Cheshire family wins first VetPartners welfare award Yarwoods recognized for cow comfort, health and sustainability22 August 2025 22 August 2025 2 minute read 2 minute read By: By: Global Ag Media EuropeA Cheshire dairy farming family has been named the winner of the first-ever VetPartners sustainable farming health and welfare award, according to a recent press release. The award recognizes farmers who, in partnership with their vets, are implementing best practices — from disease prevention to responsible breeding — to improve livestock health and welfare. They were selected for their efforts to improve herd health through investments in new housing and a ruminal bolus-based health monitoring system, along with a robust vaccination program developed with their veterinary team. Olivia Casey of Westpoint Farm Vets, who nominated the Sells, praised the family’s high standards, noting they are seeing strong calving rates and producing reputable breeding stock. VetPartners farm director Ian Cure described both farms as strong examples of how farmers and vets can work together to improve animal health and sustainability.