Farm Animal Services

Practical veterinary support for farmers across the Bandon River Valley and beyond, delivered directly on-farm.

Our Approach

Supporting local farmers throughout the year

Valley Veterinary provides professional farm animal veterinary services to farmers throughout Innishannon, the Bandon River Valley and surrounding areas. Whether you’re managing a dairy herd, beef enterprise, suckler herd, smallholding or family farm, our aim is to provide practical, evidence-based veterinary support that promotes animal welfare, protects productivity and helps prevent disease before it becomes a problem.

Through our modern ambulatory model (call responsive), veterinary care is delivered directly on-farm, allowing animals to be assessed and treated in their normal environment while minimising disruption to day-to-day farming operations.

Why choose Valley Veterinary?

  • Practical solutions that work in real farming situations
  • Veterinary care delivered directly on-farm
  • Minimal disruption to day-to-day farming operations
  • Evidence-based herd health support
  • Tailored to your livestock, management system and goals
  • Long-term relationships built on trust and clear communication
  • 24/7 emergency support when it matters most

What We Offer

Services available

Routine Farm Animal Services

We provide a broad range of routine veterinary services to farms of all sizes, from dairy herds and suckler enterprises to smallholdings and family farms throughout the Bandon River Valley.

  • TB testing, Blood sampling & diagnostic testing
  • Vaccination programmes
  • Dehorning and castration
  • Lameness investigation & treatment
  • Health certification & documentation

TB Testing

Valley Veterinary provides bovine TB testing services for herds across Innishannon and the surrounding areas, including many farms with which Stevie has worked previously throughout the region. We aim to carry out herd testing as efficiently and smoothly as possible.

  • Full Department of Agriculture compliance
  • Efficient and professionally managed
  • Minimal disruption to farm operations
  • Clear communication throughout

Disease Diagnosis & Management

Identifying and managing disease on-farm quickly is critical to protecting animal welfare and optimising farm performance. Valley Veterinary provides practical diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of farm animal conditions.

  • Clinical examination and diagnosis
  • Treatment and management plans
  • Disease prevention strategies
  • Animal Health Ireland programme support
  • Best-practice disease control measures

Calving & Obstetrical Support

While most calvings progress normally, veterinary assistance is sometimes required. Valley Veterinary is experienced with calving emergencies. Prompt intervention makes the difference to both animal welfare and outcomes.

  • Difficult calvings (dystocia)
  • Caesarean sections
  • Post-calving complications
  • Cow and calf assessments
  • Newborn calf care

Farm Animal Surgery

A range of on-farm elective surgical procedures can be performed where appropriate, always prioritising animal welfare and recovery. Our aim is to provide practical treatment options that minimise stress on the animal and disruption to the farm.

  • Caesarean sections (C-section)
  • Correction of displaced abomasum (LDA, RDA)
  • Correction of caecal displacement
  • Surgical procedures for injury or disease
  • Emergency surgical intervention

Herd Health Management

Healthy herds are built through prevention, planning and regular veterinary input. Valley Veterinary works alongside farmers to develop tailored herd health programmes designed around the needs of individual businesses.

  • Herd health reviews
  • Vaccination planning
  • Parasite control programmes
  • Nutrition & management discussions
  • Youngstock health planning
  • Fertility monitoring

Fertility & Reproductive Services

Good reproductive performance is fundamental to both dairy and beef enterprises. Valley Veterinary offers a range of reproductive services aimed at improving fertility performance and supporting breeding programmes.

  • Fertility investigations
  • Reproductive ultrasonography
  • Pregnancy diagnosis
  • Synchronisation programme advice
  • Breeding management guidance
  • Optimising calving intervals

Diagnostics & Laboratory Testing

Accurate diagnosis is often the key to effective treatment and disease control. Valley Veterinary works with trusted diagnostic partners to ensure treatment and management decisions are based on evidence rather than assumptions.

  • Blood testing and disease screening
  • Herd health monitoring and disease screening
  • Microbiology and disease investigation
  • Faecal parasite burden testing and dewormer efficacy testing

24-Hour Emergency Service

Valley Veterinary provides a 24-hour emergency veterinary service for registered clients. If your pet requires urgent veterinary attention, please contact us immediately.

087 4854 999

Why Valley Veterinary?

Local roots.
Extensive experience.

Valley Veterinary combines strong local roots with extensive experience across farm, companion animal and equine practice. As an independent veterinary practice based in Innishannon, we understand the challenges facing farmers throughout the Bandon River Valley and surrounding areas.

We believe the best results come from strong relationships between farmers and their vet — working together to keep animals healthy, productive and performing to their potential. Our approach is built on practical advice, evidence-based medicine, clear communication, and long-term personable relationships with the farming families we serve.

Need veterinary support for your farm?

Whether you require routine herd health advice, fertility services, TB testing, emergency veterinary care or support during calving season, Valley Veterinary is here to help.

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