Bovine
Bovine Care and Treatment in Pittsylvania County, VA
Creek and Meadow Veterinary Hospital has an experienced large animal veterinarian who provides comprehensive and compassionate care for cattle. She offers farm calls and haul-in services, examinations, routine herd health work, reproductive services, ultrasound, digital radiographs, lameness exams/foot trims, in-house blood panels, routine surgeries, USDA accredited services, and emergency services. Whether you need preventive, diagnostic, or therapeutic services for your cattle, he is here to help you achieve your goals and ensure the well-being of your animals.
Routine Herd Health Work
We provide routine herd health work such as vaccinations, deworming, parasite prevention plans, tagging/identification, and certificates of veterinary inspection/health certificates. We can help you design and implement a herd health program that meets your goals and complies with local and federal regulations.
Monitoring Services for Milk Quality and Herd Performance
One of the best ways our team can help you reach production goals is by scheduling a heard health checkup. The health visits we provide are unique for every herd and farm and can be scheduled on a monthly, biweekly, or weekly basis.
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Our team of licensed bovine veterinarians is able to diagnose and treat any condition or illness that may be affecting your cattle while helping you create a disease prevention program to meet the needs of your specific operation.
Emergency and Critical Care Services
We provide emergency services for cattle 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If your animal is sick or injured and needs urgent veterinary attention, please call us immediately at 434-888-4040. We will do our best to respond as quickly as possible and provide the necessary care on site or at our clinic.
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Some of the most common reasons we are called for emergency care include severe injuries, bloat, dystocia (issues with calving) and milk fever. If you have any questions regarding if you need the help of our animal hospital after hours, then call our office and discuss the situation with our large animal veterinarian.
Reproduction Programs and Services
We offer a variety of reproductive services for cattle, including artificial insemination, pregnancy diagnosis, ultrasound, breeding soundness exams, calving assistance, dystocia management, castration, and more. We use the latest technology and techniques to optimize the reproductive performance of your herd.
Vaccinations and Deworming
Some of the best money that is spent on disease is what you commit to preventing it. Our bovine veterinarian is eager to help you maximize your heard health and production by providing an individually designed deworming and vaccination program. These all feature the latest protocols and products to address the specific needs of your herd.
Digital Radiographs
We use digital radiographs (X-rays) to diagnose fractures, joint disorders, lung diseases, foreign bodies, and other conditions affecting the bones and soft tissues of cattle. Digital radiographs are fast, accurate, and easy to share with other veterinarians or specialists if needed.
Ultrasound
We use ultrasound to diagnose pregnancy, fetal viability, fetal sexing, twins, ovarian structures, uterine abnormalities, and other reproductive conditions in cattle. Ultrasound is also useful for evaluating internal organs such as the liver, kidneys, spleen, bladder, and heart.
Lameness Exams/Foot Trims
We perform lameness exams to identify the cause and severity of lameness in cattle. We examine the feet, legs, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves of the affected animal. We also provide foot trims to prevent or treat hoof problems such as overgrowth, cracks, ulcers, abscesses, and infections.
Schedule an Appointment Today!
We are here to help you with any cattle or large animal needs you may have. Contact us today by calling 434-888-4040 to learn more about our services or to schedule an appointment.