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Tavistock Veterinarians Dairy Division provides evidence-based, progressive health management Tavistock Veterinarians was founded in 1938 by Dr. George Burton.
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Over the last 75 years we have grown and evolved in Southwestern Ontario to operate out of six different locations and provide veterinary care to all species of domestic animals. Our dedicated team of veterinarians, animal health technicians and receptionist strive to provide uncompromising, personalized service which will surpass our clients’ expectations.

12/25/2023

From the entire team at Tavistock Veterinarians, we wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy Holidays. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank you; we value each and every one of you and are grateful for your continued loyalty.

As a reminder, our on-call services will of course continue to be available 24/7 through the holidays, however the Tavistock, Hickson, and Sweaburg clinics will be closed on Monday December 25 and Tuesday December 26, as well as Monday January 1.

12/02/2023

Just a few days left until our client meeting on Wednesday, December 6! Doors open at 9:30. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

11/16/2023

We will be closing at 3pm on Friday, November 17 for our holiday staff party! Sorry for any inconvenience!

11/08/2023

Have you RSVPed to our client meeting yet? Don't delay! Register by Friday, November 24th to have your name entered into a draw for a chance to win an “early bird” door prize. *Draw will be held the day of our meeting, and winner must be present to claim the prize.

Last date to register is Wednesday, November 29th. Please RSVP to Elizabeth at (519) 655-2421 or (888) 221-2218.

We look forward to seeing you there!

10/11/2023

Salmonella Dublin (S. Dublin) has been increasingly discussed as an emerging problem facing the dairy, beef, and veal industries in Ontario. Although it has been difficult to quantify how big that problem was, as it had only been sporadically identified at premises across the province.

New research from the University of Guelph aimed to change this by improving our understanding of S. Dublin in Ontario. This research focused on S. Dublin presence at Ontario dairy farms, and additionally identified management practices or herd-level factors that increased the risk of S. Dublin presence in a dairy herd.

Read the full October edition of Calf Care Corner, guest-authored by Katherine Perry, MSc and Dr. Dave Renaud, Associate Professor at the University of Guelph, here: https://bit.ly/CCCOct2023

Sign-up for the monthly e-newsletter here: https://calfcare.ca/calf-care-corner/

09/05/2023

Calf health is not just a matter of animal welfare – it’s intrinsically linked to the future productivity and profitability of both dairy and veal farms. Early life health can influence its future growth rates, age at first calving or marketing, and even its milk yield. With the rising public concern over antimicrobial use in livestock, it becomes even more crucial to have complete calf health records. But how accurate are these records currently? A recent study from the University of Guelph investigated this question, revealing some interesting insights and solutions.

A snapshot of the current scenario

Surveying 88 dairy producers in Ontario, Canada, researchers found that less than 25 per cent of farmers consistently recorded all calf illnesses. Even more concerning, less than half documented all administered antimicrobial treatments. This lack of comprehensive recording presents a challenge, especially in an era where understanding and reducing antimicrobial use is of utmost importance.

Read the full September edition of Calf Care Corner, guest-authored by Dr. Kristen Edwards, veterinarian and PhD student at the University of Guelph, here: https://bit.ly/CCCSept2023

Sign-up for the monthly e-newsletter here: https://calfcare.ca/calf-care-corner/

06/29/2023

As a reminder, on Saturday, July 1 and Monday, July 3 the Tavistock, Hickson, and Sweaburg clinics will be closed for Canada Day. Our regular large animal veterinary hours of 8am till noon still apply for Saturday but will then switch over to on-call services until we open again on Tuesday morning. Happy long weekend!

05/31/2023

As summer approaches, it often brings highly variable and unpredictable weather. With temperatures set to soar later this week, it is important to consider the effects of heat stress on all animals in your barn.

Calves are highly susceptible to the effects of heat stress when temperatures reach 26⁰C. Heat stress causes the calf to use energy to dissipate excess heat from its body, resulting in lower weight gain, compromised health, and even difficulty achieving growth targets for age at first calving or age to market. Heat stress can also lower blood serum immunoglobulin levels, leading to a greater risk of disease and death.

Heat stressed calves can be difficult to identify without sudden changes. Monitor calves twice daily (at minimum), and look for an increase in water consumption, reduced feed intake or growth, lethargy, standing when they’re normally lying, higher respiratory rates, panting and/or sweating, and increased disease.

Find more tips on how to protect calves from heat stress here: https://bit.ly/3OeIzIx

05/30/2023

Now Hiring!!

Position: Large Animal Inventory & Veterinary Technician

We are looking to add another team member to our Large Animal practice. Duties would include both large animal inventory management as well as veterinary technician duties.

Come and join our team of amazing admins and techs!

Please reach out to Liz Fawcett for more information:
[email protected]
519-655-2421 x 2111

05/19/2023

As a reminder, we are open on Saturday for our regular hours but on Monday, May 22 the Tavistock, Hickson, and Sweaburg clinics will be closed for Victoria Day. Our on-call services will of course continue to be available 24/7! Happy long weekend!

03/09/2023

Yesterday we celebrated International Women’s Day. Tavistock Veterinarians is proud of all the women in agriculture, and we wanted to recognize all of the women who are farmers, food processors, nutritionists, sales representatives, veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and support staff for their hard work and dedication to the agriculture industry. Today, and every day, we thank you for ensuring the delivery of high quality products to consumers in Canada and around the world.

Picture 1: the large animal veterinarians of Tavistock Vets.

Picture 2: routine ultrasonography of the female reproductive organs allows for accurate diagnosis of pregnancy and fetal abnormalities. This also provides us with information regarding the stage in the estrus cycle for appropriate selection of reproductive programs.

Picture 3: this picture shows a standing right flank surgery to correct a left displaced abomasum (LDA). There was a local anesthetic (freezing) applied before surgery so the cow didn’t feel anything!

Picture 4: a calf was born with a 5th leg (yes FIVE legs!). The abnormal leg was attached to the dorsal cervical neck. The calf was sedated and a local anesthetic was applied. The abnormal leg was safely removed, and the calf is doing very well to this day!

Picture 5: in this picture one of our veterinarians is performing an ultrasound of a calf’s lungs to assess for lung consolidation that indicates acute or chronic pneumonia as part of our Calf Program. Calves with preweaning lung consolidation have been shown to produce 525 kg less milk in first lactation alone compared to calves without lung consolidation.

Picture 6: a calf was born with an abnormal mass arising from its eyelid. The team took great care to make sure the mass was removed safely and the calf did not feel any pain or discomfort during and after the procedure.

Picture 7: the staff who answer your phone calls, place all of your orders, organize your proAction paperwork, and keep us all in line! The clinic wouldn’t run smoothly if it wasn’t for Elizabeth, Lois, Sarah S and Sarah D, and we appreciate them for their hard work.

Not pictured: our RVTs Alana and Racheal! They work hard every single day and are a vital part of our team

12/23/2022

❄️❗️ATTENTION CLIENTS❗️❄️

The Tavistock and Hickson clinics will be closed by 1pm today and tomorrow due to weather. If you need to pick anything up, please do so this morning or give us a call before heading out!

Large animal services are available as usual today, it is just the clinics that will be closed.

12/21/2022

From the entire team at Tavistock Veterinarians, we wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy Holidays. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank you; we value each and every one of you and are grateful for your continued loyalty.

As a reminder, our on-call services will of course continue to be available 24/7 through the holidays, however the Tavistock, Hickson, and Sweaburg clinics will be closed on Sunday December 25 and Monday December 26, as well as Sunday January 1 and Monday January 2.

12/09/2022

Thank you to everyone who attended our annual client meeting on Wednesday! It was a packed house! We were lucky to have presentations by Dr. Kristen Edwards, Dr. Kalie Bernardo, Dr. Nicole Burello, Dr. Clark Sinclair, and our guest speaker, Dr. Geoffrey Dahl, from the University of Florida.

This meeting was a big success thanks to our generous sponsors. We are grateful that we were able to hold this event in person again and we hope that everyone learned something!

11/23/2022

Have you RSVPed to our client meeting yet? Don't delay! Register by Friday, November 25th to have your name entered into a draw for a chance to win an “early bird” door prize. *Draw will be held the day of our meeting, and winner must be present to claim the prize.

Last date to register is Wednesday, November 30th. Please RSVP to Elizabeth at (519) 655-2421 or (888) 221-2218.

Look forward to seeing you there!

09/14/2022

Have medications or pesticides you need to get rid of? Cleanfarms collection services will be in Hickson on September 19 and New Hamburg September 26!

09/11/2022

UPDATE: Found!!!

This lovely basset hound has been missing since 11am yesterday and was last seen heading south on 11th line, south of Hickson side road. If anyone has any information please contact Evan at 519-694-3229

Address

25 Hope Street E
Tavistock, ON
N0B2R0

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	8am - 12pm

Telephone

5196552421

Website

https://tavistockdairyhealth.com/

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