News and events
September 2018 Newsletter
Catch up with us by clicking Sept 2018. Topics include: Open evening details Cloudy eyes in cattle Mythbusting on worm treatments after a dry summer
August 2018 Newsletter
August 2018 newsletter, covering: Tup selection and care Thin ewes - what to do with them Dates for your diary including September Mastering Medicines course and Practice Open Evening Just click here: Aug 2018
July 2018 Newsletter
Click on July 2018 for the monthly newsletter. It covers: Health planning Silage Toxovax news Enjoy!
Mastering Medicines Course: an update
As of Summer 2018 there are a number of changes being made to the Red Tractor assurance scheme requirements. One change is a recommendation that: 'at least one member of staff responsible for giving medicines to livestock has undergone training in the handling and...
May 2018 Newsletter
Click here for our newsletter for May covering: Cocci in beef calves Changes to the Red Tractor Scheme Changes to the licence for 'Cydectin' products Pastoral support for farmers Pre-lambing prolapse survey.
April Newsletter
Having thought we turned a corner on the weather, as we write the ‘Beast from the East’ is back for a highly unnecessary third sequel. While we wouldn’t expect anything less, the commitment of farmers to their livestock in Northumberland and beyond has not failed to...
March Newsletter
The last two months has raced by for everyone at Black Sheep. At time of writing, we’re in the throes of the ‘Beast from the East’. Not that you’d know from the weather, spring is just around the corner - we’re looking forward to getting out and assisting with this...
February Newsletter
Welcome to the first Black Sheep Farm Health Newsletter! We’ll keep you updated on how we’re developing our service for you. There will also be concise refresher articles on seasonal conditions or new initiatives. If you have had a strong scanning...
Facebook Competition
We are running a competition to win a basket full of goodies. To win, all you have to do is like our page and share the post. Click here to visit our Facebook page.
Open evening and farmer meeting
We are delighted to welcome you to our first farmer meeting. A chance to meet the Black Sheep team as well as hear about our new cattle AI service. Beef stew dinner will also be provided! 18:00 - Tour of the practice and meet Jenny, Jack, Kaz, Hazel and...








