Food Animal Medicine – Page 38 – Memoirs of a Country Vet

Buck and the Fingers

D. E. Larsen, DVM Buck was resting under the giant oak tree on the corner of his barnyard. He was chewing on the remains of the trimmings from the horses’ hooves that he had gathered yesterday when Dale, the farrier, had visited his farm. This was a perfect June morning with bright sunshine and aContinue reading “Buck and the Fingers”

My Calf Needs a Little Repair

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”

Meter Reader Mishap

D. E. Larsen, DVM “Dale is waiting on the phone for you,” Judy said. “He is the manager of PP&L.” I knew Dale from the Rotary Club, but I wasn’t aware that he had any animals. I put the little pup back in the kennel. Dale was lucky. Another few minutes, and we would haveContinue reading “Meter Reader Mishap”