Badlands Veterinary Services Ltd

28/10/2024

It’s spooky season! The scariest tale of all is not knowing which cows are oOoOopen!

06/10/2024

Happy fall y'all! We've got a huge announcement - with preg checking season fully upon us, we've had to bring in some special reinforcements. Dr. Maddy Baron (Knodel) is joining our crew for fall run, and will be slinging an ultrasound at a ranch near you.

Dr. Baron grew up on a commercial cattle ranch just outside Seven Persons. She graduated from the WCVM in 2021. Since then, she has practiced in Manitoba, Missouri, and Alberta. When not practicing veterinary medicine, she enjoys hiking, paddleboarding, antiquing, and spending time with her husband Martin.

Please help us in welcoming Dr. Baron to the practice and area! If you want to discover which cows are open and eating your profits, you know who to call! 😉

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...