With the warmer temperatures, life gets a little easier for those caring for the calves on the farm. But it isn't quite time to change to summer bedding materials and shortchange your calves in protection from the nighttime temperature swings. dairyherd.com/article/choose…

It’s like a work of art #perfection #dairydoneright

You know you’re a cow vet when the rain on the windshield looks like sperm under the microscope #cowvetlife

The latest Ontario Animal Health Network report shows a rise in ureaplasma abortions. If you're having multiple abortions on-farm, or your newborn calves are failing to thrive or show signs of respiratory disease, contact your vet for help with diagnosis and treatment. bit.ly/2UGvPTP

Can I get an Amen! Spoiler Alert: don’t do it. Adding electrolytes to milk or milk replacer calfnotes.com/new/en/2019/04…

Actually, we double dog dare you. #anytimenow

Don’t forget about Kirkton’s ProAction Biosecurity training tomorrow 1pm upstairs @ St Marys Clinic, call KVC to sign up! Next one May 23.

Welcome Dr. Brooke! Dr. Brooke Gilmer grew up on a dairy farm in Eastern Ontario where she developed a keen interest in agriculture and the dairy industry at a young age. She enjoyed learning about animal health… instagram.com/p/Bx-ofXtpGJV/…

Nearly there for Open Farm Sunday #OFS19

pic sent to Taz From the Radio this am Taken by colleagues in USA. We deal more with the ladies 🐄 #heatsouttestesout

For the safety of all concerned, we are cancelling our upcoming Dairy client meeting that was to be held March 26th. Please follow all the recommendations and precautions in these strange times!!

For the safety of our staff and to respect social distancing, we are modifying our clinic hours Sat March 21 to 8am-12pm. Pls call to arrange a pick up prior. Also, the doors will remain closed during hours of operation and orders will be placed outside as needed.

Cows as a measuring tool. Surprisingly accurate!

Visit our website at kirktonvetclinic.com for updates regarding our hours and protocols during these challenging times.

Stolen from our property last night between 10:30 and 5:30am. Truck and Cattle Trailer. Trying to find a picture of our cattle trailer. Please please retweet.

'Buttergate' debunked: No evidence butter is harder due to palm supplements for cows theconversation.com/buttergate-deb… via The Conversation Canada

A balanced view around Palm Fat: Part 1 : A primer on palm-based feeds in dairy nutrition and dairy food, with Alejandro Marangoni, John Cant, and Dave Kelton youtu.be/VrqZrQc3hOg

Part 2: Research and practical perspectives on palm-based feeds for dairy cows, with Michael Steele, dairy farmer Andrew Campbell, and Stephen LeBlanc youtu.be/0XoVzYzp6rI

Happy International Women’s day! Our Vets, Techs and Staff setting a fine example of what IS POSSIBLE!⁦⁦⁦⁦Robyn Elgie⁩ Rebecca Cornell⁩ ⁦Tricia Hornsby⁩ ⁦Kirkton Vet Clinic⁩

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