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Jan 4, 20191 min

Bovine Respiratory Disease Complex

Fluctuating temperatures and wet weather have brought some devastating respiratory outbreaks to our area. While bovine respiratory...

Nov 6, 20182 min

Bull Power: Are you ready for fall breeding?

Fall calving is wrapping up and we are already looking towards preparing for the next breeding season. Many cow-calf operators use...

Oct 1, 20182 min

#10GallonChallenge Supports Dairy Farms and Food Banks

A photo is worth a thousand words. Yet, I sometimes struggle to take great photos of my children. On the other hand, they're usually...

Jun 28, 20182 min

Knowing When to Call a Livestock Vet in an Emergency

Dramatic emergencies certainly make for the best veterinary tales — it seems to be the only thing Dr. Pol ever does — yet chasing...

Apr 1, 20182 min

Four Healthy Reasons to Support Dairy

With the Virginia dairy industry in a decline for several years now, the conversation during herd check regularly turns to how the farm...

Oct 1, 20172 min

What is Anaplasmosis?

From late summer to fall, one of the most common causes for down cows or sudden death in central Virginia cattle is Anaplasmosis. This...