The calls that make you go "oh nooooo"
❓Trivia Tuesday Answer ❓
This cow had a pyometra! Luckily we can pick up reproductive problems (and pregnancies) on ultrasound. This girl has valuable genetics so the condition will be treated so she will hopefully be able to return to fertility
If you need pregnancy checks, breeding soundness exams, or any other livestock related care please give us a call at 📞 864-337-3758
❓Trivia Tuesday❓
Recently, we had a client ask for a breeding soundness exam on his cow.
She had been palpated over a year ago with a "60-day pregnancy" but no calf ever appeared! 🐂
That's where we came in, on ultrasound of the uterus this was the image we got. Do you know what this condition is? 🤔
❓TRIVIA TUESDAY❓
We see a lot of parasitism in our small ruminant species (sheep, goats, alpacas, llamas) what are the most common parasites in South Carolina?
🌾 Equine Fescue Toxicity During Pregnancy: What Every Breeder Should Know 🐴
Did you know that fescue toxicity can be especially harmful to pregnant mares? 😱 Fescue grass, when infected with a toxic endophyte fungus, can lead to serious complications during pregnancy. Here's what you need to know to keep your mares and foals safe:
⚠️ Symptoms of Fescue Toxicity in Pregnant Mares:
🔴Prolonged gestation (mares may go beyond their expected due date)
🔴Dystocia (difficult birth) due to weak or poorly developed foals
🔴Placental issues (failure of placental detachment, thickened placenta, red bag)
🔴Abortion or stillbirth
🔴Poor milk production (leading to foal malnourishment)
🔴Reduced fertility in mares
🔬 Why is Fescue Toxicity Dangerous During Pregnancy? The toxic endophyte in infected fescue produces a chemical called ergot alkaloid, which can interfere with the mare’s ability to produce enough milk, properly develop her foal, and even affect the birthing process.
🌱 Prevention Tips for Pregnant Mares:
Avoid fescue pastures in late pregnancy, especially the last 90 days.
Switch to endophyte-free fescue or other safe forage options.
Consult with your vet if your mares are exposed to fescue, as they may recommend management strategies or medication (like domperidone) to help prevent complications.
🐴 Take steps to protect your mares and their foals from the risks of fescue toxicity. Healthy mares mean healthy foals! 💚
#EquineHealth #FescueToxicity #PregnancyCare #HorseCare #FarmLife
Cream has been home for about 2 weeks now! She no longer needs the splints to bear weight and can get up and down by herself!
She still has a journey ahead of her as she has a very large, traumatic wound to her right front leg but she continues to improve
Go Cream!!!!🎉🎊
Case update 📣📣
While Cream has not made progress as quickly as we'd like- she has severe tissue damage in both front legs and things take time to heal.
She is however, making steady progress. This morning was the first time she didn't need help lifting her front end and she even took a few steps by herself 🎉
Cream has a long healing journey ahead of her but we are so pleased she continues to progress, no matter how slowly.
Please don't text us!
Our texting has been down since switching phone companies, we hope to have it back up soon but if you have tried to contact us via text message we are not ignoring you! We are not getting them.
If you need us, call us! 864-337-3758
⭐️ Trivia Tuesday Answer!
This horse is experiencing multiple limbs lameness, notably on his left hind and right forelimb- which can be compensatory. Both stifles blocked out and his feet blocked out, indicating that he was sound when he couldn't feel them. The next step in his care would be to perform radiographs of the hooves to determine the underlying cause, followed by joint injections. 🐴🩻
⭐️ Trivia Tuesday is here!
Put your lameness knowledge to the test: Can you tell which leg(s) this horse is lame on? 🐴💡
Stay tuned—answer revealed tomorrow!
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