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Get ready for a tail-wagging festive event at Fairfield House Veterinary Surgery in Uckfield! On 24th November, from 10am to 1pm, bring your furry friend to the Happy Paw Grotto for a magical meet-and-greet with Santa himself. 🎅🐾 For an entry fee of just £5, your pet can enjoy the festivities and receive a gift

Due to the detection of additional cases of bluetongue virus (BTV3) and signs of local transmission in the East Riding of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire areas, the Temporary Control Zone has been lifted and replaced with an expanded Restricted Zone (RZ) that now includes East Riding of Yorkshire, the City of Kingston upon Hull, and parts

Two additional cases of bluetongue virus (BTV3) have been confirmed in sheep near Norwich, Norfolk, and another infected sheep has been detected near Lowestoft, East Suffolk. In response to these new cases, the existing Temporary Control Zone (TCZ) has been expanded to cover more areas of Norfolk and East Suffolk. It is crucial for keepers

It is the time of year where ticks are more active so we are reminding dog owners to be more ‘tick aware’. There have been reports that ticks are more prevalent in Ashdown Forest at the moment. Ticks can spread diseases so here are some tick preventing tips! Protecting your dog from ticks is crucial

At this year’s South of England Show, we had the honour of sponsoring the prestigious Sussex Cattle class. Our sponsorship underscored our commitment to supporting local agriculture and celebrating the excellence in livestock breeding. The event was a remarkable showcase of the finest Sussex cattle, with breeders from across the region presenting their best animals.

Did you know that on Monday, 10th June 2024, it will become law that cats must be microchipped? If you haven’t microchipped your cat yet, now is the time! We are offering 50% off all cat microchipping booked in June. Please call the surgery on 01825 764268 to book your appointment.

Bluetongue is a disease of sheep, cattle, other ruminants such as deer and sheep and can also affect camelids. It has spread from Europe and is spread via infected midges. There have been confirmed cases in Kent and Norfolk after active surveillance from the APHA.  Livestock owners have been asked to remain vigilant and report