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Big Sky Large Animal Veterinary

Large Animal Veterinary Service serving Southwest Montana

09/20/2024

Large animal veterinary assistant/ technician—We’re hiring for the fall! Part time or full time availabilities. Competitive pay and can work with you on hours. Email resume to [email protected]. Happy Fall!!

05/17/2024

I have been getting a lot of questions about RFID tags, so I will try and clear the air a little.. Recently, Washington and USDA APHIS put in motion enhanced traceability regulations on ADULT BEEF CATTLE (18 months of age and older) that, by fall of 2024, will require the use of ‘ 840 ‘ RFID tags for interstate movement purposes. These government issued RFID tags most often come in the form of low frequency capabilities, and cannot be read, or traced, from more than about 12 inches from a reader. High frequency tags have capabilities of more like several feet. This change is at no additional cost to the producer as of now, and I encourage producers to reach out to the State Veterinary office in Helena to acquire tags.

MONTANA BEEF PRODUCERS:

CALVES:
Non-DSA Calves being shipped in the fall out of state to go on feed will not be affected by this change.

DSA producers WILL, in most cases, be required to officially identify INTACT feeders prior to shipment with ‘840’ RFID tags.

COWS AND BULLS >18 months of age :
‘840’ RFID tags will be required for interstate movement.

When it’s all said and done with, NOTHING is changing in regards to the necessity of an official ID for the above mentioned BEEF CATTLE. We have been doing this for years. However, no longer will you see the SILVER NUES tags or ORANGE METAL BANGS clips be recognized as acceptable forms of identification for interstate movement requirements.

I encourage you not to be frustrated with the mandate. I know if there’s two thing ranchers don’t love, it’s ‘change’ and ‘government mandate’. However, this motion will drastically help improve efficiency and accuracy of traceability for interstate movements **while also saving/ preserving the fingers and sanity of vets and vet techs nationwide**

I end with a snippet directly from USDA APHIS website:

“Rapid traceability in a disease outbreak will not only limit how long farms are quarantined, keep more animals from getting sick, and help ranchers and farmers get back to selling their products more quickly – but will help keep our markets open. One of the most significant benefits of the rule for farmers and ranchers will be the enhanced ability of the United States to limit impacts of animal disease outbreaks to certain regions, which is the key to maintaining our foreign markets. By being able to readily prove disease-free status in non-affected regions of the United States, we will be able to request foreign trading partners recognize disease-free regions or zones instead of cutting off trade for the entire country. Traceability of animals is necessary to establish these disease-free zones and facilitate reestablishment of foreign and domestic market access with minimum delay in the wake of an animal disease event. “

Thank you so much,

-Ross

08/23/2023

Do you love cattle? Are you interested in horses? Does a job in livestock health care sound fulfilling? We are hiring for full time or part position(s) for veterinary assistants/ technicians as the fall run quickly approaches. We are a mobile large animal veterinary practice based out of Willow Creek, MT in the Gallatin Valley and serve Gallatin, Silver Bow, Broadwater, Madison as well as many neighboring communities with quality and compassionate veterinary care. Seeking hard working, honest individuals. Competitive pay and flexible on scheduling. Preference will be given to experienced applicants. Please email resume/CV to [email protected]

02/18/2023

February is Veterinary Dental Health Month - here is your reminder about the importance of having a veterinarian check your horse’s teeth at least once a year!

Contrary to what you may think, equine dentistry is not just about “floating” teeth and dental diseases can have an impact on your horse's body that go beyond the mouth alone. Remember: just because your equine friend is not showing any obvious symptoms of dental disease, it does not automatically mean that all is well. Horses simply adapt to their discomfort and most horses with dental problems will show no noticeable signs at all, until the disease is a serious source of pain and infection that can affect the animal’s overall health.

If you don’t already have a plan in place, be sure to contact your veterinarian today to discuss your equine friend’s dental health and prevent more painful and costly problems later!

01/26/2023

If your horse has a cough that persists into exercise or is heard while your equine friend is at rest in the barn, be sure to talk to your veterinarian about evaluating your horse for respiratory disease. It could be a problem with the upper airway (the nasal passages and throat) or the lower airway (the lungs).

While waiting for your appointment, try decreasing your horse’s exposure to dust, as that is a primary trigger for lower respiratory disease such as asthma or heaves. Some simple things you can do include avoiding straw bedding; feeding hay on the ground and/or soaking it; not using a leaf blower on barn aisles; not storing hay or bedding above your horse’s stall. Last but not least : While us humans may be more comfortable with all the barn doors closed up on a cold winter day, your horses’ lungs will appreciate open doors/windows and good ventilation!

As always, if you have questions or would like to learn more about preserving your horse’s respiratory health, your equine veterinarian remains your best source of information!
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Brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee.

01/02/2023

Thanks to everyone for trusting us with your animals this year! It is truly an honor to serve such amazing communities in Southwestern Montana. Best wishes as we head into 2023! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

04/13/2022

Excited to finally spread the word about Big Sky Large Animal Veterinary! Ross Chewning, DVM, will now be providing mobile large animal services to the Gallatin Valley and surrounding areas. Find us at www.bigskyvetmt.com or give us a call at 406-599-5415!

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Willow Creek, MT
59760

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	8am - 12pm
Sunday	2:30am - 2am

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http://www.bigskyvetmt.com/

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