The observant cattleman or horseman look at every little detail when it comes to their livestock and horses. Swellings and asymmetries catch o…
Lainie Kringen-Scholtz
Tri-State Neighbor Columnist
About
Lainie Kringen-Scholtz, DVM, is veterinarian and owner of True North Veterinary Health in Wentworth, S.D.
The cost of care for the lifetime of a dog can be anywhere from $19,000 to $55,000. Horses are astronomically more expensive to own. The lifetime cost of a horse can be anywhere from $300,000 to $925,000.
There is no disease in equine medicine that is more annoying than strangles. The clinical signs vary from very mild to very severe, and it is …
Have you ever been around a “steer” or “gelding” that does not act their gender? Instead they act like a full grown bull or stallion?
Is your dog terrified by fireworks? Our vet has some tips for how to help them through summer celebrations, thunderstorms and other events that might scare them.
Livestock and horses are both prone to overheating. Here are some things to think about.
"This incident opens up a huge topic of animal welfare and safety when we are traveling to shows and rodeos – not just for horses, but for all livestock species that are kept on site to perform."
Do you remember when the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the COVID vaccine and conditional use of COVID treatments during the outb…
Hantavirus is rare, but can be deadly. Our veterinarian columnist describes what it is and how to prevent infection.