Archive for August 2020

Pre Weaning Management The number one cause of death in calves over six months of age is pneumonia. Treatment of calves with pneumonia is also costly and despite treatment lung damage can affect thrive. Last year we encountered severe outbreaks of pneumonia each week from September to February. Hoose control is critical. If calves have […]

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Aug

***We are now weighing stock for the BEEP-S Scheme*** At time of weighing we will collect faecal samples from cows and vaccinate calves pre weaning (depending on what option you have chosen). We will upload weights to ICBF & send away the samples. Weighing prices are as follows: €65 first 10 animals and €2 per […]

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Jul

We have invested in a state of the art mobile hoof trimming crate. We are offering a mobile service for hoof trimming and lameness treatment. A professional job by vets trained in the 5 step Dutch trim method with all treatments to hand Prompt appointments—no long waiting times Competitive prices in line with other hoof […]

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Apr

FarmGate Veterinary group is classified as an essential service for food production. As such we will be remaining open as per instruction of DAFM. We will be implementing the following recommendations to adhere to HSE, DAFM and the Veterinary Council of Ireland guidelines.We want to service all your farming needs during this busy period whilst […]

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Feb

In February 2020 we will be launching our new website. The website address is www.farmgateveterinary.ie. The website contains lots of information about the practice, the team working there, what services we offer and an online shop. There are links to useful information leaflets and articles on disease control written by our vets with you the […]

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Feb

    Our veterinary practice has been in existence in its separate parts since the 1950’s. Amalgamated in 2012 Gerry Neary and I named the practice “Geraghty & Neary Veterinary”. As you are aware Gerry is enjoying retirement from clinical practice. We have decided it is now time to change the name of the practice […]

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Jan

In January 2020 we carried out our first Client Survey. The response rate exceeded expectations and we would like to thank you for taking the time to complete it. The results were compiled by Geoff Dooley of XLVets. There were very interesting findings. A summary of them include The practice is growing with clients in […]

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Dec

Latest News In December we held a client reward day for our clients. The event was Christmas themed and included a 12-hour sale on winter dosing products, free one on one vet consultations where the clients sat down with our vets and a personalised winter dosing plan was designed for them. Free mineral and faecal […]

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