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XLVets New Member Practice...
Fenton Veterinary Practice developed from a traditional rural mixed practice to
become increasingly specialised over the last 15 years, most recently with the
creation of a new and separate equine practice, Cotts Farm Equine Clinic.
XLVets and FarmSkills had another busy day
at the event on the 21st November; the
stand attracted a steady flow of show
goers, eager to find out what we were up
to this year and with unerring support from
several XLVet member practices, we were
able to share knowledge and demonstrate
what benefits an XLVet member client would
have access to by way of literature, fact-
sheets and training workshops.
Thanks to all those who gave up a
day in practice to help and to all
those who popped onto the stand
to say hello, we're always delighted
to see you.
Fenton Veterinary Practice
Based at one site in the county town of
Haverfordwest in Pembrokeshire, Fenton
Veterinary Practice is currently a partnership
consisting of a farm and small animal
department. On the farm side there are three
partners, five assistants and two TB testers.
On the small animal side there are two
partners, plus one full-time and three
part-time assistants.
The large animal work is predominantly
dairy with some sheep, beef and the very
occasional camelid and zoo species. Due to
our geographical location and climate, we
have a great diversity within our dairy farms,
although all but one are family owned and
run. There is a growing interest in grass
based systems due to transport costs, milk
contracts, and the more recent climatic
challenges faced in growing forage crops
such as maize. We still have a few herds
housed all year round milking three times
a day, but the challenges faced by the
traditional all year round systems are driving
the diversification.
We have a young and enthusiastic team of vets
with a depth of knowledge (three Certificate
holders) ready to contribute fully to the XLVets
group. We understand fully the principle that
we will only get out what we put in and are
very excited at the prospect of membership
of an established group of practices with a
reputation of excellence in their field.
XLVets
at AgriScot 2012
The Scots are quite a laid back bunch really, no entry fee, no astronomical car parking
charges to make up for it, no wonder AgriScot is well attended by those in the know!
21st November 2012, Edinburgh