Badlands Veterinary Services Ltd

21/05/2024

Interesting article on the current landscape of veterinary medicine. We are proud to be an independent small business!

Large and often international companies have been snapping up local clinics around Canada, raising questions come about who's in control of animal care, costs and the future of the independent vet.

18/01/2024

To our valued clients, Dr. Dayman will be away from the practice from the evening of Jan. 23 to Jan. 31. In the event of an emergency, our voicemail will direct you to local veterinary services that can assist you. Medication and vaccine pick ups will be available from Jan. 25 onwards. Thank you and stay warm!

16/11/2023

Look at these lovely ladies! We don’t want to play favourites, but we think these were the most photogenic girls of the day.

19/10/2023

Cypress County is putting on a fantastic local conference for producers! I'll be doing a session on calf health, hope to see you there!

Dr. Krista Dayman is a dedicated livestock veterinarian with a deep-seated passion for bovine medicine. Her expertise extends to various facets of veterinary care, including a special interest in herd health, theriogenology (reproductive medicine), and pathology. Born and raised in the heart of Southern Saskatchewan, Dr. Dayman's journey led her to settle in Medicine Hat in 2016 alongside her husband, John. In 2020, she took a significant step in her career by founding Badlands Veterinary Services Ltd, a mobile practice that has since been an invaluable resource for her clients.

Dr. Dayman works closely with her clients, contributing to their mission of raising the best beef in the world. Her commitment to animal health and her deep understanding of the intricacies of bovine medicine make her a trusted partner for farmers and ranchers alike.

Join us on Nov. 22 for an insightful session with Dr. Dayman, where she'll share her wealth of knowledge and expertise in livestock veterinary care.

13/10/2023

Shout-out to this talented Registered Veterinary Technician! Rachel has been training with an ultrasound to detect pregnancy in beef cattle since the spring, and is off to a course next week to receive her certification. So very proud of this woman and all she is accomplishing!

03/04/2023

Sometimes two heads are not better than one! This little monster came out the side door- thankfully it only had four legs!

16/03/2023

Variety is the spice of life! Started off the day with a caesarean, ended it with some pig snuggles. His name is Opa, and we can’t believe how adorable he is.

22/08/2022

So excited for this excellent team to join the landscape of veterinary medicine in Medicine Hat. They are talented, compassionate, and wonderful people to boot! A huge congratulations to Horizon Veterinary Services!

13/07/2022

The tiniest of testicles! Believe it or nut, this came out of a 1200 lb bull! It was a fight to get this little bu**er out of the sc***um and emasculated. Sure enough, there was seminiferous tubules within the tissue. I don’t discriminate with respect to size- when it comes to feedlot stags, they all get cut out in the end!

16/03/2022

Calving can be painful for the cow and the calf, especially when there is calving difficulty. Several studies have focused on the administration of pain

05/02/2022

2 HOURS! That's the best window to get colostrum into calves after birth. Make sure you have high-quality colostrum on hand before your calving season starts!

When is the optimal time for a calf to receive colostrum?

The greatest window of opportunity for a calf to absorb antibodies through the intestine is WITHIN 2 HOURS of birth! Every minute counts!

Calves that are born to a difficult birth (C-sections or hard pulls), calves born into harsh environmental conditions or twins have reduced ability to absorb IgG and need more colostrum, and fast.

Colostrum replacers are an excellent alternative to waiting around in the middle of the night and guessing if that calf will receive enough colostrum before the 2 hour mark. Your warm bed is waiting!

Good luck out there! Happy calving!

19/01/2022

With calving season upon us, here is an excellent video from the Beef Cattle Research Council on tubing calves. This is an essential tool for any producer, and well worth a watch!

Esophageal feeding (tube feeding) gives sick and struggling calves a chance when they are at their most vulnerable. Particularly, to provide essential colost...

03/01/2022

Waddling into 2022 like… Happy New Year y’all! I’m using this porcupine as motivation to get into shape for calving season.

21/12/2021

As the holidays approach, I wanted to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! May your next year be filled with health, happiness and lush green pastures! From the bottom of my heart, a huge thank you to my clientele for supporting my small business and allowing me to work and grow beside you. This year has been an amazing whirlwind! I’ll be taking some time to visit family from Dec. 23 - 26, but then will be back to assist you with all of your bovine health needs. All the best, Krista.

16/08/2021

With the hot and dry conditions we've had all summer, nitrates can be a big concern. We recommend always getting your feed tested, but if this is something you've foregone in the past, please consider doing it this year! Nitrate toxicity can result in weight loss, abortion, and death - feed testing is crucial to protect your herd.

https://www.canadiancattlemen.ca/crops/beware-of-high-nitrate-levels-in-drought-stressed-forages/?fbclid=IwAR0PoVclePiYDRfbRJFrm4vKNjz_9LjLTt0riMfXqjuyYvb27Yt3D7avr4Q

Feed testing is your first priority when it comes to dealing with high nitrate levels in drought-stressed forages. Bart Lardner, professor of animal and

03/06/2021

It's branding season! This is a great article that outlines why we recommend a comprehensive approach to spring processing: vaccinations, implants and pain control. We want you to raise the best calves in Western Canada! If you'd like to discuss your current or future branding protocols, please give us a call.

https://abpdaily.com/issues-insights-influence/branding-more-than-just-a-hot-iron/

ABP Collaborative Study Gives Insights to Improving Pre-weaning Health and Performance By Elizabeth R. Homerosky, DVM, MSc., DABVP Partner Veterinarian, Veterinary Agri-Health Services For many of us that grew up on a ranch or work in agriculture, “branding” has a much deeper meaning than the ro...

20/05/2021

An ode to the farm dog! We love being greeted by a four-legged welcoming committee. So much so, our clients may have noticed the stash of liver treats in our truck. No better way to start and end a farm visit than with some wagging tails and puppy love! ❤️

08/05/2021

Celebrated getting my COVID vaccine with a fetotomy in the rain! Even sawing dead calves out can’t slow this vaccinated roll. Thank you science!

04/05/2021

It’s not everyday you semen test a mini highland. Henry passed with flying colours!

16/04/2021

Calf of the week! This little bush baby was enjoying the spring sunshine. We’ll never get over how cute they are!

24/03/2021

Our calving mantra: PROGRESS EVERY HOUR! If your cows or heifers are not calving in a timely fashion, early intervention leads to better outcomes for calf and mom! This article by Dr. Campbell is an excellent summary of monitoring and managing the calving process. More live calves = more money in your pocket!

https://www.producer.com/livestock/its-important-to-know-when-to-intervene-during-calving/

At calving time, we would prefer to have every cow and heifer calve on their own and deliver a live calf. We try to ensure this by wisely selecting bulls

19/03/2021

GUESS WHAT?

We’ve moved to a new office space! Our new address is Bay #1 - 753 15th Street SW. With that being said we are not always at the office, so, if you’re needing to pick up supplies, please give us a call first. We currently have office hours Tuesdays 8-12 and Thursdays 1-4. We wish everyone a happy and safe calving season.

05/03/2021

We’re feeling pretty giddy about this beautiful weather! Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

02/03/2021

23/02/2021

Today is Canadian Agriculture Day! We’d like to extend a huge thank you to the ranchers, farmers, producers and processors whose hard work ensures that we have a world-class food supply. It’s a privilege to work with you!

18/02/2021

Calving season approaches! Here's a little business update to serve you better.

TLDR:
1) New business hours March 1st! Monday to Friday 8 am-4 pm, and we'll be in office every Tuesday 8 am-12 pm and Thursday 1-4pm for vaccine and medication pick up.
2) Please give us at least 1 week advance notice of your vaccine/large medication orders so we can ensure we have it in stock!
3) If you have an emergency, please call us at 403-878-4545 and leave a detailed message. Texts are not monitored 24/7 and will not be responded to outside of business hours.

Thank you!

05/02/2021

This may sound morbid, but this right here is my favourite diagnostic tool. When the animals in our care die for unknown reasons, cutting them open and performing a post-mortem can give us crucial details as to why that animal died. This information can be used to prevent disease and mortality in others. Hence why I always keep sharp knives and an axe in my truck! 😉

20/01/2021

With calving season approaching quick, here is a video that can help make your calving season a little less stressful!

01/01/2021

Happy New Year! Thank you to everyone who has supported our small business this past year. This journey has been an amazing one. We are looking forward to a bigger and brighter 2021!

24/12/2020

Merry Christmas everyone! We hope everyone has a safe and healthy Christmas.