Farm Animal Practice Spring Newsletter 2026
As lighter evenings and warmer days arrive, spring is bringing welcome changes. From seasonal health reminders to upcoming shows and events, it’s shaping up to be a busy few months ahead.
We offer a multi-disciplinary referral service to veterinary surgeons across the UK. We accept emergency referrals 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
In order to book an appointment with us, you need to request a referral to us from your pet’s usual veterinary practice.
Telephone: 0117 394 0513
Location: Langford House, Langford, BS40 5DUOutstanding veterinary care for horses and ponies in the heart of Somerset
Stables Equine Practice are experienced in dealing with horses and ponies involved in all competitive disciplines - from breeding, to pleasure horses and companions.
Telephone: 01749 830 666 / emergency pager 01379 673 827
Location: Conkerfield, Pennybatch Lane, Wookey, Nr. Wells, BA5 1NHYour local vets for all your pets.
We aim to provide the best possible care for your animals to ensure they are kept fit and healthy throughout their lives. Our practice offers a caring, family feel to ensure that you and your pet receive a personal and friendly service.
Telephone: 01934 852 422
Location: Langford House, Langford, BS40 5DULangford Vets Farm Animal Practice have extensive experience in all aspects of the farming sector and smallholder work including dairy, beef, sheep, goats, camelids, pigs and poultry.
Telephone: 01934 852 650
Location: Langford House, Langford, BS40 5DUWe are a dynamic, customer focused business providing an extensive, high-quality range of laboratory tests across many species.
We also offer an internationally recognised cat genetic testing service to owners and breeders.
Telephone: 0117 394 0510
Location: Langford House, Langford, BS40 5DUAdvancing veterinary education and career excellence
Langford Vets are passionate about promoting career-long learning for veterinary professionals with advanced training and career development opportunities provided through our Langford Academy.
Telephone: Email: brm@langfordvets.co.uk
Location: Langford House, Langford, BS40 5DUNews & Updates: Keep up to date with our latest articles, company updates, case studies, and research papers.
As lighter evenings and warmer days arrive, spring is bringing welcome changes. From seasonal health reminders to upcoming shows and events, it’s shaping up to be a busy few months ahead.
After a long, wet winter, spring has finally made an appearance — and we’ve hit the ground running. We’re delighted to announce that we’ve joined the Dog Friendly Clinic Scheme, marking the start of what’s already shaping up to be a busy and rewarding season.
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Animal Insights: Read our latest pet advice articles, all searchable and filterable by species.
Colic is a term used to describe abdominal pain in horses. While the majority of cases arise from the gastrointestinal tract, other body systems can rarely cause similar signs. Recognising the signs and contacting your vet early is critical to a favourable outcome.
With flowers in bloom and days lengthening, spring is a great time to pause and turn our attention to your horse’s pasture. As a time of great environmental and biological change, it brings both opportunity and risk in equal measure.