Kirbyville Veterinary Clinic

09/14/2025

🚨 Cattle Owner Reminder 🚨

If you’re going to own cattle, you must have a safe and reliable way to catch and restrain them. This could be:
✔️ A proper handling facility (chute, headgate, alley)
✔️ A loading setup to take them to a clinic or another facility

Cattle aren’t pets! They’re large, powerful animals, and when it comes to health checks, vaccinations, or emergencies, being able to safely handle them isn’t optional. It protects:
🐄 The cattle (less stress, proper care)
👩‍⚕️ The people working with them (vet, owner, family)
🌱 The operation (efficiency, safety, peace of mind)

👉 Bottom line: If you don’t have the facilities, make sure you have a plan to transport your animals to someone who does. Good animal care starts with good animal handling.

09/14/2025

I’m sure the fact that I’m the keeper of the sweet potatoes has nothing to do with it 🤪

09/14/2025

Today is - a day of remembrance for pets who forever changed our lives and will never be forgotten. Share a picture in the comments of your beloved pet(s) to honor their memory.

09/14/2025

September is Responsible Dog Ownership Month. Because our pets can’t speak for themselves, we each take on a responsibility as owners to advocate for them and provide the support and resources they need to live healthy, happy lives. Providing that support begins even before we bring a pet home. Here's more on the pillars of responsible pet ownership: http://bit.ly/4mw1bVT

09/14/2025

09/12/2025

September is . Animals may be better at hiding illness or injury, but they experience pain just as we do. If you spot any of these common signs of pain from your pet, contact your veterinarian.

09/12/2025

Bees are essential pollinators for about one-third of the crops we eat, including many fruits, vegetables, and nuts. Pollination by bees helps increase crop yields and improves the quality of produce. Protecting and supporting bee populations is vital to maintaining a healthy and diverse food supply in Texas and beyond.

09/12/2025

09/11/2025

Due to current inventory levels and producers beginning to think about expansion, the value of young cows and heifers is increasing as demand for breeding stock increases. As discussed in

09/11/2025

See that trust in his eyes? Make sure you know the do's and don'ts of protecting him from heartworm. https://bit.ly/40ORgkO

09/11/2025

Not all cows are on the same timeline ⏱️. Knowing whether they’re open, late-bred, or on-time bred helps you hit your herd goals and manage resources wisely. 🐂💡 Ready to tighten up your calving season? Start with the right strategy today!"

👉 "Check your herd and make the moves that set you up for success."

09/09/2025

Uterine prolapses occur after calving when the uterus inverts itself through the cervix and out of the cow. Vaginal prolapse most often occurs in late gestation, days to weeks before the expected calving date. An important factor to remember is that if a cow has a vaginal prolapse once, she is highly likely to prolapse again.

Source : Dr. Elizabeth Crabtree