I guess they chose me today.
Popping warbles
Happy Wednesday!!
Viewers beware - its popping!
The importance of fly control cannot be overstated. Flys transmit many diseases to our animals, but can also cause significant issues to their skin. While the video below was not taken in Florida, it demonstrates what we can see in this state on cattle...warbles!
Cattle grubs lay their eggs during spring time on individual hairs of cattle. Those eggs hatch and the larva moves towards the follicle of the hair and digs into the skin of the animal. The larvae will migrate through the animal (the path of migration depends on the species of fly), eventually reaching the animal's back. This is where we will normally find the warbles, and if you are a pop-a-holic like me you'll try getting them out. Flies eventually emerge to restart the cycle.
This process, though satisfying to pop, ruins the hide of these animals and can cause significant decrease in production as the Northern Cattle Grub flies will be chased around.
Contact us to set up an appointment to discuss fly control in your herd!
Additionally, as kidding and lambing season continues in full swing, make sure your animals are ready to receive and raise the new generation. Set up an appointment to discuss vaccination, deworming, and quarantine protocols for your farm. It is important to be prepared instead of react when something is amiss.
Happy Wednesday!
Did you know that cows also get epidurals? This is a great way to manage pain during difficult calvings and surgery. The technique used below is a hanging drop which allows for easy visual confirmation when the epidural space is reached.
As kidding and lambing season approaches, make sure your animals are up to date with vaccines and you have what you need for the new babies.
Book an appointment with us to help get your animals ready! Remember, timing is the most important thing when it comes to a difficult birth - call us early. If we have not seen you in the past year, be sure to book an appointment to reestablish a VCPR (veterinarian client patient relationship) as we do not see emergencies for those that don't have a valid VCPR.
Preg Check
Is your breeding season done? We can check your goats as early as 30 days for pregnancy!
We also check cows as early as 30 days - but we require adequate handling facilities.
This is the ultrasound of the llama testicles!
For those interested..
Always fun to see babies!
Wednesday morning trivia - what do you see?
How many days pregnant do yoh think this cow is?
With all the ultrasound goodness lately, I’ll be posting some fun videos.
Can you tell what this is? What age?
Quick ultrasound pregnancy confirmation in a llama at Redemptive Love Farm & Rescue!
