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Easter Opening and Testing Days 2020

2020

We're open and testing every day there's a post this Easter. Please continue to send your samples in as normal and we'll test them on the day that we receive them. The office will be closed both bank holidays, Friday 10th April and Monday 13th April but as there's a postal delivery on Saturday 11th April we'll test on this day instead to ensure everything is processed when its as fresh as possible.You can help to maintain the freshness of the sample by filling the pot to the top exclude air.

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Setting up our business for resilience during COVID-19 Outbreak

during COVID-19 Outbreak

Like many folk we’ve spent the last week or so adjusting to a different way of living and working. Thanks for listening and for giving us the time we need to put these practices in place. Spring is a key time for parasite control so please send your horse’s samples to the lab, we’re ready and waiting to test them for you!

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Latest Update on Westgate Services as of 24th March 2020

as of 24th March 2020

This is not an easy time for any of us as we all adjust to a different way of living. Following the latest government advice we‘re continuing to run a skeleton service to the best of our ability in these challenging times.

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Open for business as usual

Coronavirus Update

These are uncertain times but we just want to reassure customers that here at Westgate Labs we’re currently open for business as usual. Recent guidance from Royal Mail/Public Health England is that people receiving parcels are not at risk of contracting the coronavirus so as a postal business the show goes on! In the meantime we’re keeping up to date with advice and implementing procedure to protect our small team as much as possible to try and keep everyone healthy.

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Our guide to Spring Parasite Control for horses 2020

For horses 2020

This winter 2019/20 has been the gift that keeps on giving. Unfortunately its effects bring yet more struggles for horse owners as the mild wet conditions have helped parasites to be much more active on our pastures than usual over winter. Regular temperatures over six degrees Celsius, low levels of UV light and wet ground are unfortunately a perfect storm for a surge in infection.

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Westgate Labs Take Two Top Honours at BETA International 2020

at BETA International 2020

🏆🏆🐴🎉 We were amazed and delighted to take two of the top honours at the British Equestrian Trade Association International Trade Fair 2020, 19-21 January. We scooped the coveted Judge’s Choice Innovation Award for a test to help guard against the risk of sand colic as well as lifting a BETA Business Award for the All Seasons Subscription Service that provides horse owners with tailor made plans for their horse’s parasite control. Read the press release here!

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New Zero Waste Test Kits

Sustainable parasite control just got even more environmentally friendly!

🌿For 21 years Westgate has been leading the field in evidence based control to help target wormers and slow resistance. We are delighted to take the next step in our environmental responsibility and unveil a range of retail packs in NEW compostable pouches, featuring a unique zero waste design.

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Job Vacancy

We're seeking a Laboratory Technician

Are you friendly and well organised with amazing attention to detail?  We’re seeking a laboratory technician to join our super team to support us on the frontline of delivering animal health services from our busy postal laboratory in rural Northumberland.

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Christmas opening hours 2019

For the laboratory and office

Our lab and office will be operating a reduced hours service over the Christmas Holidays. The lab will test each day there is a post and return results, any shop orders received will also be processed and sent out but the main office will remain closed for general enquiries. We'll be back to our normal hours from Monday 6th January. As usual we’ll do our best to respond to any pressing queries as soon as possible. If you need a direct response then please send these via Facebook messenger.