Posts by Doc Farnum, DVM

A veterinarian on what probiotics can and can’t do for show goats, lambs, cattle and pigs, what to look for on the tag, and why they aren’t enough.

Most show pig skin problems are not mange. A veterinarian on the ten second ear check that rules it out, the real look-alikes, and the wash rack cause.

Heel mites in show lambs and goats, explained by a veterinarian: why he stamps and chews his feet, why the shot alone leaves half the job, and what finishes it.

Urinary calculi in show wethers explained by a veterinarian: why it happens, the sign families mistake for constipation, how to prevent it, and when to call.

Ringworm in show cattle explained by a veterinarian: why it hits in winter, why a cool room can start it in summer, and how to prevent and treat it.

A veterinarian on parasites in show lambs and goats: why deworming on a schedule is wrong in confinement, and why coccidiosis is the problem that matters.

Club lamb fungus explained by a veterinarian: what it is, how it spreads through the show circuit, how to prevent it, and what to do once you find it.