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<blockquote data-quote="snake67" data-source="post: 986330" data-attributes="member: 17764"><p>We seldom use a veterinarian here. The skills on this farm are increasing every year when it comes to medicines and techniques for fixing medical problems. We also have the infrastructure here to do the work.</p><p></p><p>That being stated, we have two veterinarians we do use when we run into something that is beyond our abilities. One for cattle and one for sheep. They are both good guys but each seems to have his own specialty. And we do an annual herd/flock health inspection to keep things here on an even keel. Some would say it is wasted money - but I would not agree.</p><p></p><p>These boards are absolutely the last place I would come for veteriarian style help - some folks here are considered Gods yet I would not trust their advice any further than I could throw my 170 New Holland skidsteer</p><p></p><p>If a veterinarian truly wants to pass on information, then it would help if they did not come in and leave within thirty seconds of completing the job - I have never in the past ten years had one stay for lunch or coffee or whatever - despite being asked every time. I know that time is money - but we are never late in paying the bill. And if I might say so I have taught my wife to be an excellent cook! (LOL and ducking!)</p><p></p><p>I value their knowledge and believe me we use it when we need it - perhaps it is the fault of the veterinarian that there is not a little additional conversation?</p><p></p><p>Good luck in your courses MM.</p><p></p><p>Best to all</p><p></p><p>Bez</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="snake67, post: 986330, member: 17764"] We seldom use a veterinarian here. The skills on this farm are increasing every year when it comes to medicines and techniques for fixing medical problems. We also have the infrastructure here to do the work. That being stated, we have two veterinarians we do use when we run into something that is beyond our abilities. One for cattle and one for sheep. They are both good guys but each seems to have his own specialty. And we do an annual herd/flock health inspection to keep things here on an even keel. Some would say it is wasted money - but I would not agree. These boards are absolutely the last place I would come for veteriarian style help - some folks here are considered Gods yet I would not trust their advice any further than I could throw my 170 New Holland skidsteer If a veterinarian truly wants to pass on information, then it would help if they did not come in and leave within thirty seconds of completing the job - I have never in the past ten years had one stay for lunch or coffee or whatever - despite being asked every time. I know that time is money - but we are never late in paying the bill. And if I might say so I have taught my wife to be an excellent cook! (LOL and ducking!) I value their knowledge and believe me we use it when we need it - perhaps it is the fault of the veterinarian that there is not a little additional conversation? Good luck in your courses MM. Best to all Bez [/QUOTE]
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