New River Veterinary Services, LLC

04/08/2024

I hope this is a good indicator for the fall cattle market! Calves worth a pot of gold would be nice.

15/07/2024

Happy Moooo-nday everybody!

08/07/2024

Veterinarians with experience dealing with this bovine medical emergency offer insights and recommendations to help other practitioners, especially recent graduates.

01/07/2024

Take a load off Betsy! Time for a pedicure.

22/06/2024

Trace minerals play an important role in livestock health. Nutrient quality and availability may vary depending on the season, environment and access to supplementation.

14/06/2024

In exceptional cases, bovine pinkeye may be triggered by an unexpected factor. In this instance, an Ocular Dermoid caused the pinkeye in these calves. Ocular Dermoids are congenital defects characterized by growth of normal skin in or on the eye, often leading to irritation of the cornea due to hair growth. Surgical excision and antibiotic treatment are usually effective in resolving the issue.

11/06/2024

Hay man! No literally, hay man!!🚜🐮🌾

11/06/2024

Theileria orientalis Ikeda is a tickborne infection, and when identified in United States herds has been associated with the Asian longhorned tick, a relatively new tick species in the United States.

07/06/2024

When calves are born, the image on the left is sometimes what we see with the cow - a large, full udder, and hopefully, everything is good to go. However, sometimes the calf is unable to utilize the colostrum and/or later the milk due to less than adequate or poor udder/teat conformation, resulting in issues for both cow and calf. The cow may end up with mastitis that can result in severe illness. The calf can end up with a condition called Failure of Passive Transfer (FPT) setting it up for secondary bacterial infections that if left untreated may lead to death. Monitoring of these cases early and often for the first couple weeks after birth and intervention when needed will help improve the cow/calf’s chances for future success.

05/06/2024

If you have cattle, be aware of pinkeye or Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis (IBK), a contagious eye infection that can lead to blindness and reduced weight gain if left untreated. Timely intervention by a veterinarian can prevent complications, and New River Veterinary Services, LLC is available to assist with any issues in your herd.

03/06/2024

Cull cow prices and the decision to rebuild the cowherd are common points of discussion. Much of the unease of the expansion decision is tied to the sheer size of the investment.

03/06/2024

A bull can look and act like he’s primed to produce offspring, but the question is can he deliver?

31/05/2024

Artificial insemination can help improve the genetic potential of any beef cattle herd, regardless of its size. Contact New River Veterinary Services LLC for more information.

29/05/2024

Something to be mindful of as we approach Summer.

The incoming heat can negatively affect animal growth performance, fertility, and animal welfare, but taking these management precautions can help to reduce the impacts of anticipated and extreme weather conditions.

30/12/2023

Winter is here. Remember to utilize that stockpile pasture!

28/02/2023

Calving season 2023 is upon us and in full swing! May the odds be in your favor!

27/10/2022

Thank you everyone who voted for me as Best Veterinarian in Floyd County for 2022. It is much appreciated. Thank you for your continued support.

05/11/2021

Nothing beats a nice fall day preg check of spring calving cows. Love seeing those 5’s and 6’s.

18/02/2021

Cows are beginning to calve and some newborns are certain to be cold stressed. Getting those calves back to normal body temperatures as soon as possible will save some calves and increase the vigor of others.

18/02/2021

Good material for review going into spring calving season.

As the calving season approaches, an increased understanding of the parturition process is helpful. The more we understand about the physiology of the process, the more likely we are to make sound decisions.

19/01/2021

First Cattle-lac car wash of the season. Uses almost zero water. The girls and kids did such a wonderful job. The perks of a large animal vet. 😂

16/01/2021

In the midst of one of the mildest winters in North Dakota history, many ranchers are faced with lice infestations in herds even though they have treated their cattle.