Granny’s Instructions, From the Archives

D. E. Larsen, DVM I struggled to secure the cow with a rope tied to a fence post and a sideline to hold her still enough for me to do a pregnancy exam. I looked over this place while I was working.  Big house, too fancy for my style, and a large guest house. AllContinue reading “Granny’s Instructions, From the Archives”

Dehorning Calves on the End of a Rope 

D. E. Larsen, DVM Don had the calves in a small area on one side of his barn. The good thing was they were all only four or five months old. The bad thing was there was no squeeze chute or headgate. I would be working these calves all on the end of the rope,Continue reading “Dehorning Calves on the End of a Rope “

A Load of Firewood, From the Archives

D. E. Larsen, DVM John slid through the front door and leaned on the front counter. He waited for the reception room to clear and then leaned over to talk with Sandy. “I have been out of work for 3 months now,” John said. “I hate leaving my bill unpaid, but with the new baby,Continue reading “A Load of Firewood, From the Archives”