B-C Large Animal Clinic, LLC

23/04/2025

OFFICE HOURS 4/23

Today, 4/23, the office will be open from 8:30am to 1:45pm. Please call ahead if you are coming in and unsure of our being open. Normal Wednesday hours will resume next week.

09/04/2025

Dr. Ennis will still available for emergencies and her scheduled calls, but the office will be closed Thursday, April 10, and Friday, April 11. Please call 860-546-6998 and your call will be directed. The office will reopen with the normal office hours on Monday, April 14. Thank you!

01/04/2025

It was one of those Mondays, crazy. But we had some cute little kids (7 days old) come in to see the doctor. Always makes you smile.

24/03/2025

It may not seem it outside today with the rain but it's that time of year again to think spring and get your calls in for vaccinations and get ahead start on your prep for show season. We look forward to hearing from you.
Reminders go out in the mail monthly as well.

31/01/2025

Keeping you informed.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management held a briefing Friday evening after notifying the public that bird flu was detected in a domestic flock in the state. State Veterinarian Scott Marshall said that bird flu cases typically peak in late fall, early win...

31/01/2025

To our valued clients:
At B-C Large Animal Clinic, we strive to provide affordable care to all our patients. Unfortunately, some things are out of our control, and we have been notified that prices for medications, lab work, etc., will be going up soon. Our office staff is working hard to readjust our pricing, and is striving to ensure that our services remain as affordable as possible. We will alert clients when we become aware of manufacturer coupons and rebates to help ease the burden of these necessary increases. Thank you for your understanding.

27/01/2025

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management confirmed avian influenza in a domestic flock, prompting the culling of 40 birds to prevent the virus' spread. Dogs and cats are vulnerable to highly pathogenic avian influenza, so any poultry products fed to pets should be thoroughly cooked fi...

24/01/2025

CT Farm Bureau posted on Jan 21,2025
HPAI Detected in New London County Backyard Flock
No human cases confirmed in Connecticut to date

This week the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1, or bird flu, was confirmed by CT DoAG in a backyard flock located in New London County. This backyard flock, consisting of chickens, ducks, and peacocks, were family pets, not commercial poultry, and had close contact with wild waterfowl in a nearby pond.



Samples were process by the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory and were confirmed by the United States Department of Agriculture National Veterinary Services Laboratory.

H5N1 is highly contagious among domestic poultry, and at this time there is no effective treatment or approved vaccine for the virus in poultry. The infected flock has been depopulated to prevent spread of the disease.



All poultry owners and producers are advised to enhance biosecurity protocols to protect their backyard and commercial poultry flocks against H5N1.



“Biosecurity is the best defense for a flock owner to protect their birds from disease,” said State Veterinarian Dr. Thamus Morgan, DVM, MPH, DACVPM. “This should be top of mind for commercial and backyard hobby owners – we must all work together – to reduce the risk.”



Biosecurity Tips

Poultry biosecurity materials and checklists can be found on the USDA’s Defend the Flock website. Best practices include:

Keep wild birds and rodents out of poultry houses and coops.
Don’t let poultry have contact with migratory waterfowl or other wild birds.
Wash hands and boots before and after entering the poultry area.
Buy birds from reputable sources to receive heathy birds.
Restrict traffic onto and off your property.
Have a written biosecurity plan in place.

Signs of H5N1 infection include sudden increase in bird deaths, sneezing, coughing, nasal discharge, watery or green diarrhea, lack of energy, poor appetite, drop in egg production, swelling around the eyes, neck, and head, and purple discoloration of wattles, combs, and legs.



Flock owners are encouraged to report anything unusual, especially sick or dead birds, to CT DoAg at 860-713-2505 or [email protected] or the USDA at 866-536-7593.



Human Risk Remains Low

No person to person spread of H5N1 has been detected to date, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to assess the risk to the general public as low. been identified in people or animals.”



H5N1 Resources
Reporting Dead Wild Birds

HPAI detections in commercial and backyard poultry

Information on human H5N1 cases in the United States

DPH H5N1 webpage.

24/01/2025

Michigan State Veterinarian Nora Wineland is urging livestock owners to collaborate with veterinarians to protect animals from frostbite and life-threatening hypothermia amid freezing temperatures. Dr. Wineland recommends maintaining dry shelter and bedding, ensuring water sources do not freeze, che...

16/01/2025

TBT- Monday morning (1/13) we had a return visit from Xena and Louise (7 wk old Nigeran Dwarf). What a cute way to start off a week.

14/01/2025

Office Closing at 1:15pm today. Sorry for any inconvenience.

08/01/2025

Just a head up- Our office hours have changed. You can call 860-546-6998 at any time, if the office staff are not here, the answering service will direct your call.

New Hours:
M,T,TH,F- 8AM- 3:30PM
Wed: 10AM-4PM

Always feel free to call before coming in to ensure someone will be available.

31/12/2024

Happy holidays from BC Large Animal Clinic. See our holiday office hours below!

20/12/2024

The upcoming weekend is supposed to be a cold one- check out this article from Ohio State University about how to prepare for the cold weather! Key takeaways: make sure your animals have adequate shelter, plenty of dry bedding, clean and ice free water, and plenty of feed to ride out this cold snap.

December 23, 2022 - 10:41am -- [email protected] Keeping Livestock Warm during Extreme Winter Cold Worried about keeping your livestock warm during these record cold conditions? Jackson County OSU Extension has put together a few helpful tips to keep your herds warm and dry all winter season long! A...

13/12/2024

Friday the 13th, Oh my! Just some days are too cute. Todays patients were just that, two cute mini pot belly pigs. The little one hiding is Archie and the other is his brother Tytus.

05/12/2024

Due to the weather, our office is closed till noon, 12/5/2024. We will reopen as normal on 12/6/2024. Please call 860-546-6998 to speak to the answering service if you have an emergency or a question for the doctor. Thank you!

05/12/2024

We have been having issues with our answering service since last night, 12/4/2024. If you called and were unable to reach our office or the answering service, please call again now that the issue has been resolved. Thank you!.