Cold Weather and Farm Animals
We all worry about the horses and farm animals outside in cold temperatures, and we are in for another cold week. Horses, cattle, sheep, goats, llamas, & alpacas all …
Healthy Farms, Happy Animals
Sarah Spencer DVM
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Prevention and Management of Equine Metabolic Syndrome
Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) Prevention and Treatment. Horses with signs of EMS usually need to lose weight. Hay nets are really valuable tools in promoting weight loss. You …
How to be a doula for your farm animals.
How to be a Livestock Doula: Lot’s of clients call with questions about birthing farm animals and many want to try and help their without having the vet …
Basic Forage Analysis Considerations (Hay Analysis.)
Basic Forage Analysis Considerations (Hay Analysis.) Dry matter (DM) should be evaluated, not the “as tested” or “total” value. CP crude protein. Horses need 9-15% depending on life stage …
Comparing Horse Medical Insurance with Colic Insurance Coverage as Part of a Supplement Plan.
Many clients have use pro- or pre-biotic supplements, psyllium, or other supplements to aid in the prevention of colic and gastrointestinal ulcerations or irritation, and to promote healthy digestion. …
Tips on Buying Young Calves to Raise for Beef
Purchasing young calves from dairy farms can be an inexpensive way to get beef in your freezer. This post will go through how to find and raise healthy calves. …
Using Global Vet Link
Accessing Coggins and Health Certificates Using Global Vet Link Look in your inbox for an email from no-reply@globalvetlink that has the subject line “Clinic Alison Cornwall DMV has granted …
Horse Show Biosecurity
Horse show season has arrived!! Here are some questions and answers that will help get you thinking about how to keep your show horses safe this year. While health …