Liver Flukes in Cattle
Liver flukes can cause liver damage as well as increase cattle’s risk for clostridial diseases, leading to significant economic losses as a result of liver condemnation at slaughter and decreased growth and reproductive efficiency. Our Church’s Mobile Veterinary Service team is a passionate advocate for herd health, and we provide [...]
Fall Management Recommendations for Cattle Producers
Before winter arrives, you should implement certain management strategies to help increase your herd’s productivity. Our Church’s Mobile Veterinary Service team provides recommendations for your fall management plan. Pregnancy diagnose cows and heifers Preg-checking is important for many reasons, and relying on heat detection alone is not effective, because some [...]
Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome
Gastric ulcers are sores in the stomach lining that can affect horses at any age, potentially resulting in colic signs and decreased performance. Every horse is susceptible to gastric ulcers, but the condition most often affects racing, endurance, and show horses. Our Church’s Mobile Veterinary Service team provides information about [...]
Potomac Horse Fever
Peak Potomac horse fever (PHF) season is July through September, and the disease can cause affected horses devastating disease signs. Our Church’s Mobile Veterinary Service team presents information about this condition and explains how you can reduce your horse’s risk. Potomac horse fever basics PHF was first identified in 1979 [...]
Insect Management for Horses
Biting and stinging insects tend to come out in force in the summer, and if your barn is overrun by bugs, you likely need some help. Our Church’s Mobile Veterinary Service team knows that battling pesky insects can be extremely frustrating, so we explain what pests are problematic for horses [...]
Problematic Ectoparasites for Livestock
Numerous flying insects, mites, and other ectoparasites target livestock, spreading disease and causing significant health problems. Our Church’s Mobile Veterinary Service team knows that controlling parasites can be difficult, so we are providing information about the ectoparasites that are problematic for cattle, small ruminants, and pigs, along with helpful management [...]