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Evidence-Based Veterinary Care for Producers
COMPREHENSIVE CARE FOR DAIRY HERDS
From herd health and reproduction to milk quality and on-farm support, we offer practical solutions tailored to the needs of today’s dairy producers.
Herd Health Services
Routine Herd Visits may Include:
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Pregnancy diagnosis by ultrasound or palpation.
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Fresh cow health monitoring.
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Udder health program.
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Vaccination program development.
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Production analysis.
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Calf and heifer rearing programs.
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Nutritional services.
Vaccinations
We know your time is valuable. Our herd vaccination programs help protect your cattle while giving you one less thing to worry about.
In-House Laboratory Services
Routine Herd Visits may Include:
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Blood profiles.
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Fecal flotation/parasite detection.
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Milk culturing.
Reproduction & Embryo Transfer
Embryo Transfer:
Dr. Andrew MacLeod provides embryo transfer services for Linwood Veterinary Services and Hwy 89 Veterinary Services. Contact the clinic for more details.
Family Cow Program:
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Synchronization of cycle.
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Timed breeding.
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Pregnancy diagnosis.
Ultrasounds
Our veterinarians, during regular herd health visits, monitor uterine health, ovarian function and pregnancy status, with the goal of keeping days open down and pregnancy rate and profits up.
Nutrition & Preventative Care
Feed Ration Analysis/Troubleshooting
Our veterinary team works with nutrition specialists to help solve herd health and production concerns.
Fecal Flotation
A practical tool for monitoring parasite loads in cattle, sheep, and goats. We offer a quick turnaround time and a phone consultation with your veterinarian.
Preventative Medicine
We promote practicing preventative medicine in terms of both economics and animal welfare. We consult with our producers to create and monitor individual farm-based preventative plans.
Breeder Checks
To ensure pre-breeding heifers have functioning reproductive tracts, enabling information management decisions.
Milk Quality & Laboratory Services
Milk Culturing/Mastitis Lab Culturing
Mastitis affects both cow health and production. Milk culturing helps identify the bacteria involved so treatment and prevention decisions can be made more effectively.
Milk Residue Testing
Full-service residue testing is available for individual cows or bulk tank samples, including after-hours service.
Blood Profiles
In-house blood profiling is available for down cows, including calcium, phosphorus, and creatine kinase testing.
Processing & Farm Services
Processing
We offer timely cattle processing services, including:
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Vaccinating
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Castrating
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Dehorning
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Implantation
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Preventative Medications
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Deworming
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Pregnancy diagnosis
Canadian Quality Milk-Training
One-on-one CQM training allows producers to have a less stressful experience adapting to CQM regulations.
Farm Delivery Service for Clients
A local delivery service is available to take what you need out to your farm Monday to Friday.
RESOURCES FOR DAIRY PRODUCERS
Trusted industry resources and organizations for dairy producers.
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