Cross Green Vets

03/08/2026

BLUETONGUE VACCINATION

Bluetongue virus is really taking a hold in the south west of England and working up the west coast - there is already a confirmed case in Lancashire. As of 3rd August there have been 81 confirmed cases in England since 1st July and it sounds like this is going to massively rise, quickly. There is a significant time lag on reporting test results as it is taking 2 weeks to get samples processed and results available and only 3 animals per farm can be tested free of charge by APHA.

Information from farms and vets down south are saying it is spreading extremely quickly, with large numbers of sheep and cattle affected, with serious clinical signs and a significant number of deaths (particularly sheep). Please can everyone who hasn't vaccinated within the last 12 months seriously consider vaccinating. I realise it is a hassle and an expense, but I can't see how we are going to avoid getting it and I really would like to limit the impact on everyone. Livestock can not infect each other directly, but it is spread easily by midges - peaking in September last year.

It is looking as serious as we feared - symptoms include:

- most commonly a raised temperature

- swollen, ulcerated and sore muzzles, lips, tongues, mouths and teats

- nasal discharge & drooling

- lameness, shifting between feet with no apparent cause, perhaps swollen coronary bands above the hoof

- abortions, stillbirths and deformities - which might not be apparent until months down the line

- bloody scour

- sudden death (particularly sheep)

- tups and older stock seem to be the more commonly affected

As it is a virus there is no cure, only supportive treatment. Vaccination does not claim to be 100% effective but can, and has shown to, significantly help.

Bluetongue is a notifiable disease so please contact us or APHA if you believe you are seeing clinical signs.

Briefly vaccination consists of 1 dose in sheep, 2 in cattle 3 weeks apart at a cost of roughly £3 + vat per dose. Availability is ok ish at the moment but we are expecting some delays due to demand.

PLEASE contact us if you have any questions or would like to discuss vaccination further.

29/06/2026

Dog Found

Male black wire haired terrier found and handed in to Cross Green Vets. He sadly has no microchip.

01/02/2026

🚧 Car Park Closure Notice 🚧

Please be advised that the car park will be closed from Wednesday due to maintenance works. Access will be unavailable during this time.

👉 Surrounding street parking is available nearby for those who need it.

We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience while the work is carried out. Updates will be shared once the car park reopens.

Thank you for your understanding 🙏

04/12/2025

29/04/2025

Well done to Hannah for completing the London marathon in 3 hours 58 mins!

“Thank you to everyone that donated to my marathon for Leukaemia Care! We’ve raised over £2700 with everyone’s help. This money will make such a difference!! I can’t thank everyone enough 😊”

04/03/2025

RESPONSIBLE USE OF MEDICINES TRAINING
Red Tractor guidelines for farm assurance are now that Medicines Training needs to be renewed every 5 years. This means the certificates from our meetings at the Rugby Club are no longer valid (2018) but the more recent training (2023) at WFAM is. Dairy farmers who have done the Milksure training course can use this as approved training. We have got a course approved which we can deliver, giving us more flexibility.

We plan on running a series of lunchtime meetings, by kind permission of Wharfedale Farmers Auction Market, in the auction café throughout spring and summer, for everyone wishing to renew their training. We will hold enough for everyone who wishes to attend. We have 3 dates to start with, but will add more when we have an idea of numbers. We will prioritise those who need the training asap for recent or upcoming farm assurance inspections.

Anyone who wishes to attend these or future meetings please contact the surgery, ideally by email: [email protected] or by telephone: 01943 462546. Please let us know any preferences for dates for the scheduled meetings or equally if you are happy/prefer later in the year. Thanks.

12/01/2025

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/hannahblack2024?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

19/12/2024

In April 2025 Hannah is running the London Marathon for Leukaemia Care.
"Leukaemia has a huge impact on so many lives, one of them being my mum's. Leukaemia Care is an amazing charity who give ongoing support to individuals and their families affected by the disease."
Any donations, would be hugely appreciated. There’s a link below https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/hannahblack2024?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL or a box in reception.
Thank you very much😊