Lambing Club 2007

The lambing club will be in it's seventh year and we have been asked by some members for clarification of the conditions.

The lambing club runs from the 1st January to the 30th April (although we can change this to suit your lambing dates.)

There is a one off upfront payment - currently £150 for more than 200 ewes and £120 for less than 200.

Work included
This figure covers all the work done on any ewes or lambs seen between 7am and 7pm at either Westmorland Veterinary Group or Tithe Barn Veterinary Centre surgeries.  It includes caesareans and post mortems.

Not included
The cost of any laboratory work.
The cost of any drugs used.
The cost of surgical packs.

Visits and out of hours
If we visit the farm during the 7am to 7pm period, there will be the normal visit fee but no other costs for sheep work as above. (Out of hours visit fee is the normal attend charge plus £6.52)
Calls at either surgery between 7pm and 7am will be charged a £16.64 call back fee.
Weekend calls at either surgery between 7am and 7pm will have a £5.44 call back fee for lambing club members (normally £16.64).

We hope this clarifies the situation, if you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us.

Pre Lambing Planning and Advice
We also have an additional service for members of the lambing club.  We can visit your farm to talk about your approach to this busy time of year.  The art of lambing a sheep has not changed for hundreds of years, but there are some newer thoughts on reducing lambing losses.

The visit will involve a look around the lambing area (if indoors, although if it is a bonny day, we'll bring our walking boots) and a talk through what you want and need in the way of equipment and drugs.  If you can provide a list of known drugs and equipment we can bring those out for you at the same time.

If you would like to take up this option please let us know.  There is no extra charge for this service (including no visit fee).