River Valley Veterinary Services

20/06/2024

Staying cool 😎

04/06/2024

Today is WORLD MILK DAY 2024.
It may not have a trendy name, catchy claim, or flashy package, but Real Whole Milk definitely checks ALL the trending performance boxes, making Whole Milk the real, fresh, clean, natural, local, sustainable AND functional beverage choice!

14/05/2024

Ambulatory office views 😍🌱☀️

11/05/2024

Happy Mother’s Day! 💐 💜

22/04/2024

Springtime work! 🌧️ 🌸 ⛅️ 🐴 (sheath beans, and a mare’s large ready-to-ovulate follicle on ultrasound!) 😎

17/04/2024

Our clients have the best sense of humor 😂 ⚠️ Caution graphic pic ⚠️ ⛔️

11/04/2024

Baby season 🐮 🌱 🌧️

29/03/2024

💨 ☀️ ❄️ Weather 🤷🏻‍♀️

Enjoy your holiday weekend! As always, we’re here for your emergencies if needed 🏥 🐄 🐎 🐑 🐐 🦙 🐓 🐖

25/03/2024

Strain of Avian Influenza found in sick dairy cows in Texas / Kansas 🐄 🐦 News blurb FYI below from the AABP and AASRP:

(ASHLAND, OHIO) March 25, 2024 – There has been a recent disease event in dairy cattle with reports of affected herds in several states. Samples submitted from dairy cattle affected with the current disease outbreak were recently confirmed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to have highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
Veterinarians and the dairy industry are working collaboratively with state and federal officials during the ongoing investigation.

H5N1 in Birds, Mammals
HPAI is most commonly found in birds and poultry; wild waterfowl are known carriers. According to the USDA, 48 states have had cases of HPAI in poultry and wild birds since the outbreak began in 2022. Over 82 million birds have been affected. There have also been reports of over 200 mammals diagnosed with the virus. The cases in dairy cattle are unique as it is only the second time it has been found in a U.S. ruminant (cattle, sheep, goats). Earlier this month, HPAI was found in goats in Minnesota on a farm where poultry first tested positive. According to the USDA, migratory birds appear to be the source of the infection in cattle.

Clinical Signs seen in affected cattle:
-decreased milk production
-acute sudden drop in production with some severely impacted cows experiencing thicker, concentrated, colostrum like milk
-decrease in feed consumption; abnormal tacky or loose f***s; and low grade fever
impacted animals were primarily older cows in mid-lactation, while dry cows, heifers and youngstock did not appear to be affected

Impact on Dairy Cattle
Veterinarians and animal caregivers first reported seeing decreased feed intake and milk production in affected dairy cattle. Dairies are reporting that about 10% of the milking cows become sick. There have been no confirmed deaths in cattle due to this disease. Cattle appear to recover in two-to-three weeks with supportive care. No cases have been found in mammals in or around New York currently!

Food Safety
Federal and state guidelines exist to ensure the safety of milk and meat products. Milk that is pasteurized and meat that is properly cooked remains safe for human consumption.
AABP will continue to monitor this situation and provide reliable information to its members and the public.
For more information, see the USDA announcement at https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/newsroom/news/sa_by_date/sa-2024/hpai-cattle.

19/03/2024

Happy Spring! 🌱 🌸 ☀️
It’s that time of year! Reminder to schedule your herd check and castrations / routine work before fly season starts! Less stress on your animals and doctors…. And talk to your vets about the best method(s) for your herd / animals!

ALSO: we do have SOME room in our upcoming late March barn cat spay / neuter clinic, contact us if you need your barn cats fixed and for any more info!

14/03/2024

Stowaways! 🐓 🐓 🛻 🩺

12/03/2024

Newsflash 🐎🩸 Positive COGGINS TEST: Equine Infectious Anemia confirmed in Connecticut 😳

There is no vaccine for this disease and the facility with the positive is currently under quarantine. The AAEP has some great resources on Equine Infectious Anemia:

https://aaep.org/horsehealth/equine-infectious-anemia

https://aaep.org/sites/default/files/Documents/Outside%20Linked%20Documents/DiseaseFactsheet_EIA%20Cobranded.pdf

https://www.wfsb.com/2024/03/08/horse-windham-county-tests-positive-equine-infectious-anemia/?fbclid=IwAR3ckbCQw3r7CzTNNZFy7_DOZ0hcLYIYCTYd8nj5JPZINPxEIo5FNx7tEpU_aem_AQwgpzZNF4zy9k9seDBYj8lZTW0E8SfEdJPHZkycleGImZH2rPMqBDvIBhDG9mDzfV4

A horse in Windham County has tested positive for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA), according to the Connecticut Department of Agriculture.

08/03/2024

Foal Friday! ❤️🐴 ☀️

03/03/2024

🚨 Save and Share 🏥 this reference sheet for your barn first aid kit! ⛑ 🩹 And keep a re**al thermometer🌡 *for barn use* in your first aid kit (any easy to use digital thermometer will do). Need help with strategy / how to stress-free get an accurate temp on your animals? Ask your vet at your next appointment for pointers & practice 🌟 Good first aid supplies for your kit, thermometer included, available here: www.rvvs.co —> online store tab

22/02/2024

Stock up on your Vitamin E and Selenium supply! It’s that time of year! Remind your friends 🐑 🐐🦙 Check out our online store: www.rvvs.co —> online store tab

NEW PRODUCT ALERT: for kids / calves / lambs at birth after colostrum: Vitaferst-Care oral supplement. Talk to your vet to solidify your farm protocols this kidding / lambing / calving season. Stock your first-aid and birthing kits! 🧤 💉 🩹 ⛑️ 💼

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19/02/2024

Check your email for our Equine Spring Vaccination Package and information PDF, along with current client rebate forms for horse vaccines, dewormer, and common meds ordered through your vet (check out our online store if you haven't already! www.rvvs.co --> online store tab). Rebates are currently on Ulcergard, Gastrogard, Legend IV injections, and Equioxx Tabs purchased between now and end of February.... Stay tuned for Prascend rebates in the near future 😊😊 ❄️☀️

17/02/2024

Rabid raccoon in Fulton County / Gloversville! Make sure all of your animals are up to date on vaccinations. Another scary local reminder! ⚠️ ⚠️

https://www.news10.com/news/fulton-county/rabid-raccoon-confirmed-in-fulton-county/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=socialflow&fbclid=IwAR1lUuvhfF7i_-3L788OXfoweGORPM9-pFG1Xjrmj5-yalab62JvXVG56Es_aem_AfWZXdps4NngYcoerK6Pg6JsYNdjPBbpdwlEv-Ku3P8roZZrq6SNj0VBMOCIQiiKsTE

A raccoon in the Willie Road area in Gloversville has tested positive for rabies. Animal owners are encouraged to make sure that all pets and at-risk livestock have current immunizations.

06/02/2024

🐰🐰Are you or anyone you know interested in getting your rabbit(s) vaccinated against RHDV2? If so, please fill out the following google form and share this with people who might be interested!: https://forms.gle/97k5iUX18bZhexXV9

25/01/2024

🐰 Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease is PREVENTABLE 🐰

Share this post and contact us if you or someone you know is interested in the RHDV2 vaccine!

25/01/2024

🐰 Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease is PREVENTABLE 🐰

Check out our info-graphic below. Share this post and contact us if you or someone you know is interested in the RHDV2 vaccine!

23/01/2024

🐱 ATTENTION CAT PEOPLE 🐱
(Tag or send this to people who might be interested)

😸There is still room for our upcoming spay / neuter day. Give us a call or email us for info 😸

📲 518-774-5571
📧 [email protected]

18/01/2024

Looking to have your cat spayed or neutered? Or know someone who is? 👀

We still have room for lots of females and males for our upcoming spay/neuter days 😺 Call or email us!

📞 518-774-5571
📧 [email protected]

05/01/2024

Rabies positive horse in Cobleskill - are your animals up to date on their vaccines? Double check and call your vet 🚨

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 5, 2024
Schoharie County Department of Health
RE: Horse Tests Positive for Rabies

01/01/2024

Happy New Year from River Valley Vets! 🎉 Grateful for the wonderful clients, patients, dedicated vets, compassionate vet assistants, client care specialists, and aspiring students who made 2023 an incredible year. Wishing everyone a year filled with joy, health, and countless tail wags / happy hooves!

28/11/2023

Bovine C-section success 💪 Closing up 🪡

23/11/2023

🍁 Happy Thanksgiving to our wonderful clients and patients! 🍂 While we're enjoying the holiday, our on call doctors are here for your animal emergencies. Wishing you a joyful and safe Thanksgiving! 🦃

01/11/2023

Rainy fall day and first snow (Fort Plain)! 🍂 ❄️

Reminder to schedule your sheep and goat health checks before winter, and preg check ultrasounds so you know who’s expecting for this spring! 🐑 🐐 🩺 💻 **p

31/10/2023

Happy Halloween! 🎃 👻

11/10/2023

Fall appointments! Dentals due before wintertime, wellness bloodwork, fall vaccinations, f***l egg counts and health checks, pick our brains if you need help / advice / troubleshooting.