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Saturday: 8.30am - 12.30pm

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or 01786 430387

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Leptospirosis

Leptospirosis is a contagious bacterial infection of animals, including cattle, sheep, rats and dogs. Humans are also at risk and so control is important to prevent human infection.  After infection, the bacteria localise in the reproductive tract and kidneys causing spread of the bacteria in urine, which in turn can enter water sources. Clinical signs are milk drop and infertility/abortions. Chronic carriers may show no clinical signs but will continue to shed bacteria.

Control of leptospirosis is primarily through good biosecurity. Herds can become accredited by blood testing and culling any positive animals. A vaccination is also available although this is not compatible with accreditation.

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About Us

Following discussions between Struthers & Scott Veterinary Practice, and Grahams Road Veterinary Clinic we have decided to operate our Farm and Equine services on a partnership basis under the banner of ‘Forth Valley Vets Ltd.’

We have been caring for the animals of Perthshire and Central Region for over 50 years, and while our practice has grown considerably in size, we still hold the same values now as we did in our early days.

Information

Opening Times

Mon - Fri: 8.00am - 6.00pm
Saturday: 8.30am - 12.30pm

01786 430387

Location

Forth Valley Veterinary Practice
Unit 7, 20 Munro Road, Stirling,
FK7 7UU

Contact Us

T: 0845 177 1956 or 01786 430387 or E: forthvalleyvets@outlook.com
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  • Equine
    • Equine Health
      • Vettings
      • Vaccination
      • Investigation of Poor Performance
      • Colic
      • The Geriatric Horse
      • Equine Worming
      • Equine Oral Care
      • Choke
      • Strangles
      • Equine Grass Sickness
    • Equine Fact Sheets
      • Worming in detail
      • Chronic / Recurrent Colic Investigation
      • Equine Passports
      • Equine Vaccination Protocol
      • Dental Care
      • Euthanasia
    • Equine Zonal Visits
    • Equine Health Plans
  • Farm
    • Farm Factsheets
      • Johnes
      • Leptospirosis
      • Calf Pneumonia
      • Calf Scour
      • Abortion / Infertility in Cattle
      • Abortion / Infertility in Sheep
      • Mineral/Trace element Deficiencies and Nutritional Assessment
      • Farm Animal Exports
      • Bovine Viral Disease
      • Sheep Scab
      • Beef Suckler Herd Efficiency
    • Dairy Cattle
    • Farm Special Offers
    • Fluke & Worm Faecal Sample Requirements
    • Farm Zonal Visits
    • Beef Cattle
    • Sheep
    • Other Farmed Animals
    • Farm Health Plans
    • Farm Links
  • Facilities / Services
  • Meet the Staff
  • Useful Links
  • News
  • Contact Us
  • Online Payment