Creating happier, healthier farms
Our Story
Roxby Farm Supplies Ltd. was founded in 2016 by Mark Howells, who has been a practising farm vet since 1986.
The decision was taken to develop the popular service which veterinary clients had enjoyed as a stand alone business servicing farms throughout the UK.
This development brought scale to the business, which enabled it to become a master distributor for most brands.
Continued success ensures that more farmers and farm managers can obtain focussed independent technical advice on biosecurity and general animal health supplies, safe in the knowledge that they are able to buy competitively.
Meet Our Team
Mark Howells
Director
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Working as a farm vet since qualifying in 1986, Mark understands the importance of a holistic approach to managing disease.
He founded Roxby Farm Supplies to provide a standalone point of contact for farmers to source quality products with independent technical advice.
Roxby Farm Supplies is uniquely placed, being able to provide expertise and back up from its sister company, Howells Veterinary Services Ltd.’s intensive livestock team.
Vicky Garbutt
Manager
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Vicky became manager of Roxby Farm Supplies in 2022 with a background in HR, finance, and business development.
Day to day it is her role to ensure the practice runs smoothly and delivers the best service to all our clients. Vicky enjoys working with staff members on different projects and the diversity her role offers.
Outside of work she enjoys exploring the countryside and villages which she now calls home and spending time with her children and animals.
Claire Hayward
Bio-Security & Technical Advisor
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Claire joined Roxby Farm Supplies in May 2023. Claire has worked within the poultry industry for 11 years managing supply chains from manufacture right the way through to farm. She values the importance of bio-security and prides herself on great customer service. Claire will be working alongside our customers supporting them with advice to add value to their businesses, while building relationships with new customers.
In her spare time Claire likes to spend time with her family, ride her horse Belle and walk in the countryside
Simon Rawson
General Manager
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Simon came to Roxby Farm Supplies in 2020. Following obtaining an NDA in Agriculture and HNC Management at Bishop Burton College he ran the family farms. Later founding a successful supply business which was subsequently acquired by another agricultural supply business.
He has worked within all aspects of the agricultural supply chain from production through to procurement, specialising in livestock production. Simon manages the business on a day-to-day basis liaising with the team to ensure clients are advised and supplied, efficiently and effectively.
In his spare time, he likes to cycle and spend time with his wife and family.
Ellie Powlton
Accounts & Administration
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Ellie started her role with Roxby Farm Supplies in April 2022 and works in the accounts and administration side. She has grown up local to the area and enjoys time out in the countryside.
In her spare time, she enjoys long walks with her dog Kraken, watching rugby and cricket, and participating in country sports.
Kathie Bell
Accounts
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Kathie joined us in June 2016 after spending four years in New Zealand working in a business and accounts role. With local roots and a good knowledge of the local farming industry Kathie has settled in immediately to this role.
Jade Charlton
Administration
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Jade joined Roxby Farm Supplies in February 2023, her personal interests are walking her dogs, baking for her friends and family and partaking in country sports.
Richard Bows
Sales Representative
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Richard has a wealth of practical and technical pig knowledge gained over the last 40 years. After working as head stockman for Cotswold Pigs on one of their Nucleus Units, he spent 22 years as a Unit Manager for Ermine Farms. He joined Howells Vets and Roxby Farm Supplies at the beginning of March 2020 fresh from AHDB where he was a Knowledge Exchange Manager for 8 years. His personal interests include watching most sports, gardening, and enjoying a regular walk with his wife.
Paul Burton
Sales Representative
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Paul started working in 1977 as an animal health specialist then in 1982 opened his own animal health company serving clients within North Yorkshire.
Paul enjoys dealing with livestock farmers especially within the intensive food production industry alongside cattle and sheep.
A holistic approach to caring for your farm
We offer a genuine, holistic approach to problem-solving on your farm.
We are uniquely placed to provide expertise and additional support through our sister company Howells Veterinary Services’ intensive livestock team.
That said, please note that you certainly do not have to be a client of Howells Veterinary Services to enjoy what Roxby Farm Supplies has to offer.