/10/2026

We have up to 35 doses of Bluetongue vaccine available this coming Thursday.

Can be collected from 11.30.

Call us ASAP on 01208 76403 to reserve!

There will be a second split so perfect for anyone wishing to vaccinate their cattle

06/10/2026

Free SELEKT pump servicing next Wednesday 14th.

Call us to book yours in on 01208 76403.

Pumps need to be at the practice by 9am on the 14th.

01/10/2026

We have up to 19 doses of Bluetongue vaccine available tomorrow.

Can be collected from 11.30.

Call us ASAP on 01208 76403 to reserve!

Perfect for sheep as there is no second split attached to this one.

22/09/2026

Meet The Team Tuesday..

Caitlin joined the team in July as an Equine and Farm Vet, having graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2021. She particularly enjoys anything anaesthesia-related, sheep work, and getting to know clients. Outside of work, she enjoys walking her crazy spaniels and has just started Pilot Gig Rowing!

17/09/2026

We have upto 15 doses of Bluetongue vaccine available! Must be collected by 5.30 and used today.

Call us ASAP on 01208 76403 to reserve!

15/09/2026

Welcome Pete! Our newest member of the veterinary team 🤗

Pete graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in July 2026. He is no stranger to Cornwall, having been raised in St Austell. There's no place like home for Pete - he was a regular face at the practice before graduating as he spent the majority of his clinical placement weeks with us.

He is a 50/50 farm & equine vet and has many career interests he can't wait to explore. He enjoys going to the gym, surfing and skiing, as well as less energy intensive hobbies such as reading non-fiction books, PC gaming, and watching YouTube videos on a variety of topics which provide him with a bank of fun facts to share, even though you didn't ask.

🐴🐄🌊

14/09/2026

Be aware.

Haemonchus contortus (the barber's pole worm) lives in the true stomach of sheep and goats, though infections can also be seen in alpacas and occasionally in cattle.

It can cause poor performance and poor weight gain. If ewes are lactating, lamb growth may be reduced. Animals will become anaemic and will then be slow and weak; some develop bottle jaw. Scours is NOT a sign.

Checking the mucous membranes around the eyes and gums will help assess the degree of anaemia.

Worm egg counts will be very high—we have seen some as high as 27,000 eggs per gram this year. This means there will soon be a build-up on the pasture. We can use our OVCYTE machine to help determine the proportion of Haemonchus eggs in sheep and goat faeces.

Resistance can occur to some classes of wormer, so we would always advise a post-treatment drench check.

Haemonchus can resemble:
• Acute fluke
• Bluetongue
• Johne's disease (sheep and goats rarely scour)
• Other intestinal worm infections (though these may cause scouring), but mixed infections can occur

19/08/2022

Happy Friday!

What are you and your fur babies up to this weekend?

21/07/2022

It's back for the Summer! 3 for 2 on all Vetpro products! Mix and match your favourites.

Shop now on the My Family Vets Shop!

*Cheapest item free, offer valid until 31st August 2022.

12/05/2022

Heatwave incoming! 🌡️ Are you planning on taking your dog away to the beach this weekend? Does your dog get nervous whilst travelling? Or perhaps your cat or dog will be staying in a kennel or cattery if you are away this weekend.

All of these situations can cause anxiety in pets, however Vetpro can help! Vetpro Stress & Anxiety Capsules:

🌿 Calms behaviour
🌿 Are fast acting
🌿 Helps reduce stress
🌿 High strength
🌿 No sedative effect
🌿 Easy to administer sprinkle capsules

And for a limited time, we have 3 for 2 on all Vetpro products over on the My Family Vets Shop! Follow the link below to shop

https://bit.ly/38nq9lq

04/05/2022

OFFER ALERT! 🤩 IT'S BACK! Get 3 for 2 across the WHOLE Vetpro range on the My Family Vets Shop!

You can mix and match any Vetpro products, including; Stress & Anxiety, Joints & Mobility with Omega-3s and Healthy Skin & Glossy Coat! Follow the link below to shop!

http://bit.ly/34QoqY1

28/04/2022

It's International Guide Dog Day! 🦮

A day to celebrate all of the amazing service dogs out there who help their owners every day. Do you know any service dogs who you will celebrate today?

20/04/2022

When you realise it's already Wednesday! *Two more sleeps until it's Friday again*

11/04/2022