Vetinary Talk 24th May 2008

Mr David Parkins BVMS, MRCVS, a partner with Intake Veterinary Services of Hexham, has kindly agreed to talk to NEBAG members on Saturday, 24th May at 10.30 am. in Wall Village Hall.  David will most probably be accompanied by a member of  DEFRA.  David is becoming very knowledgeable about alpacas and recently attended a Camelid Veterinary Conference in Harrogate. 

 

The talk will cover general veterinary aspects of alpaca breeding, with DEFRA advice regarding Blue Tongue, TB and Foot and Mouth.

 

David has said that he will keep his talk to about 40 minutes with the hope that we could then have a discussion forum on whatever questions may be raised.

 

Wall Village is about 5 miles north of Hexham, and the Village Hall is just off the Village Green.  I will send out directions to anyone who needs them.

 

I would be grateful if you could let me know if you intend to come to this talk which I think will be highly informative, particularly as May is the time when Blue Tongue is expected to become a problem and we will be at the start of the birthing season.

 

Coffee, tea and biscuits will be served from 10.00 am

Melanie