Deschutes Farm Services

06/09/2026

Anyone ready to Tattoo goats?!

05/29/2026

We may be a Livestock service but dogs are the bread and butter of every job and we love being apart of the pack.

*featuring Frida and Oona

03/31/2026

Another busy spring break wrapped! It was a busy one full of so many births and babies! Thanks everyone for trusting us to be the ones who hold down the fort while you getaway!

02/15/2026

Had a blast making valentines treat bags today for doggie customers. If you ended up with one in your mailbox or on your stoop you were along my feeding route today:) love you all!

12/02/2025

Statement Regarding Recent EHV-1 Outbreaks

Over the past two weeks, I have been deeply immersed in current research journals and first-hand accounts from veterinarians and horse owners managing EHV-1 outbreaks. This work has been focused on ensuring our ranch care practices remain proactive, informed, and protective of our clients and their horses.

While EHV-1 has not yet been reported in Oregon, the virus has a documented incubation period of up to 18 days, and with a recent confirmed case in Idaho, we are taking a precautionary approach here at Deschutes Farm Services.

Effective immediately, the following biosecurity measures are being implemented to protect our clients and their barns. EHV-1 transmission is not limited to nose-to-nose contact; the virus is environmentally hardy and can survive on water and certain fomites (objects) for extended periods of time. Because of this, I have invested in dedicated coverall jumpsuits, which will be changed after exiting each equine facility and securely bagged prior to entering my vehicle for later laundering and sterilization.
Between appointments, I will be disinfecting my hands and applying chlorhexidine to footwear, a proven disinfectant effective against this virus. When contact with mucous membranes or compromised skin is required—as has always been standard practice—I will continue using nitrile gloves, consistent with veterinary clinical protocols.

Some may feel these measures are "jumping the gun", but given the length of the incubation period, once clinical symptoms appear, it is often too late. I would much rather err on the side of caution. As someone who has spent 20 years as a veterinary technician—and as a lifelong microbiology enthusiast—I believe this is the safest and most responsible decision.

As always, thank you sincerely for your trust and loyalty.
Jessica Hart
Deschutes Farm Services

11/04/2025