SMALL RUMINANTS
We provide a range of preventative and emergency services for sheep and goats including:
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Ultrasound pregnancy diagnosis from 35 -100 days gestation;
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Routine flock monitoring for specific diseases, such as CAE, caseous lymphadenitis;
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Fecal testing and customized parasite control programs;
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Assistance to producers with industry standard programs like the Gay Lea Welfare Audit;
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Disease management and outbreak response;
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Flock vaccination protocols;
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Reproductive program development and troubleshooting;
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Post-mortem examinations and laboratory testing;
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Variety of surgical procedures like ram/buck vasectomy, castration, caesarean section;
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Skilled emergency medicine is provided by on-call veterinarians all hours of the day;
Two of our veterinarians, Dr. John Hordyk and Dr. Shannon Finn, are members of the professional association Small Ruminant Veterinarians of Ontario (SRVO), which allows access to a wide range of services and resources. Through this association our veterinarians are able to participate in high quality continuing education in which they learn up-to-date information on emerging research and industry trends. We also have access to ongoing studies provided by the University of Guelph Animal Health Laboratory, such as the small ruminant mortality study, which we can provide to our producers.
Emergency Services
Emergency Service is offered to our existing clients, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 519-595-4911 for all emergencies.
