D. E. Larsen, DVM It looked like another hot day with no rain in sight. August in Sweet Home was usually hot and dry. With the heat, our days were often slow. Especially the large animal side of things. Dr. Craig had warned me that the cattle practice would be feast or famine. “Busy inContinue reading “The Swollen Scrotum“
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Making a Teaser Bull
D. E. Larsen, DVM The large animal surgery rotation in veterinary school with Dr. Annes was much more enjoyable than the rotation with Dr. Adams. Dr. Annes had a varied mix of species and was a great instructor. “Today, we have a young bull to make into a teaser bull,” Dr. Annes said. “What doContinue reading “Making a Teaser Bull “
One Big Sunburn
D. E. Larsen, DVM George had three milk cows and a little home dairy setup. I think he was Danish and used these cows to keep in touch with his roots. He made a little cheese and some butter, and I would guess he sold milk to his neighbors. When I pulled up to hisContinue reading “One Big Sunburn”