Goats
Surgical Goat Procedures
Laparoscopic artificial insemination is performed by a Dr. Chris Burrows, trained by New Frontier Genetics. AI includes synchronization protocol and consultation as well as sedation and pain management.
Semen acquisition is the responsibility of the client.
Semen acquisition is the responsibility of the client.
We will sedate your animal and place them in a surgical plane of anesthesia. Once under, we will block the area. We will surgically correct the hernia.We provide the necessary tetanus vaccine as well as antibiotics and pain management.
Your animal will be sedated and placed caringly in a surgical plane. Once under, we evaluate each eye to determine the problem areas and how best to surgically correct. Once evaluated, we locally block the area. We provide the necessary tetanus vaccine as well as antibiotics and pain management to keep your pig safe and happy
During the first week of life is the best time to disbud your goat kid or calf. We provide pain management for each animal. The animal is sedated and the area is blocked with a local anesthetic. We shave and prep the area. A disbudding iron and scalpel is used to surgically remove the horn bud. The area is sprayed with aluminum bandage and the anesthesia is reversed.
After the first week of life, the horn bed has attached and erupted from the skull. We surgically remove them. We place the animal under the appropriate level of anesthesia for the procedure based on the facilities and the extent of the surgery. We locally block the area. We remove the horn and stop any bleeding. We cauterize the area and place aluminum bandage over the area and fly spray around where the horn was removed. We provide pain management and any additional medications.
After the first week of life, the horn bed has attached and erupted from the skull. We surgically remove them. We place the animal under the appropriate level of anesthesia for the procedure based on the facilities and the extent of the surgery. We locally block the area. We remove the horn in a way that extra skin is maintained to close over the open sinus and suture the opening closed. We aluminum bandage over the area and fly spray around the incision. We provide pain management and any additional medications.
We take pain management very seriously. Your animal will be placed in a surgical plane for the procedure. Once under, we locally block the area. We provide the necessary tetanus vaccine as well as antibiotics and pain management to keep your animal safe and happy.
We take pain management very seriously. Your animal will be sedated for the procedure. Once under, we locally block the area. We provide the necessary tetanus vaccine as well as antibiotics and pain management to keep your animal safe and happy.
We take pain management very seriously. Your animal will be sedated for the procedure. Once under, we locally block the area. We provide the necessary tetanus vaccine as well as antibiotics and pain management to keep your animal safe and happy.
We take pain management very seriously. Your animal will be sedated for the procedure. Once under, we locally block the area. An exploratory exam will be performed and then rumen contents will be removed. We provide the necessary tetanus vaccine as well as antibiotics and pain management to keep your animal safe and happy.
Other Goat Services
Dr. Burrows will evaluate your animal for any restrictions. A combination of exercises, acupuncture, laser as well as percussion massage can be utilized to help your animal be the best they can be!
Our doctors provide a complete physical exam and consultation for your animal. A typical wellness visit allows plenty of time to discuss nutrition, husbandry, and answer any additional questions specific to your animal’s needs.
Every animal’s immunization needs are different. We will tailor vaccinations to your animal’s needs based on age,history and environment.
Every animal’s immunization needs are different. We will tailor vaccinations to your animal’s needs based on age,history and environment.
Our doctors will ensure your animal is healthy and fit for travel. We will make sure that your animal has all necessary testing and documentation to travel hassle free.
Our doctors can collect and analyze samples to determine breeding soundness of the males of your herd. Breeding soundness exams take into account the entire animal, including musculoskeletal health, libido, external and internal reproductive organs, and semen evaluation.
Breeding soundness exams are very important for the future of your herd.
Breeding soundness exams are very important for the future of your herd.
