Amy E. Tuominen, DVM

10/15/2025

I’ve recently been involved with a farm in Conway, MA where there’s been 2 rabies positive sheep. Please beware of any wildlife found in with your livestock, and of any odd behavior in any animal, wildlife or domestic. Rabies can present like many other neurological diseases, so always wear personal protective equipment with any livestock that is acting sick, even if you don’t note any neurological symptoms. Rabies can present with different symptoms in individual animals, so always keep it in mind. Call your veterinarian if you are concerned about any symptoms. And please keep your pets and livestock up to date on rabies vaccines. Rabies is a fatal disease and we want to keep you and your animals safe!

08/01/2025

And another update about vetter/Daysmart! It will now allow me to text invoices. So if you receive a text with a link to an invoice from me, that’s not a scam! I will slowly be going thru and texting any invoices that people may not be receiving via email/going to spam. And if you prefer to receive just a text invoice in the future, feel free to let me know next time I see you. Hopefully this is the last update about invoices! Enjoy my golden Finn showing off his “waving” trick

07/08/2025

Sorry everyone, I have a hard time keeping up with posting anything on this page! But just wanted to post an FYI since it’s been an issue for so many people. The software program I use for records/invoicing seems to have invoices being sent to spam most of the time! So if you don’t see an invoice from me and are expecting one, check your spam. As of this time, the software developers don’t have a good fix for this, so I just try to give people a heads up it may end up in spam. Enjoy a cute photo of a beef calf who’d crawled into the feed bunk for a nap!

02/24/2024

Hi everyone! It’s a new year and I’m currently upgrading to a new software system that will make invoicing, scheduling and record keeping significantly more streamlined. If you’re a current client, you’ll get a client intake form emailed to you. If you can fill that out (please include the breed(s) of horse, cows, etc!), it will help immensely with the transition. I have a great assistant that’s helping with all of this, and she appreciates if you can fill those out. Makes it easier for her to export everything into the new system. There is also a form that offers having a credit card on file. This is not necessary to do, just an option for those that would like to do so. If you prefer not to, you can select your preferred form of payment and that will be input under your client profile. I will still be accepting cash, check or credit card at time of service. Thank you!

01/06/2022

Important info for sheep and goat breeders!

I had been planning a post about this as I’ve been seeing this, 1st in a client’s goat herd and unfortunately now in my own flock. This is a good informative sheet about the virus. The prime time for seeing affected lambs/kids born is Nov-Jan because of the timing for exposure. But with the extended warm weather we had this year, it’s certainly not out of the question to get affected ewes and does lambing/kidding with issues later into the winter. So just something to be aware of for any sheep or goat producers.

FYI to our Sheep & Goat Clients – In light of the tremendous increase in the number of suspected Cache Valley Virus (CVV) cases in kids and lambs this winter, we've created an info sheet to learn more about the disease. Feel free to call the office 860-974-2780 or email us at [email protected] with further questions or concerns.

03/23/2020

Just another quick update regarding COVID-19. I am still providing routine and emergency care at this time. I realize everyone wants to get spring shots, etc done while they’re home from work. In an effort to reduce the amount of people I see each day, I will only be scheduling 2 farm appointments per day. Emergencies will still be dealt with as they come up but only 2 appointment slots each day will be filled with routine appointments. This allows me to interact with as few people as possible while still providing routine care. So please be patient as I work you into my schedule. The following are just a few things to keep in mind during your appointment:

1) Please limit the number of people at the appointment to 1 person. I realize in some cases(such as working cattle) we need more hands on deck but please have as few people as possible there.

2) I am following the social distancing rules of 6+ feet so please don’t be offended when I keep my distance

3) If you or anyone in your household is sick, or has a recent travel history, please call me before your appointment. Many times I can handle things alone if need be. Please be forthcoming and don’t hesitate to call me

4) As always, I am cleaning and disinfecting everything between farms. I am also taking extra care to wipe door handles, steering wheel, etc constantly.

I just want to keep everyone safe, including myself, so I thank you all for your cooperation.

03/16/2020

Fun way to start the morning! Flopsy needed a bit of help as her first kid was in a breech position. Once I got him sorted out, I helped her get the other 2 out. Triplets for this mama! Always a great call when all the kids and doe do well!

03/13/2020

With the growing concerns about COVID-19, I want to assure my clients that I will be operating as usual. I do ask that if you’re sick, please reschedule your appointment. If the animal needs to be seen immediately, please catch them prior to my arrival or have someone there who isn’t sick and hasn’t been in contact with anyone who is sick. As a medical professional, I understand the concerns about this virus and appreciate what the government is doing to help mitigate the speed at which it spreads. I’m lucky to be in the category of people that if I should get exposed, it would likely be mild. My main concern is becoming a carrier. I see many elderly folks, as well as some that are immunocompromised. I think as a community, we can do our best to prevent spreading this virus. I know many folks think it’s nothing to be concerned about, and for most of us, that’s true. But we should do whatever we can to help protect the population that is most at risk. I appreciate everyone’s help with this!

12/19/2019

The weather is going to be very cold the next few days! Making sure that your animals have access to unfrozen water, shelter, and feeding a little extra hay will help keep everyone warm and happy! These fluctuations in temperature can be tough on our horses and livestock, so be keeping a close eye on them for any issues.

11/27/2019

7 month old Miso had surgery today to remove a retained testicle. His testicle was in his abdomen, which I had seen on a previous ultrasound. This required abdominal surgery to remove, which I prefer to do in a clinic setting. Thanks to Dr. Lauralyn Brown and her staff, we were able to do the surgery at her clinic. Miso traveled in style, riding in the back of a Mini Cooper!

08/30/2019

As many of you have heard, there have been human and equine cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in Western MA. There is a vaccine available for horses, so if your horse has not been vaccinated, please contact me to make an appointment to get the vaccine. Also, if you had vaccines done in early spring, getting a booster now is also recommended. The vaccine has good coverage for 6 months, so check to see when your equine friends were vaccinated! Take preventative measures to decrease mosquitoes around your barns. This can be done by making sure standing water (water tubs, etc) are dumped out, using fans to circulate air, and utilizing fly sheets and masks can help reduce the number of mosquitoes that can bother your horse.