Bumblefoot in Chickens, Turkeys and Waterfowl
Written by: Bria Osborne, OVC 2026 Edited by: Dr. Paisley Canning What is bumblefoot? Bumblefoot is a condition in poultry that is caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus sp. This bacterium can invade the foot by tiny cuts, injuries, or by tissue breakdown due to wet litter conditions, overweight birds, increased foot pressure and high perches…
Resources for Management and Veterinary Care for hobby farms, sanctuaries and companion large animals
Due to the veterinary shortage, we understand that it will be difficult to find a vet, particularly for folks with small farms or less commonly encountered animals. While you work towards finding a vet, it can be difficult to find trusted sources of information for your animals. To help with this process, please consider using…
First Aid Kit Recommendations
Due to the veterinary shortage, we recommend having a first aid kit on farm for any emergencies you may experience. Below is a list of first aid kit supplies, what species they are used in, and when/ how to use them. Please zoom in on your browser to allow for better viewing of the chart.
List of Veterinary Care Options
Upper Thames Mobile Veterinary Services 2023 (closed as of October 30th 2023) The following is a list of clinics in South Western Ontario seeing farm animals by telemedicine or in person. Please note that the hospitals listed here may or may not be taking new patients, and may have specifications on what types of clients…
Upper Thames Clinic Closure Notice
July 29th 2023 Dear valued clients, I am writing to let you know of an important upcoming change to Upper Thames Mobile Vet Services. These changes are largely due to a large animal veterinary shortage and lack of support for on-call and emergency services, especially for less common species of animals. As you can imagine,…
Expanding your flock: The ins and outs of bringing in new birds
Written by: Bria Osborne, OVC 2026 Edited by: Dr. Paisley Canning Acquiring new birds is an exciting time! It can also be a time where disease and parasites are accidentally brought into your exciting flock – and these two things can wreak havoc on your birds. The following are some recommendations for how to acquire…
Our Clinic is closed as of October 30th 2023.
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