Large Animal Medicine generally refers to the treatment of animals like livestock, ruminants, as well as other large bodied creatures.
It takes special care and expertise to treat large animal patients, so our medical team is comprised of highly trained and knowledge animal health professionals who have experience with large animals. We also understand that large animals have unique needs, and their owner may face unique challenges in providing veterinary care for them. We promise to work with you to the best of our ability so that your large animals receive the best care possible.
If you have any questions or comments about how we can care for your large animals, please contact us today.
Experienced large animal medical care and herd health management across Stillwater and Payne County.
Comprehensive Livestock & Herd Health Management
We work closely with local ranchers, commercial producers, and hobby farm owners to develop tailored management protocols: - Herd Vaccination Programs: Strategic protocols protecting cattle against Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD), Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR), Clostridial blackleg, and Leptospirosis. - Parasite Control & Deworming: Targeted strategic deworming based on fecal egg count reduction tests to combat anthelmintic resistance in cattle, sheep, and goats. - Reproductive Services: Breeding soundness examinations, rectogenital palpation and ultrasound pregnancy diagnosis, dystocia management, and caesarean deliveries. - Regulatory Testing & Health Certificates: Brucellosis vaccination, Trichomoniasis testing, Equine Infectious Anemia (Coggins) testing, and interstate Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (CVI).
Equine Veterinary Medicine
From performance quarter horses and working ranch mounts to beloved pasture companions, we deliver dedicated equine care: - Preventative Immunizations: Core vaccines against Eastern/Western Equine Encephalomyelitis, West Nile Virus, Tetanus, and Rabies, plus risk-based vaccines for Equine Influenza and Rhinopneumonitis (EHV-1/4). - Equine Dentistry: Routine motorized and manual tooth floating, bit seating, and removal of sharp enamel points and wolf teeth. - Lameness Diagnostics: Thorough flexion tests, hoof testing, nerve blocks, and field radiography. - Colic Medical Management: On-farm clinical evaluation, nasogastric intubation, and intravenous fluid therapy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer on-farm visits for large animals?
Yes! Our ambulatory veterinary units travel to ranches, farms, and equine stables throughout Stillwater and neighboring Payne, Noble, and Logan county regions.
How often do horses need their teeth floated?
Most adult horses benefit from annual dental evaluations. Young horses shedding caps and senior horses with irregular wear patterns may require dental floating every 6 months to maintain comfortable mastication.
What testing is required to transport livestock across state lines?
Livestock interstate transit requires an official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) issued within 30 days of travel, alongside disease-specific testing such as negative Coggins tests for horses and Trichomoniasis/Brucellosis certifications for cattle.