Your data on MRCVSonline
The nature of the services provided by Vision Media means that we might obtain certain information about you.
Please read our Data Protection and Privacy Policy for details.

In addition, (with your consent) some parts of our website may store a 'cookie' in your browser for the purposes of
functionality or performance monitoring.
Click here to manage your settings.
EmailIphone Application    Posted: 16th September 2021
If you would like to forward this story on to a friend, simply fill in the form below and click send.
Your friend's email:
Your email:
Your name:
 
 
Send Cancel

Independent cattle practice launches in Wales
Richard Cumming and Lies Beekhuis.

The Cattle Vet aims to support the industry in a changing and evolving market.

A new independent cattle-focused veterinary practice has been launched in West Wales.

The Cattle Vet was founded by Richard Cumming and Lies Beekhuis to deliver veterinary services to farmers in Carmarthen, Newcastle Emlyn and Cardigan.

With extensive experience in cattle farming, the pair set out to create a practice that excels in one specific area. However, the practice is happy to service all livestock on farm.

Covering all aspects of veterinary work, The Cattle Vet’s services include pregnancy diagnosis, sick cows, emergency work and TB testing, with an understanding that preventative medicine is key for a farmer’s survival.

“We’re focused on being the best we can at cattle, working at the forefront of the cattle industry and anything dairy and beef related rather than trying to spread ourselves thinly across all farm enterprises,” explained Lies. “We want to work with forward-thinking farmers and support our industry in this changing and evolving market.”

Richard’s career was driven by his own experience of growing up in the farming community of West Wales. He qualified in 2016 and has been working in West Wales ever since.

Lies Beekhuis qualified in 2006 from Utrecht University in the Netherlands and has worked in practice and taught vet students in Carmarthenshire since 2010. She is a European and RCVS specialist in cattle and the partner of a dairy farmer who farms at Gilwen farm in Newcastle Emlyn.

Image (C) The Cattle Vet.

 

Become a member or log in to add this story to your CPD history

Practices urged to audit neutering data

News Story 1
 RCVS Knowledge has called on vet practices to audit their post-operative neutering outcomes.

It follows the release of the 2024 NASAN benchmarking report, which collates data from neutering procedures performed on dogs, cats and rabbits.

The benchmarking report enables practices in the UK and Ireland to compare their post-operative outcomes to the national average. This includes the rate of patients lost to follow-up, which in 2024 increased to 23 per cent.

Anyone from the practice can submit the data using a free template. The deadline for next report is February 2026.

Visit the RCVS Knowledge website to complete an audit. 

Click here for more...
News Shorts
UK's BSE risk status downgraded

The WOAH has downgraded the UK's international risk status for BSE to 'negligible'.

Defra says that the UK's improved risk status recognises the reputation for having the highest standards for biosecurity. It adds that it demonstrates decades of rigorous animal control.

Outbreaks of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, also known as mad cow disease, have previously resulted in bans on Britain's beef exports.

The UK's new status could lead to expanded trade and better confidence in British beef.

Christine Middlemiss, the UK's chief veterinary officer, said: "WOAH's recognition of the UK as negligible risk for BSE is a significant milestone and is a testament to the UK's strong biosecurity measures and the hard work and vigilance of farmers and livestock keepers across the country who have all played their part in managing the spread of this disease.