Virginia Herd Health Management Services, PC. - VHHMS

03/10/2024

Well, on the way back from a stint to Tremonton UT where I taught practitioners at Bear River Veterinary Hospital how to do laparoscopic artificial insemination and laparoscopic assisted embryo collection and transfer in sheep and goats. A good trip to a good practice. Here’s a picture out front facing east.

02/21/2024

Join Dr. Weakley-Scott on March 7th for the scoop on parasite!

02/02/2024

🍀 Our 2024 Georgia Boot Trailblazer Contest is now open! We are looking for six dedicated 4-H’ers to share their 2024 project journey with the Georgia Boot audience, plus win a prize package valued at $500! Apply today! https://bit.ly/42k83fU

⏰ Application deadline is March 3rd.

01/25/2024

Sign up Now - Classes start February 15

01/16/2024

I recently learned about VSU College of Agriculture Small Farm Outreach program and wanted to share the link AND be sure to check out this quarters newsletter page 9 and 10 with dates for seminars about small business!! So many great nuggets of information that I think will benefit many of my friends and clients!

VSU Small Farm Outreach Program

11/23/2023

HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all of our Producers! We are so thankful for your support and all that you do for your livestock! Thank you for your understanding of shortages as Dr. Weakley-Scott heals up, and thankfully she will be back Dec 1!

11/16/2023

Note- Orange Co is not in a D2 drought, but many other clients may benefit!

Greene County livestock producers (except for pigs), you are eligible for this!

If you have livestock and live in any of these counties, this is for you! Drought relief payments are available through FSA.

Farmers will need to call their local FSA office for more information or to sign up. Livestock must be for commercial use. For Greene, you will need to call the FSA office in Orange- (540)672-1638

The following counties were declared D2 (severe) drought counties and are now eligible for drought relief in the form of a direct cash payment: Augusta, Clarke, Culpeper, Fauquier, Frederick, Greene, Loudoun, Madison, Page, Rappahannock, Rockingham, Shenandoah, and Warren. Go to your county's Farm Service Agency (FSA) office, fill out the paperwork, tell them how many head of livestock you have.

The following links have more helpful information.

https://www.fsa.usda.gov/Assets/USDA-FSA-Public/usdafiles/FactSheets/fsa_lfp_livestockforageprogramfactsheet_2022.pdf

If you’ve been hauling water or feed, this fact sheet may help you determine if you’re eligible for additional funding as well.

https://www.fsa.usda.gov/Assets/USDA-FSA-Public/usdafiles/FactSheets/2022/fsa_elap_generalfactsheet-22.pdfi rn

10/03/2023

New Rules will be enforced starting July 2024! Be sure not to wait until the last minute to get this done!

New placards will be needed for Farm Use trucks, pick ups and SUVs under 7,500 lbs. Placards are $15 and good for the life of the vehicle, but NON-transferrable.

Got a Farm Truck? DMV-issued farm use placards are now available! Head over to our website to get your application.
https://ow.ly/zoKn50PRkxZ

07/26/2023

05/12/2023

Parasite resistance is a HUGE Issue in small ruminants. The best way to combat it is to use the dewormers we have available only as needed (do not just do a monthly deworming because someone said to do so). A quick check to see if dewormer is needed is the FAMACHA test AND this is something you can do at home to save money on deworming products and better the health of your animal! If there is ever a question or they are a 3/5 we can always run a f***l at the office to make a final call. BUT we think this course would be a great first step in getting trained and getting your card!

FAMACHA certification class on Saturday, May 20th at the Marshall Center (8800 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania 22553) from 10 am - 2 pm.

Take part in this program to enhance your parasite management knowledge! FAMACHA is a selective treatment for the control of the blood sucking parasite the Barber Pole Worm in small ruminants (sheep and goats). 🐐🐑

To register➡️ email or call Kayleigh Mize at [email protected] or 540-507-7571 the Spotsylvania Extension Office. The cost to attend is $10

03/22/2023

We are selling our Parasal Chute. We purchased a new one. This chute is in excellent shape. It is portable and can be pulled with your truck to your farm locations for safe cattle handling. We upgraded and purchased a newer model. Made by Parasal Mfg.
Solid and excellently maintained. Serious inquiries only. Call our office 540 948-5238 or Dr. Comyn directly 540 829-3625.

01/09/2023

It's about that time!

https://www.sheepandgoat.com/infographics

01/06/2023

🎉 MOMENT OF CLARITY SALE BOOK POSTED🎉

Another elite sale produced by Quaker Hill Farm LLC.

Don’t miss your chance to tap into the Clarity bloodlines! You will not want to miss this sale!

We look forward to hosting this big event at the sale barn February 11,2023, at 6pm sharp.

https://www.pasturetopublish.com/salebooks/ranch-637382713074810058/quakerhillfarmllc02042023api/print

01/05/2023

The Mad Rapp Recorder

01/01/2023

Happy New Year! May 2023 bring many blessings!

12/16/2022

Looks like a great opportunity!

11/24/2022

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! We here at Virginia Herd Health are thankful for YOU and YOUR Livestock!

11/15/2022

In case you were missing Assistant Sarah this week, she is having a ball on the green shavings!!

There is just something special about Lassies and the green shavings! NAILE Jr Show is in full swing.

11/11/2022

Thank you to all who have served to protect our Freedom!

10/21/2022

08/23/2022

Thank you EverGro-Madison (aka Orange Madison Coop) for hosting a great meeting with Dr. Comyn educating on Sheep and Goat Reproduction! If you are interested in any of our services ranging from Buck/Ram Collection to AI and embryo transfer, give our office a call at 540-948-5238.

07/15/2022

Have you been missing Dr. Weakley-scott? Well, we have some good news!! You can come and see her tonight in the Sale Ring at the Madison County Fair! AND Sling a pie at her to help Raise money for the Madison County Fair Scholarship!! Then stick around to support members of our 4H clubs as they auction off their projects!!

07/04/2022

HAPPY 4th from VHHMS! Thank you for all those who preserve our FREEDOM, and to those who keep on working to provide FOOD and FIBER for everyone!