On the Hoof: Engaging with beef farmers and using tools to improve cattle health and performance

In this episode, Alison Braddock, Marketing and Business Development Manager, is joined by Will Allman, Director of Belmont Farm & Equine Vets, an independent veterinary practice based in Herefordshire. Will shares his perspective as a farm vet working across a wide range of beef enterprises and tackling endemic disease at farm level. He discusses the importance of proactive engagement and herd health reviews with farmers and outlines the practical processes and tools he uses to help clients drive meaningful improvements in cattle health and performance. The conversation also explores the Premium Cattle Health Scheme and how it integrates with the Health and Welfare Pathway, highlighting its role in supporting better herd health outcomes. DEFRA Health and Welfare Pathway Animal Health and Welfare Pathway now offers vet visits for multiple species – The Farming BlogPremium Cattle Health Schemes www.cattlehealth.co.uk CHECS Resources and DownloadsHealth planning tool Welcome to HerdPlanVet CPD covering endemic diseases SRUC | Veterinary Online CPD Academy