Emerson Trail Veterinary Services

On October 1st, Emerson Trail Vet Services celebrated our 2 year anniversary! We have been blown away by the support of our surrounding communities. It has been a great start to our business and we look forward to continuing to serve all of our great clients. Preg testing is already in full swing, we encourage you to book your dates well in advance to ensure we can fit everything into the schedule. Ideally allow for 40 days after the bulls have been pulled before preg testing. We are thankful for your business and thankful for this beautiful fall weather that we are having!

Schedule Announcement Cattle are out to pasture and we are taking some time off during this slower season! ETVS will be closed from July 20th - August 9th. ... If you will need any supplies during this period, please contact us as soon as possible to place an order. Thank you to all of our customers for keeping my schedule extremely full this last spring season! We wish you the best during haying season. See you in August!

Processing time is fast approaching! Contact ETVS for all your vaccination needs and protocol discussions. Please plan ahead and contact us 3 business days prior to pick-up to ensure that we have everything you need in stock.

COVID 19 UPDATE Veterinary Services has been deemed an Essential Service by the Government of Alberta. ETVS will continue to operate and I am still available for livestock emergencies. As there is already a shortage of veterinarians in the Peace Country we are requesting clients to be mindful of our current situation. ... 1. If you or anyone in your household is sick please re-schedule your appointment 2. While I am on farm, have the least amount of help required (ie. Lets avoid 5 people watching while doing a C-section) 3. Medication pick-ups are still available. Supplies will be left in a box outside for pick-up. While I may not shake your hand or come in for coffee at the moment, I look forward to continuing to serve our community and clients. I will take you up on your offer for lunch down the road! Thank you for your understanding.

COVID - 19 is affecting everyone in many ways. As a solo mobile vet service, ETVS is uniquely situated to continue offering services as usual at this point. Give us a call to book your bull testing and make sure you are stocked up for calving season! We are also available for your after-hour calvings + emergencies. Currently, supply of cattle vaccines and products are not affected. Take care of yourselves and your neighbors!

Reminder: ETVS is closed and will re-open for regular business hours on Monday March 9th. If you would like to schedule an appointment you can leave a message at the office, messages will not be checked until we reopen on March 9th.

ETVS will be closed from Thursday February 27th to Sunday March 8th. If you will require any supplies during this period please contact us soon to ensure we are able to fill your order prior to our closure. Please note we are still available for emergencies until February 26th and will re-open for regular hours March 9th. Thank you for your understanding!

Calving season is either in full swing or soon approaching! ETVS is available for calving emergencies on-farm. Here are a few important tips and information to have when contacting a vet: 1. How long has the animal been calving? Once active labour has started we expect progress every hour for a cow and every 2 hours for a heifer... 2. Palpate the cow vaginally, what can you feel? Is the cervix dilated? Front or back legs? Can you feel a head or tail? Size of calf compared to the pelvis of the cow? 3. Cleanliness is next to Godliness! Use clean gloves and antiseptic prior to every palpation to avoid contamination For ANY emergency please LEAVE A MESSAGE! If I am pulling a calf, testing bulls, or maybe even sleeping I often am not able to answer immediately. I will return your call as soon as possible. As a solo mobile vet I cover a large territory; if I am pulling a calf in Elmworth it might be a while until I can make it to Teepee Creek. In some cases, you will need to contact another veterinarian. As a solo vet I also need to take some days off work. The voicemail will notify you on days that I am not taking call. If the voicemail accepts messages than I am available for after-hour emergencies. We wish you the best during this calving season!

ETVS will be closed from Wednesday Jan. 15th - Wednesday Jan. 22nd. I am attending the Western Canadian Association of Bovine Practitioners conference for the week to improve my skills and knowledge as your cow vet! To those who have already started calving, best of luck in these cold temperatures! It looks like there is some hope in the forecasts for next week!

We will be closed for the holidays and will re-open for regular business hours on January 2nd. Merry Christmas to all - from ETVS and our little helper elf! Thank you to all of our clients for helping make 2019 a great one. We look forward to serving you in the New Year!

Prize Draw!!! All of our preg test clients from the last 2 months and those booked into December were entered into a draw for a CattleVac Box, two Allflex syringes, and some ETVS swag. Congratulations to Dolen Land and Cattle!! I hope the prize comes in handy for years to come. ... Thank you to all who have been using ETVS for their veterinarian services, we really appreciate it!

December is fully booked. If you are still looking to have your herd Preg Tested we are now taking appointments in the New Year. Thank you for your understanding and we hope your Christmas season is off to a great start!

A reminder about the Peace County Beef & Forage Association Livestock Health Workshop next Friday Nov. Nov. 29th 5:30-8:30 at the Blueberry Hall. Free supper included! This a great opportunity to learn more about wildlife interactions and risks with your herds as well as vaccine protocol decisions to best protect your herd. Follow the link to register.

Mark your Calendars! Livestock Health Workshop on November 29th 5:30-8:30 PM @ Blueberry Hall. Learn about cattle vaccine protocols and how wildlife diseases can interact with your livestock. Great topics and great speakers. Peace Country Beef & Forage Association Free supper provided, follow the link below to register!... https://www.peacecountrybeef.ca/livestock-health

ETVS is excited to announce that Dr. Lowe is now licensed to work in BC! If you have livestock across the BC border we are able to travel to you. The schedule for fall preg testing is starting to fill up so give us a call book your appointment. Please note that we also offer preg testing for bison. Wishing everyone a great and sunny Thanksgiving!

Wow, it has already been one year since we opened the doors of Emerson Trail Vet Services! It has been an amazing first year; we have begun establishing great relationships in the community and have been blown away by the warm welcome. We look forward to providing livestock focused veterinary services to Beaverlodge and surrounding communities for years to come. We are happy to call this home. As a thank you to our loyal clients we are giving away the following prize package:... - Cattlevac Boss Box to keep your vaccines at the right temperature regardless of the season. Valued at over $500. https://cattlevacbox.com/ - Two Allflex 50 mL Repeater Syringes - ETVS Hat How to Enter? - Schedule your preg testing with ETVS between October 1st and December 15th, 2019 (minimum 60 head) - Last day to contact us in order to be entered is November 29, 2019 - Contact us by phone or email to schedule: 780-356-3887 or [email protected] Bonus Entries - Like our Facebook page (existing Likes will be honored) - Write a review on Google of Emerson Trail Vet Services. Follow the link below: https://bit.ly/2mxzOSM Draw will be made December 2, 2019.

Important Update to ETVS Services: It has been a great first year for us at ETVS, and we have many great communities and producers to thank for welcoming us into the area! Due to the high demand for cattle work, we will be shifting exclusively to livestock services. The only equine services that we will continue to offer at this time are castrations and euthanasias. There are some great vets in this area that can help you with all of your other equine needs. ... We are excited to focus our attention on the needs of the many livestock producers in the Peace County! Pregnancy testing is closer than you think, contact us to book for the upcoming season!

We received another shipment of Vitamin AD. We have lots in stock if you are still searching for some this calving season!

There is a Spring Cow/Calf Meeting taking place in Grande Prairie this Wednesday! Read the attachment for more info. If you would like to attend email Megan at [email protected] Location: Pomeroy Hotel & Conference Centre Grande Prairie Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2019... Time: 11:00am 3:30pm See more

Vaccines and vaccine protocols are a passion of mine. It is always a good time to start discussing and planning your herd's vaccine program. Take a look at this article that outlines a few important tips. 1. Proper storage - Don't store in the fridge door 2. Cleaning syringes - Only warm clean water. Soaps can leave residues that interact with the vaccine 3. Modified Live Vaccines - Only mix what you need as they begin to degrade after 2 hours... 4. Vaccinate in the right location - Give according to label directions either into the muscle or under the skin in the neck 5. Give us a call to discuss your vaccine program and schedule! http://www.beefresearch.ca//tips-to-make-the-most-of-you/

We are back up and running Tuesday March 12th after spending a great week soaking up time with our new little girl! Give us a call to schedule your appointments. Please note that I am available for emergencies 6 days of the week during calving season. If I am not on call the after-hours message will notify you. We are thankful for the warm weather and wish everyone the best as calving season shifts into full gear!

We are excited to introduce the newest member of the family, Ember Joy Lowe! Mom and baby are doing well. As a strictly family run business we will be closed for the following week to spend some uninterrupted time with our new little girl. If you have an emergency please contact another veterinarian. If you want to order supplies or book an appointment for later in March please send an email to [email protected]. Please note messages will not be checked or responded to for the next week. Here is a picture of our beautiful baby girl!