Oahe Veterinary Clinic

08/18/2026

Last night at the SDVMA meeting, Dr. Broc was awarded the Emerging Leader Award. To qualify for this award, they must be members who graduated from veterinary school in the last 10 years and show outstanding accomplishments in private practice, veterinary research, regulatory services, civic involvement, or organized veterinary medicine.
Congrats Dr. Broc!

08/13/2026

Good luck to all the contestants coming into town for the 4H Finals Rodeo🍀! Be safe and have fun!

Happy Finals Rodeo Week - here is the schedule of events for the weekend!

08/08/2026

Issue resolved!

Area cellular carriers are having trouble with voice calls. Please text the on-call vet after calling the clinic for emergency number if you are unable to get a call through to the emergency cell. Thank you for your understanding!

08/01/2026

It’s the time of year! Stop out on Monday and see what some of our area youth have been working hard on🍀!

07/20/2026

📢Attention equine owners📢

As of August 1st, 2026 we will no longer be running IN HOUSE coggins testing.

What does this mean for you? We can still do the bloodwork and health papers to get you on the road, we just send it to an outside lab. This outside lab runs the tests daily Monday-Friday, and we usually have results back by end of next business day.

That being said- you will have to plan ahead a little bit if you know you are heading out of state or to an event that requires a negative EIA (Coggins) test.

If you have any questions, please let us know!

07/10/2026

The temps are going to rise this week! Cattle can be at risk for heat stress, just like our pets. This article outlines some tips for reducing heat stress in your cattle to keep them healthy through this next heat spell.

Hot week ahead 🔥

Between increasing humidity, 90+ degree days and 75+ degree nights, the summer climate in Iowa put cattle at risk of heat stress. Cattle that have not shed their winter coat, are heavier, dark-hided, and/or have poor immune systems are especially vulnerable. Here’s a few things producers should keep in mind:

Water💧
Dehydration is the biggest threat. In general, summer water requirements are about 2️⃣❎ winter needs, and heat events elevate requirements more. Plus, during heat stress events, cattle will consume water quickly. Ensure tanks have an adequate flow and consider adding extra tanks to reduce crowding. A flow of at least 1.5 gallons of water per hour per animal is recommended to meet drinking demand.

Handling ⚠️
Avoid processing or transporting cattle during heat events. If it cannot be rescheduled, plan handling for early morning. A steer’s core temperature peaks approximately two hours after the peak environmental temperature, taking longer to dissipate heat, meaning evening handling does not provide the same advantage as morning handling. Provide ample space and offer airflow, shade, and water in holding areas. Work efficiently with low stress handling practices and in small groups to reduce the time cattle are in holding areas to less than 30 minutes.

Mitigation strategies 🪰
Planning ahead and providing areas to reprieve livestock from heat is key. Decrease stocking rates if possible to increase room for cattle to move and dissipate heat more effectively. When utilizing shade, provide at least 25 square feet per head, whether temporary or permanent. Utilize fans and vents in barns to facilitate airflow. Sprinkler systems can help, but need to wet cattle thoroughly with large water droplets and allow complete drying between cycles. Don’t forget - the water supply must support both drinking and cooling demands. Controlling fly populations is also beneficial, as biting flies will make cattle bunch up, reducing cooling.

Check cattle early and often. Expect feed intake to be impacted first by animals experiencing heat stress. Watch for excessive panting, drooling, lethargy, or any other signs that an animal is struggling more than others, and work on cooling them down. Early action is the best strategy to prevent serious issues.

Given the forecast next week, plan ahead to keep your cattle (and yourself!) healthy and hydrated!

06/30/2026

We wish you all a fun and safe holiday weekend🇺🇸

06/27/2026

Well folks, summer appears to be arriving this week. It’s going to get hot, hot, hot 🥵! So along with filling your pets’ anxiety medication for the 4th of July festivities 🎆, make sure you’re keeping them and yourselves cool this week 😎. Whether it’s livestock or your pets, make sure you’re keeping your activity to the cooler parts of the day and make sure your critters have plenty of water 💧 and shade 🌳☂️Take a peek at these infographics for more tips and tricks on recognizing and managing heat stress in your pets 🐕🐈 and livestock🐴🐮🐷!

06/24/2026

🇺🇸The Fourth of July🇺🇸 is rapidly approaching and with it being the 250th celebration, our local towns have 💥💥BIG💥💥 things planned.
NOW is the time to contact us if your pet will need some extra help staying calm during all the celebrations, not July 3rd.

Other Things to Consider🐶🐱:
1️⃣Pet ID Tags and Microchips. Make sure your pet has an ID collar on with your most current information to contact. An escaped or nervous pet can be returned to their owner if this information is current. Another form of identification is a microchip. If your pet is microchipped, make sure the chip is registered and that information is also current.

2️⃣ Create a safe and comfortable place for your pet- INSIDE. You can mask some of the fireworks💥 noise by turning on a TV, fan or radio. Give them a toy or treat to keep them distracted as well.

3️⃣ Limit pets access to picnic foods. Many people will be celebrating🥳 with guests and extra food and snacks. Make sure these are out of reach of your pets since some of the foods may be toxic if eaten by them.

4️⃣If your pet needs some calming medication, contact us and we can help make this celebration easy for you and your pet!

06/18/2026

We would like to welcome all the SDHSRA athletes and family to the Pierre/Ft. Pierre area🤠! We wish you all the best of luck- stay safe and have fun!

South Dakota High School Rodeo Association