Midshire Farm and Equine

26/09/2026

We will be attending the Sheepy & District Ploughing Match tomorrow. Hope to see you there!

12/08/2026

Bluetongue vaccine update- We have had Syvazul vaccine deliveries in this week with more to arrive next week so we are working through our current waiting lists in order of request.
For anyone who hasn’t got any doses ordered but is considering vaccinating, we will be placing an additional order for more Bultavo which will hopefully be delivered by the end of next week. Please let the practice know in the next 24 hours if you wish to be added to the Bultavo list if you haven’t already done so.

Please speak to any of our team with regards to vaccine or if you have any questions about Bluetongue.

05/08/2026

Bluetongue Webinar by AHDB at 5pm today for all the latest information and how the disease is progressing.

⚠️ Bluetongue cases are rising rapidly, with severe clinical signs being reported.

If you keep livestock, now is the time to stay informed.

Join the next webinar on Wednesday at 5pm, to hear the latest updates from Defra, local vets, the NBA and NSA on the current BTV-3 situation and what it means for your farm.

Register now and stay informed: f44ca7a7-8bc3-4c38-a348-df2b92cf1da7@a12ce54b-3d3d-4346-95ef-ff13ca5dd47d?source=copyLinkOneEventsShareDialog" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f44ca7a7-8bc3-4c38-a348-df2b92cf1da7@a12ce54b-3d3d-4346-95ef-ff13ca5dd47d?source=copyLinkOneEventsShareDialog

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03/08/2026

Bluetongue virus is hitting the South West farmers badly. As of the 31st July there have been 92 confirmed cases since 1st July in England BUT please understand that there is a 2 week wait to confirm results due to the sheer number of samples being sent in from suspected cases. Suspected cases jumped to 596 last week from 115 the previous week. The confirmed case number isn’t a measure of the true number of infected animals either as we are only authorised to blood sample up to 3 animals per farm and most farms are seeing a high percentage of animals affected and deaths too. Farms who haven’t vaccinated are seeing much sicker animals and associated losses than the farms that have vaccinated this season.

Sheep seem to be having more severe clinical signs than the cattle at the moment and a case was seen in a llama too.

Symptoms include snotty noses, swollen muzzles with or without crusting, lethargy, high temperatures, lameness, breathing problems, reddening of teats in cattle.

Vaccination is key to reducing the severity of the disease and preventing losses. For those of you that have not vaccinated then we would advise that you do so. Sheep need just one dose of vaccine. Cattle goats and camelids are a booster dose if they had a course last year or two doses 3 weeks apart if new starters.

If a small number of doses are needed then we will be organising further days where we share bottles out. We have doses available this Friday to share.

Bluetongue is a notifiable disease and must be reported if suspected. There are no farm movement restrictions if cases are confirmed, or compulsory slaughter of infected animals.

Please contact the practice for any further guidance or to discuss vaccination.

NSA issues warning as bluetongue cases continue to expand rapidly - NSA News

20/07/2026

The practice is having the roof replaced over the next 6 weeks. The car park is now out of action so parking will be limited on the front of the practice or side streets whilst work is completed. Please make sure all medication is pre ordered prior to collection to enable a quick visit.

Saturday clinics will be running from our other practice in Whitestone CV11 6NU. The Edward street practice will be closed. Please ensure if you plan to collect meds on Saturday that these are pre ordered prior to Saturday so they can be taken to Whitestone for collection.

Thank you for your understanding at this time whilst the roof is replaced. Hopefully we will be leak free soon!

We would like to inform all clients that PAWS Veterinary Health Centre is undergoing a roof replacement in the coming weeks.

We are hopeful that we will be able to continue to remain open throughout the process, however we are putting in place a number of steps to ensure that we can continue the very best care while the works are ongoing.

Our planned starting date is 20th July and we expect the process will take 4-6 weeks.

Therefore during this time we will be shifting a number of our consultation and operating slots to Whitestone Veterinary Clinic on Hathaway drive.

Our reception teams will guide all clients along the way. We will inform everyone where their appointments will be carried out as and when you book and we are intending to contact anyone who has an appointment already to ensure clarity as to where your appointment will be.

We apologise in advance for any disruption, but intend to continue to work as routinely as possible during this period.

13/07/2026

Bluetongue has been confirmed in Staffordshire in a ewe with classic symptoms. For those clients who haven’t vaccinated yet, please consider doing so or atleast protecting the most valuable animals in your flock or herd especially Rams and Bulls. If any one has only a small number of animals that they would they like vaccinating then we can organise further broach days where bottles can be shared between clients. Please contact the practice if you would like to discuss or order vaccine.

Bluetongue (BTV-3) has been confirmed in a sheep in Staffordshire. This is the first confirmed case of infection this summer.

Please check the latest info and guidance for livestock keepers on GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/bluetongue, GOV.SCOT: https://www.gov.scot/publications/bluetongue/ and GOV.WALES: https://www.gov.wales/bluetongue-virus-btv.

09/07/2026

We are at Ashby Show on Sunday!! We are providing veterinary cover for the show as usual, and have our normal show stand position around the main ring. Please come and see us for a drink and chat on Sunday. See you all there!

🎉 Just 3 days to Go! 🎉

Don’t forget to purchase your tickets 🎟️: https://ashbyshow.ticketsrv.co.uk/tickets/61

We're looking forward to seeing you all for another brilliant Ashby Show! 🌾🚜🐑

25/06/2026

We have a lovely young friendly neutered male cat at the practice needing a new home. If anyone is looking for a new cat for home with lots of outdoor access or on a farm or stables then please let us know your interest at the practice.

15/06/2026

Animal Health and Welfare Pathway funding reminder! Please take advantage of the current funding that is available for health planning and disease investigation. Speak to your vet for further details.