Mid Valley Large Animal Service

11/10/2024

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our client appreciation dinner last night! Whether you were able to attend or not, we are grateful for your friendship and trust in us. We look forward to another successful year of working together!

10/29/2024

On November 5th the definition of an official ID is changing. All official cattle IDs must be readable visually and electronically.

10/26/2024

Bird flu is already spreading in Merced County. Request free PPE (gloves, face shields, and N95 masks) from your county in preparation for the bird flu on your dairy before supplies run out. Find out how to contact your county coordinator at the link below.

https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Request-Farmworker-PPE-Avian-Influenza.aspx

This program is brought to you by the California Department of Public Health.

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10/11/2024

If anyone is looking for Angus genetics, this is the place to be this weekend.

10/08/2024

Come enjoy some fall family fun at Dell'Osso Family Farm

10/06/2024

On October 1 there were 44 confirmed avian flu (HPAI) affected California dairies. On October 4 that number had jumped to 56. Tomorrow the California state veterinarian is expecting that number to jump over 100. With the incubation period taking up to 14 days, it is possible that HPAI is already in our area.

The California Dairy Quality Assurance Program newsletter has a great summary of how we think HPAI is spreading, who is affected and how to treat them. Check it out here:

10/02/2024

If avian flu shows up, how do I treat it?

Dairies in Tulare are seeing cows with decreased milk production, fever, constipation, dehydration and inappetence. They have had luck treating cows with aspirin for the fever. Some dairies are giving injectable B vitamins to compensate for cows not eating. They treat the dehydration by drenching with water and by adding one of the following electrolytes:

Bovine BlueLite by TechMix

Drench-Mate (EDT) Electrolyte Drench or

Electrolife Bovine by MB Nutritional Sciences

09/29/2024

How is the avian flu spreading? Great question. We don't know all the ways, but below are what the CDC believes so far. Dead cats or poultry on your farm may be the first sign.

09/28/2024

What disinfectant should I use and what should I be disinfecting to protect against avian flu? We are glad you asked.

Here are CDFA recommendations. We have some products in stock, and we can point you in the right direction if you need help.

09/27/2024

With California dairies reporting that the avian flu is making 75% of cows sick and resulting in about 15% dying or being sold, it is in our best interest to stop the spread.

Limit who visits your farm. For those who must visit your farm (vet, route breeder, nutritionist, hoof trimmer), ask them to disinfect their tires and boots as well as wear clean clothes. Below are CDFA's top 10 recommendations.

If you need help with a biosecurity plan, please let your veterinarian know.

09/02/2024

🚨 Avian Influenza has been confirmed on 3 California dairy herds. 🚨

Now is the time to contact your veterinarian to put your biosecurity plan in place to limit the spread. This should include limiting visitors from other farms including calf buyers & sale cow haulers. According to the CDQAP, nearly 2/3 of new Michigan infections did not involve animals, but shared equipment (think trailers).

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08/27/2024

In observance of Labor Day, the office will be closed on Friday, August 30th. The doctors will be performing their regularly scheduled herd checks and the on-call doctor will be available by phone throughout the day. We will be open on Monday, September 2nd. Please plan accordingly for scheduling and pharmacy orders.

07/04/2024

Happy Independence Day!

In observance of the holiday our office will be closing at noon on the 4th of July. Please plan early if you need to schedule appointments or pick up pharmacy or other supplies.

07/02/2024

We are about to start a long heat wave ☀️☀️☀️. Make sure not to vaccinate animals, especially dry cows that are going from barns to open lots, when the morning low is going to be over 75F. Cows have such a large mass to their surface area that they are like little mini beached whales 🐳. Cows do not begin to cool until 4 hours after the sun goes down 🌚.

06/27/2024

Wishing a VERY happy one year in practice anniversary to this little superstar!!! After a year of mastering her skills with cattle, sheep and goats, she’s now jumping into the hog barns too!
Dr. Emily, It is truly my honor to have you as a colleague; your never ending excitement, attention to detail and calm under pressure help me be a better vet!
Your work family loves you, we value you and can’t wait to see what adventures lie ahead!!
I’m sure you’ll be just as excited to go to work in 20 years when you’re an “old washed-up vet” like me 😂😂😂- thank you James Backman- mean
One of many fans,
Dr. Nell

06/13/2024

Good luck to everyone showing animals this week at the San Joaquin AgFest. Thank you to Dr. Nell for donating her time Sunday to check in the swine and dairy animals.

The San Joaquin AgFest is happening at the San Joaquin County fairgrounds through Saturday.

06/06/2024

Dairymen have until June 15th to lock a historically high minimum price for their 3rd quarter milk using Dairy RP. Fourth quarter prices are almost as high. Prices can be locked up to 2 weeks before the start of the quarter. Have question on how to do it? We can point you in the right direction.

Graphs courtesy of Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. Risk Management

06/02/2024

Our thoughts are with our beef clients affected by the Corral Fire. We hope your families, homes and livestock are safe.

For more information on evacuation orders please visit: SJReady.org