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the hedging and woodland for shelter , and it may just be a coincidence , but we have noticed an increase in English Grey Partridge numbers at both Longlands and Lark Hall . The hedges are producing wild berries and the mountain ash and wild cherry trees are providing an abundance of little berries to attract and feed farmland birds .’
The most recent development in conservation and wildlife was the introduction of 16 beehives on the farm at Longlands . ‘ A local man , Andrew Dinsdale , contacted us in spring this year and we positioned the hives within the newly planted trees next to the 70-acre field of oilseed rape . Perhaps they played a significant role in our respectable yield this year , but it just shows pollinators can be so valuable not just for growing food but also to the farmers pocket .’
▪ Long established independent practice ( 16 vets )
▪ Committed Farm Practice servicing pig , dairy , beef and sheep farms and commercial layer and broiler flocks
▪ Dedicated small animal team and excellent facilities
▪ Farm Assurance , Herd Health Planning , Fertility Work
▪ Farmers ’ Meetings and Discussion Groups
▪ Two of our own vets on duty every night ▪ No out of hours surcharges for farm work
▪ Comprehensive range of animal health supplies ▪ Free delivery for regular customers R . SQPs on hand to advise on our Exclusive Animal Health Range
Visit our new farm shop & warehouse located at Roxby Business Park , Easingwold , YO61 3EF
‘ Proud to have worked alongside Keith and Daniel Blenkiron at Lark Hall Farm ’ s broiler enterprise over the last 6 years .’
Howells Veterinary Services , York Road , Easingwold , York , Y061 3EB Telephone : 01347 823678