Garoutte Veterinary Services, LLC

18/10/2025

Naturally we would get around to recognizing National Veterinary Staff/technician Apperication week on the last day.

We are so thankful for our one and only; Maleah. Maleah started shadowing our clinic in January and after graduation from Iowa State with her animal science degree started full-time this summer.

Maleah's passion for Veterinary medicine and the equine industry is present everyday in her work. Her horse Louie inspired her to persue becoming an equine veterinarian and we are confident she will make a great one.

Deemed the butterfly catcher (Dr. Callie is the 🦋), Maleah's talent extend beyond corraling Dr. Callie; so many we can't list them all!

Thank you Maleah, we appericate your hard work.

08/10/2025

Wonderful information

𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠

Every young horse develops on its own timeline, and their growth plates are a big part of that story. These soft areas of cartilage at the ends of bones are where growth happens and until they close, the bone isn’t fully mature.

Here’s a general guide:
• Knees usually close around 2 years old
• Hocks and fetlocks around 2.5 to 3
• The spine, neck, and withers can take until 5 or 6

That’s why slow, correct work early on matters. Light groundwork, short rides, and balance-building exercises help strengthen soft tissue and coordination without overloading immature joints.

Starting too hard, too soon doesn’t make a horse “tougher.” It can cause tiny amounts of damage that don’t show up until years later... stiffness, uneven growth, or early arthritis.

Good training builds a foundation, not just muscles. Taking it step by step now keeps them sound, strong, and confident later.

𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐗 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬
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07/10/2025

Let's talk about cows.....
Momma cows and their babies are very valuable right now so...great time to talk protecting our assets.

Vaccines
Calves benefit from pre-conditioning programs like Iowa Green Tag program that guarantees vaccine and weaning protocols.
Momma cows will depend on your current program. Remember scour vaccines only benefit the calf when they are given in that 6 to 8 weeks before calving.

Testing
Calves could be tested for Bovine Diarrhea Virus (BVD) in groups of 5 and help reduce spread of a devastating disease.
Momma cows can harbor unknown/subclinical diseases like Anaplasmosis, Johnes and Bovine Leukosis virus that can keep our herds from going from good to great. Pregnancy checking is a great time to check for disease prevalence.

Pregnancy testing
This year is the year to know your open cows. Cull cows are so valuable and inputs aren't getting any cheaper. Why not cull that open cow??

Garoutte Veterinary Services ,LLC can ultrasound or arm Pregnancy check cows, vaccinate cows or calves and do any disease prevalence testing.

02/10/2025

HOUSE KEEPING post
We love our medical software, especially our email billling......however with any advancement of technology we always can have issues.

So.......
Please check you spam/junk mail for emails from Daysmart. Gmail is the worst for flagging these emails.

Our bills are coming via email the same day unless pending bloodwork/consults. Every month we are resending bills via email/mail.

Same thing applies for reminders, medical notes, consent forms and appointment reminders/confirmation.

As always, we truly appericate your business!

18/09/2025

Did you know we see Pigs too?!

From show pig management to homestead kune kune pigs; we see them all!

Steve the kune 🐖 was a great model this morning!

11/09/2025

Pete the office kitten wants you to know Dr. Callie is out til Monday at a conference.

Emails, texts & calls will be returned Monday.

Urgent cases please contact ISU hospital.

Thank you!

05/09/2025

Wonderful day for chute work!

Great time to start pregnancy checking those dollar bills, I mean momma cows!

Early pregnancy detection via ultrasound helps increase accuracy on calving date & we can cull those open mommas before we start feeding for the winter!!

Text or Call today to schedule!

28/08/2025

Unfortunately we lost a horse in our practice 2 weeks go to West Nile Virus. It was neurological and progressed very quickly. Despite infield treatment humane euthanasia was elected due to many factors.

Horse was not current on West Nile vaccine.

West nile virus is still a concern in our equine patients and we heavily recommend you contine to vaccinate for it.

We recommend and use Zoetis Core once a year (rabies, tetanus, West Nile virus, and Eastern and Western equine encephalomyelitis) and Fluvac innovator ehv 4/1 (rhinopneumonitis due to types 1 and 4 viruses, and equine influenza due to type A2 viruses) twice a year for traveling horses.

"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" - Benjamin Franklin

25/08/2025

Fall is near!
Time to start planning fall vaccination for both calves & our equine athletes!

Also a great time to ultrasound pregnancy checking our momma cows! 8/25 = 6/3/26 calf

Text 515-822-1236 or email [email protected] today to get scheduled!

12/08/2025

Wanted to share this testimony from one of our clients about their experience with Platinum Performance Hoof Support;

Just an fyi : our farrier just trimmed hooves and he IMMEDIATELY said unprompted : “What are you feeding her?! Her feet have improved drastically. “
Testimony for the Platinum Hoof Supplement
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This mare had hoof issues following severe laminitis due to a dystocia and retained placenta managed by ISU a few years ago. She has struggled to get her feet back into shape so Dr. Callie recommended our favorite supplement partner Platinum Performance!

Let us know if you have questions on the right supplements for your horse.
We have a code for our clients we can give you that as well. You can order right from their website! https://www.platinumperformance.com/horses?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=969362789&gbraid=0AAAAAD_Skivms0FoyW2QN6r1-am-br8f6&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzOvEBhDVARIsADHfJJQrmhSliHTG8_vncU0E0y2OrjkwjMmf84LWesIgO6qg0uhUSE5I7rEaAlZxEALw_wcB

05/08/2025

August and September Forms for our barn/community cat days are available now!

October& November Barn Community Cat dates!

REMINDER we are a veterinary clinic; not a rescue. We do not take cats, we will not lower the price; our goal is to alter as many cats as possible for population control.

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

NEED TO KNOW
Drop off between 8-8:30am @ 114 W Main St Panora Iowa
Typical pick up 1-2pm; If you need special accommodations, please reach out via email. [email protected]

Spay/Neuter; $75 (Rabies vaccine included in surgery price)
Distemper vaccine; $15
Flea/tick prevention; $21.09/month/cat
Microchipping (still will receive ear notch); $22.51

What happens after you submit your form:
First off; assume you are on the schedule. We will follow up with a schedule email and then a consent form to be signed.

October Links
22nd
https://forms.gle/dRnHQGS4acdJeSX67

29th
https://forms.gle/bQ8dVJNxHgJ8EXKR7

November Links
November 5th
https://forms.gle/XCx6tiHfLgSpdNKD8

November 12th
https://forms.gle/MSemXVekCG46pqw4A

November 19th
https://forms.gle/b2HcZqH5gRuS1QTs6

08/07/2025

August Dates Posted!

October& November Barn Community Cat dates!

REMINDER we are a veterinary clinic; not a rescue. We do not take cats, we will not lower the price; our goal is to alter as many cats as possible for population control.

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

NEED TO KNOW
Drop off between 8-8:30am @ 114 W Main St Panora Iowa
Typical pick up 1-2pm; If you need special accommodations, please reach out via email. [email protected]

Spay/Neuter; $75 (Rabies vaccine included in surgery price)
Distemper vaccine; $15
Flea/tick prevention; $21.09/month/cat
Microchipping (still will receive ear notch); $22.51

What happens after you submit your form:
First off; assume you are on the schedule. We will follow up with a schedule email and then a consent form to be signed.

October Links
22nd
https://forms.gle/dRnHQGS4acdJeSX67

29th
https://forms.gle/bQ8dVJNxHgJ8EXKR7

November Links
November 5th
https://forms.gle/XCx6tiHfLgSpdNKD8

November 12th
https://forms.gle/MSemXVekCG46pqw4A

November 19th
https://forms.gle/b2HcZqH5gRuS1QTs6