Center Hill Veterinary Clinic

06/24/2024

Our phone lines are currently down. If you need to contact the office, please call 608-482-2962 or email us at [email protected] for the time being. We will update you as soon as they are back up and running.

06/11/2024

Dairy exhibitors, please be advised of new testing requirements for lactating cows at all county and state fairs. Please reach out to us if you have any questions.

Wisconsin is requiring Influenza A testing prior to movement of lactating dairy cattle to fairs or exhibitions effective June 19.

06/05/2024

🚨Caution 🚨

Due to our roof being renovated, we kindly request that you refrain from parking in front of the clinic. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. We are open as usual!

05/17/2024

We recently celebrated our clnic cat, Holstein’s, 17th birthday! Wow spring has been extra busy, we wanted to slow down to honor his 17 years. Please join us in wishing Holstein a happy birthday this month!

04/26/2024

‼️ Our phone’s are working again! ‼️

Please call 608-776-4083 for any emergency and non-emergency calls. Thank you all for being patience with us this week!

04/24/2024

‼️ Our phone lines are down! ‼️

For any vet emergency 5-12am call 608-482-2963 & from 12am to 8am call 608-482-2961. Please call 608-482-2962 for Non-emergency. For during business hours please call 608-776-8099.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

04/09/2024

EHV-1 and EHM

Currently there is an outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus 1 (EHV-1) and it's mutation, Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) in Wisconsin. These diseases are highly contagious and are being monitored by the state veterinarian office and equine veterinarians within the state.

While there are currently no cases reported within Lafayette or Green counties, local veterinarians are encouraging horse owners to be familiar with these diseases and using caution while traveling with their horses or visiting equine events.

EHV-1 can cause high fevers, respiratory infections and abortions. Many horses are vaccinated for it (Rhinopneumonitis). Unfortunately, this virus can mutate into a neurological form that can be spread despite vaccination status.

Currently, Center Hill Veterinary Clinic is recommending the following:

1. Make sure your horse is up to date on routine vaccinations. If you have not yet scheduled your spring wellness visit please call your veterinarian to get on their schedule.
2. If you do not need to travel with your horse stay home until the current outbreak has slowed and considered contained. This information will become more clear over the next several weeks.
3. If you do plan to travel with your horse, monitor the re**al temperature twice daily prior to traveling and for three weeks following travel. Fevers of 101.5*F or higher should be reported to your veterinarian. A regular digital thermometer purchased at your local drug store will work well for taking your horse's temperature.
4. It is recommended that horses that have traveled to an equine event should be placed on a three week quarantine prior to returning to the general horse population.
5. If you are visiting an equine event as a spectator wear clean clothes/shoes and do not travel to other barns or areas with horses until your clothes and shoes have been cleaned and disinfected. Luckily this virus is not hardy and regular soap and water is enough to properly clean your clothes and other items.

For those concerned about the upcoming Midwest Horse Fair we want you to know that this situation is being monitored closely by the State Veterinarian Office, the Midwest Horse Fair office and our clinic. Special precautions have already been taken to prepare the grounds and to monitor horses attending the Fair. If you are planning to attend the Midwest Horse Fair with your horse and have specific questions please reach out to the contacts that are in the attendee email. If you are attending as a spectator make sure to follow the above recommendations and wear clean clothes/footwear to the Midwest Horse Fair, don't touch the horses and go home to wash your clothes and footwear prior to traveling to other barns or horse events.

We are following this emerging situation closely and will update our clients of any changes in the current situation.

You can follow the current outbreak here: https://www.equinediseasecc.org/alerts and learn more about EHM here: https://ceh.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/health-topics/equine-herpes-virus-1-myeloencephalopathy

02/21/2024

Dr Jones had an assistant helping him treat a sick calf on the farm today. Unbelievable February weather for all!

02/08/2024

Great opportunity for our area cattle producers! Proud to partner with Tran Ova Genetics to put in your fresh and frozen embryo needs! Give us a call if you are interested or have questions!

New Year! New Goals! New Opportunities!

We are proud to announce that we are now the newest Trans Ova Genetics Satellite Center in Southwest Wisconsin serving the tri-state area. Offering monthly IVF OPU aspirations performed by Trans Ova Genetics as well as partnering with the Center Hill Veterinary Clinic to do fresh embryo transfers on your farm. We feel Trans Ova has helped us multiply success and are proud to partner with them in our new heated chute area!

If you are new to IVF or embryo transfer, we are more than willing to help you get started.

Spring OPU dates
Feb 26
Mar 25
April 22
May 20

Don't hesitate to reach out to BJ with any questions.

01/12/2024

We will be closing at noon today due to the weather conditions! Thank you for everyone’s patience this week!

Stay safe out there!

01/09/2024

❄️ Due to the weather we will be closing at noon today! We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. ❄️

🚨 If you have an emergency, please call 608-776-4083. Stay safe out there! 🚨

12/25/2023

Merry Christmas from Holstein and our clinic family to yours! 🎄🎅🎁

12/22/2023

Sounds like Santa’s reindeer are in tip top health for their upcoming trip! Everyone passed their veterinarian checks and all systems are go!

06/18/2023

06/15/2023

⚠️ Just a heads up! ⚠️

We are getting our parking lot seal coated tomorrow, June 16th. If you have an appointment with us please park in the gas station parking lot and use caution when walking to the building. We will still be open, just park in New Horizons parking lot and walk over. We are truly sorry for any inconvenience!

06/09/2023

CHVC would like to introduce our newest team member, Dr. Shay Lierman. Dr. Lierman is a new graduate from the University of Wisconsin - School of Veterinary Medicine, with a strong interest in equine medicine. Prior to vet school, she earned her bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from Iowa State University. Shay is a Lafayette County native who is excited to be returning to her home area and working with the outstanding doctors, staff and clients of Center Hill Veterinary Clinic. Welcome, Dr. Shay!

05/18/2023

This week we celebrated a birthday! Holstein, our clinic cat, turned 16 years old. We were way more excited about it than he was!

02/22/2023

Due to the impending ice storm, the clinic office will be closed today. Our vets will still be available for emergencies. Please call the clinic phone number at 608-776-4083 to reach our emergency line.

01/20/2023

Congratulations to Jim DiGangi of Darlington Ridge Farms! A farmer who cares about his cows and the environment. Well deserved!

Every year, DBA presents its annual Advocate of the Year award to a farmer who not only excels at running their farms but actively engages their local community. This year, that honor went to Jim DiGangi of Darlington Ridge Farms.

Congratulations, Jim!

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01/01/2023

From our families to yours, we are wishing you a happy new year!

12/29/2022

We wish our founder and friend, Dr Fortin, congratulations on her retirement! Well deserved! Below is a note from Dr Fortin.

Thirty one years ago, Dave and I chose Darlington, WI as our home. You granted us the privilege of providing veterinary care as you welcomed us into your communities, your farms, and your families. We celebrated our joys, shared tears over sorrows, and conquered many challenges together. In return, you helped us raise our family, supported a small business, and expressed appreciation in so many different ways. For this, we will be forever grateful. As I retire my stethoscope to spend more time with family and friends, achieve new goals, and ride my own horse, please know how much we cherished your friendship and support. Thank you

11/17/2022

Congratulations to two dairies - Davis Family Farm on being named a Platinum Winner and Holmesville Dairy on achieving Bronze recognition at the Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council Awards. They were recognized as having some of the best dairy reproductive performance in the country! Congrats to them both and their management teams! Read all about it in the next issue of the Hoards Dairyman!

11/16/2022

Also thanks to Darlington Ridge Farm for hosting a stop for the Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council tour. New ideas were shared. Time left to register for meetings in Madison, WI to learn more about in depth topics of dairy reproduction this Wednesday and Thursday. Producers welcome! Learn more here https://www.dcrcouncil.org/

11/16/2022

The Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council stopped by the new Schilling Brother's facility to learn about their new herd expansion and visit their reproduction team. Thank you for your hospitality!

11/11/2022

Dairy Farmers - make sure and register to win a chance at $1,000 or a heifer calf from Dairy Star magazine at the clinic!

08/09/2022

Due to circumstances beyond our control, the clinic office will be closed today. Our vets are still available to handle any emergencies. Just call the clinic phone number to reach our emergency line.

06/29/2022

Don’t forget to join us today from 1-3:30 for free coffee and gelato for June Dairy Month! All are welcome!

Well it’s your day! Come celebrate June Dairy Month at Center Hill Vet Clinic this Wednesday from 1-3:30 pm. Free Gelato and Coffee Learn about our new online store !

06/27/2022

Well it’s your day! Come celebrate June Dairy Month at Center Hill Vet Clinic this Wednesday from 1-3:30 pm. Free Gelato and Coffee Learn about our new online store !

04/27/2022

03/25/2022