As we pulled up to the truck parked in the field, I kept my eyes peeled for our cow. The owners had called us because there had been calf feet dangling out of her rear end for most of the day. Unfortunately, it was getting dark and the herd was out in a large field. […]
Being On Call Isn’t Always So Bad….
It’s the middle of a lazy Saturday afternoon and my phone rings. Unfortunately, I’m on call so I immediately jump up and start gathering my things. As I drive to school, I have no idea what to expect for this call. It’s a sow over at the swine farm. She’s in labor and is having […]
Pregnant or Open?
As someone looking to work with cows in the future, rectal palpations are a big part of the job. And quite conveniently, it’s also one of the skills that I am not all that great at. As such, I’m jumping at every chance I can to get more experience. As part of my production medicine […]
