Horses need their hooves to survive. “No hoof, no horse.” Laminitis can threaten your horse’s hoof health and in some cases, cause long-term complications, potentially leading to humane euthanasia. Our Bear Creek Large Animal Clinic team frequently treats horses affected by this condition, and we offer answers to frequently asked [...]

Bovine lameness causes significant financial loss for cattle farmers, and hoof health management is an important component of a comprehensive herd management program. Lame cattle are under a high level of stress, which makes them susceptible to infection, and also negatively impacts their milk yield and reproductive performance. Our Bear [...]

Before spring turnout, your cattle need to be appropriately vaccinated and dewormed. Numerous vaccines and dewormers are available, and choosing the most effective products for your cattle can be overwhelming. To help ensure your herd is protected, read our Bear Creek Large Animal Clinic team’s recommendations for vaccines and dewormers. [...]

Pigs are charming and intelligent creatures who make excellent pets. They need proper veterinary care to maintain their health and happiness and our Bear Creek Large Animal Clinic team offers several swine services to meet your pet pig’s veterinary needs. We explain what preventive care measures are necessary for your [...]

If you breed small ruminants, you should know what conditions affect their reproductive health. Our Bear Creek Large Animal Clinic team wants you to be prepared for lambing and kidding season, and we provide helpful information about common reproductive problems in ewes and does.  Pregnancy ketosis in small ruminants Pregnancy [...]

If you have pregnant animals on your farm, appropriate preparation is crucial to welcome the new babies. Read our Bear Creek Large Animal Clinic team’s guide to prepare for calving, foaling, lambing, kidding, and farrowing. Preparing for calving Calving season is a critical time for any cow-calf operation, and being [...]