Stuart Gough
Stuart joined the CMC Technical Team in March 2025, bringing with him over 30 years of experience as a farm-focused veterinary surgeon.
Originally from the Borders of Scotland, Stuart qualified from Edinburgh Veterinary College in 1993. His love for agriculture and rural life led him to Cornwall, where he has lived and worked ever since, developing a deep understanding of livestock health and farm business needs.
Throughout his veterinary career, Stuart has worked closely with farmers, providing practical, common-sense solutions tailored to their unique challenges. He has also mentored many early-career vets, helping them navigate the complexities of farm animal health.
At CMC, Stuart is keen to expand his expertise in the feed industry and contribute to delivering effective, farm-specific support and problem-solving alongside the technical team.
Stuart lives just outside Saltash with his wife Lisa, their son Ruairidh (Rory), and his loyal Labrador, Bing. When not working, he enjoys cooking and playing music, balancing family life with his passions.
Articles by Stuart Gough
Managing dry cows without Kexxtone: New tools for a new challenge
With Kexxtone™ boluses no longer available, transition cow management is facing renewed scrutiny. For many, particularly those managing high-risk or high-yielding herds, the question is: how do we continue to support energy balance and rumen function in the final weeks before calving without relying on monensin?
Read More...Wednesday 18 Jun 2025
Where has all the Kexxtone gone?
With recent discussions around dry cow management gaining momentum, it’s important to address the ongoing unavailability of Kexxtone and how this impacts transition cow strategies on farm.
Read More...Sunday 01 Jun 2025
Are your Cows Trending?
Dairy farms generate huge amounts of data—some find it invaluable, others struggle to link it to daily decisions. And let’s be honest: a graph on its own never made anything better. But spotting trends and setting trigger points for review, that’s where the value lies.
Read More...Tuesday 01 Apr 2025