Sandhills Veterinary Services LLC

23/08/2024

21/08/2024

Good fences make good neighbors and Progressive Farmer has some advice if your neighbor's cattle stand on the road more than they stand in their pasture. Read more at https://www.dtnpf.com/agriculture/web/ag/news/article/2023/03/01/good-fences-better-neighbors.

18/08/2024

I love to see future cattlewomen and men wearing our Sandhills Veterinary Services hats! Have a great weekend everybody!

14/08/2024

As long as there are veterinarians, there will be a need for veterinary technicians. I'm proud to say I work with some of the best current and future vet techs, like my friend Bridger in this picture! Read more about the vet tech profession at
https://www.avma.org/news/veterinary-technicians-can-not-only-survive-also-thrive-profession.

11/08/2024

It was all hands on deck at the Comanche County Fair as I worked with Mylee Turley to ultrasound and preg-check her breeding heifer.

07/08/2024

Good hooves are literally the foundation of a productive cattle herd and genetics play a big part in good hoof conformation as this article from Progressive Farmer discusses at https://www.dtnpf.com/agriculture/web/ag/livestock/article/2024/01/12/progress-made-hoof-soundness.

04/08/2024

Two windmills are standing in a field and one asks the other, “What kind of music do you like?” The other says, “I'm a big metal fan.”

31/07/2024

Pinkeye can be an obstacle to you and your herd's success. Read more at https://www.drovers.com/news/beef-production/impact-pinkeye-cattle-causes-signs-and-best-practices-control-and-prevention. (Photo courtesy of Farm Journal.)

Pinkeye is a painful eye disease that affects cattle worldwide. Here’s a look at the causes, signs, treatment, control and prevention of pinkeye, provided by K-State’s Beef Cattle Institute.

28/07/2024

What is a mountain goat called?

A hillbilly. 😀😄😀😄🐏🐐

24/07/2024

As you readied your meat goat for the fair, you may have noticed some weird spots under their coat. This article by Koos Vis for Diamond Hoof Care gives you some tips on what to do at https://diamondhoofcare.com/a-5-point-guide-to-treating-skin-fungus-in-goats/.

21/07/2024

What do you call a rude cow?

Beef jerky. 😆😆😆

17/07/2024

The county fair is this week and while temperatures might cool down a little, knowing the signs of a heat-stressed pig can be helpful. Learn more at https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/heat_stress_in_pigs.

Identifying the signs of stress in pigs during periods of hot weather will aid in making proactive adjustments to management and handling practices.

14/07/2024

Why don’t people like play basketball with pigs?

Because they hog the ball. 🐷😄🐷😜🐷

10/07/2024

The county fair will be here sooner rather than later so read up on how to keep your show string happy and healthy at https://www.farmprogress.com/animal-health/fair-time-health-and-safety-concerns-for-your-show-cattle.

County fair time is upon us. These are a few things you should watch to keep your show string healthy.

07/07/2024

What happens when you talk to a cow?

It goes in one ear and out the udder. 😜😆😁

03/07/2024

The facilities you're working cattle in can affect your day, your veterinarian's day and your herd's day. Now might be a good time to evaluate if your cattle working setup is working for or against you. Beef magazine has a helpful article at https://www.beefmagazine.com/livestock-management/making-cattle-handling-facilities-work.

30/06/2024

I recently saw a sign at a farm that said, "Duck, eggs."

I was contemplating the use of the comma when it hit me. 😜😁😜😁

26/06/2024

There are many strains of pink-eye-causing bacteria that can infect cattle and this Beef magazine article talks about how to treat them at https://www.beefmagazine.com/cattle-health/prevent-pink-eye-through-autogenous-vaccines. As always, if you have any concerns about your herd's health, call Sandhills Veterinary Services at 620-622-7121.

23/06/2024

What do you call a pig with no legs?

Groundhog. 🐷🐷🐷

19/06/2024

A bull is major investment for your operation. So what do you do when he fails his breeding soundness exam? Beef magazine gives some options to consider at https://www.beefmagazine.com/livestock-management/options-exist-when-bulls-fail-a-breeding-soundness-exam.

18/06/2024

It's Veterinarian Appreciation Day so if you see this gal out and about today tell her thank you for all she does for you and your livestock!