Referrals

As a farm unit with a very experienced senior team we are happy to accept referral work on a number of different scenarios.

Individual Animals

These might be seen by one of our own senior Veterinary team with a special interest in that species or condition, eg Rose Jackson for goats, or if in depth clinical investigation is required then we would recommend one of our visiting specialists Gayle Hallowell. Gayle has specialist interest in the imaging of all individual ruminant cases but has a particular interest in Alpacas. If the referred animal has been treated by another veterinary surgeon we would need to contact them to discuss the case and access any relevant laboratory reports.

Herd or Flock problems

Again these can be examined by one of the senior Veterinary surgeons with an interest in that area, e.g. for fertility problems we would recommend referral to one of our DBR holders. These cases may also be referred to the Nottingham University Farm fertility team. In these cases if it is decided that the investigation may have a teaching aspect then the fees may be reduced.

Legal Cases

Members of the farm team have appeared as expert witnesses in various court cases and are always happy to discuss cases with legal council. Full fees and terms will normally be issued at this initial meeting.

Clinical Trial Work

The practice farm team is always interested in expanding the boundaries of farm Veterinary Medicine and as such is only to happy to co-operate with suitable clinical trials. Our large client base enables a wide variety of on-farm scenarios to be accomodated. Any farm trial work will only ever be carried out with the full permission of the farm client concerned and provided that the practice is satisfied that welfare is not in any way compromised.