KMP Farm Vets PLLC

08/23/2024

See you at the Genesee County Fair!
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08/16/2024

07/23/2024

What do Elk, Emus, and Bison all have in common? 🦬

They have all been patients of Dr. Kay in 2024!

Having fun learning about medicine and management of new species. 🤩

04/12/2024

It's our 2nd anniversary of being in business! 🤩
This year has brought lots of fun new cases.An interesting new clients! It has been a pleasure serving the south central michigan Agricultural community! 🐂🐄🐖🐑🐐🐓🦆
Cheers to many more! 🍾🥂

04/03/2024

Learning opportunity!!

04/01/2024

Sad case.This little "sweetie" got attacked. She didn't stand a chance...

I think this client took "I see edible animals" a little too far!

Haha Happy April Fools and Happy Easter!
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03/01/2024

Happy to have my vet assistants, Hannah and Natalie, join me at the MSU Dairy Health Symposium put on by Dr. Angel Abuelo.

The Symposium this year was on Dairy Calf health. Some amazing speakers, and now I am ready to implement some new protocols!

https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/2024-michigan-dairy-health-symposium-the-science-of-healthier-calves

02/29/2024

The Deal with Dehorning:
The primary reason for disbudding or dehorning cattle or goats is for animal and handler safety. Furthermore, most breeds are required to be disbudded for show.

The following guidelines are applicable for cattle and goats. Sheep dehorning is not recommended. Disbudding or dehorning protocols should be discussed and reviewed with your
established veterinarian.

1. Age
a. Disbudding can be completed within 5 to 14 days of life for goat kids. Goat horns grow REALLY fast, so best practice is to DISBUD, not DEHORN.
b. After 14 days, the procedure becomes dehorning and is more complex. For cattle we recommend 2 weeks to 2 months of age.
c. Mature Dehorning > 2 months of age, should be considered on a case-by-case basis and is not ideal for cosmetic reasons due to increased risk.

2. Method
a. For cattle and goats, the use of a hot iron is the most encouraged method.
b. Other methods such as caustic paste and banding are not recommended due to increased risk for failure (development of scurs), pain, and infection.
c. The use of polled genetics is encouraged.

3. Pain Management
a. Local anesthetic such as a nerve block is recommended to minimize stress and
pain during the procedure.
b. Sedation is recommended for disbudding or dehorning procedures in goats and should be discussed with your veterinarian.
c. The use of anti-inflammatory medications post-operation are encouraged to reduce pain during the recovery period. Oral or injectable medications are available and benefits of each vary depending on production management.
d. Some medications recommended for disbudding or dehorning require prescriptions and should be discussed within a valid veterinary-client-patient relationship (VCPR)

For more information on disbudding, dehorning, and other procedures, please review the
American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) guidelines and reach out to your veterinarian.
https://www.aabp.org/about/Guidelines_PositionStatements.asp

02/05/2024

I am conducting some research in order to educate fellow veterinarians on how to better service Small Ruminant clients. This is a COMPLETELY anonymous survey and is for EDUCATION ONLY!

Please share/pass this form to anyone that owns/farms with goats, sheep, llamas, alpacas, deer, reindeer, elk, or camels.

https://form.jotform.com/240355331318045

THANK YOU!

Please click the link to complete this form.

01/20/2024

I have already gotten kidding calls this season! 🐑🐐
Dr. Jones is correct, the best lambing/kidding tool is good COMMUNICATION between the owner and their veterinarian. Not sure if what you are seeing/feeling is "normal"? LET'S TALK ABOUT IT!💬

We learned a very valuable lesson in vet school about assisting birth:
1. Be clean.
2. Be gentle.
3. Be l**e.

The key to success at lambing and kidding time is timely intervention by your veterinarian!

01/17/2024

This was a great episode! Always a pleasure to listen to Large Animal Consulting & Education and Dr. Lowry!

🎙Blaas and Bleats Season 3, Episode 1, Bladder Stones with Meredyth Jones, is now available!

Use the link below to listen!

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1986892

01/15/2024

As Michiganders experience this winter vortex, you may want some tips and tricks for keeping farm animals safe in extreme cold:

Housing - Make sure your animals have a place to get out of the wind and direct snow. Anything that they can choose to go in or out of as they need.

Calories - Farm animals should be offered 10%-15% extra feed just to keep warm. Shivering burns calories, so make sure they are offered some extra on days

12/27/2023

Good tidings we bring, for you and your kin!

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See you in the New Year!