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Sudden Death in a Calf

D. E. Larsen, DVM The ground was frozen solid, and I stumbled as I traveled over the uneven mud headed to the small barn. I was carrying my medical bag and a bucket of warm water, and I hoped I wouldn’t slush most of the water before making it to the barn. Jan was leadingContinue reading “Sudden Death in a Calf “

Old Mister Nielson, From the Archives

D. E. Larsen, DVM Old Mr. Nielsen sat on a stump by the head of the squeeze chute, watching me closely as I cut a length of OB wire and attached handles to each end. He was s short, stout Norwegian. He covered his thinning gray hair with a tattered old ball cap that satContinue reading “Old Mister Nielson, From the Archives”

Ayers’ Last Visit

D. E. Larsen, DVM I watched as Ayers struggled to get the large chicken wire cage out of the back seat of his car. His brother-in-law finally came around and helped him with it. The cage held the old tomcat from Ayers’ barn. I held the door for them as they carefully fit the cageContinue reading “Ayers’ Last Visit “