D. E. Larsen, DVM It was the fall quarter of our junior year of veterinary school. We had a heavy class load plus clinic rotations. This meant we were in the clinic from eight in the morning until five in the afternoon. They just fit the classes in the middle of all of that stuff.Continue reading “The One-Handed Surgical Tie”
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Beer on a Hot Afternoon
D. E. Larsen, DVM I tied the heifer in the corner of the corral with enough slack in the rope so she could lay her down with no problem. When Carol called, she said they noticed this heifer in labor last night. From the odor coming from her, I would guess she had been atContinue reading “Beer on a Hot Afternoon “
Elbow on a Grinder
D. E. Larsen, DVM The morning looked like it would be a nice early summer day in Encumclaw. The winter had seemed to run into spring, and anything approaching summer weather was yet to be seen. I was at the front counter when young Ed Carter came through the door with Max. A large GreatContinue reading “Elbow on a Grinder “
Memoirs of a Country Vet 