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Garoutte Veterinary Services, LLC

Local veterinarian providing services to local large animal producers. At this time small animal services are not available.

Emergency services will be available for current LARGE animal clients.

22/01/2025

Wisdom Wednesday
A Few Small Ruminant Facts

Small ruminants are sheep & goats. Despite being "small cows" they can be far from a cow in many ways.
Normal re**al temperature; 103.5F. This one gets many people as they assume they are running a fever but they are actually a little higher than a cow at 102.5F.

In small ruminants we have the issue of parasite resistance. Our biggest herd wide issue we will face is parasitic anemia typically due to the parasite population being resistant to the de-wormer being used. We heavily rely on McMaster F***l Egg Count to help us determine if our de-worming protocols are working.
A McMasters FEC before deworming and then again 3 weeks after de-worming to determine the % in reduction of parasitic load is imperative when working through a potential resistance issue. Many herds have gone away from generalized de-worming and only strategically de-worming using FAMACHA as a guide.
Overall there are 100 opinions out there about de-worming in all species BUT the truth still remains that generally speaking there is a resistance issue in small ruminants.
Reach out to your veterinarian to discuss what is right for your herd as each situation and herd will be different and require a different approach!

15/01/2025

Wisdom Wednesday
Calving season is coming soon!
Dystocia (OB) = calving difficulty

EVERY PRODUCER should be able to palpate their cows and somewhat discern the following;
1) cervix open or closed (is she ready)
2) calf position
3)wtf? I'm calling the vet
It's ok to call the vet, but knowing the above helps us prioritize the calving calls or other work.

Normal progression is calf out within an hour of water bag breaking.

*Let's talk about abnormal*

Obvious reasons to intervene
1) longer than a hour
2) obvious abnormal calf presentation like only a head, only one foot or declaws on feet pointing up (backwards)

Non-obvious
1)Cow isn't acting right
2)Bloody or odd discharge
2) etc, etc, etc. Hardest things to catch are breech & uterine torsion I think

Heifers!!!!
I intervene within 30 minutes on these ladies!
9 times out of 10 they only need help with vaginal & cervical dilation and then they are fine. They tire out quickly pushing trying to dilate.

ALL COWS OBs I get the head out then let them push the rest out with minimal assistance (this is a judgement call) this does SO MANY things but the main ones are;
1) expels the crud from their lungs (no more gate hanging)
2) pushing=oxytocin release in the cow/heifer. This helps with milk let down and mothering (puts the crazy away)

I am ALWAYS willing to go through my process with you on the farm if we have time in a dystocia.

Happy calving!!

13/01/2025

Don't miss out!
Garoutte Veterinary Services has spots still available for the upcoming Cat Spay and Neuter clinic, to help barn cats get altered, required age 12 weeks and older.

Drop off between 8-8:30am
Typical pick up 1-2pm

If you need special accommodations, please reach out via email.

January 15th
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30/12/2024

Dr. Callie & Savanna are soaking up the last few hours of 2024. We will be emergency only Tuesday December 31st & January 1st.
As we transition into 2025 we thank you all for your patronage, friendship, & entrusting us with your herds & equine friends health care.
We are truly blessed with the best clients!

23/12/2024

Merry Christmas
We will be emergency only for current large animal clients December 24th-26th!

19/12/2024

Barn Cat Clinic Schedule for January!
Merry Christmas; we will be back altering cats in 2025!

Garoutte Veterinary Services puts on a Cat Spay and Neuter clinic, to help barn cats get altered, required age 12 weeks and older.
So schedule your barn cat to be altered with GVS!

Drop off between 8-8:30am
Typical pick up 1-2pm

If you need special accommodations, please reach out via email.

What happens next:
We will go through and schedule those who have submitted a form that are listed per date below.
Following your submission of the form you will receive a confirmation email within 72hrs and waivers to be signed via email.

January 29th
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11/12/2024

Wisdom Wednesday from GVS!
Colic
What is Colic?
Generic term for abdominal pain in horses. It can be caused by a number of things, including: upset gut from feed or weather change, GI infection, impaction, entrolith, parasite impaction, serious gut trauma causing dead bowel, lipoma that stragulate the GI tract or other GI complications.

Signs of colic include:
Looking at their side or belly
Pawing at the ground
Rolling on the ground
Kicking or biting their belly or flank
Decreased appetite
Changes in manure
Sweating
Increased heart rate

Colic can range from mild to severe based on what is causing the Colic symptoms. Always take a re**al temperature before administering medications such as Banamine and always consult with your Veterinarian before treating an animal.

*Friendly reminder that Banamine is given in the vein or an oral version. NEVER in the muscle.*

04/12/2024

GVS Wisdom Wednesday!

The image below depicts the importance of Equine Dental Care
- This horse had a good body condition score, not dropping grain and in mid-20s.
- This horse presents with a common malalignment of the top (maxillary) and Bottom (mandibular) teeth. Because the maxillary teeth are further forward than the mandibular teeth when the horse chews it leads to the first maxillary pre-molar to get an overgrowth called a hook and the last mandibular molar to get an overgrowth called a ramp. This horse also has a mandibular tooth missing causing overgrowth of the opposite tooth on the top which is not uncommon for his age.

Things to remember about the equine patient is that their teeth continuously grow until they are well into their 20's. Because horses chew in a circular motion to grind their forage (hay/grass) for digestion they create sharp points on the outside of their maxillary teeth and the inside of their mandibular teeth that can cause discomfort. It is especially important in performance horses to have their teeth done every 6-12 months as it can greatly impact their willingness to compete.

Reach out to GVS for a dental appointment!
[email protected] or Text the clinic phone 515-822-1974

02/12/2024

Don't Miss Out! Spay and Neuter clinic taking appointments for this upcoming Wednesday, December 4th!

Garoutte Veterinary Services puts on a Cat Spay and Neuter clinic, to help barn cats get altered, required age 12 weeks and older.

So schedule your barn cat to be altered with GVS!
If you need special accommodations, please reach out via email.

December 4th
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26/11/2024

Barn Cat Clinic Schedule for December!

Garoutte Veterinary Services puts on a Cat Spay and Neuter clinic, to help barn cats get altered, required age 12 weeks and older.
So schedule your barn cat to be altered with GVS!

Drop off between 8-8:30am
Typical pick up 1-2pm
If you need special accommodations, please reach out via email.

What happens next:
We will go through and schedule those who have submitted a form that are listed per date below.
Following your submission of the form you will receive a confirmation email within 72hrs and waivers to be signed via email.

December 11th
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December 18th
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24/11/2024

Merry Christmas from Garoutte Veterinary Services, LLC to you, our customers!

Over the next month, these stocking hats will be riding with Dr. Callie and Savanna as gifts we are handing out to all!

Thank you for your business in 2024 and many more!

We have maroon, navy, and black! We have a small batch of fun colors.
Thank you to Ahna Brandhof for these!

22/11/2024

Upcoming Barn Cat Clinic on Monday the 25th!
Schedule your barn cat to be altered with GVS!

• November 25th (Monday, due to holiday) - Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEaTbJ5B27_O9Ncq8VkCTKrIlqMaV_escN9-kIq-NbkY4QMw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Drop off between 8-8:30am | Pick up around 1-2pm. Need special accommodations? Email us!

21/11/2024

BIG NEWS for barn cat owners!

Schedule your surgery day now and get ready to give your feline friend the care they deserve!

**Upcoming Monday**

• November 25th (Monday, due to holiday) - Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEaTbJ5B27_O9Ncq8VkCTKrIlqMaV_escN9-kIq-NbkY4QMw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Drop off between 8-8:30am | Pick up around 1-2pm. Need special accommodations? Email us!

19/11/2024

Last chance!
We still have a few open spots tomorrow the 20th for the Garoutte Veterinary Services Barn Cat spay and neuter clinic! Sign up now!

Drop off between 8-8:30am
Typical pick up; 1-2pm

If you need special accommodations, please reach out via email.
Thank you GVS Team!

November 20th
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18/11/2024

Reminder! We still have spots this coming Wednesday the 20th for the Garoutte Veterinary Services Barn Cat spay and neuter clinic! Sign up now before spots are filled!
Drop off between 8-8:30am
Typical pick up; 1-2pm
If you need special accommodations, please reach out via email.
Thank you GVS Team

November 20th
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13/11/2024

Barn Cat Surgery Day Schedule for the rest of November.

Drop off between 8-8:30am
Typical pick up; 1-2pm
If you need special accommodations, please reach out via email.

Every evening we will go through and schedule those who have signed up via the form that day. You will receive a conformation email within 48hrs and waivers via email.

November 20th
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November 25th (NOTE: this is a Monday due to the holiday)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEaTbJ5B27_O9Ncq8VkCTKrIlqMaV_escN9-kIq-NbkY4QMw/viewform?usp=sf_link

06/11/2024

PLEASE READ IF YOU SUBMITTED FOR THE 13th

Unfortunately technology failed us and the form and all its responses was deleted for the weekend. Please reach out via email if you were signed up or want to be signed up THIS WEDNESDAY.
Thank you for you patience!
Email; [email protected]

Scheduling November 13th Barn Cat Day

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