Torch Farm Vets - Farm Animal Services

31/10/2024

🎃 WE NEED YOUR HELP!
It's time to pick your favourite pumpkin masterpiece! 🎃

We've had some incredible entries in our company-wide pumpkin carving competition, and now it’s over to you to choose the winner! 🏆 Check out our shortlist of the most creative carvings from across all our sites. Simply like the photo of your favourite pumpkin to cast your vote.

The photo with the most likes by 9am tomorrow will be crowned the winner! 🎉

So, which one has your vote? Let us know by liking your favourite and help us celebrate some spooky creativity! 👻🎃

31/10/2024

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

Our Holsworthy branch will now be open on Saturdays until 12pm! Starting this week, we’re here to make your weekends even more convenient!

We look forward to seeing you!

28/10/2024

🐄Join Us to Help Shape the Future of BVD Control with RAFT Solutions Ltd🐄

📌We’re inviting you to participate in a focus group for the National Infectious Disease Simulation Model Project a groundbreaking three-year research initiative to guide BVD control and policy design across the UK cattle industry.

📅 Tuesday 26th November 2024
⏰ Time: 10:30 am – 3:30 pm
🍽️ Lunch and refreshments included!
📍 Location: Torch Vets, River Tamar Way, Holsworthy EX22 6HL

📌Project Overview:
Funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), this project is developing an infectious disease simulation model to cover all UK cattle sectors. It will account for cattle health, movement, and farm relationships to understand the dynamics of BVD and explore control programs nationwide.

📌Why Attend?
YOUR insights are essential.

We’ll discuss:
🐄 Project overview and disease modelling insights
🐄 Key factors in disease control
🐄 How BVD impacts profitability, market access, sustainability, and morale

📌What You’ll Get:
🐄 A collaborative workshop with fellow farmers, valuable discussions, and an opportunity to influence future BVD strategies.
🐄 Your feedback will guide the next stages of the model’s development.
🐄 Enjoy a £50 One 4 All gift card for all who attend as a thank you.

Let your voice be heard!

Reserve your spot today by calling your local branch or emailing [email protected]

25/10/2024

🌅 Reminder! This weekend, the clocks go back an hour ⏰.
As we shift into the shorter days of autumn, remember to adjust your timing for early starts, livestock routines, and any automated equipment.
This extra hour could be a welcome bit of rest – or a jump-start on your tasks!

Here’s to a smooth transition and a productive season ahead 🍂

19/10/2024

👏 Huge congratulations to Vet Emily Linton for her awesome article in this months Cow Management magazine!

🎉 Her expert tips on how to hit the time-critical age at first calving are a must-read!

🐮 if you want to pick up more tips to improve all aspects of calf health then get in touch to find out about our popular Youngstock Club!

19/10/2024

🐄📢 Exciting News! Torch Farm Vet Daniel Scovena, has contributed to the latest edition of Cattle Quarterly by the BCVA. His article highlights the crucial benefits of parasite control and monitoring in sucklerherds. 🐮🔬

Discover how implementing effective parasite control strategies can lead to healthier herds and better productivity.

Read the full article here: https://www.cattleparasites.org.uk/article-in-bcva-magazine-cattle-quarterly-highlights-benefits-of-parasite-control-and-monitoring/

18/10/2024

🚨 BCVA Congress Spotlight 🚨

We are proud to announce that we have not one but two of our fantastic Vets presenting at British Cattle Veterinary Association - BCVA Congress today!

🐄 Hannah Fitzsimmonds (Farm resident at Torch Vets) & Ciara McKay are discussing Career Development Through Residencies in Farm Practice. 🐄 Learn about how residency programs are shaping the next generation of veterinary professionals in farm practice! 🌱

🐄 Hannah Fitzsimmonds will also be presenting on the Assessment of UK Beef Farmer and Vet Application of Mobility Scoring to Beef Cattle. 🚜 An insightful dive into mobility scoring and its importance for cattle health.

🐄 Emily Linton takes to the stage to present Weaning and Beyond – How to Use Data to Engage Farmers with Heifer Management Post-Weaning. 📊 Gain valuable insights into data-driven approaches for better heifer management.

15/10/2024

🐄 Our Cow Signals course is running today, led by amazing Torch vet Steph, helping us all better understand our herds.

👏A big thank you to Babbacombe Dairy for generously hosting!

🌟If you would like to attend our next course email [email protected] to be added to our waiting list!

14/10/2024

💫 A massive thank you to everyone who took part in the 2024 Mission Unbreakable yesterday to raise vital funds for the amazing North Devon Hospice
We were once again very proud to be a sponsor for this super event and had a great time cheering everyone on! 👏
Special shout-out to Team Torch for absolutely smashing it – you were incredible! 🔥

12/10/2024

👌At Torch we believe that the foundation of any successful farm is the health and welfare of your livestock.
Our upcoming Farmskills courses are designed to help you enhance your skills and improve animal care, productivity and profitability on your farm.

🐄 Whether you're looking to refresh your skills or learn something new, we've got a course for you!

📅 Courses are filling up fast – don't miss your chance to book your spot and gain hands-on experience from leading industry experts.

📞 Let's help you level up your farming skills!

Call to book or email [email protected]

11/10/2024

📢 Your Autumn Farm Newsletter is Here! 📰🌾

Pick up your FREE copy at any of our sites or catch up online 👉 https://www.torchfarmandequine.co.uk/torch-farm-vets/latest/latest-2/

Highlights include:

🏆 Cream Awards recognition
🎪 Summer Show round-up
🐄Our exciting new launch of South West Cattle Breeding Services
🐑 Everything you need to know about sheep lameness and prevention.

Stay up to date with all the latest news! 🐄

10/10/2024

The amazing Mission Unbreakable 2024 takes place this Sunday, 13th October!
🌟Our amazing colleagues Hana, Luke, Hazel, Chloe, and Sally are making up the sponsored 👍team from Torch that will be tackling the tough and exciting challenges of the event. They’ll be pushing themselves to the limit to raise money for North Devon Hospice a truly fantastic cause.

👏Let’s show them our support and cheer them on! They will be starting at around 10am from:
North Molton Sports Ground, EX36 3HG if you would like to come along and support their efforts.

👍Wishing them the best of luck this Sunday!

08/10/2024

📸🌾 Jenny and Lex at Farmwise 2024!

Today, Vets Jenny and Lex are attending the Farmwise event, where they are helping to educate primary school children in learning all about farming in Devon! 🚜🐄

Farmwise’s mission is to help kids understand how our food is produced and give them a unique ‘beyond the classroom’ experience. From interactive demos to hands-on displays, its all about touching, feeling, and smelling the real world of farming—while also supporting the curriculum. 🌱🌾

A huge thanks to Devon’s County Farms for making this day both fun and educational, and for continuing to show how farming helps shape the future of our community. 🌍

05/10/2024

📢 Want to raise healthier, more productive calves? Our Essential & Advanced Calf Rearing Courses are designed for you! 🐄✨

✅ Essential Course: Master the basics—feeding, housing, and health management to ensure strong, healthy calves from day one.

✅ Advanced Course: Take it to the next level with expert techniques in disease prevention, nutrition, and herd optimisation.

Why attend?
💡 Boost productivity & profitability
💡 Hands-on, practical training
💡 Prevent costly mistakes
💡 Ensure top-tier calf welfare

🐮 Invest in your herd’s future and book your place now! 🐮

Just £100 per person with 20% discount for Young Farmers!

North Devon Group of Young Farmers Clubs National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs

04/10/2024

Double thumbs up for our 2024 Mission: Unbreakable sponsors! Participants, you have til midnight on Tuesday to sign up! Join the 700+ Unbreakables tackling the mud and madcap obstacles on Sun 13 Oct, in this awesome 10k commando challenge. Register now at missionunbreakable.co.uk

This massive event is only possible thanks to our amazing sponsors. We're grateful to headline sponsors Wollens, plus:
CT1 - CTEC South West
Simpkins Edwards LLP
holidaycottages.co.uk
Pure Dental
Stannp Direct Mailing
Lycette Care
EweMove Estate Agents in North Devon
TP PUMPS
Trees For Good Causes
Torch Farm Vets - Farm Animal Services
Wimpy UK
dryrobe
Advanced Scaffolding SW Ltd
SWM & Waste Recycling Ltd
North Molton Sports and Community Centre

And of course, the amazing team at 24 Commando Royal Engineers, who help design the course and are there on the day to encourage you every step of the way.

We can't wait to see you there on Sunday 13th October!

02/10/2024

🥂Lovely to see so many of you at our open day today! If you fancy a glass of fizz, some hot food and a catch up with the team our open day continues until 2pm! 🥂

01/10/2024

30/09/2024

🚨 🐄 Do you want to improve mobility on your farm? 🚨

Is cattle lameness impacting your herd’s productivity and well-being?
It’s time to take action!
Book your spot on our vet led Cattle Foot First Aid Course and learn the essential skills to keep your cattle healthy, mobile, and thriving.

Here's why you should book!

✅ Early Detection:Spot the signs of foot issues before they escalate.
✅ Hands-On Training:Practical tips to treat common hoof problems delivered by our vets and mobility mentors!
✅ Boost Herd Health:Healthier hooves = more productivity and less downtime.
✅ Save money! Prevention is always better than cure so dont wait until it’s too late—invest in your herd’s future! 🐮

📅 Limited places available– Book your place by calling your local branch or emailing [email protected]

27/09/2024

🚨 Join us for our Open Day! 🚨 📅 Wednesday, 2nd October ⏰ Drop in anytime between 10am – 2pm📍 River Tamar Way, Holsworthy EX22 6HL Come along for food, fizz, and a chance to meet our amazing team! 🍽️🥂 Whether you're new to the area, curious about what we do or a valued client we'd love to see you there! 🌟No RSVP needed—just bring yourself! 😄

26/09/2024

🥂Congratulations to Torch Client James Warwick who has won the Truro South Devon Cattle Club Small Herd competition!

🐄James will be hosting a farm walk on Sunday the 6th October at 2.30pm (start) where everyone is welcome.
Please contact James on 07412 214095 if you would like to attend (he will need to know for catering purposes)

ADDRESS:
BROOMPARK, WEEK ST.MARY, HOLSWORTHY, EX22 6XR

24/09/2024

🌱🚶‍♂️ Today we are taking Steps to Enhance Your Herd’s Mobility & Boost Profits with AHDB Dairy🚶‍♀️🐄

Thank you to everyone who is joining us today at the AHDB Dairy on-farm meeting! We are exploring how improving your herd's mobility while grazing can not only reduce lameness but also boost profits and public perception.

We will be talking about:

🐮 How Lameness is costly in terms of time, treatment, and lost productivity.
🐮What can be done to improve cow welfare, even with tight resources.
🐮How host Ross Hedden reduced farm lameness

A special thanks to Rebecca Cavill, Daniel Scovenna, and Sophia Elworthy from Torch Farm Vets for their invaluable insights into identifying the right solutions for your cows! 🐮

23/09/2024

🐄 Disbud day done right! ✔️
🐄 Happy calves = happy farm = happy vets!

18/09/2024

Join us and AHDB at this on-farm meeting on the 24th of September to help you take steps to enhance your herd’s mobility while out grazing and at the same time boost profits and public perceptions.
Lameness can be expensive, requiring additional staff time and treatment costs, while also leading to lower yields and shorter productive lifespans for your cows.

This event offers practical, actionable ideas you can implement on your farm to improve cow welfare, even when time and resources are tight.

You’ll hear from Rebecca Cavill, Daniel Scovenna and Sophia Elworthy from Torch Farm Vets who will share best practices about identifying and applying the right solutions for your cows.

Farmer Ross Hedden will then share how they worked together to improve lameness rates at the farm.

This event will cover:

🐮The key factors that affect mobility while grazing
🐮Practical ideas for addressing lameness
🐮The benefits of our Healthy Feet Lite programme
🐮The steps this farm took to improve mobility
🐮If you want to create a future where your cows move with confidence and ease, leading to happier and healthier lives, then this meeting is for you.

To book click here:
https://commsahdborguk.ctml2.com/ahdblz/EventMgr_BookEvent1.aspx?eID=2056&_gl=1*1fr66nv*_ga*MTg5Mjc5ODQxOC4xNzE2ODgzMTMz*_ga_SGVNLVJRVM*MTcyNjY1MzE4NS40LjEuMTcyNjY1MzI5Ni4zOS4wLjA.

13/09/2024

FarmWell

Events are held across England and Wales throughout the year.
They are FREE events, which bring farming and rural communities together, and provide opportunities to exchange information and experience, catch up with friends, meet new people in your area, and enjoy some delicious local produce.

The Farming Community Network

12/09/2024