Leatherstocking Veterinary Services

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from Leatherstocking Veterinary Services! 🦃

We are closed today to enjoy time with our families, but will return tomorrow at 8am 🐴🐄🩺

11/25/2024

The Otsego County fairgrounds in Morris will open on December 6th and 7th at 6pm for a festive holiday display of lights!

Bring your family and check out LVG's fun display and see our friends!!
🐱🐶🐴🐔🐄

Send a message to learn more

11/22/2024

Due to the lack of power/ internet and phones the office will be closing at 3pm today, Friday Nov 22. We will not be open tomorrow for regular Saturday hours. our answering service to reach the emergency veterinarian is still working just fine, and they can be reached as usual.

11/11/2024

Thank you! 🇺🇸

11/08/2024

Dr. Tom and Dr. Courtney are representing Leatherstocking Veterinary Group at Cornell University this afternoon for the 2024 Career Connections Event!

11/08/2024

If you have any extra old towels taking up space we’d love to put them to use drying off and warming up newborns at the vet clinic.

11/08/2024

We have fielded a lot of questions about the Nov 5th, 2024 implementation of the RFID tag mandate for cattle. All of these links are located on the Ag and Markets website at: https://agriculture.ny.gov/animals/cattle-bison-other-bovidae





FAQ Document t regarding the RFID tag mandate that went into effect on Nov 5th
https://agriculture.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2024/10/noticefornyscattleproducers_questionsandanswers.pdf


Updated order form for producers.https://agriculture.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2024/10/ai-489_order_form_producer_ear_tags.pdf

Record sheet for RFID Tags. There is a requirement to record the placement of RFID tags and maintain those records for 5 years. For those that would like a non-electronic option to log that information, here is a template to use.https://agriculture.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2024/01/eartaglog_singleowner.pdf

Producers will need a PIN (premises identification number) to order tags. If they have received tags from our office before, we likely have a PIN on file for them. We can provide it to them. If they need a PIN, please share this attached document (PIN FAQ tags.pdf) with them. We can also create a PIN for them.

11/01/2024

Just a handful of spots left for next week’s Large Animal Rescue Certification Course being put on by Madison County Cooperative Extension.

This informative training will combine hands on and classroom sessions. Several of our veterinarians have participated in classes of this nature previously and found them to be so very informative. Previous classes have been attended by veterinarians, police, firemen, farmers and people interested in volunteering during potential emergencies.

Animal rescue training is limited for many rural first reponders. We could use your help in getting the word across central NY.
The class is also open to large animal owners who are interested in rescue/ emergency situations.

Nov 7-8 2024
$200/ person

https://cnydfc.cce.cornell.edu/event.php?id=2423&fbclid=IwY2xjawGRva5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHffHSKr-xACKe6nT3bKU1q_xvET1mNIl2VuTqG5pfuF3UVNvGDgQzF9eGg_aem_JSWBINNiuiPQ1vCdDuS1cg

10/31/2024

Wishing you a hauntingly fun Halloween from your LVS Team!!
🎃👻☠️

10/30/2024

A heads up to any of our clients needing a coggins test in the upcoming month. With a local lab we are generally spoiled to be able to get results extremely quickly, however they will be closed from 11/7-12/12. Although testing can still be performed it will need to be sent out, resulting in a longer turnaround. If your horse needs its coggins test updated during that window please consider scheduling the testing for next week so we can support our local laboratory.

10/25/2024

Levi certainly showcased innovative thinking and our clinics working together to get him the care he needed. Specialized Pet Solutions LLC was helpful and supportive throughout the entire process

10/22/2024

Please share this amazing opportunity with any emergency responders in your community, our partners at Madison County Cooperative Extension are hosting a large animal rescue workshop. This informative training will combine hands on and classroom sessions. Several of our veterinarians have participated in classes of this nature previously and found them to be so very informative.
Animal rescue training is limited for many rural first reponders. We could use your help in getting the word across central NY.
The class is also open to large animal owners who are interested in rescue/ emergency situations.

10/21/2024

Do you know why a dose of ivermectin or moxidectin containing dewormer is highly recommended for all horses in the fall after a hard frost?

Botfly eggs are a fairly common sight on a horse’s legs in the summer and fall. The article below details the lifecycle, however the short version is that horses chew off the itchy eggs, once in their stomach the larvae attach to the wall of the stomach. These can interfere with digestion causing signs from unthrift to colic and increasing the risk of gastric ulcers. These larvae can remain in the stomach for 6-8 months if left untreated.

We have seen several cases of severe bot infestation and are encouraging deworming at this time after those frosty mornings last week.

https://thehorse.com/124776/got-bots/

10/17/2024

Our clinic will close at Noon today as the staff comes together to highlight the best ways to continue supporting the care of your companions.

We will reopen tomorrow (10/18) with regular business hours.

Thank you!

10/15/2024

Breeding season may be the furthest thing from your mind, but this webinar hosted by the AAEP on Oct 30 will answer a lot of important questions if you have ever thought about breeding your mare.

For clients who are new to breeding horses or possess limited experience, here’s a chance to get up to speed. On Oct. 30, AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee member and board-certified theriogenologist Dr. Dale Kelley will deliver an informative webinar covering the basics of reproductive biology of the horse, the logistics of breeding season, and what to expect when breeding a mare.

The webinar is free but registration is required; a recording will be available for those who can’t attend the live event.

10/14/2024

Join us this week to celebrate our hardworking staff during
National Veterinary Technician Week👏🩺

Thank you for all you do for the Clinic and clients you see each day!😊

10/11/2024

Was anyone else awake to capture the Aurora borealis over their barn tonight?

10/08/2024

After a lovely summer it would appear that the ticks are back in CNY. We’ve seen multiple cases of anaplasma and some large tick bite reactions. These little nymph ticks are certainly tiny and difficult to see (especially on a horse getting their winter coat), but can carry disease and are important to be on the lookout for.