Today, I had my first fatal run-in with the infamous Haemonchus contortus. After responding to an emergency call for a colic, we were asked to come out to a farm with a down sheep. The sheep had been down for a day and was reluctant to eat or drink. It had separated itself from the herd, […]
Super Parasites
Over the past ten years, light has been brought to the growing problem of antibiotic resistance in humans and animals. Doctors and veterinarians are working together diligently to use these medications more judiciously so that future generations have access to drugs that are effective. What is surprising to me is that not nearly as much […]
Out On Our Own
During veterinary school clinics, it’s not often that you get to do much. You are always under supervision and consulting with a superior on cases. Last week we had a few days with nothing on the schedule. To all of our surprise, our instructor told us we would be heading back to a prison goat […]
