Thoughts of a #farmvet , @britishvets Young Vet of the Year 2024, Bristol Vets Class of 2019, Past President of @AVS_UK_Ireland,

Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Joined March 2012
SVS Spring 2026 Online Conference ➡️Monday 11th May 2026 ➡️from 2pm Costing £25 for members and £35 for non-members Download a copy of our programme: sheepvetsoc.org.uk/events/sv… @PhillipaFarmVet @sheepvetnet @djccharles
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**EVENT** @VetShow 2025 #vetshow #bvalive Where: Excel London When: 20-21 November 2025 RVC Farm Theatre stream on Thu 20th Nov 2025, SVS members JP Crilly and @djccharles
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Dave Charles retweeted
Our Autumn series of LIVE CPD Academy webinars is now well underway and this Wednesday (1 Oct, 13.00-14.00) we welcome back @djccharles David Charles who will be delivering a webinar on 'Metabolic Disorders of Sheep'. Add the date to your calendar - all the details you need are here: amtra.org.uk/AcademyDates #sheep #sheephealth #CPD
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Dave Charles retweeted
Don't forget to set a reminder in your calendar for the first CPD Academy Webinar of the Autumn series which starts TODAY: Thursday 4 September 1pm-2pm: 'Nutrition and husbandry for optimal performance at critical points in sheep rearing (tupping, gestation, lambing, weaning)', delivered by David Charles. All the details you need to take part can be found via this link (plus the full Autumn schedule of webinars): amtra.org.uk/AcademyDates @djccharles
The first of our Autumn AMTRA CPD Academy webinars takes place this Thursday 4 September: 'Nutrition and husbandry for optimal performance at critical points in sheep rearing (tupping, gestation, lambing, weaning)', delivered by David Charles. All the details you need to take part can be found via this link (plus the full Autumn schedule of webinars): amtra.org.uk/AcademyDates David will look at the shepherds calendar and walk through critical points in this to optimise sheep performance and the role of the SQP in supporting farmers and shepherds with advice. #CPD #sheep #sheepfarming #sheepnutrition @djccharles
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BVA #YoungVetOfTheYear @djccharles joins the first episode of the brand new @Vet_Record #VRPodcast, discussing how he became a farm vet despite having no background in the sector. - Wiley ow.ly/wZMg50Wj6zf - Spotify ow.ly/99VI50Wj4SZ - Apple ow.ly/wef650Wj4T0
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The first few words from our captain, @maroitoje 🫡 #Lions2025 #WeGoBeyond
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A new EFL record for Birmingham – and there's still one game left to play! ✅ #EFL #BCFC #BBCFootball
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🚨 WIN A £100 NFL SHOP EUROPE VOUCHER! 🏈 All you need to do is like and share this post and make sure you're following us to be in with a chance to win! (UK+IRE entries only, t&cs: bit.ly/4jKLbhO)
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.@RoyalVetCollege are looking for UK sheep farmers to help with their research to establish the current prevalence and treatment practices for orf. 📷 Anonymous survey takes 5-10 minutes 📷 Survey: rvc.uk.com/orf-insights #teamsheep #ORF #sheep
✍️ Are you a UK sheep farmer? Could you help us with our research? We are looking for sheep farmers and keepers to help us establish the current prevalence/treatment practices for orf. ⏲️ Anonymous survey takes 5-10 minutes ➡️ Survey here: rvc.uk.com/orf-insights
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Help please! We're collecting data re UK lambing practices last year. Would massively appreciate it if any sheep farmers could take 5 mins to complete these quick questions - bit.ly/Lamb24QuickQuestions Thank you!
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We're counting down to 2025, to the International Sheep Veterinary Congress in Australia! It's time to submit your abstracts, complete your registration. Last chance to submit abstracts – 31 December deadline! au.eventscloud.com/website/2… @AustVetAssoc @BritishVets #ISVC2025
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Dave Charles retweeted
Did you hear our amazing Young Vet of the Year @djccharles on @BBCDerby this morning? He chatted about his career so far and how he feels about winning the award 👏 🔊 Listen at 1.39.40 and 2.42.00 bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0k0m9…
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Dave Charles retweeted
Set up at @TotalDairy ready to deliver our sponsored workshop! 🐄 Join us in the Blenheim room at 11.30 👋 #totaldairy #selektsystem #oralfluidtherapy
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We are hiring! We're looking for an experienced vet who is a persuasive and passionate advocate for Quality Improvement (QI). This permanent, part-time role offers £75,000-£90,000 p/a (0.2 FTE). Apply by 19 November: rcvsknowledge.org.uk/about-u…
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Dave Charles retweeted
Excited for #TotalDairy2024? We’re Gold Sponsors at this year’s event on Nov 6th-7th in Stratford-Upon-Avon! Join our workshop with Dr David Charles MRCVS, on “Reducing Metabolic Disorders in Transition Cows” 🐄. Thursday, Nov 7th, 11:30 AM. 🎟️ Use Nimrod10for 10% off tickets!
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Registration now open for the 2025 Dairy Sheep & Goat Conference. An event bringing together farmers, vets, processors and industry figures from around the globe,to discuss animal health & sustainable production. dairysheepandgoatconference.… @VetGoat @SheepVetsoc @BsdaSheep @AASRPorg
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We really want farmers to let us know how BTV3 is affecting them - please do share this survey link widely- especially important if you know anyone suffering - we need facts to ensure appropriate support...
UK Farmers are urged to complete an anonymous BTV-3 survey to understand the impact of bluetongue– this survey will help shape decisions about how the industry can support farmers going forwards. Please take part via: bit.ly/BTV3survey @theahdb @flockhealth
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UK farmer survey launched to understand on-farm impact from bluetongue. Farmers are urged to take part in the survey, which can be accessed at bit.ly/BTV3survey.
🚨Just launched - farmer BTV-3 impact survey🚨 Are you a UK farmer affected by bluetongue? We want to hear from you. Please complete this short anonymous survey to help us understand the on-farm impact on you and your animals. Please SHARE @FlockHealth @TheAHDB @ruminanthw
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Packed room of sheep vets for our autumn conference in Morpeth. Great support from our industry supporters. #SVSMorpeth2024
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Culicoides spp. (midges) are vectors of Blue Tongue virus. @APHAgovuk is offering free BTV testing for animals moving from high risk zones - Norfolk, Suffolk, Kent and East Sussex to other parts of the UK. See here bit.ly/4fZBmuw
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