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The Dick Vet Farm Animal Practice is a first opinion general practice for farm animals. but we are also a teaching practice for the School's students.

The Dick Vet Farm Animal Practice is a part of the University of Edinburgh's Royal Dick School of Veterinary Studies. We are a first opinion practice working with farmers in the area surrounding the Easter Bush Campus. In our capacity as a training practice we are charged with training the next generation of veterinary surgeons and therefore students will often accompany the vets on calls.

25/09/2026

Are you interested in understanding more about gut worms, particularly haemonchus contortus, sometimes called the barber’s pole worm, and how they cause disease?

A short online course, ‘Sustainable control of haemonchosis in UK livestock grazing systems’, suitable for farmers, vets and suitably qualified people (SQPs), can help you learn about these parasites and integrate effective control strategies for them and other gut worms in UK flocks and herds.

The course takes less than two hours to complete, and you will have access to the online materials for six months. Participants also receive a set of physical cards to assess haemonchosis levels in livestock.

Benefits of the course:
- Access modules anytime, at your own pace
- Inclusive course fee of £60
- Supports sustainable parasite health planning for sheep, goats and camelids
- Training manual and case studies
- Two FAMACHA cards; a clinical tool used to assess the degree of anaemia – primarily caused by haemonchosis - in livestock.

The course has been approved by AMTRA (Animal Medicines Training Regulatory Authority) and awards SQPs 14 CPD points upon completion.

Sign up now to get started: https://edin.ac/3SyGTBc

If you have any questions, please contact the Dairy Herd Health and Productivity Service (DHHPS) office on [email protected]

16/09/2026

If you are attending UK Dairy Day in Telford today, pop along to our stand and say hello to our Dairy Herd Health and Productity Service (DHHPS) team🙂

They will be happy to chat about nutrition, fertility and health, including lameness, masitiis and parasite control.

If you are a dairy farmer or a vet, you can learn more about the services we offer here: https://edin.ac/4gWooAv

11/09/2026

We are pleased to welcome Hollie Roper to the Dick Vet Farm Animal Practice team.

Hollie, from Donegal in Ireland, has a keen interest in small ruminants and improving flock health, and has worked in mixed animal practice since her graduation in 2022.

As well as her clinical duties, Hollie will spend the next four years working towards a Professional Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVetMed) and becoming a European Specialist in Small Ruminant Health Management.

Welcome, Hollie.

12/08/2026

𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝

The first case of bluetongue in Scotland has been confirmed in Dumfries and Galloway. We’re urging clients to stay vigilant, watch for signs of illness in livestock, and report any suspected cases to APHA on 03000 600 704.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐨:
✅ Keep a close eye on livestock for signs of disease
✅Vaccination is still the best protection, although vaccine availability continues to be an issue
✅ In the meantime, tighten up farm biosecurity, especially around:
- Bought-in animals
- Animal movements on/off farm
- Isolation/quarantine procedures

𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩.
Please contact the practice on 0131 445 4468 if you have any concerns or would like to discuss bluetongue, vaccination or biosecurity on your farm.

04/08/2026

The latest edition of the Dick Vet Farm Animal Practice newsletter is now available.

In this issue we give you an update on some staffing changes in the practice. We also share an update on some parasite challenges that may be coming up in the next few months, particularly after the relatively dry summer.

We also share an appeal for farmers to take part in a survey on their thoughts of pasture management and grazing strategies in the UK, as part of a Moredun research study.

Read the newsletter in full here: https://edin.ac/4pUHl9r

10/07/2026

JOB OPPORTUNITY: We are looking for an enthusiastic clinician with significant experience in farm animal work, to join our team as a Lecturer in Farm Animal Practice.

Working closely with colleagues, the successful candidate will be active in the development and management of the Farm Animal Practice and Hospital, and the provision of its veterinary services.

The role also involves teaching undergraduate students in all aspects of farm animal husbandry and disease and supporting the development of the practice's consultancy and referral caseload.

Salary: £50,253 - £61,759 plus market pay supplement.

For more information on this full time, permanent contract, visit: https://edin.ac/4yg6H5g

Applications close at 23:59 on 30 July 2026.

15/06/2026

JOB OPPORTUNITY: We are looking for a committed individual to lead our preclinical animal husbandry teaching for undergraduate veterinary students, and develop their own academic strengths.

This position will be involved in teaching animal husbandry to undergraduate veterinary students, including course management and assessment.

In conjunction with administrative support, the successful candidate will also support the Extra Mural Studies (EMS) component of undergraduate veterinary teaching.

The post also allows scope to undertake research, either pre-existing or in conjunction with research programmes within the School.

Salary: £50,253 - £61,759

For more information on this full time, permanent contract, visit: https://edin.ac/4uxvqiF

Applications close at 23:59 on 7 July 2026.

04/05/2026

The latest edition of the Dick Vet Farm Animal Practice newsletter is now available.

In this issue we share an update on bluetongue and the new movement controls for susceptible animals that will come into effect on 1 June. We also highlight how the SCOPS forecast for nematodirus works and include news from Tony O'Loughlin from our team, who is currently cycling from Lands End to John O'Groats to raise money for Prostrate Scotland.

And a quick reminder that our next, Red Tractor approved, Responsible use of Medicines course on 10 July.

Read the newsletter in full here: https://edin.ac/4n81d7r

10/03/2026

NEW STUDENTSHIP: Applications are invited for a DVetMed (Residency) in Farm Animal Health and Production (Small Ruminant).

The successful applicant will undertake clinical duties within the School’s Farm Animal Practice, Dairy Herd Health and Productivity Service and Farm Animal Teaching Hospital whilst working towards a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVetMed) and the European College of Small Ruminant Health Management (ECSRHM) Diploma.

This full time four-year residency will provide the scholar with extensive training in, and experience of, research, teaching and advanced clinical practice.

Applications close at 23.59 on 31 March 2026.

For more information on this, and the other six residencies currently available at our School, visit: https://vet.ed.ac.uk/clinical/training

09/03/2026

We have changed our out of hours (OOHs) phone provider.
Should you require veterinary assistance out-with office hours please call our usual number (0131 445 4468) and your call will be diverted. Our duty vet will then call you back as soon as possible.

If you have saved our previous OOHs number (the Telephone Answering Service, 01223 849835) please delete this.

Address

The Royal (Dick) School Of Veterinary Studies
Edinburgh
EH259RG

Telephone

+44(0)131 445 4468

Website

https://vet.ed.ac.uk/clinical/large-animal/farm-animal-practice

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