Elk Delivery, From the Archives

D. E. Larsen, DVM “Doc, I have a cow elk that has been walking around the pasture in labor for the last couple of hours,” Frank said into the phone. “I can see a small sac of fluid and a foot once in a while, but she is not making any progress.” “If she hasContinue reading “Elk Delivery, From the Archives”

Early Morning Education 

D. E. Larsen, DVM I was just stepping out of the shower when the phone rang. “I hope Sandy is awake enough to answer it,” I thought. “That was Jack, up on Whiskey Butte. He is pretty excited,” Sandy said. “He has heifer down in the middle of the road going into his place. SheContinue reading “Early Morning Education “

Dystocia is a Sow

 D. E. Larsen, DVM The sun was rapidly sinking behind the hills on the western side of the valley when I finally pulled into George’s barnyard. It had been a long trip to Lacomb. I didn’t like to travel this far for a call because it took more time than I could get an adequateContinue reading “Dystocia is a Sow”