Bethany Griffiths

BVSc. MRes in Clinical Sciences (Veterinary Science). PhD in dairy cattle lameness. Farm Animal Veterinary Surgeon at Farmgate Vets. All views my own.

[Exeter Chiefs Women @ExeChiefsWomen]

Exeter-born Lucy Nye returns to her roots in Devon! 🫡

We are excited to announce that scrumhalf Lucy Nye has signed for Chiefs Women for the 2024/25 season ✍️

🔗 https://t.co/IRgCw73NQj

#JointheJourney | @ThePWR

[Bethany Griffiths @Beth_Griffiths]

@GOikonomou @AHDB_Dairy @NLD_BBSRCDTP @BBSRC @DrPsifidi @UoL_LHW @LivUni_IVES

[Bethany Griffiths @Beth_Griffiths]

Prev. research has highlighted the importance of preventing lameness causing lesions from developing in the first place, as once developed, cows are at an increased subsequent risk!

[Bethany Griffiths @Beth_Griffiths]

@GOikonomou @AHDB_Dairy @NLD_BBSRCDTP @BBSRC @DrPsifidi @UoL_LHW

[Bethany Griffiths @Beth_Griffiths]

The digital cushion functions to protect the foot when standing and walking (like the cushioning in a pair of trainers), when the digital cushion is thinner, less protection is provided and cows were more likely to display or develop sole haemorrhage or a sole ulcer.

[Bethany Griffiths @Beth_Griffiths]

Prev. research identified conflicting patterns of digital cushion change over a lactation...is the digital cushion thinnest during early lactation or at calving?

We found that these different patterns are actually dependent on farm!

[Bethany Griffiths @Beth_Griffiths]

Want to find out more about the digital cushion (aka the fat pad) in dairy cows? 🐄

Our 🚨 NEW 🚨 paper from team lameness @LivUni_IVEScould be just what you are looking for! 🧵

https://t.co/gcpdWJqZpP

[AWF @AWF_VETS]

📢 Did you know? Since starting the Student Grant Scheme in 2016, AWF has invested £77,985 in student research projects. This year, we will award a total of £10,000! More information 👉 https://t.co/yuw96Cw9MF

[Bethany Griffiths @Beth_Griffiths]

@GOikonomou @Aristoteleio @LivUniVetSchool Congratulations George!!

[Ruminant Health & Welfare @ruminanthw]

A new strain of Bluetongue virus (BTV-3) has been identified in the Netherlands and Belgium.
It is of utmost importance for UK farmers and vets to remain informed and vigilant. Find out more:https://t.co/DGZ2iTbh2n #BluetongueVirus

[Dr Holly Vickery @SkylarkHolly]

I am job hunting (please share)

I have a BSc in animal behaviour & welfare form Bristol & have just submitted my PhD to Reading on artificially reared goat kids. Since 2019 I’ve convened a third year animal welfare module & redesigned all content to integrate flipped learning

[BritishVets @BritishVets]

Make sure you're dog safe this #ChildSafetyWeek: Be alert, be aware, be safe. Follow the #DogSafetyCode: https://t.co/p5Fk9IKv4O

[George Oikonomou @GOikonomou]

Just a reminder that you can still apply for this post. Exciting project in collaboration with @SRUCVets @egenes_sruc @NottinghamVets and several industry partners. DM me for more details.

https://t.co/yEq7PoTcVb

[George Oikonomou @GOikonomou]

Join us @LivUniVetSchool and work on an exciting new project funded by @BBSRC !

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Genetic and Management Solutions for Lameness - Associated Endemic Diseases in Dairy Cattle - Grade 7 at University of Liverpool https://t.co/yEq7PoTcVb

[Madeleine Noll @madeleine_noll]

📰 Ticky News 📰

It is that time of year again when we start spending more time outside and need to keep an eye out for these small but mighty pests.

https://t.co/x0O8BlntrF

[Charles Goadby @thisfarmlife]

Delighted to be hosting this years Nat Assoc of Cattle Foot Trimmers on Friday 14th April. Free for farmers to attend, with 5 workshops, loads merchants stands inc farmers crushes, lunch inc. 10am-2pm. Register at https://t.co/ewCz7VJdes

[minette batters @Minette_Batters]

Really well done to @FWAbiKay this just goes to prove that the Union Jack alone will never deliver on the integrity, let alone the safety of British food 🙌👏👍