KMP Farm Vets PLLC

03/26/2026

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Jessica Gordon to KMP Farm Vets!

Dr. Gordon brings a strong background in ruminant health, production medicine, and epidemiology. A Michigan native and MSU graduate, she has experience in dairy practice, advanced training through the Ontario Veterinary College, and years of teaching, research, and on-farm service with beef, dairy, and small ruminant producers.

She’s passionate about supporting Michigan farmers and mentoring the next generation of veterinarians—and we’re thrilled to have her on our team.

Outside of work, she enjoys time with her family, quilting, hiking, and reading.

Welcome, Dr. Gordon! 🐄🐂🐑🐐

03/03/2026

🌧🐐 Spring Hoof Care for Goats

Spring is mud season here in Michigan and wet conditions can wreak havoc on goat hooves. Soft, muddy ground accelerates overgrowth, causes uneven wear, and creates the perfect environment for bacteria.

Here’s what to check when trimming your goats this spring:

1️⃣ Overgrowth – Toes curling under or heels folding increase joint strain. Trim so the hoof sits flat.
2️⃣ Pocketing & Debris – Remove packed mud and manure to prevent infection. You can gently use the tip of the trimmers, or a small hoof pick.
3️⃣ Early Infection Signs – Foul odor, soft or crumbly horn, redness, or limping? Don’t wait. Treat early!
4️⃣ Balance – Make sure each claw bears weight evenly. Uneven hooves + mud = higher injury risk. And don't trim of those toe points! Just like our big toe, the tip of the claw is there for... BALANCE.
5️⃣ Trim Depth – Stop before hitting live tissue, especially when hooves are soft from moisture. If you are unsure, stop there: better to under trim than over trim.

Check hooves every 4–6 weeks during wet periods. High-risk herds may need trimming more often.

🚨 If you see persistent lameness, swelling above the hoof, or repeated infections, it’s time to call your friendly neighbourhood vet... and I know of a couple good ones! :)

Healthy hooves = happy, productive goats!

Some other sources:
https://goatjournal.iamcountryside.com/health/essential-goat-hoof-trimming-tips

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ya17IujktZM

02/15/2026

They say, "Write about what you know."

So, I will just share this recipe to help remove the smell of skunk spray off of your dog.... for no reason....

1 qt (1 L) Hydrogen Peroxide
1/3 cup Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate)
2 tbsp Dishsoap

Maeve was asking for a friend... 🐾

12/15/2025

While Maeve is not always on my "nice" list, Santa seems to deem her on his "good girl" list! 🤷‍♀️ She asked him for more belly rubs and pinecones to chase! 🎅

KMP Farm Vets will be open as much as the HVS schools holiday schedule will allow this season! ☺️

Thanks to VCS Milford and Renae Mona Photography for Maeve's first picture with Santa! 😍

09/17/2025

Starting her education early.

This is the future Dr. Ellie Prudente helping me with our healthy puppy exams at Highlanders Goldens of Howell ! Lovely pups and a great assistant.

🥰🐶

09/14/2025

And that is a wrap! The 59th annual AABP conference in Omaha, Nebraska is done. And like a good food animal vet, I supported the beef and fiber industry while I was there! Haha

08/17/2025

What is this? A drive thru? 🦌

This dude wanted to see if he could get a quick wellness check on the go! 😂

07/08/2025

I want to introduce KMP's Office Manager, Kim Creamer! Some of you may have already had the pleasure of speaking with her as she answers phones and works the schedule for us during the work day. Kim is also our bookkeeper and general chaos manager. 🫠

In her free time, Kim loves to spend time with her doodle, Lucy 🐾 and three grandsons. She is an avid Scrapbooker and has been a wonderful addition to the KMP Farm Vets family!

01/16/2025

Had an absolute BLAST at AVMA's! Veterinary Leadership Conference last week in Chicago!

It was a pure pleasure to network with the AASRP Leadership, attend lectures and seminars on improving communication with clients and staff, learning new leadership skills, discussing practice management, stress and burnout coping skills, and getting to meet my fellow 2025 AASRP Emerging Leader, Dr. Krus!

Truly a life changing opportunity. I am excited to bring back these tools to apply to my practice. 🐄🐂🐑🐐

08/23/2024

See you at the Genesee County Fair!
🐖🐑🐐🐄🐂

08/16/2024