Upper Grand Veterinary Services

Upper Grand Veterinary Services Food Producing animal veterinarians for cattle (Dairy and Beef cattle), sheep, goats, fish and mink

What IS this thing? Wrong answers only!
06/03/2026

What IS this thing? Wrong answers only!

Blue skies, fresh fields, spring is in full swing! Show us a spring view on your farm that you wouldn’t trade for the wo...
06/02/2026

Blue skies, fresh fields, spring is in full swing! Show us a spring view on your farm that you wouldn’t trade for the world!

Myth Busting Time!Myth: All calves with loose manure need antibioticsSounds reasonable, right? We are very quick to reac...
06/01/2026

Myth Busting Time!
Myth: All calves with loose manure need antibiotics
Sounds reasonable, right? We are very quick to reach for all the tools in the toolbox to help out these struggling animals but is the kitchen sink really necessary for every loose stool, or does it have the potential to cause harm? An abstract submitted from the University of Guelph suggests that treating every calf with loose manure actually may result in worse outcomes compared to saving antibiotics for calves with more than one sign of illness. This may seem strange, but the suspicion is that antibiotics can harm the normal gut microbiome and weaken its defensive strength. This finding helps us re-evaluate where to start when we see a case of diarrhea!

We recommend discussing these findings with your herd health veterinarian to find out how you can fine tune your approach to calf diarrhea!

Meet Kendra! Kendra is our VERY FIRST OVC externship student- previously this 8 week extenship had to be a mix of small ...
05/29/2026

Meet Kendra! Kendra is our VERY FIRST OVC externship student- previously this 8 week extenship had to be a mix of small and large animal medicine, but recent changes in OVC curriculum requirements allow us to take 4th year students on in this capacity!

Kendra is from Stratford ON and fell in love with cattle and production medicine while completing a research project at the UofG. She then completed her masters degree focusing on transmission of bovine leukosis virus in dairy calves. This research has been influential already on vets and producers in Ontario.

Along with pregnancy diagnosis and sick cow work, Kendra has a keen interest in learning about milk quality and wants to help dairy clients better understand how teat end health impacts risk for mastitis. She's so excited, she will come out to your herd, free of charge and teat score your cows, along with other animal based measures to help you improve milk quality in your herd. Comment below or reach out to us to let us know you are interested!

Check out this picture of Kendra delivering a calf on the first week of her rotation! Under the supervision of Dr. Mike, the calf was delivered and mom was up in no time flat. Way to go Kendra!

With all the hours on the road, we get to listening to radio, audiobooks and lots of podcasts- what are your favourite A...
05/25/2026

With all the hours on the road, we get to listening to radio, audiobooks and lots of podcasts- what are your favourite Ag podcasts to listen to in the truck, cab or in your ears during chores? Drop the link below so we can listen along with you!

Are you testing calves to see how your colostrum program is working?
05/23/2026

Are you testing calves to see how your colostrum program is working?

Quiz time! What part of a cow is supposed to touch the neck rail in a stall or feed bunk? Drop your answers below and we...
05/22/2026

Quiz time! What part of a cow is supposed to touch the neck rail in a stall or feed bunk? Drop your answers below and we will post the answer tomorrow!🤯

Fact or Fiction? Is extended mastitis therapy right for you or are you throwing tubes down the tube?There's a lot of opi...
05/21/2026

Fact or Fiction? Is extended mastitis therapy right for you or are you throwing tubes down the tube?

There's a lot of opinion out there, but how do we know if treatment is working?

We talked a lot about this topic in our first webinar, check out the recording below!

https://youtu.be/VYV0XX_Oa1I

Attention Goat Enthusiasts!Our Goat Seminar series is back by popular demand!Have you ever wondered how you can take you...
05/21/2026

Attention Goat Enthusiasts!
Our Goat Seminar series is back by popular demand!

Have you ever wondered how you can take your growing business to the next level? Do you want to build confidence as a producer/owner? Are you looking to build you network and learn from both professionals and your peers? UGVS has the solution for you!
We are hosting a 2-part seminar at 6087 4th Line East, Ariss to equip beginner and intermediate goat owners with the knowledge and resources they need to help their herds thrive.
Dr. Emily zur Linden will guide you through these sessions, providing engaging lessons and facilitating discussion on the following topics:

June 18th 2026 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Production cycle of goats
Lunch Provided
Nutrition and housing

June 25 2026 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Diseases, treatments and stocking your emergency medicine kit
Lunch Provided
Breeding and kidding

For the price of $700 dollars, you’ll receive proven training from a seasoned expert, build your network of goat owners AND receive a $50 credit towards stocking up on medication and supplies for your herd. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity, spaces are limited. To secure your spot, please call 519-767-9191

There's a preventative product that isn't available at a vet clinic that you need to know about. Beddingcycline is a won...
05/20/2026

There's a preventative product that isn't available at a vet clinic that you need to know about. Beddingcycline is a wonder drug that helps prevent everything from calfhood disease to mastitis, lameness and it can even improve your production.😂 Have you heard of this preventative yet?

Let's be serious for a second- the herds we see invest in making sure there is ample clean dry bedding for all their animals are reducing their treatment rates and spending less money on treating cases of disease.

Lets see some pictures of you using Beddingcycline to its fullest potential!

Address

6087 4th Line E
Elora, ON
N0B1B0

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5pm
Friday 7:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+15197679191

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