Ranch Hand Veterinary Services

03/31/2025

could not be more fitting for Zeb! Hopefully he can be a little vet tech soon!

02/20/2025

Who’s all going to the BOBO Spring Warm Up in Moses Lake, WA? I’m hoping to have some saddles in stock and would love to fit your horse! Message me if your interested in a saddle fitting 🤠

02/13/2025

Doc Rob does a decent amount of regulatory work. Some of this includes milk testing dairy cows for bird flu. HPAI has been found in dairy cows in surrounding states but not Washington. To prevent the spread of disease, USDA requires all lactating dairy cattle crossing state lines to be milk tested for HPAI. The risk to humans getting HPAI through pasteurized milk is very low, but we do want to protect the dairy industry as it can make cows sick and compromise their milk supply. The milk sample is sent to an in-state lab; then, once negative results are confirmed, a health certificate is written, and cattle are shipped. There is only a 7 day period from time the sample is collected and when they are loaded on the trailer to cross state lines, so timing is everything.

02/12/2025

It’s Wednesday! Did you know Doc Rob is the sale yard veterinarian for Central Washington Livestock, Inc.? Every Wednesday he is in Moses Lake, Wa for the livestock sale and may not be available for messaging or phone calls. If you’re having an emergency please contact a veterinarian in your area, otherwise feel free to leave a message and he will get back to you when he has availability. Thanks, and Happy Hump Day!

02/10/2025

It’s that time of year! Doctor Rob has been off bull semen testing, also known as a Breeding Soundness Exam (BSE). BSE is a procedure that evaluates the quality of a bull's semen. Semen quality can change over time and can be affected by nutrition, disease, age, weather and other various factors. Testing your bulls before breeding season gives you time to find a replacement if needed.

A physical exam of the bull is done. A semen sample is collected using electro-ejaculation, then the semen sample is examined microscopically to evaluate s***m concentration, motility, and morphology.

Dr. Rob has had a busy week semen testing in Pomeroy, WA. Photo credit to Ledgerwood Gelbvieh and Rafter C Reds. Check out their bull sale March 8th between Pomeroy and Clarkston, WA (or online)!

10/10/2024

Stole this from a vet friend in New Mexico, but good information for horse friends. Also, a reminder to practice good biosecurity as you travel with your horses!
Equine Infectious Anemia (what Coggins Testing is checking for) is considered a lifetime disease and positive horses are often euthanized in lieu of lifelong quarantine.
More info can be found below on the disease and the outbreak.

https://equinediseasecc.org/equine-infectious-anemia?fbclid=IwY2xjawF05JpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHWuUUe9ctZ1GIMlYcEU-QaDV4CnqP_4POvnxGuoUWLyABAnNCJ8eNuMHnA_aem_I7PW5kcFM9L12N_FFkAYrw

10/08/2024

Got a little family time logged this weekend while supporting a great client at their annual club calf sale and my wife at a barrel race.

had an amazing set of steers. Calm, stout and flashy are a few words that come to mind!

To say Zeb likes all the animals, miiiiiight be an understatement! From his momma's barrel horses to some good Dixon show steers, he was in heaven!

10/02/2024

05/06/2024

VET TRUCK BROKE DOWN
It will be in the shop for at least a few days. I am happy to answer questions and field calls out of a poorly stocked vehicle if possible, but please be understanding while I shuffle things around a bit!

03/07/2024

Good set of bulls available Saturday. Check them out!

Sound, functional, registered Gelbvieh bulls that will add pounds to a calf crop. Learn More About Us “Your success is our greatest inspiration.”Ledgerwood Gelbvieh is owned by Samee and Pete Charriere and operate in conjunction with Rafter C Reds. We raise registered Gelbvieh and Red Angu.....

02/10/2024

02/05/2024

EVERYTHING MUST HAVE A COGGINS, including loose horses, out of state horses are required to also have a health certificate, thank you.

01/08/2024

🌟🌟Save the Date🌟🌟

Plan to Join CX Ranch along with Dutch Flat Angus on February 9th at Lewiston Livestock Market for our Annual production sale!!!

We have been in full swing with sale prep. Catalog is hitting the printer’s and should be arriving in mailboxes soon. Keep following us for picture and videos of featured lots.

12/24/2023

NO auction Wednesday the 27th. CWL would like to wish EVERYONE A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON and can’t thank our supporters enough for a great 2023, we will start our 2024 off January 3rd !!!
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12/24/2023

Tried to take a day off to spend some much needed family time with and the newest member of the pack, baby Zeb!

Wishing all my family, friends and amazing clients a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Thank you for your support of me and my new business venture this past year.
I look forward to serving you and your critters in years to come.