Andrew Melling Vets

Andrew Melling Vets Independent large animal vet practice based in Horwich. We treat all equine and farm animals across Greater Manchester and Lancashire.

Andrew Melling set up the practice in 1992. The practice has since expanded, and now has 5 vets and 4 office staff. We always strive to offer the very best veterinary care possible at the lowest price possible. We treat all equine and farm animals whether on a working farm or those kept as pets including cows, sheep, goats, llamas, alpacas, pigs and poultry as well as horses and donkeys.

✨Practice News✨As some of you will already be aware, Andrew has taken a small step back from the practice and is now sem...
16/07/2026

✨Practice News✨

As some of you will already be aware, Andrew has taken a small step back from the practice and is now semi retired.
He has passed the practice baton down to four long standing members of staff, ensuring continuity of practice standards and level of care, and to keep the practice proudly independent.
He remains an integral part of the team and is still working two days per week. Andrew has dedicated his whole working life to caring for animals and building the practice in to what it is today. He is now enjoying a well earned (semi) retirement.
We hope to continue his ethos and legacy, and make him proud as we move the business forward.

As a thank you to all our loyal and supportive clients we are a running a promotion during August. Any routine appointments booked on any Thursday throughout the month of August will receive 5% off the entire bill (excluding vettings and lab fees). To take advantage of this offer, appointments must be booked before August 1st, by either messaging us on Facebook or emailing us at [email protected]

Please note - the promotion may be ended earlier if all appointment slots are filled, an appointment deposit is required to secure your booking

Have a great evening 🌞

Morning 🌞Here are the yards/ farms we are visiting this week, if you’d like to book onto any of the visits please ring t...
13/07/2026

Morning 🌞

Here are the yards/ farms we are visiting this week, if you’d like to book onto any of the visits please ring the office ☺️

Have a lovely week and enjoy the sunshine🤩🌞

Monday
Private yard - Ramsbottom
Private Farm - Rossendale
Higher Counthill Farm - Oldham
Higher Knoll Farm - Rivington
Private yard - Littleborough
Brookbottom farm - Radcliffe
The stables - Farnworth
The stables - Tyldesley
Sellars Fold Farm - Burnley

Tuesday
Northern Star - Haigh
Moss Shaw Farm - Radcliffe
Horsefield Farm - Whitworth
High Moor Livery - Rochdale
Roegate Farm - Shaw

Wednesday
Higher Pasture Farm - Edgworth
Stanley Nook - Wigan
Hopwood Farm - Rochdale
Lands Farm - Westhoughton

Thursday
Shoreside stables - Radcliffe
Daisy Nook - Ashton under Lyne
Yew Tree Farm - Leigh
Private yard - Tyldesley
Bridge House Farm - Warrington
Fairhaven Farm - Manchester
Earnsdale Equestrian - Darwen
Private yard - Rossendale
Private yard - Holcombe
Private yard - Edgworth

Friday
Private yard - Wigan
Jamesons Farm - Ashton in Makerfield
Pit Lane - Royton
Loe Farm - Hawkshaw
Seftons Farm - Westhoughton
Seddon Fold - Lostock
Home Farm - Atherton

Hi all,Below is a list of the yards/ areas we are visiting this week, if you need a visit and want to book onto any of t...
22/06/2026

Hi all,

Below is a list of the yards/ areas we are visiting this week, if you need a visit and want to book onto any of the ones below please ring the office☺️
Please note all visits must be booked via the office PRIOR to the vet arriving, TY.
Have a lovely week🌻

Monday
Brookbottom farm - Radcliffe
Tong End Farm - Whitworth
Lynndene - Leigh
Wilson’s Farm - Westhoughton
Private Farm - Edgworth
Robinson’s - Birtle
Private farm - Rochdale

Tuesday
Townleys Farm - Farnworth
Private Farm - Shaw
Earnsdale Equestrian - Darwen
Private Farm - Littleborough
Hopkin Mill View - Lees

Wednesday
Castle Farm - Harwood
Wickenlow Farm - Edgworth
Brandlesholme Farm - Bury
Horscroft Farm - Whitworth
Belle vue Farm - Lowton
Windy Gates Farm - Glazebrook
Snydale Hall Farm - Westhoughton

Thursday
Gibb Farm - Blackrod
Top Locks - Slattocks
Private farm - Irlam
Private farm - Middleton

Friday
Private Farm - Birtle
Green Rake Farm - Birtle
Woodside Farm - Middleton

Hi all,Below is a list of the yards/ areas we are visiting this week, if you need a visit and want to book onto any of t...
15/06/2026

Hi all,

Below is a list of the yards/ areas we are visiting this week, if you need a visit and want to book onto any of the ones below please ring the office☺️
Please note all visits must be booked via the office PRIOR to the vet arriving, TY.
Have a lovely week🌻

Monday
Birch Farm - Heywood
Knacks Farm - Rochdale
Chorley road - Blackrod
Lands Farm - Hindley
Hatters Farm - Middleton
Moorside stables - Bury
Private yard - Rainford
Lower Lanehead Farm - Greenfield
Private yard - Heywood
Lower oozewood farm - Royton
Gibb farm - Blackrod
Fiddlers Lane - Irlam

Tuesday
Forest Fold Farm - Shevington
Hill top stables - Accrington
Bridge House Farm - Lowton
Taylor’s Lane - Bolton
Brookbottom Farm - Radcliffe
Private farm - Radcliffe

Wednesday
Wigan Road - Whelley
Mawkin farm - Birtle
Private yard - Smithills
Earnsdale farm - Darwen

Thursday
Private farm - Ramsbottom
Lodge farm - Atherton
Private yard - Holcombe
Moorgate west farm - Rochdale

Friday
Private farm - Bury
Private farm - Oldham
Private farm - Rochdale
Clayton Hall Farm - Clayton le woods
Private farm - Harwood

14/06/2026

Some excellent advice on needle shy horses ⬇️⬇️ It is always better to be proactive than reactive ✨

Sometimes an extra pair of eyes or set of paws is appreciated when interpreting tricky x-rays 🤣🐱👀
11/06/2026

Sometimes an extra pair of eyes or set of paws is appreciated when interpreting tricky x-rays 🤣🐱👀

Hello all,Andrew Melling is off on annual leave for the next month. During this time he won’t be available to discuss ve...
09/06/2026

Hello all,

Andrew Melling is off on annual leave for the next month. During this time he won’t be available to discuss veterinary matters. Rest assured he has passed all of his ongoing clinical cases over to our vet team, so should you need anything (advice/ visit etc) please ring the office (01204 668108 ) and they will have one of our team call/ visit you to ensure prompt veterinary care ☺️

Thank you

Hi all,Below is a list of the yards/ areas we are visiting next week, if you need a visit and want to book onto any of t...
07/06/2026

Hi all,

Below is a list of the yards/ areas we are visiting next week, if you need a visit and want to book onto any of the ones below please ring the office☺️
Please note all visits must be booked via the office PRIOR to the vet arriving, TY.
Have a lovely week🌻

Monday
Private yard - Little Lever
Mellowdew Farm - Simister
Shoemaker Farm - Blackrod
Private yard - Arcon Village
Morris Fold - Wigan
Private yard - Whelley
Woodhey Farm - Holcombe
Woodstock Farm - Irlam
New farm - Strinesdale
Private yard - Orrell

Tuesday
Field Farm - Abram
The Grange - Hindley
Openshaw Fold Farm - Radcliffe
Lower Heaps Farm - Radcliffe
Red Earth - Edgworth
Brook fold Farm - Harwood
Lower Lane Head Farm - Oldham
Woodbrow Farm - Oldham

Wednesday
Lodge Farm - Atherton
Higher Parker Farm - Edgworth
Brockhurst Farm - Standish
Lower Heaps Farm - Radcliffe
Home Farm - Hulton
Private Yard - Whelley
Woodhouse Fold Farm - Norden
Lower Dog Hill Farm - Oldham

Thursday
Field Farm - Abram
Earnsdale Equestrian - Darwen
Top o’th Meadow Farm - Norden
Harrison’s Farm - Adlington
Old Hall Farm - Darcy Lever

Friday
Limefield cottage - Oldham
Red Earth - Edgworth
Whowells Farm - Edgworth
Private Farm - Holcombe

31/05/2026

Hi all,
Below is a list of the yards/ areas we are visiting this week, if you need a visit and want to book onto any of the ones below please ring the office☺️
Please note all visits must be booked via the office PRIOR to the vet arriving, TY.
Have a lovely week🌻

Monday
Lower Heaps Farm - Radcliffe
Summer Hill Farm - Affetside
Private Farm - Westhoughton
Jamesons Farm - Ashton in Makerfield
Private Yard - Whelley
Atherton Old Hall Farm - Atherton
Rumworth Farm - Lostock
Private Farm - Rochdale
Private Farm - Darwen

Tuesday
Manchester Equestrian Centre
Townleys Farm - Farnworth
High Ridd Farm - Horwich
Private Yard - Westhoughton

Wednesday
Lodge Farm - Atherton
Snydale Hall Farm - Westhoughton
Private Farm - Tottington
Lower Heaps Farm - Radcliffe

Thursday
Roe Gate Farm - Shaw
Private Farm - Darwen
Woodbrow Farm - Denshaw
Higher House Farm - Hawkshaw
Private Yard - Radcliffe
Private Yard - Chadderton

Friday
Private Yard - Ramsbottom
Horsfield Farm - Whitworth
Old Hall Farm - Little Lever
Lodge Farm - Atherton

As we are set for a bank holiday weekend filled with sunshine 🌞 (finally!), we thought we would reshare this post from l...
23/05/2026

As we are set for a bank holiday weekend filled with sunshine 🌞 (finally!), we thought we would reshare this post from last year! It includes our top tips on keeping your animals safe in the warm weather🥵

The office is closed on Monday due to the bank holiday, but we have a vet available 24/7 should you need us for anything!

Enjoy the sunshine 🍦

🌞 Warm weather 🌞

With the forecast for the next week set to be warm and sunny 🤞🏻, don’t forget our top tips to keep your horses and ponies safe in the sun.

• The flies are worse then ever this year so if your horse is particularly bothered by them make sure you use rugs/masks and fly spray

• Horses with pink skin (particularly on muzzles) are prone to sun burn and skin cancer, make sure you apply plenty of sun cream

• Make sure there is access to plenty of fresh water 💦 as consumption will increase in warmer weather and animals can quickly become dehydrated. Make sure they have access to more than one source in case they get knocked over

• Consider adding fruit or veg to water to encourage intake if your horse isn’t a big drinker

• Ride early on or late in the evening to avoid the hottest times of the day, or give your horses a few days off

• If it’s cooler inside consider stabling your horse in the day and turning out at night, especially if there is no shade in the field

• Check the water from a hose pipe is cool before washing your horses off, hose pipes can quickly heat up if left in the sun causing the water to become quite hot!🔥

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76 Church Street
Bolton
BL66AB

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