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All Posts in Category: Large Animal

Because it makes life easy

Because it makes life easy

  Why should you call Mobile Veterinary Service? here are lots of great reasons: Lower Stress:  Stress is a major factor in immune suppression. Because we come to your home or farm… read more No waiting:  How much time have you wasted in traffic? How long have you had to sit in waiting rooms? You […]

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Large Animal Parasite Control

Large Animal Parasite Control by Ben J. Character, DVM Internal parasites can cause significant weight loss in grazing animals during the lean winter months.  Now is the time to institute a deworming program to address this problem. Most parasites in Alabama choose the mild climate of spring and fall to emerge from their hibernation and […]

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Common Eye Problems

Common Eye Problems by Ben J. Character, DVM The eyes are important sensory organs of domestic animals.  There are many common problems that can effect their function. Here are a few to watch for in your furry friend:  Foreign Object in Eye: During summer and fall, seeds of many different types can become lodged under […]

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BSE: Breeding Soundness Examination

BSE: Breeding Soundness Examination by Ben J. Character, DVM “Just what is a BSE?”, you may ask. We’re glad you did! BSE stands for “Breeding Soundness Examination”, and should be an annual part of a complete herd health program.  A BSE is also warranted if conception rates are found to be down in the herd. […]

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Failure of Passive Transfer

Failure of Passive Transfer by Ben J. Character, DVM Failure of passive transfer occurs when a newborn does not receive colostrum (“first milk”) from it’s mother.  The colostrum contains antibodies that protect the newborn from infection, until it’s own immune system can defend itself.    Unlike humans and some other species of animals, most of […]

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Fescue Toxicosis in the Mare

Fescue Toxicosis in the Mare by Ben J. Character, DVM Fescue is a cool season perennial grass that is very common in Northern Alabama.  It usually grows in clumps, and does very well from September until summer of the following year.  Because of its’ ability to grow during the cooler months, it is an important […]

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