Large Animal
If you own livestock, you may know cattle and sheep as ruminant animals. The term refers to a large group of herbivores with a four-chambered stomach. Most ruminants have hooves with two digits, and they are also the only animals that can digest their food without thoroughly chewing it. Commonly known ruminant animals include cows, […]
Written by prositesdental • Dec 15 • 2 minute read
The Specialty Practice of a Large Animal Veterinarian
Being a veterinarian can be fun and exciting, but it’s also a lot of hard work. Large-animal veterinarians spend their days treating everything from cattle and horses to pigs, sheep, and goats. These vets spend much of their time examining and vaccinating livestock on ranches and farms. They may also treat minor ailments and perform […]
Written by prositesdental • Jul 7 • 3 minute read