Rob Simmons

Farm Animal Vet in Cumbria. Interests include calf rearing, fertility and nutrition.

[Rob Simmons @robsimmonsvet]

@Philip_HarrisUK @Stoneraise_SCH Stoneraise would be a thoroughly deserving winner!

[Kite Consulting @kiteconsulting]

🧬David & @RoseAJackson2 took a small group of clients up to the OPU & IVF facilities at @ParagonFarmVets yest to see the process from egg collection to fertilisation.

Had some great discussion on how genomic testing & IVF can work synergistically to speed up genetic progress

[Rob Simmons @robsimmonsvet]

@StuDairyVet @Michaelwilky @KeithGue @WillMitch93 Honest answer is I don’t know, although early embryos still produce eg IFN Tao at low levels by day 7 which ramps up at elongation. Suspect this early communication may influence oestrous expression?

[Rob Simmons @robsimmonsvet]

@ShropFarmVets @StuDairyVet @TyDuBeef Absolutely - thinking genetic gain means (or only means) increased yield misses that it can move us to more consistency and efficiency in the herd, and cows fit for their farm

[Dominic Littlewood @DomLittlewood]

Massive thanks to the staff at Paragon Veterinary Group Cumbria for showing me the amazing job you all do, I’ve learnt loads. #kittens #vets #puppies #cows #nurses

[Rob Simmons @robsimmonsvet]

@catrinrutland @VetIMPRESS @NottinghamVets @theRCVS @Stoneraise_SCH

[Ricky Lightfoot @rickylightfoot]

Hey @gregjames any chance of a shout out on @BBCR1 or a retweet, we are all firefighters running 66 miles with 27000ft in aid of The Firefighters Charity this weekend

[Rob Simmons @robsimmonsvet]

@vet_vickyhudson Stay safe guys

[Rob Simmons @robsimmonsvet]

@bigdatasynergy @ParagonFarmVets @IMVimaging @NottinghamVets #notthatsortofpump

[Glyn Lucas @GlynALucas]

We have a large number of extra milkers selling tomorrow at Borderway including this nice group of cows and heifers from M. Fell
Thanks to Claire Heuchan for the nice pictures

[Carlisle Living @carlisleliving]

A huge congratulations to the 2019 winners of Best Professional Services Team… @ParagonFarmVets. #bestofcarlisle

[Tom Dyson @TommyD2012]

Incredible day for the team! So pleased for these 7 World Champions! Thanks to @TNLUK, @uk_sport and all @BritishRowing’s partners for their support to make this happen.

[Rob Simmons @robsimmonsvet]

Dalston show is ON tomorrow. Please share and support... https://t.co/0qoBbOOI4L

[Rob Simmons @robsimmonsvet]

@tgminish @Beckside_Farm @cogentbreeding @darrenkgriffin is without doubt the best man to explain!

[Sarah Penrose (nee Pick) @SarahEPick]

Charlie Bradshaw of @ParagonFarmVets discussing how faecal egg counts are great for seeing if you need to worm but also if you have resistance #TalkingSheep @AHDB_BeefLamb

[Activf-ET @ActivfET]

New OPU Centre in Cheshire
Paragon Veterinary Group have opened a new Ovum Pickup Centre in Northwich, Cheshire. Residential facilities are available. Collections will take place fortnightly.
For more information contact [email protected]
#advancedcattlebreeding #cattleivf

[Embryonics CPD @embryonics]

#Embryonics first use of our new Advanced Bovine Breeding Unit at Cheshire for an OPU (Ovum Pick-Up). We would like to thank everyone from Active ET Team who turned up today to use the Advanced Bovine Breeding Unit.

[Matt Ford @fordcows]

Discussion on genomics on farm, two dairymen with 4,300 and 6,000 cows each. Both have labs on farm and aspirating heifers weekly. Sexed semen to top genetics, implant embryos into middle and sell bottom 10%. Selecting bottom 10% on daughter pregnancy rate, stillbirth, low yield.

[Activf-ET @ActivfET]

Dairy tech 2019 is next week, come have a chat about IVF in cattle @Dairy_TechUK , @FarmingUK @