Windy Knoll Veterinary Services LLC

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving! Windy Knoll Veterinary Services will be closed today except for emergency services for current clients.

10/09/2024

If you are new to sheep or looking to further develop your skills there is a great program coming up at Virginia Tech.

https://forms.office.com/r/2P0ueHRhx4

10/09/2024

October 19th Virginia Cooperative Extension has specific drop off locations for hay, feed and agricultural supply and service donations to SWVA. If you have questions even after following the link please reach out to the extension agent listed.

10/09/2024

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐈𝐒𝐄!

Join us as we gather to learn the hands-on skills needed on cattle operations and dairies! On December 13th, we will host Cattle WISE giving women the opportunity to gain cattle handling, chute side skills, and calving troubleshooting skills. On December 14th, we will host Equipment WISE with a focus on small engines, tractor, backing trailers, sprayers, securing a load, and fencing. We are also excited for a special dinner and educational program with Michele Payn.

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfL73kbX03G9vu_hrFlrZ54P0qa5xl_Hc0zpO9pJY1OaBwq1A/viewform

10/09/2024

Cattle Producers,

Check out this opportunity offered by American Farmland Trust, Virginia Forage and Grassland Council, and M2B Grazing Alliance.

10/07/2024

If you are able to help with Hurricane Helene relief for our farmers in southwest Virginia here is a great resource!

10/07/2024

If you are able to and willing to help with Hurricane relief please consider helping our agricultural community!

Many of our friends and fellow producers in Southwest Virginia were severely impacted by Hurricane Helene. They will be in need of disaster relief support not only in the next few weeks, but also for the next several months as they rebuild and move forward. To help with this, Virginia Cattlemen's Foundation is raising funds to support disaster relief efforts. Donations can be made online through Venmo at https://www.venmo.com/u/vacattlemenfoundation

Or mailed to:

Virginia Cattlemen's Foundation
Memo: Disaster Relief Fund
PO Box 9
Daleville, VA 24083

10/07/2024

Thank you again to everyone who has donated to our efforts to support the good people and animals of WNC!!

Updates:

I am in direct contact with NC veterinarian who is updating me regarding specific needs of his clients. Hay and fencing supplies are going to be crucial over the next few weeks.

We also met an amazing person who is spear heading a lot of collections in Burnsville and has a pulse on the local equine community.

So far the small animal vets and shelters have been in good shape.

I am talking to a local veterinarian in Franklin County Windy Knoll Veterinary Services LLC who has large volume hay available and tractor trailers for hauling. I am also coordinating with LG Performance Horses, LLC and Therapy for hay and hauling.

As someone told my friend, this is going to be a marathon, not a sprint.

I am tracking donations and expenses carefully and will have that available for anyone who would like to have a copy. I will continue to update regarding donations and where/how the funds are utilized. If you would like your donation to be tax deductible, Open Heart Farms is taking donations until Wednesday October 9th to contribute to our efforts!

We need to strongly consider the areas of Southwest Virginia and Tennessee that were affected as well, so if anyone has connnections, we would love to help there.

Thank you again. It is humbling to be part of such generosity for our fellow countrymen.

Dr Snively

09/06/2024

07/04/2024

Windy Knoll Veterinary Services LLC hopes everyone has a safe and happy 4th of July! We are closed, but still available for large animal emergency services.

Please call 540-238-7112 if you have a large animal emergency. Have a happy 4th of July!

06/07/2024

COMBINATION DEWORMING: THE TIME IS NOW!

One of the most popular Timely Topics by the American Consortium for Small Ruminant Control has been the one about combination treatments: "Combination dewormers: the time is now!" written by Dr. Ray Kaplan, previously at the University of Georgia, now at St. George's University in Grenada, West Indies. The article was recently reviewed by Dr. Kaplan and the publication was updated. This is another important read, because it is the recommended practice for deworming small ruminants and has been for several years.

https://www.wormx.info/_files/ugd/6ef604_ed81314f8a704e95a9fc9c32d4fb44c4.pdf

https://www.wormx.info/combinations

05/10/2024

It is time to be thinking about spring 2025 calves. Do you have a breeding soundness exam set up for your bull yet?
Bull Breeding Soundess Exams (BSEs) are a key piece to a good breeding season. Although, they cannot predict everything that may happen in a season they can let you know your bull is healthy and ready to start the breeding season. It is recommended to get them done 30-60 days before putting the bull in.
Help insure your bull is ready to go this breeding season and call Dr. Cundiff to get your bull's BSE set up. 540-238-7112

04/08/2024

Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a great weekend. I wanted to make sure people understand that if you send a text, it will be answered during regular business hours. After hours, text messages are not checked on a regular basis.
If you have an emergency, please call and leave a voicemail. Voicemail is checked regularly after hours and called back.
If you leave a voicemail after hours, not for an emergency, realize that you will receive a call back during regular business hours.
If you call and do not leave a voicemail, you will not be called back.
If you have any questions please contact us.

03/31/2024

We hope everyone has a blessed and Happy Easter!

03/30/2024

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) update(s) in cattle.

Here's the latest update on highly pathogenic avian influenza found in US dairy cattle.

For more information on this rapidly evolving situation, visit our avian influenza resource page at https://bit.ly/4cE0lCc

03/30/2024

It's the time of year we are seeing the effects of lice. There are lots of treatments out there. If you do not already have a plan in place, consult with your veterinarian to determine the best course of action.

03/19/2024

Check out the upcoming webinar through AAEP on equine emergencies.

If you own horses long enough, sooner or later you are likely to face a medical emergency.

On March 20, join AAEP members Drs. Allie Catalino, Racquel Lindroth, and Nikki Scherrer for a one-hour webinar discussing how horse owners can prepare themselves for equine veterinary emergencies. Learn to identify problems requiring immediate attention and take appropriate action while awaiting veterinary care!

Attendance is FREE but registration is required; attendees are also encouraged to submit their questions in advance through the registration form. A recording of the webinar will be available if you miss the live event.

Register now at https://aaep-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7L6QaXs_RI6UymQgAWBuvg #/registration

This informative session is brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee.

03/19/2024

When tube feeding its very important to ensure neck position and placement are correct. Here are some tips!

Here are some quick tips to consider while tube feeding young calves.

Download the free printable PDFs: https://beefresearch.pulse.ly/hf1f509gmj

Or watch this 4-minute video on esophageal feeding: https://youtu.be/UR17T-ME2T0?feature=shared