Bom Harris, DVMJan 91 minKidding and Lambing in Cold WeatherNewborn kids and lambs often need additional protection from the weather.
Bom Harris, DVMSep 28, 20212 minVeterinary Telehealth: New Guidelines for Our Comprehensive ServicesVeterinary Telehealth Practice Guidelines
Bom Harris, DVMJul 12, 20212 minBiosecurity: Keeping Your Herd SafeExpanding a herd with new animals can be exciting, whether it is a new breeding bull, young stock to add genetic diversity to the herd,...
Bom Harris, DVMJul 12, 20212 minRecognizing Neurologic Disease in RuminantsNeurological diseases are diseases of the brain, spine and the nerves that connect them. A similar array of neurologic diseases affect...
Bom Harris, DVMMar 26, 20213 minCelebrating Women in AgricultureWomen have a been a critical component of agriculture since the beginning of time.
Bom Harris, DVMMar 17, 20211 minNot Too Soon to Start on Fly Control!Many beef producers are more mindful of complete insect control in late winter due to the threat posed by the disease Theileria, which is...
Cassie Faull, DVMMar 17, 20212 minLocal Plant Toxicities of Livestock Some of the most beautiful and luscious plants can have deadly consequences for our livestock. These are the plant toxicities seen most...
Bom Harris, DVMFeb 17, 20211 minDisbudding GoatsDisbudding is not a necessary practice in goats. Their horns are part of their cooling mechanism in warm weather. They are also handy to...
Bom Harris, DVMJan 6, 20212 minTick-Borne Disease Raises Concerns for VirginiaUnfortunately, the tick-borne cattle disease caused by Theileria orientalis has continued to spread through Virginia this year. We saw a...
Cassie Faull, DVMJan 6, 20212 minFour Tips for Livestock InjectionsGiving injections is a routine and necessary skill for livestock ownership. Many vaccines, as well as most treatments for sick animals,...
Bom Harris, DVMJan 6, 20211 minSpring is Baby SeasonWhile it feels like winter has just begun, our spring herds of sheep, goats and cattle will bring new life into the world before we know...
Cassie Faull, DVMSep 1, 20203 minPrevent Parasites With Pasture ManagementA major threat to the health of sheep and goats is the barber pole worm, a gastrointestinal parasite. This parasite steals nutrients from...
Bom Harris, DVMMar 1, 20201 minKids and Lambs Are on the WayKidding and lambing season is going strong. Cattle are not the only livestock impacted by the unusual weather that we have had over the...
Bom Harris, DVMMar 1, 20202 minAnother Hard WinterIt is difficult to believe, after the drought last summer and fall, that we are faced with a muddy, wet winter for the second year...
Bom Harris, DVMFeb 27, 20201 minNew Tick Brings New Disease to VirginiaThe Longhorn tick was first identified in Virginia in 2017. Unfortunately, it has brought with it a challenging new disease affecting...
Bom Harris, DVMOct 1, 20192 minManaging Internal Parasites in Sheep and Goats Barberpole worm and other internal parasites have been deadly in sheep and goats this year. While mature cattle generally develop good...
Bom Harris, DVMAug 21, 20191 minIt's Fair Time: Vet Tips for a Successful ShowFair time is here! This is a busy time of year as area youth prepare animals for fairs and shows. Here are a few tips to help make your...
Bom Harris, DVMMar 1, 20191 minCalves, Kids and Lambs: Supplies Needed to Assist with BirthingSpring calving is underway and lambing/kidding season is not far behind. While we hope for an uneventful season with minimal assisted...
Bom Harris, DVMJan 31, 20191 min2019: The Year of MudThe new year has kicked off with plenty of moisture on the heels of the second wettest year in recorded history. Rain, snow, mud and...
Bom Harris, DVMOct 1, 20182 min#10GallonChallenge Supports Dairy Farms and Food BanksA photo is worth a thousand words. Yet, I sometimes struggle to take great photos of my children. On the other hand, they're usually...