Small Ruminant Club
The Small Ruminant Club focuses on caprine, ovine, and camelids. Our
goals are to generate interest in small ruminants, offer hands-on
opportunities that will supplement the CVM curriculum, and provide
skills that will be beneficial to members both now and in the
future. We plan several lunch-time lectures on animal husbandry and
diseases every semester. Wet lab topics include but are not limited
to reproduction, hoof trimming, animal handling, industry topics,
and necropsy
.
Officers
President: Jasmin Feist
Vice President: Amelia Naher
Secretary: Erica Dolven-Kolle
Treasurer: Caitlin Blackburn
Advisor:
Dr Steve Parish
Rounds
Rounds are held in the Ag animal area of the hospital when
interesting cases are presented to the clinic. Members are informed
via email when the rounds will take place, usually during the noon
hour. We discuss small ruminant cases and events dealing with the
production cycle as it correlates to the time of year, such as body
condition scoring, flushing, and gestation.
Labs
- Ultra Sound
- Hoof Trimming with CVM herd
- Handling and restraint
- Kidding/Lambing
- Necropsy/Post Mortem Exam- Castrations
Diagnostic Opportunities
Dr. Parish will assist club members individually with performance of
a physical exam. Lab data will be provided and the club members will
work through the case. After time is given to analyze the presenting
complaints (a few weeks) the club will meet and decide on a
diagnosis for the case.
Resources
www.sheepandgoats.com
www.vet.cornell.edu/consultant/Consult.asp
www.aasrp.org
