What do you first think of when you hear “ringworm”? Most likely, you think of a worm in the skin. … More
Tag: veterinary science
Timed Breeding in Cows
Cattle owners have many reasons for having their cows calve at a certain time. Especially those with show cattle that … More
Animals and Sunburn
Did you realize that animals can get a sunburn just like people do? Normally their hair will protect them. However, … More
Colostrum and Calves
When a calf is born, it does not have any immune system of its own. The very first milk that … More
Horse Head Laceration
Today my favorite horse camp called me about an injury. I routinely care for their horses, which are all donations … More
New Calf Born
Wednesday morning we had a calf born to one of our cows. We saw her a little earlier and knew … More
Hatching Eggs
Spring is here! Time for chicks. Your local feed store should have chicks for sale. You can purchase pullets only, … More
Farrowing Piglets
We have 3 litters of piglets! Here is the “birth story” Young female pigs are called gilts. Once they give … More
It’s Farrowing Time!
We are preparing to farrow (the term for pigs giving birth) 6 sows (adult female pigs) this week. You will … More