Caprine & Ewe Veterinary Consulting, PC

08/31/2026

Feel free to call, text or email our team if you have any questions.
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08/31/2026

Such a great event and a fun way to meet fellow goat breeders - crossing my fingers that everyone at the class has success ❤️

07/17/2026

🐔 Don't overlook the worms you can't see.

We're diagnosing more Ascarids (large roundworms) in backyard chicken flocks than many owners realize. Even birds that look healthy can carry a significant parasite burden.

Ascarids can contribute to:
🥚 Decreased egg production
📉 Poor growth and weight loss
💩 Diarrhea, wet vent, feather loss around tail base/vent
⚠️ Intestinal blockage in severe cases

The good news? A simple f***l exam can identify parasite problems before they become a bigger issue.

For most backyard flocks, I recommend annual f***l screening. If you frequently introduce new birds or have recurring parasite issues, consider screening every 6–12 months.

Don't guess—screen your flock and treat only when needed. Healthy chickens start with healthy guts! 🩺🐓

❓ POP QUIZ: What is the FDA-approved treatment for roundworms in chickens that has a 0-day egg withdrawal?

💬 Drop your answer in the comments! I'll post the answer tomorrow.

07/11/2026

📣 We're Hiring! Licensed Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant Wanted

We're looking for a motivated veterinary assistant to join our team. Applicants should be eager to learn, hardworking, comfortable around farm animals, and willing to help wherever needed.

Competitive benefits include unlimited goat/sheep/alpaca/piglet cuddles, plenty of fresh air, and no two days ever being the same.

We've already had our first applicant... and while the enthusiasm is there, we’re not quite sure she’s qualified 😂

07/05/2026

It's finally published...for those that want to nerd out and read about Johne's disease in sheep and goats : )

Abstract Objective To understand Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP) diagnostic trends based on small ruminant submissions to the Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory. Methods Small ruminant MAP serum ELISA and f***l PCR results between May 1, 2015, and June 1, 2024, wer...

06/05/2026

Over the last 9 weeks, our practice has been incredibly busy and incredibly rewarding. During that time, we’ve had the privilege of hosting:

• 4 pre-veterinary students
• 8 veterinary student externs
• 1 LVT student

We shared a lot of long days, learning moments, laughs, challenges, farm calls, late nights, and unforgettable experiences together. Watching these students grow in confidence, clinical skills, and compassion has been one of the most fulfilling parts of what we do.

Here’s a little photo dump of all the fun we’ve had along the way. I’ll truly miss having each of them around, but one of the most beautiful parts of being a clinical teacher is that these relationships don’t end when the rotation does, they evolve into lifelong professional connections and future colleagues.

I’m incredibly humbled to play even a small role in their journeys. Their curiosity, dedication, and passion continue to challenge me to become a better veterinarian, mentor, and educator every single day.

05/17/2026

As Spring starts, we are getting more and more phone calls about red bites on your dogs stomach. We wanted to give everyone this information, these are a type of fly bite, and dogs generally get them from laying in the grass. They look terrible, but usually do not bother the dogs. They heal quickly on their own, and do not require any treatment. These flies are usually around for a few weeks every spring and then go away. We hope this eases any worry that you may have had about your own dog!

If you have any concerns please feel free to call the clinic for more information!

05/03/2026

We had a great event today despite the cold and met many new faces

https://www.instagram.com/herdinghavocfarms?igsh=Y3c0bWxwdnZhbnR3

04/25/2026

Ever wonder what our biosecurity fee is for on your vet invoice???

Well we take biosecurity very seriously - we wear new plastic boot covers & gloves between all Farm visits and do frequent boot washes in between Farm call days to make sure we maintain the best biosecurity possible. All shared equipment (hoof trimmer, etc) get through cleaned and sanitized between animals. If you visit our vet office we do the same procedures: we wash boots after visits and the entire floor gets a cleaning before the next livestock species.

What bio security protocols do you do on your own farm?
1. We color code everything in red for those things that are being used in quarantine pens

2. We also require people that work on our farms to have their own boots that stay on the farm premises

3. When we bring new animals into the farm, we have a mandatory 30 day quarantine and a strict testing protocol before they are transitioned into the rest of the herd to help prevent disease transmission and parasite issues.