Twisted Gut and Adhesions There was a challenging start to the week. Following a routine fertility visit, I was asked to examine a sick dairy cow. The poor thing had been a first time calving heifer and subjected to a … Continued
What a Thumper! Lambing is busy now and we’re moving on to the commercials. The pedigrees have finished, but not without a last fling! A Texel ewe was brought in for a Caesarian and produced a live seven kilo lamb, … Continued
Counting Sheep and not Enough Sleep The biggest challenge of all at this time of year can be getting enough sleep. February and March are busy months in the farming year and, consequently, for the vet. The work ranges from … Continued
The penny dropped A dairy cow with toxic mastitis marked the beginning of yet another challenging week. It’s an unfortunate occurrence and in my opinion, and for animals under my care, is often linked to high yielding cows and coliform … Continued