Central Shore Veterinary Services

19/10/2024

We mentioned there would be updates headed your way. We also mentioned (and think you can see) we would be slow with them. We aren't teasing you; we're just really busy and there are a ton of things happening behind the scenes. The first thing we would like to share is our new name and our new logo. Over the next few weeks there will be more references to our new business name which is reflective of the services we provide. Since opening the practice in 2016 we continue to serve cows which, as the logo hopefully implies, are the background of everything we are...without the cow Dr. Weeman wouldn't be serving you in veterinary medicine and she will always be a component of what the hospital is, because she is inseparable from the fabric that makes its founder who he is.

We need a name that better encompasses what we serve which is: dogs, cats, cows, pigs, sheep, goats, poultry (at times). Perhaps the specie list will expand soon and we are confident we are making the steps necessary to ensure that if it does you will receive the same level of service you've come to expect from Bayside Bovine Veterinary services, soon to be serving you as Central Shore Veterinary Services.

21/09/2024

We know we've been pretty quiet lately. Thanks to all of you we've been incredibly busy and we want to let everyone know that in the coming months there are going to be TONS of changes headed your way! We have been blessed to be a part of your farming story for the past 10 years and we are excited to show you what we have in mind to ensure even better service to you for many decades to come

03/05/2024

We understand many still have questions about the new health testing requirements for dairy cattle.

The major change is that all lactating dairy cattle including must have an interstate paper to travel across state lines direct to slaughter or to an auction facility. This is a Federal statute irrespective of any state official decree.

Non-lactating cattle don’t need to be tested for influenza. Non-lactating animals moved direct to slaughter (even across state lines) do not require a CVI.

Cattle (even bull calves) moving from MD to DE for instance require a CVI and this means they require an official ID tag (the only tag we use at BBVS is an 840 RFID tag) to receive a CVI.

Moving animals to a sale facility within the same state does NOT require the producer to get a CVI.

Our clientele who are currently on a herdcheck schedule and utilizing the National (840 tag) ID program will not have market access disrupted. We will have certificates available same day* for these clients. For those who are NOT currently on a herdcheck schedule with us we will attempt to serve your needs after we have taken care of our established clientele and we anticipate in many instances a 2-3 week wait.

*by 8pm when requested by 9am M-F

27/04/2024

In the updated regulations regarding influenza testing of dairy cattle, dry dairy cattle and lactating cattle transferred directly to slaughter facilities are exempt from testing requirements.

Symptomatic cattle are prohibited from transport. Even direct to slaughter.

*major change from norm* all dairy cattle, even direct to slaughter- require a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

25/04/2024

Effective 4/29/2024 we will be implementing and complying with the federal order from USDA-APHIS to require all lactating dairy cattle be tested for Influenza A prior to interstate transport. As a reminder: Delaware to Maryland and Maryland to Delaware transport constitutes INTERstate transfer.

This mandate supersedes all present regulatory requirements for export testing.

Testing as a condition of interstate transport falls under the regulatory statutes of the Federal government.

*INTRAstate transport may still represent substantial risk to bovine, avian and likely other livestock species.

Cattle to cattle and cattle to poultry transmission has been reported which is a concerning development.

*Dr Weeman expects this mandate may likely extend to beef cattle and other species in the future. Beef and small ruminant producers are exempt from testing at this time but are encouraged to take similar precautions to protect their livestock and neighboring poultry operations.

*Exhibitors of livestock should consider the emerging disease risks as they make plans for the show season. Animals not crossing state lines may still be tested before and after exhibition.

*An 8 day quarantine of show stock upon return to the farm is recommended. Separate, private milking equipment at shows is recommended.
Nose to nose contact and communal feed and water sources should be avoided during exhibition.

*Producers with poultry are advised to practice heightened biosecurity measures when attending shows- treat exposure to livestock much the way you would treat exposure to another poultry flock.

*Disinfect trailers and tires following transport. Don’t intermingle livestock from multiple sources on one trailer for transport.

*Producers visiting shows should consider wearing different boots and clothing and change and clean those items prior to tending livestock back home.

*Prevent exposure of livestock, barns, feed and water to wild birds and migratory water fowl.

Influenza A in cattle is now a reportable disease. If a cow tests positive for the virus it does NOT mean the animal, herd or market will be disrupted at this time but there will likely be surveillance of the herd to follow.

We can expect additional developments from this situation and we will provide updates at the point they become relevant.

* Represent epidemiological recommendations from us to our clientele/followers

WASHINGTON, April 24, 2024 – To further protect the U.S. livestock industry from the threat posed by highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, USDA is sharing a number of actions that we are taking with our federal partners to help us get ahead of this disease and limit its spread. Today, USDA’s A...

25/03/2024

https://www.agweb.com/news/livestock/dairy/breaking-mystery-illness-impacting-texas-kansas-dairy-cattle-confirmed-highly

USDA says genetic sequencing revealed the mystery illness impacting Texas dairies is the same strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) that's been in the U.S. The virus is carried by wild waterfowl.

27/01/2024

Always happy to allow my colleagues to carry the burden and share the sentiments that apply universally across the profession.

Subtract the support staff part and it could have been me that wrote this. Help us help you. It really is what we want to do.

13/01/2024

Cattle, the original recyclers. Using the environment as a reason to shun beef simply makes no sense. The goats and sheep, bison and water buffalo deserve equal love.

We don’t want to hear any squealing or clucking about this post, today is simply about the ruminants. We can shed some love for our other barnyard friends later.

24/12/2023

We want to wish everyone a joyous holiday season filled with relaxation, reflection and peace.

28/11/2023

When you call us you won’t always get the quick, cheap, easy option.

Dr Weeman is probably NOT going to slap that band on your 2 month old goat and walk away.

Focusing on the sick animal you called for while ignoring the obvious issue headed down the line one pen over is just not who we are.

The across the pasture exam telling you “the goats look good” is not a part of our services menu. It’s simply not how we practice and it never will be.

The reason is simple: we’re actually going to answer the phone when our client has an emergency and we don’t like those calls any more than you do.

We know our approach isn’t for everyone. That’s okay.

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There are options for who provides your farm animals veterinary care in Delaware and the Eastern shore Monday-Friday from 9a-4pm.
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Read. Between. The. Lines. And then call us to get yourself established so we can show you what thorough veterinary care that prevents emergencies looks like BEFORE you have an emergency.

We certainly wouldn’t mind a little fanfare in the comments section to reach more people.

Please,spread this post to your friends: pretend it’s our phone number on Thanksgiving day or Christmas Eve.