“We noticed a big difference in the lambing shed, and will definitely be using it again”

How Vet advice delivers On-Farm Results by introducing UMBIREZ
  • Farmer: Lauren Eaton
  • Vet: Dr Gina Rigby MRCVS
  • Farm Name: Sulby Lodge Farm
  • Production system: Breeding Sheep & Store Beef
  • Lambing: ~300 ewes
  • Located: England, United Kingdom
“I recommend UMBIREZ to my clients because of its ease-of-use, the quick drying of the navel, and the results that we see on-farm”
-Dr Gina Rigby MRCVS, Veterinary Surgeon

Cross Counties Farm Vets works closely with sheep farms across the English Midlands, championing flock health, early-life management, and disease prevention. After hearing Dr Fiona Lovatt FRCVS present her research, Dr. Gina Rigby MRCVS began advising clients to use UMBIREZ as their navel care product. One of those clients, Lauren Eaton of Sulby Lodge Farm, implemented the product throughout lambing and shared her results after a review of the fat lambs on the farm in the Summer of 2025.

This case study brings together both the veterinary perspective and the on-farm experience.

Veterinary Perspective: Why UMBIREZ Was Recommended

Dr Rigby MRCVS highlighted several reasons she recommends UMBIREZ to her clients:

  • Strong, Protective Seal
    The product forms a firm, hygienic barrier around the navel—critical for reducing any risk of navel infections.
  • Consistent, Reliable Coverage
    The vets emphasized that UMBIREZ provides even, dependable coverage with a single dip, reducing the variability often seen with traditional iodine.
  • Improved Hygiene in High-Pressure Lambing Environments
    For farms lambing large numbers in short windows, the vets noted that UMBIREZ supports cleaner, more controlled navel care, helping to maintain high health standards.

Gina’s professional recommendation was based on both clinical reasoning and the positive outcomes she observed among her client farms.

On-Farm Experience: Lauren Eaton, Sulby Lodge Farm

Lauren implemented UMBIREZ across her lamb crop and reported clear, practical benefits:
  • Noticeably Better Navel Condition
    Lauren saw cleaner, drier, healthier navels within hours of application, with lambs showing less irritation and faster drying.
  • Reduced Infection Concerns
    With the firm seal and rapid drying, Lauren experienced fewer worries about navel infections, especially during damp or high-pressure periods.
  • Faster, Easier Lambing Workflow
    The product's ease of use meant:
    • No re-dipping
    • No waiting for cords to stop dripping
    • Less mess and less handling time

This allowed Lauren to keep pace with the demands of lambing multiples and large groups.

After seeing the results, Lauren was convinced in its superiority and that the farm would make UMBIREZ their go-to product, confirming that the product delivered consistent, repeatable outcomes.

UMBIREZ Delivered Exactly What Was Promised — Confirmed by Independent Study

The combined experiences of:

  • A veterinary professional (Dr. Gina Rigby MRCVS)
  • A commercial sheep farm (Sulby Lodge Farm)
  • And independent research led by Dr Fiona Lovatt FRCVS

all point to the same conclusion:

UMBIREZ consistently delivers faster drying, stronger sealing, cleaner navels, and protection from the environment — exactly as vets expected.

“We got on really well with UMBIREZ this Spring, and noticed a big difference in the lambing shed. We will definitely be using it again next lambing time”
Lauren Eaton, Sulby Lodge Farm
Dr Lovatt’s study further reinforces these findings, demonstrating that farms using UMBIREZ experience:
  • Improved navel hygiene
  • Lower rates of navel-related issues
  • More efficient lambing routines
  • Better early-life outcomes for lambs
Across vets, farmers, and research professionals, the verdict is aligned: UMBIREZ is a reliable, high-performance navel-care solution that works exactly as advertised.

Hear more from Lauren and Gina regarding their experiences using UMBIREZ:

This testimonial was filmed in the United Kingdom, where UMBIREZ is retailed as NoBACZ Navel.