Caprine & Ewe Veterinary Consulting, PC

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

09/20/2024

Great sheep and goat webinars given by trusted sources

09/15/2024

Finally catching my breath after a long few days away from the farm for the 2024 AASRP:AABP veterinary continuing education conference - this was the first year I’ve attended and I was able to share some of my WSU/WADDL research be presenting at the AASRP abstract presentations. Tons of new research & tidbits of knowledge I’ll be integrating into the practice 🧠

09/05/2024

I’m not gonna lie these are some of the sweetest sheep I’ve worked with - if anyone is looking for shetlands definitely reach out to Ruth & her family. It was hard for me to not leave with a few in my vet truck 🤣

Well, after much last minute scrambling. We have assembled the show team! We're taking a few lambs to Jefferson, WI for our first sheep show. The lambs that proved the easiest (?) to handle are Comfrey, Chicory, Primrose and Bluebell. Big thanks to Caprine & Ewe Veterinary Consulting, PC for fitting us in on such short notice!

09/02/2024

FREE SWAG ALERT!!!
EDIT - I will choose the winners Saturday 9/7/24
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08/29/2024

Ok it’s been awhile since I’ve shared some cases with you all so here’s a great example of how owners are such an important factor in patient outcomes ❤️

Meet Lenny - not only did his owners recognize there was a problem but they sought veterinary care quickly, had a great idea to make treatments of his eye safer & easier by using a halter & short quick release strap & most importantly they treated his eye diligently for several weeks to ensure the best outcome

We used a combination of antibiotic drops, anti-inflammatories, pain medications AND his own serum to treat his eye infection.

I’m happy to report that he’s doing very well and his eye 👁️ is healing so he should make a full recovery ❤️‍🩹

Want to read more about autologous serum eye drops - clink below:
https://www.healio.com/news/ophthalmology/20120820/autologous-serum-eye-drops-reduce-ocular-surface-disease-symptoms?gbraid=0AAAAAD5xwTN9NRO7E79WuLpCkxx_RVO-e&gclid=CjwKCAjwuMC2BhA7EiwAmJKRrFCbaIM-HzuTRV1PryUHoToxeQdTxCWYQElAyysiyU2xQfxlA4b02xoC63UQAvD_BwE