Agricultural Animal Medicine
This clinical area provides a full spectrum of diagnostic and
therapeutic services to a broad group of species including; dairy
and beef cattle and small ruminants such as sheep and goats. Care is
provided utilizing modern clinical pathology, imaging and cardiology
equipment and consultants. Most services are provided at the
Veterinary Teaching Hospital, but some “on farm” services are
provided or referred to the Field Disease Investigation Unit.
Special faculty interests are infectious disease, immunological
neonatology and reproductive conditions including herd/production
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Agricultural Animal Surgery
Specialized and unique surgical techniques are provided and
coordinated through the other surgical groups within the large
animal hospital. Special faculty interests are in gastrointestinal
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Agricultural Animal Theriogenology
Agricultural animal theriogenology includes bull breeding soundness
examinations that utilize advanced techniques for bull infertility
diagnosis and semen evaluation. Beef herd pregnancy examinations,
infertility and abortion investigations are offered in collaboration
with FDIU. Additionally, these clinicians are available for calving
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Camelid Medicine and Surgery
WSU offers a wide range of services for all camelids. Llamas and
alpacas from throughout the Pacific Northwest are examined,
diagnosed and treated for a wide range of disease processes and
provided surgical procedures specific to the camelid species.
Additionally, our theriogenology specialists provide breeding
soundness evaluations, diagnosis and treatment of infertility,
identification and management of high risk pregnancies, assessment
of fetal well-being and intervention for reproductive emergencies
More about Camelids... |
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Field Disease Investigation Unit (FDIU)
The FDIU has responded to needs from all over the Pacific Northwest,
averaging 285 farm visits a year, and has conducted research
investigations into prominent disease outbreaks threatening the
economy of herds in the Pacific Northwest and the nation. Jointly
supported by the College of Veterinary Medicine and the College of
Agriculture and Home Economics at Washington State University, the
unit works closely with the Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic
Laboratory at Washington State University. Advice and consultation
on regional and national animal diseases and public health problems
are provided to producers, practicing veterinarians, animal industry
groups, and state and federal regulatory officials. |
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Wildlife (Elk, Deer, Moose, Bison)
Regulations for bringing any wildlife to WSU Veterinary Teaching
Hospital or across state lines are very strict. Exotic hoof stock
can only be received by a certified wildlife technician and is not
permitted without agreement and permission of the state of origin
and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. The clinic
cannot accept wild or exotic hoof stock that are brought across the
borders without this permission in advance, including emergencies.
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