Washington County Veterinary Service

Washington County Veterinary Service Farm visits for large animal medicine and surgery. Large Animal Veterinarians

Sam K. Clark Jr DVM
Tom R. Van D**e DVM

Co-grazing horses and cattle is more common than people think, and when it's managed well it can actually benefit both s...
08/08/2026

Co-grazing horses and cattle is more common than people think, and when it's managed well it can actually benefit both species. 🐴🐄

Here's what the research shows: cattle and horses selectively graze different plant species and heights, which means they tend to complement each other's grazing patterns rather than directly compete.

If you're running a mixed pasture, your feed store team can help you think through a supplementation plan that works safely for both. 🌾

Watch a foal for five minutes and you'll remember exactly why you love this. 🐴Everything is new. Every blade of grass, e...
08/06/2026

Watch a foal for five minutes and you'll remember exactly why you love this. 🐴

Everything is new. Every blade of grass, every breeze, every sound from across the pasture. There's a boldness to them that's hard to describe until you've seen it up close.

What's the most memorable foal moment you've ever witnessed? 🤎

Hello, August! ☀️ The last full month of summer is here and we are soaking up every single second of it. Here's to warm ...
08/03/2026

Hello, August! ☀️

The last full month of summer is here and we are soaking up every single second of it.

Here's to warm days, great moments, and the kind of summer memories that stick with you.

What is on your August agenda? 🌻

End of the day. Herd on pasture. Sun going down. 🌅There are a lot of reasons people get into raising cattle. But this vi...
07/31/2026

End of the day. Herd on pasture. Sun going down. 🌅

There are a lot of reasons people get into raising cattle. But this view right here is usually somewhere near the top of the list.

A herd that's healthy, calm, and well-fed moving across good grass at golden hour is the kind of thing that reminds you what all the early mornings and long days are actually for.

Here's to the ranchers and farmers who made it to another July evening. You earned this view. 😎

Did you know? Goats are one of the few livestock species that can actually die from loneliness. 🐐Goats are highly social...
07/28/2026

Did you know? Goats are one of the few livestock species that can actually die from loneliness. 🐐

Goats are highly social animals that form strong bonds with their herd. A goat kept alone or suddenly separated from a bonded companion can experience significant stress, which directly affects their immune function, appetite, and overall health.

This is why most experienced goat keepers say the minimum is always two. Not because it's more fun (although it is), but because a single goat without companionship is a goat that's working harder just to feel okay.

If you've ever noticed a solo goat going off feed, vocalizing excessively, or losing condition without a clear nutritional reason, companionship is often part of the answer. 🙌

There are mornings on the farm that just stop you in your tracks. 🌿The light comes through the trees just right. The flo...
07/26/2026

There are mornings on the farm that just stop you in your tracks. 🌿

The light comes through the trees just right. The flock is calm and grazing without a care. The barn chores feel less like a to-do list and more like a rhythm you'd choose even if you didn't have to.

July has a way of slowing things down just enough to let you appreciate what you've built. 🙌

July is Independent Retailer Month and we are proud to be exactly that! 💛 Local, independent businesses are the heartbea...
07/21/2026

July is Independent Retailer Month and we are proud to be exactly that! 💛

Local, independent businesses are the heartbeat of every great community. We show up for you because you show up for us and that relationship means everything.

Thank you for choosing local. 🙏

Slow feeders are one of the most underrated tools in summer horse management. Here's why 👇When horses eat hay too fast, ...
07/14/2026

Slow feeders are one of the most underrated tools in summer horse management. Here's why 👇

When horses eat hay too fast, they take in large amounts of dry forage in a short window. In hot weather, this can actually increase the risk of choke and digestive upset because horses tend to drink less between big meals.

A slow feeder or hay net extends eating time, mimics more natural grazing behavior, keeps the gut moving consistently, and reduces the amount of time horses spend standing idle without forage.

In dry summer conditions where pasture is limited, this matters more than ever. 🙌

July forecast: hot. Activities: none. 😴☀️When the heat hits, even the most ambitious animals on the property find a patc...
07/11/2026

July forecast: hot. Activities: none. 😴☀️

When the heat hits, even the most ambitious animals on the property find a patch of shade and commit to it fully. No notes. No apologies. Just horizontal.

And yes, making sure your animals have access to quality shade and fresh water in July is one of the most important things you can do for them. 🙌

July is officially peak hydration season. 💧🐴Clean, fresh water is the single most important thing you can provide your a...
07/02/2026

July is officially peak hydration season. 💧🐴

Clean, fresh water is the single most important thing you can provide your animals this month. But water alone only goes so far during extended heat, heavy work, or humid conditions.

If you haven't looked at your electrolyte supply lately, now is the time. Horses lose significant amounts of sodium, potassium, and chloride through sweat and they need those replenished to keep drinking consistently and recover well between work sessions. ☀️

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17455 Sky King Drive
Abingdon, VA
24210

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 1:30pm

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+12766286861

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