Jess Oxborrow

Newly qualified Mixed Vet, pursuing a career in farm practice. Key interest in cattle and sheep health.

[Jess Oxborrow @FarmVetStudies]

@thecowdoc You’re amazing thank you so much!

[Jess Oxborrow @FarmVetStudies]

Hi all, I’m hoping to pick some brains…
I just visited a 2nd parity cow, 4 days post calving with a vaginal prolapse.
Replacing took almost 2 hours, even after a lidocaine epidural, and IM sedation (xylazine). I had cold water on her the whole time and lots of lube
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[Jess Oxborrow @FarmVetStudies]

@thecowdoc I’ve heard a few people say they prefer buhner, but I must admit my confidence performing it would be lower as I’ve never seen it in person. (And I’m not sure I had a buhner needle in my car!) but I’ll look into it a bit more - thank you!!

[Jess Oxborrow @FarmVetStudies]

She had NSAIDs and antibiotics (she had only partially cleansed + was very dirty). I sutured her in with halstead technique. She was pushing the whole time + I can’t help feeling I was doing something wrong.
I’d love to know what peoples procedures are for vaginal prolapses? 2/2

[Jess Oxborrow @FarmVetStudies]

@cowscarscaitlin Aaaa Caitlin you’re too kind 🥺 thank you!! I’m sure you’re smashing it too!

[Jess Oxborrow @FarmVetStudies]

Sometimes in mixed vet work I feel like I’m falling behind my farm only peers, but today has really helped my confidence
I did my first solo farm surgery, and my first ever full c-section!
She was up and drinking right away, and was very calm beneath my slightly shaky hands 😅

[Jess Oxborrow @FarmVetStudies]

@thecowdoc Thank you so much!!

[Jess Oxborrow @FarmVetStudies]

@GetSet_Vet Thank you!! I really appreciate it 🥰

[Jess Oxborrow @FarmVetStudies]

@GetSet_Vet Thank you!! 🥰

[Jess Oxborrow @FarmVetStudies]

First lambing as a qualified vet!
Two breaches to a first time mum, who’s doing really well!
🐑 🐑 💜

[Jess Oxborrow @FarmVetStudies]

Merry Christmas Eve on call…second call out of the weekend to a lovely new client of ours (shame about the circumstances).
Here’s to the festive season stopping nothing! 🎄🐄

[Jess Oxborrow @FarmVetStudies]

@robdvet Amazing thank you so much!! Luckily our talk is before then so I’ll make sure to send out the info then!

[Jess Oxborrow @FarmVetStudies]

Hello all,
I’m putting together a farmer facing talk on pneumonia - does anyone know of any grants available at the moment that could help with shed design / ventilation / management / etc?
I’m going a bit loopy trying to search for them!

[Jess Oxborrow @FarmVetStudies]

@riley_bethan @theBCVA Ditto! Come bother me if you see me about!!

[Jess Oxborrow @FarmVetStudies]

Heading down to my first @theBCVA congress tomorrow!
Looking forward to the calf pneumonia and #WeanClean talks in prep for my first farmer meeting on tackling beef pneumonia in November!

[Jess Oxborrow @FarmVetStudies]

@uttoxeterjames @theBCVA Amazing! I’ll make sure to come say hi!

[Jess Oxborrow @FarmVetStudies]

Sheep people! Can anyone wiser than me able to explain the best way to strip graze 4 fields (with various parasite burdens) for the coming year? Or point me to a resource?
None of the fields have been rested, + we’re fairly certain the housing is burdened too!
Thanks in advance!

[Jess Oxborrow @FarmVetStudies]

@robdvet I’m at a mixed vets in the north of Leicester! Ahaha I can’t wait! whoever said veterinary wasn’t glamorous…🥵😅

[Jess Oxborrow @FarmVetStudies]

First day at work (in 30•c heat!) means getting an ice cream on the way back from a clear TB test
Almost makes up for having to wear waterproofs in this weather!

[Jess Oxborrow @FarmVetStudies]

Officially Dr Jessica Oxborrow, BVM BVS, BvMedsci, MRCVS
Very grateful for all the friends and family that have helped me through the past 5 years - and of course all the staff at Nottingham Vet School.
Here’s to the future 🎓🥂