Anesthesia can sound intimidating, but it’s an important part of keeping your dog safe and comfortable during many veterinary procedures. In this post, Dr. Mandy Britt explains the different types of anesthesia, which dogs may be more sensitive, what happens before and after a procedure, and how her team keeps every patient safe from start to finish.

We recently went to some Continuing Education on Nutrition for Beef Cattle and here are some highlights. We gained familiarity with the COWculator software, reviewing hay results and talked a lot about cows.

Have you heard that "the rules are changing" for purchasing antibiotics on June 11, 2023? While it's true that the rules are changing with the implementation of FDA's Guidance #263, here's what you really need to know and how it may (or may not) affect you.

Ionophores are a class of antibiotics commonly added to bovine feed supplements to promote feed efficiency and growth. These products are also used to reduce and control coccidia in cattle. While useful in ruminants, they can be deadly for cattle, sheep, goats, and horses when fed at too high a level.

Bringing a new puppy home is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming — for both you and your puppy. In this post, Dr. Mandy Britt explains why early veterinary care matters, what to expect at your puppy’s first exam, common health concerns, and simple steps you can take to start training and care from day one.

As dogs age, their needs change, and staying on top of their health becomes more important than ever. From managing arthritis and dental health to maintaining proper nutrition and preventative care, senior dogs benefit from thoughtful attention to keep them comfortable and active.

Scours is a broad term to describe diarrhea and inflammation of the digestive tract in young calves. Most cases of scours occur between day 3 and 16 of life in calves. Scours can be caused by a number of things including viruses, bacteria, and parasites. 

Calves are born with a naive immune system because there is no transfer of antibodies across the placenta. Colostrum is essential for neonates, as it gives the calf immunity.

Rumen transfaunation is a valuable technique we use to support cattle dealing with indigestion. The process involves transferring rumen fluid from a healthy donor animal into a sick one, usually via an orogastric tube or directly into the rumen. The goal is to help restore healthy rumen function by repopulating the microbial community.

As part of an effort to improve our preconditioning program at the Loose Ranch, and based on recommendations from Dr. Tom Noffsinger, we introduced a behavioral training strategy aimed at reducing weaning stress and promoting better long-term outcomes in our calves.