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Barnyard Buddies:  What does large animal vet service run these days?  |
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Dusky Beauty
True Blue Farmgirl
1108 Posts
Jen
Tonopah
AZ
USA
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 Posted - Jan 29 2012 : 10:28:42 AM
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My vet experience over the last decade has been limited to routine clinic spays and neuters and rabies vaccines. (Thank the Maker.)
I was lucky enough to find an area traveling veterinarian for my new dairy moo who's specialty is actually dairy cattle (with other farm animals as a side). I'm calling him out to give her a wellness check and set up a plan for her AI.
Does anyone have an idea what I should expect to pay for either service? He's reputed to have low rates as he neither rents an office, nor employs a support staff.
"The greatness of a nation and it's moral progress can be judged by the way it's animals are treated." ~Gandhi
http://silvermoonfarm.blogspot.com/
"After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started roaring. He kept it up until a hunter came along and shot him. The moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut.” ~Will Rogers |
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oldbittyhen
True Blue Farmgirl
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tina
quartz hill
ca
USA
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Posted - Jan 29 2012 : 12:02:53 PM
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My most favorite livestock vet , also works out of his truck/home and only employs a second pair of hands when he needs them. He charges a basic rate of $40 per hour, with a 2 hour min, plus materials, (i.e. vaccinations, wormers, PG tests etc), hes wonderful with all animals, he does rabies vacs for your dogs, at $6 a pop, when hes at your place anyway...I am sure prices in your area will differ from mine, but thats what I pay
"Knowlege is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad" |
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Dusky Beauty
True Blue Farmgirl
1108 Posts
Jen
Tonopah
AZ
USA
1108 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2012 : 2:22:10 PM
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That's good to hear... I kinda earmarked 400$ to get her into a "with calf" condition.
"The greatness of a nation and it's moral progress can be judged by the way it's animals are treated." ~Gandhi
http://silvermoonfarm.blogspot.com/
"After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started roaring. He kept it up until a hunter came along and shot him. The moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut.” ~Will Rogers |
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
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Posted - Jan 29 2012 : 3:30:55 PM
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well happy days all around. we pay $4000 for a visit if a near by neighbor has same day he plits the travel fee so very affordable. hope this helps sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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oldbittyhen
True Blue Farmgirl
1511 Posts
tina
quartz hill
ca
USA
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Posted - Jan 29 2012 : 5:08:56 PM
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Sherry, I asume you meant to put a decimal point in there, so is it $40 or $400...
"Knowlege is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad" |
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smiley
True Blue Farmgirl
650 Posts
lea
pea ridge
arkansas
USA
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Posted - Jan 29 2012 : 6:16:24 PM
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2012 : 9:16:48 PM
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LOL LOL yes a decimal point. $40.00 a visit happy days sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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Dusky Beauty
True Blue Farmgirl
1108 Posts
Jen
Tonopah
AZ
USA
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Posted - Jan 30 2012 : 07:48:53 AM
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HAHAH!!!! I don't think even Dr. Dolittle would be worth THAT much!
"The greatness of a nation and it's moral progress can be judged by the way it's animals are treated." ~Gandhi
http://silvermoonfarm.blogspot.com/
"After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started roaring. He kept it up until a hunter came along and shot him. The moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut.” ~Will Rogers |
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Megan
True Blue Farmgirl
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Megan
Hudson
South Dakota
USA
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Posted - Feb 01 2012 : 12:57:44 AM
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our vet is reasonable, $32 vet charge plus what ever he has to do.... geld a horse add around 60, float teeth around 45. everyone is different around here hes the cheapest vet and the best for alot of things
www.rockriverexoticsandkennel.net |
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Dusky Beauty
True Blue Farmgirl
1108 Posts
Jen
Tonopah
AZ
USA
1108 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2012 : 10:33:59 AM
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230 for a full physical exam, but worth the peace of mind I think. She is one fertile cow
"The greatness of a nation and it's moral progress can be judged by the way it's animals are treated." ~Gandhi
http://silvermoonfarm.blogspot.com/
"After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started roaring. He kept it up until a hunter came along and shot him. The moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut.” ~Will Rogers |
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rschaaf
True Blue Farmgirl
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Renee
Wooster
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Feb 02 2012 : 1:04:22 PM
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My vet charges $1.88 per minute at the farm for time spent (exams, procedures, etc.). Any drugs or bloodwork are additional. With my vast brood, its still usually works out to be less than the average office call of $25-$30 per animal, which is what it would be per pet if I were take them to the clinic.
"There is beauty, there is grace, in my peaceful country place!"
See what I'm up to at: http://www.lifeonctfarm.blogspot.com |
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nampafarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
494 Posts
Kim
Nampa
ID
USA
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Posted - Feb 04 2012 : 9:43:46 PM
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Jen, my vet came out to my house when my goats got into a grain bin I had sitting to close to their pen. They got the bloat and I was afraid they would die. He came out to my house to see them as I dont have a way to get them into see him. He charged me a 35.00 house call visit per goat, gave them three shots each, shoved mineral oil down their little gullets and the cost total was 125.00.I was so thankful that he saved Rufas and Becky, then saw what little he charged, and nearly cried.
Kim
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