DAIRY COW HEALTH & WELFARE

At the heart of Carmarthenshire’s rich agricultural landscape lies a proud tradition of dairy farming. As a dedicated farm veterinary team, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with managing dairy herds in this region. Our mission is to support local farmers with expert, proactive, and compassionate care for their dairy cattle.

Supporting Carmarthenshire’s Dairy Farmers

Whether you’re managing a small family-run herd or a large-scale operation, our vets at Dyfed Farm Vets are here to help you optimise herd health, productivity, and welfare. We work closely with farmers across Carmarthenshire to provide:

• Routine herd health planning
  Tailored plans to improve fertility, reduce lameness, and manage mastitis effectively.
• 24/7 emergency care
  Rapid response from experienced farm vets who understand the urgency of calvings, downer cows, and other emergencies.
• Fertility and reproduction services
  Including ultrasound scanning, synchronisation protocols, and bull fertility assessments.
• Youngstock management
  From colostrum protocols to disease prevention, we help ensure your calves get the best start.
• Nutritional advice
  Practical, evidence-based guidance to support milk yield, body condition, and transition cow health.
• Disease surveillance and diagnostics
  On-farm testing and lab support for conditions like Johne’s, BVD, IBR, TB and more.

Local Knowledge, Personalised Service

Our vets live and work in Carmarthenshire, so we understand the local environment, climate, and farming systems. A number of the team have their own farms and dairies. We’re proud to be part of the rural community and committed to building long-term relationships with our clients based on trust, transparency, and shared goals.

Let’s Work Together

If you’re a dairy farmer in Carmarthenshire looking for a proactive, knowledgeable, and approachable veterinary team, we’d love to hear from you. Whether you need help with a specific issue or want to explore how we can support your herd’s long-term success, get in touch today.

📞 Carmarthen 01267 220 404 or St Clears 01994 230 220
📍 Based in Carmarthenshire – serving farms across the region from our practices in Carmarthen and St Clears.