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IBR and It’s Effect on Your Herd

2023-02-21T11:56:43+00:00

Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis or more commonly known as IBR is a virus that can present itself in many forms on farm including respiratory, fertility and production issues. The textbook clinical signs of IBR are ‘burnt’ muzzle pink eye high temp dullness and lack of appetite milk drop snotty nose ‘snore’ as their windpipe is affected.

IBR and It’s Effect on Your Herd2023-02-21T11:56:43+00:00

Atopy in Dogs

2023-02-03T12:07:03+00:00

Most common ear and skin disease   Atopy is a hereditary skin disease of dogs, characterised by skin inflammation and itchiness (pruritus). Infections by bacteria or yeast are a secondary cause, which will need to be treated, but is not the primary cause for the most common skin condition: atopy. Current understanding is that it

Atopy in Dogs2023-02-03T12:07:03+00:00

Main Strategies to Avoid Milk Fever at Calving

2023-02-21T11:24:04+00:00

Milk fever and subclinical milk fever are the most important macromineral disorders that affect transition dairy cows. The occurrence of milk fever or subclinical hypocalcaemia is related to increased incidence rates of several other transition cow problems. The cows with low blood level of calcium have a higher likelihood of having immunosupression, an assisted calving

Main Strategies to Avoid Milk Fever at Calving2023-02-21T11:24:04+00:00

The Best Dog Friendly Walking Spots in West Cork!

2023-01-16T12:25:24+00:00

Vet Nurse Katie Harte is an outdoor enthusiast and loves nothing better than going out with her dogs, here are her top spots in West Cork, why not make it your To Do list for this year??? Dromkeen forest walk, Innishannon Clare O’ Leary walk, Bandon Inchydoney beach. Clonakilty Castlefreke recreational area , Rathbarry –

The Best Dog Friendly Walking Spots in West Cork!2023-01-16T12:25:24+00:00

Pillow Foot or Plasma Cell Pododermatitis in Cats

2023-01-01T16:03:56+00:00

What is Pillow foot? Pillow Foot in Cats (Plasma Cell Pododermatitis in Cats) is a rare disease of the footpads of cats. Due to the accumulation of a specific type of white blood cells called plasma cells, the footpad becomes inflamed. Plasma cells play a major role in the immune system. Causes of Pillow Foot in

Pillow Foot or Plasma Cell Pododermatitis in Cats2023-01-01T16:03:56+00:00

We are hiring for our veterinary team!

2022-12-16T17:49:15+00:00

When Cornelius O’Driscoll set up his veterinary practice in Bandon in 1915, he could not have dreamed that it would still be serving the people of West Cork a century later. Glasslyn Veterinary clinics in Bandon, Kinsale and Dunmanway are rightly proud of their reputation for high quality care based on over 100 years of

We are hiring for our veterinary team!2022-12-16T17:49:15+00:00

How to keep your pets safe at Christmas

2022-11-28T12:46:04+00:00

With Christmas fast approaching, sadly there are a lot of foods we eat at this time of year which are harmful to our pets. There are also other potential hazards around the house including decorations and toys which we need to be mindful of. Mince pies and Christmas cake often contain grapes and raisins which

How to keep your pets safe at Christmas2022-11-28T12:46:04+00:00

Importance of neutering your cat

2022-11-28T12:26:46+00:00

Where a cat is not intended to be bred from we fully support spaying, not only as part of responsible pet ownership, but for your pet’s benefit also.  There are multiple indications for spaying: Prevention of ‘calling’ and attracting tomcats and obviously a subsequent pregnancy. Did you know that mating in cats causes ovulation? This means

Importance of neutering your cat2022-11-28T12:26:46+00:00

Why flea & worm treatments are essential

2022-12-01T19:27:04+00:00

Protecting our pets and making sure they stay fit and healthy is the most important thing when we decide to introduce a pet to our family. Throughout your pet's life, it is crucial that you regularly utilise effective, preventative therapies to ward off parasites for the long-term health and wellness of both your pet and

Why flea & worm treatments are essential2022-12-01T19:27:04+00:00
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