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Cancer and Our Furry Friends

Dogs and cats are now living longer and more full lives due to advancements in health care available. Because of their longer life spans, we are encountering more and more cases of neoplastic disease, i.e., cancer.   Tumors occur when the normal cells begin acting in abnormal ways.  They begin multiplying uncontrollably, and will sometimes produce normal […]

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How To Administer Excede Antibiotic Injections

Administering Excede Antibiotic in Cattle  This video from Zoetis Animal Health demonstrates the correct way to administer Excede using the opposite eye injection method. From Zoetis: Important Safety Information: People with known hypersensitivity to penicillin or cephalosporins should avoid exposure to EXCEDE. EXCEDE is contraindicated in animals with known allergy to ceftiofur or to the […]

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The little calf has a name…

Remember this calf? Many of you have been following along with the continuing adventures of this little calf after it’s miraculous arrival a few weeks ago. We are pleased to announce that she has a name now- “Belle”. Her owner sent us an update as to how she is doing: “At two weeks old, Belle […]

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Barnyard Danger: One reason to keep a clean barnyard

Do you know what this unidentified circular object is? It was found in the barnyard of a calf that we recently went and attended to. Here’s a closer look: It is very important to make sure that your barn and barnyard stay clean and free of things that might cause potential hurt to your animals. […]

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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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