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At Licking Valley Vet we treat a wide range of animals. Everything from rabbits to dogs to horses. We also treat wildlife through our local wildlife rehabilitation centers. What is Wildlife Rehabilitation? Wildlife rehabilitation or rescue is when wild animals are placed in the care of a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. This would include wildlife that …
A horse is a major investment that begins with the purchase. You will still need to house, feed and provide regular medical care after you purchase the horse. So it stands to reason that you want to get a sound, healthy animal. Many people rush into their first horse purchase. This can end badly for …
Anaplasma is a serious disease in cattle that is spread by ticks. You may have heard it called yellow bag or yellow fever. It’s caused by the organism Anaplasma marginale which lives within red blood cells and causes severe anemia. The disease has serious ramifications in the cattle industry because it causes weight loss, lowered milk production, abortions, …
Cattle are a big part of the Kentucky landscape. Driving down country roads it’s always exciting to see calves in the spring fields. Beef cattle provide our farmers with income and provide communities with a good local food source for consumers. In Kentucky, the average herd size is fifteen cows and is nurtured by a …