Food Animal Medicine – Page 15 – Memoirs of a Country Vet

Cold Weather Delivery

D. E. Larsen, DVM When I turned off the highway onto Liberty Road, my headlights flashed across a field that was white with a heavy frost. “It’s going to be a cold one tonight,” I said to myself as I corrected for a slight skid of the truck’s rear end. “At least Scott Mountain RoadContinue reading “Cold Weather Delivery “

Brucellosis Vaccination

D. E. Larsen, DVM I was up early and got to the clinic well before eight. I was hoping to get out to Bill’s place and finish his heifers before the day heated up too much. “We have a call this morning to vaccinate some heifer calves,” I said to Dixie as soon as sheContinue reading “Brucellosis Vaccination “

No Room in the Inn

D. E. Larsen, DVM I hadn’t been watching the clock and was a little surprised when Debbie Walk came through the door a half-hour late. That was unusual for her, and it usually meant she had a problem. “What’s up today?” I asked. “I have a ewe, Becky, that I am keeping out at Darlene’s,Continue reading “No Room in the Inn”