Chuteside Veterinary Service PLLC

01/24/2025

Annual Dental Special - 20% labor discount. Contact us at 406-285-3923 to schedule.

01/20/2025

Cold baby calves? We have wool coats and calving supplies on hand to keep those small ones warm and healthy.

12/23/2024

08/21/2024

Some of you may know that Milkw**d is an important pollinator. This w**d has deep roots that help it survive both fire and drought, if you have river-bottom ground you have likely seen this w**d in that area. It is also common in ditches/roadside, meadows, and waste areas.

Some of the effects that milkw**d can have on your livestock are cardiotoxic effects, respiratory, digestive, nervous system effects, colic and diarrhea, muscle tremors, and seizures. This plant is most toxic during rapid growth and if consumed in large quantities. While this is a toxic plant animals generally tend to stay away from it.

Read the articles below to learn more about this w**d.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/plant-of-the-week/asclepias_viridiflora.shtml

https://poisonousplants.cvmbs.colostate.edu/plant/11

08/07/2024

Can you name this toxic w**d prevalent in the Northwestern states? Click the link to learn more about this sandy soil loving plant.

https://poisonousplants.cvmbs.colostate.edu/plant/6

07/28/2024

With the lingering heat there are a few things to be aware of if your livestock end up off water for an extended period of time. You may wonder what really happens when an animal gets dehydrated. When an animal becomes dehydrated sodium levels accumulate in tissues and in the brain. Once an animal is dehydrated and then given too much water, the water rushes to their brain where the salt is accumulated. This can then cause seizures and even death.

While the animal does need to drink water immediately, it needs to be in small amounts.

It’s hot and getting hotter. Each summer in Texas, farmers and ranchers are on the gambling side of the weather, hoping for an appropriate level of rainfall. Although most of the state is not currently experiencing drought-like conditions, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TV...

07/24/2024

There are many different varieties of clover that grow in Southwest Montana. They have several different effects on livestock including photosensitization, profuse salivation/dehydration, hemorrhaging, bruising and anemia. These varieties include Alsike Clover, Red Clover, and Yellow Sweet Clover.
Click the links to read more about clover and how it can effect your animals.

https://poisonousplants.cvmbs.colostate.edu/plant/66
https://poisonousplants.cvmbs.colostate.edu/plant/9
https://poisonousplants.cvmbs.colostate.edu/plant/146

07/16/2024

A few fun local events coming up this weekend- Three Forks Rodeo & Street Fair AND Whitehall's first PRCA Rodeo & Street Dance are both this weekend July 19th and 20th.

Get out and support the cowboys and cowgirls performing at these events- or if you want to be part of the action enter a team for the Wild Horse Race in Whitehall! 🤠

A big THANK YOU and shout out to our friends who work so hard to put these events on every summer!

07/11/2024

Our thought are with those affected by this fire and with the crews that are busy at work on it. Headwaters Livestock is offering assistance for animals that have been evacuated from this area.

Please call our office if you're in need of livestock assistance due to the Horse Gulch Fire 406-285-0502.

05/24/2024

4-H Vet Carcass Education by our Veterinarian and Veterinary Technician ‼️Thank you Gallatin County 4-H for the invite!

05/24/2024

FFA Vet Science Education by Veterinarian and Veterinary Technician‼️Thank you Three Forks FFA for the invite.

04/11/2024

Spring has sprung! Which means…vaccination season is upon us as well!

If you are wondering what vaccinations your horse should receive, the answer is — There are no “one size fits all” vaccine recommendations. A veterinarian who knows your horse and your management system is your best resource to recommend what vaccines your equine friend should receive and with what frequency!

While vaccination does not prevent disease in all circumstances, a good immunization protocol minimizes the risk of infection and remains an essential component of responsible horse ownership. A vaccination appointment is also the perfect opportunity for a yearly check-up of your equine friend and a great way to catch any health concerns early.

If you have yet to contact your veterinarian about scheduling your horse's vaccinations, we encourage you to do it soon!

01/11/2024

Our Dental Special runs January 15th to March 15th! Schedule during this time frame to receive 20% off of labor. 🦷🐴

Are you wondering what floating teeth is about? Why should you consider getting a dental for your horse?

Horses' teeth continually erupt out of the horses' jaw throughout their lifetime. Horses often develop uneven wear on their teeth causing the chewing surface of the cheek teeth to become uneven, limiting grinding efficiency. Additionally their upper jaw is wider than their lower jaw, allowing very sharp points to develop on the cheek side of the upper teeth and the tongue side of the lower teeth, which can cause uncomfortable ulcers on the inside of their cheeks or tongue. Common signs that your horse may need to have its teeth floated are:
- dropping hay or grain; quidding
- drooling while eating
- weight loss
- decreased performance; uncomfortable with the bit
Less common signs are:
- sour smelling breath
- swelling along the jaw
- cribbing

The process of floating the horses' teeth is to grind away the sharp edges that develop over time as well as correct any misalignments. This will help maintain a balanced, flat chewing surface so that they are able to grind their feed well and be more comfortable.

We recommend having your horses' teeth floated routinely every 1-2 years depending on diet, use, the severity of any abnormalities and your horses' history.

12/22/2023

Merry Christmas from our crew to yours!