Look Her in the Eye 

D. E. Larsen, DVM I pulled up the swinging gate at McCubbins’ Ranch. Frank maintained a wide range of species on this ranch, elk, sika deer, fallow deer, llamas, African antelope, wallabies, and rheas. I enjoyed making calls here. But I hated this gate. It swung open on each side, pivoting on a center post.Continue reading “Look Her in the Eye “

My Calf Needs a Little Repair, From the Archives

D. E. Larsen, DVM “Doc, I think I have a calf that needs a little repair,” Larry said into the phone. “What is the problem Larry,” I asked? “One of the hind legs is not working quite right. I think it is broken. The cow was having a problem getting it out. She got outContinue reading “My Calf Needs a Little Repair, From the Archives”

One Close Call 

D. E. Larsen, DVM I slowed down, looking for the driveway off Old Holley Road where Dr. Buhn had his cows. Dr. Buhn, a local optometrist, was having me out to vaccinate the calves at the start of their weaning. I think several of the local professionals were using my services as I struggled toContinue reading “One Close Call “