The painful process of losing a beloved animal
Coping with grief over loss of pets, horses, cows When Ann Maclean’s dog Seamus, a rescued black Labrador retriever, began to decline, she spoke with her veterinarian about the decision to say goodbye to the family’s cherished pet. The Flint Hill resident scheduled a...
State medical group elects local veterinarian president
The Virginia Veterinary Medical Association (VVMA) has elected Dr. Nathaniel C. Burke, a large animal veterinarian at Rose Hill Veterinary Practice in Rappahannock, as the organization’s new president. Burke was voted into office at the association’s annual meeting...
Recommendations for Whelping Bitches
Recommendations for Whelping Bitches Kimberly S. Cole, DVM Gestation time: 64 days. Most dogs whelp at 56-66 days after the first breeding. Nutrition: We recommend that bitches in whelp be fed a commercial brand dog food for the first half of the pregnancy. About...
Bovine Health Recommendations
These are general guidelines only. Please consult with Dr. Massie, Dr. O’Brien, Dr. Hausler or Dr. Burke to determine your herd’s specific needs. Pre-Breeding Cows and Heifers -Assure legible ID -Booster IBR, PI3, BVD, BRSV, preferably MLV (Bovishield ) if not already...
Equine Health Recommendations
These are general guidelines only. Please consult with Dr. Massie, Dr. O’Brien, Dr. Hausler or Dr. Burke to determine your horse’s specific needs. Vaccinations: -4-way vaccine (EEE, WEE, Tetanus, and Flu) or 5-way (same as 4-way but with Rhino) -Annually,...
Large Animal Parasite Resistance in Ruminants
Parasite resistance in Ruminants- What do we do now? By Jane Naramore, LVT In the last 35 years, we have benefited from the use of many anthelminitics for the prevention and control of nematode parasites in ruminants. Anthelminitics have evolved from thiabendazoles...
Common Ticks of Virginia
Common Ticks of Virginia American Dog Tick The American Dog Tick, Dermacentor variabillis, is about 5mm long with short stout mouthparts. It is dark brown with light wavy lines or reticulations on its back. It is found mostly in the western sections of Virginia...
Exotic tick found in Virginia: What you can do
Exotic tick found in Virginia: What you can do On May 14, 2018 the National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Ames, Iowa confirmed the finding of the Haemaphysalis longicornis tick (otherwise known as the East Asian or Longhorned tick) in Virginia. The tick appeared...
Veterinary Feed Directives (VFD’s)
Article provided by the Virginia Department Of Agriculture And Consumer Services January 1, 2017 will significantly change the way medically important antibiotics are used in animal agriculture. In 1996, the FDA issued A Guidance for Industry (GFI) document #209...
Laminitis
LIFE AFTER LAMINITIS By Thomas B. Massie, Jr., DVM Laminitis (founder) in the horse can be a devastating disease process and it can take many forms. In some cases, the horse is mildly affected and recovers without significant problems. Others, the condition can be...