New Prairie Large Animal Practice

01/16/2026

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Reach out to Dr. Kate at 219-484-3044 (text is best and quicker for Dr Kate)!
Ken: 219-484-0008

If you text please let us know who you are (name) and where you are located! We both receive numerous texts daily and it helps to know what number belongs to who!

Thank you!

01/15/2026

Due to the lovely weather outside, and frankly the unnecessary risk of life to get there, the office will be closed tomorrow, Thursday 15 January 2026.

Dr Smith will be on call for EMERGENCIES ONLY.

01/11/2026

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🐄🐐 Indiana Quality Livestock Care (YQCA) Requirement 🐓🐖

Planning to show an animal this year? Don’t forget your Indiana Quality Livestock Care (YQCA) certification is required!

This class must be completed with our educator Kelsey or online at yqcaprogram.org by June 12 in order to be eligible to show your animal.

🐑 Animal projects that require this certification include:
Beef, Dairy, Goats, Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep, and Swine

📋 In-person classes with Kelsey
Sign up through 4-H Online

Make sure this requirement is checked off early so you’re show-ready when fair season arrives! ✔️

01/07/2026

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🐴✨ Calling All Vet Science Members! ✨🐴

Join us for our next Vet Science Meeting on January 15 at 5:00 PM at the Purdue Extension Office! We’re excited to welcome Dr. Smith as our guest speaker, who will be sharing expert insight on the fascinating world of horses 🐎

Whether you’re passionate about animal health, curious about equine care, or just love learning from professionals in the field, this is a meeting you won’t want to miss. Be sure to check out the flyer for details and mark your calendar!

See you there!

01/05/2026

This is the post you have all been Waiting for.

Doc is starting back to work today! LIGHT DUTY only. Donna is back in office too. Appointments will be based on Docs ability.

And as a REMINDER...

Payment is due at time of service.

You are required to be there when he comes.

You are required to be able to handle or restrain your animal.

You are required to provide a safe space to work within.

01/02/2026

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Do you know where I came from? Found on E 1000 S.

12/12/2025

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12/09/2025

Im sure y'all been wondering and Doc underestimates just how much everyone follows this page, so he didnt think updates were necessary. Lol. How wrong he was.

The fall Doc had back in early October actually... well long story short, broke his back. Bilateral fractures of the sacrum. He worked a month with that broken back, each day worse than the one before. He had surgery to correct it last Wednesday Dec 3rd. As of right now, he is doing all he can to build up strength again. We expect he will be down rest of year. Yes I know that sounds absolutely awful except there is only 3 more weeks left of this year. 😱 2025 has been a super rough year for Doc, and well, all of us really. Here is hoping 2026 treats Doc alot better.

I will update once we start scheduling again but for now, we sure appreciate your prayers and well wishes. Doc is doing all he can to get back at it.

11/27/2025

11/21/2025

11/21/2025

❄️🥩 4-H Winter Beef Workshop – Save the Date!

Join us on Thursday, December 18 at 4 PM for our Winter Beef Workshop hosted at RLE Farms! This hands-on learning opportunity is perfect for new and returning beef exhibitors.

📌 What’s Happening:
• Tour of Eggert’s cattle facility
• Live handling & halter-breaking demonstration
• Cattle nutrition overview
• No RSVP needed — just show up and learn!

📍 Location:
RLE Farms
4829 E. Division Rd.
LaPorte, IN 46350

Bundle up and come ready for a great afternoon of learning! ❄️🐄