Caprine & Ewe Veterinary Consulting, PC

01/28/2025

Thanks to Caitlin, our new marketing director, we’re getting a fresh update with even more ways to connect with us. Simply use this QR code to add us to your phone contacts, leave a review, or find us on Facebook and Instagram.

01/27/2025

Like Caprine & Ewe.....Leave Us A Review : )
Your feedback means the world to us! 😊 Referrals are the greatest compliment we can receive, and your voice helps future clients choose a small business they can trust. We’d love to hear your thoughts in a review!"

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01/26/2025

🌾 Meet our favorite geriatric sheep patients (12-year-olds - Taylor & Lady Baa Baa), who’ve both faced the challenge of pain from chronic laminitis for the past few years (similar disease to chronic arthritis pain in our small animals - like our cats & dogs). With the help of our multi-modal pain management approach, they've found a new lease on life! 🌟

By combining targeted treatments, physical therapy, anti-inflammatory support, and extra-labeled drug use for small ruminants, these resilient sheep are now more comfortable and able to enjoy their days with less pain. Their improved quality of life is a testament to the power of compassionate care and tailored solutions. And to their very dedicated owner who continues to advocate for them every day 🐑💚

Interested in learning more about our approach for your pet's chronic pain? Book an appointment with us today (now seeing both small and large animals for vet care)! We’re here to help your animals live their best, pain-free lives.

01/20/2025

Meet Charlie, our brave little patient we want to highlight from this week! 🐑💙 Despite facing challenges, this sweetheart is full of courage and love. With his stylish blue cast and lots of TLC from our team and his owner, Charlie is well on his way to recovery. 🩹✨

We’re so proud of his progress and grateful for everyone who supports our work with animals like Charlie. Let’s send this little guy all the love and encouragement he deserves! 💕
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01/13/2025

Great experience for any kids interested in agriculture

Registration is now open for the highly anticipated Winter and Spring Farm Camps at Tollgate Farm for 2025! Designed for young adventurers aged 6-12, these camps promise to deliver engaging, hands-on experiences that will ignite a love for nature and science.

The Winter Farm Camp will take place over the weekend of February 17-18, where campers will explore winter farm activities and discover the wonders of nature in the colder months.

Meanwhile, the Spring Farm Camp offers two exciting weeks from March 24-28 and March 31 - April 4, running daily from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Each day is themed around the rich tapestry of farm life and the natural world, ensuring that campers will be immersed in a variety of activities ranging from creative STEM projects to fascinating hands-on science experiments.

Click here to register: https://www.canr.msu.edu/tollgate/camps/winter-and-spring-break-camps

01/13/2025

Our mobile business is going more “mobile” in 2025 and now have an mobile app available for our clients for more accessibility

01/05/2025

LINK HAS BEEN FIXED: https://forms.gle/R2BWjRY4aRjBLUek6

🎉Join Us for the Exciting WINTER Small Ruminant/Camelid Education Series! 🦙🐐🐑

Dear Friends, Farm-ily, and Valued Clients,
We're kicking off the new year with something you won't want to miss! 🌟 We’re thrilled to invite you to our Winter Small Ruminant/Camelid Education Series, packed with essential hands-on training, expert insights, and practical tools to help you manage your herd like a pro.
🔍 FAMACHA Certification & Integrated Parasite Management Workshop
Date: Saturday, February 8th, 2025 @ 9AM-1PM
Location: Willow Pond Farms, 8401 Kearney Rd Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
Session Breakdown:
🐐 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Lecture Series
– Dive into the fundamentals of parasite management, understanding FAMACHA scoring, and the lifecycle of harmful parasites like barber pole worms. Learn why this method is an absolute game-changer for managing anemia and parasites in small ruminants and camelids.
🦙 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Hands-On Training
– Get your hands dirty! Practice FAMACHA scoring, body condition scoring, quick f***l sample collection, and more. You’ll leave confident and ready to apply these skills directly to your farm.
🐑 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: NEW THIS YEAR: Lunch & Learn!
– Stick around for a delicious hour of networking and education! We’ll discuss the Top 5 Diseases in Small Ruminants/Camelids and how to treat them successfully.

Why Attend?
The FAMACHA system is a low-cost, highly effective tool for detecting anemia and managing parasites, especially barber pole worm. In this workshop, you’ll not only master FAMACHA scoring but also learn how to minimize parasite infestations, reduce risks of dewormer resistance, and practice preventative medicine that helps keep your herd healthy.

Don’t Miss Out – Secure Your Spot Now!
REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/R2BWjRY4aRjBLUek6
Course fee is $45 per a farm/family for the workshop and includes:
Full Course Materials (electronic)
1 Certificate of training (for farm owner)
1 FAMACHA© card (per farm).
Late registration (after Feb 1st) is $60 per farm/family.

Got questions? Email us—we’re here to help! [email protected]
Dr. Melissa & the Caprine & Ewe Veterinary Consulting Team

11/20/2024

How often do you get to meet a pig that can sit and shake ❤️ Meet Ziggy

11/16/2024

Great information that often gets overlooked

Useful USDA publications pertaining to livestock guardian dogs.

Poster
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/post-livestock-protection-dog-public.pdf

Brochure
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/bro-livestock-protection-dog-public.pdf

11/13/2024

I have some of the coolest patients ❤️
It was a beautiful day for farm calls on Tuesday with my nurse Bayley

10/28/2024

https://vetextension.wsu.edu/2024/10/23/top-10-pitfalls-in-small-ruminant-parasite-management/

Top 10 pitfalls in small ruminant parasite management October 23, 2024 By Melissa Holahan, Veterinary Medicine Extension, and Laura Williams, Parasitology Section Head WADDL Gastrointestinal parasitism is a major health concern affecting small ruminants and therefore preventive care should be direct...

10/28/2024

https://vetextension.wsu.edu/2024/10/23/small-ruminant-johnes-mycobacterium-avium-subspecies-paratuberculosis/

Small ruminant Johne’s (Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis) October 23, 2024 By Larell Bermudez-Koch, CS McConnel, Veterinary Medicine Extension, Melissa Holahan, Veterinary Medicine Extension, and K Poonsuk, Immunodiagnostic Section Head WADDL As part of a larger project investigatin...

10/23/2024

Everything you need to know about the basics of laparoscopic artificial insemination for your small ruminants

This week’s episode is now live! As our listeners may know, Jon and I are bringing a few does to get LAP AI’ed in early November. We are both really excited about the opportunity and how we can use it to develop our herd, but obviously, it’s a bit daunting, to say the least. So what better way to calm the nerves and also provide a fantastic episode for you all than to talk with Dr. Melissas Holahan of Caprine & Ewe Veterinary Consulting, PC, and Chubb E Acres Farm LLC. It's an introduction into the world of LAP AI, and all I can say is that we are excited about what's to come! We will definitely be taking you along on the journey, but first, enjoy this episode about what to expect along the way!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lap-ai-for-beginners-with-dr-melissa-holahan-dvm/id1525390103?i=1000674156274

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3HJXPpW16zqN0SNACU40ua?si=2wQsnvxxScKUxfhomQPJvQ

10/11/2024

10/10/2024

We’re hiring - it’s time to expand given our caseload and I’m excited to start looking for the a few new team members to join our team

Part-time veterinarian (small ruminant/camelid experience preferably but I’m willing to mentor the right candidate)

Part-time LVT technician (large animal experience not necessary)

Interested parties please email me your availability as well as your résumé or CV to [email protected]

10/05/2024

It’s taken nearly 20 years of vet med but I’ve finally figured out where my heart belongs ❤️ it’s definitely small ruminants and particularly reproductive medicine

10/04/2024

Great collaboration today! Can’t wait for the future of reproductive medicine for small ruminants