Keep up to date with news and advice from the Paragon team.
Managing Haemonchus (Barber’s Pole worm) in Cumbria’s flocks
Haemonchus contortus is a parasitic roundworm that resides in the abomasum (true stomach) of sheep and goats. Unlike most gut worms, Haemonchus feeds on blood, causing anaemia, sudden death, bottle jaw (fluid under the jaw), and significant production losses.
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Fireworks - fun or frightening?
As autumn has arrived and the darker nights are well and truly upon us, something many animal owners will be considering is their plan to keep their animals safe and comfortable during any firework displays during the autumn and winter months.
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Autumn hazards and how to keep pets safe
With the nights creeping in and summer now a distant memory, this can be a stressful time for our pets with various celebrations taking place.
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What you need to know about equine vettings
After you have found your perfect horse or pony, it is advisable to have a vet perform a pre-purchase examination, or vetting, prior to completion of the sale.
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Calf lung scanning - A new technique for investigating calf pneumonia
Pneumonia is one of the biggest health challenges we see in calves. Prevention is better than cure, and so preventative healthcare should always be the main aim to improve calf health. This is where calf lung scanning can become very beneficial.
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New advice on neutering
Like many things in life, whether or not to neuter your dog used to be a fairly simple question with a simple answer from the Vet, as did when was the best time.
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