DelValle Veterinary Services LLC

10/20/2026

I’ll be in the Arcadia area on November 3rd if anyone is needing work over there. I’ve had a few people who have reached out lately but haven’t been close enough to come by on short notice.

09/15/2026

Remember when purchasing pigs for show season that if they are not castrated, a vet usually has to do this with sedatives because of their larger size. This brings me business which is great but adds extra costs to you all for your projects. Many of the pigs I’ve been seeing that have been sold for youth projects and shows by breeders are cryptorchid (one testicle is still in the abdomen). These usually have to be done in a clinic under general anesthesia and cost 2.5x more than a standard castration. So ask your breeders when you buy pigs 1) has he been castrated ? And 2) are both testicles down? It may end up saving you several hundred dollars and un-needed anesthesia for your pig.

09/07/2026

For those of you that have had me doing multiple blood tests for out of state shows on pigs, you may consider applying for the Valified-Qualified herd program and purchasing pigs over six months from other herds that are qualified. See below.

08/30/2026

I was fortunate enough to have Westbay Animal Hospital in Bradenton let me team up with them and use their clinic for a neat surgery on a ten day old calf. They are a great team and great group of people! This little girl had an infected umbilical cord with a remnant of tissue that extended to the bladder. The tissue was able to be removed surgically and one of her joints was also flushed because it became septic from the infection. Thanks Westbay!

08/27/2026

Interstatelivestock.com is a great resource to check requirements of state of destination for livestock transport. I use this frequently or I call the state directly and ask questions. Remember, male cattle over 12 months old often need a test called trichomoniasis testing prior to shipping. While some states make exceptions if they are just going for a show but then coming right back, it is still a good idea to plan on health papers at least a week in advance of date of travel so there is time for any needed testing.

To get started, answer a few questions about your livestock movement circumstances. After that, you'll receive an easy to follow report about what is currently required for your livestock movement.

08/26/2026

I want to preface this statement by saying that we have a great professional livestock auction barn in our area that I’ve used myself to sell calves. However, in general livestock auction barns are a poor place to purchase new animals to start your farming/ranching endeavors. I have had many new homesteaders or hobby farmers contacting me lately with very ill animals that have brought infectious diseases onto their premises and infected other animals. In many cases, multiple animals have died.If You are searching for a source of poultry or livestock to start your farm, there are plenty of other good sources that I’m happy to link you up with and provide testing for infectious disease prior to purchasing.

07/15/2026

https://baasandbleatsaasrp.buzzsprout.com/1986892/episodes/14803852-flunixin-pharmacology-with-dr-joe-smith?fbclid=IwY2xjawTDD_RleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA80MDk5NjI2MjMwODU2MDkAAR7h4tq3rvyoTyS2K2UVZ11_yZjmLDFwjgRQRnmc0kb2MtUbsWf6w59_oNrtCQ_aem_Cc1iImdNMVl1Ui1QrzM2Bg

Join us for this discussion about the pharmacokinetics of subcutaneous administration of flunixin meglumine in goats with Dr. Joe Smith from the University of Tennessee. The primary paper discussed is titled:“Pharmacokinetic Parameters and Estimat...

07/05/2026

Fireworks and blood transfusions this evening. My goat Donnie came through in a pinch tonight as a donor. Thanks Donnie!

07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July!

06/23/2026

Friendly reminder that when I arrive at your house, I expect your animals to be safely restrained and ready to examine. I do not chase animals. This is your responsibility.