Concordia Veterinary Clinic

06/05/2026

AG PRODUCER ALERT: Poison Hemlock Risk in Hay
With hay season underway, be on the lookout for Poison Hemlock creeping into fields and hay bales. This plant is highly toxic to livestock—even in small amounts—and drying in hay does NOT remove its toxicity.
• Poison hemlock contains toxic alkaloids that affect the nervous system
• Animals may accidentally consume it when it’s baled into hay
• Symptoms can include tremors, weakness, difficulty breathing, and sudden death
How to Identify:
• Tall plant (up to 6–10 ft)
• Hollow stems with purple spots/blotches
• White, umbrella-shaped flowers (similar to Queen Anne’s lace)
• Musty or mouse-like odor when crushed
Management tips:
• Scout hay fields before cutting
• Remove or control plants before they mature
• Avoid baling contaminated areas
One overlooked patch can turn into a serious livestock loss. Take the time to check fields now—it could save you major headaches later.
Each plant can make as many as 38,000 seed that can persist in the soil for 3-5 years
Feel free to share this to spread the word
https://www.howellcountynews.com/agriculture/mow-or-spot-spray-poison-hemlock-now

ID - https://weedid.missouri.edu/weedinfo.cfm?weed_id=69

06/03/2026

With hot summer weather just around the corner, here's an important reminder on the dangers of leaving your pet inside your car and how quickly the temperatures can increase. The simplest tip - DO NOT DO IT.

If you would like to help spread the word at your veterinary clinic, be sure to download this poster at avma.org/PetsInCars.

06/02/2026

💐 Spring and summer ☀️ = lots of fun!
But also...this is a time we see LOTS of pet injuries and emergencies.
📸Check out this guide, take a screen shot, and the next time you're at the store or scrolling online...put together a kit for your furry friend. Just in case! 💞

05/26/2026

05/26/2026

Including alfalfa in a grazing stand makes sense. However, fear of bloat often causes hesitation when choosing to seed alfalfa for grazing purposes.

⏰ Yes, there are circumstances when turning cattle into a lush stand of alfalfa at the wrong time and perhaps with the wrong class of cattle, can result in bloat. But paying attention to a few production and management principles can greatly reduce the risk and provide Canadian beef producers opportunities to capture the benefits.

Learn some practical management tips for successfully grazing cattle on high legume pastures. ⬇️
https://www.beefresearch.ca/blog/things-to-think-about-before-turning-cows-out-on-high-legume-pastures/

05/25/2026

✈🚗 Traveling with your pet this summer?? 🚗✈

Don't forget these essentials!

05/24/2026

We are CLOSED Monday May 25 for Memorial Day

05/07/2026

Stormy weather makes us think about OUR plans for emergencies, but don't forget your PET!

NOW is the time to get together the following in a safe, easy to access area, should disaster strike:

05/02/2026

Ensure a happy, healthy future for all pets by spaying and neutering!

04/19/2026

Heartworms DON'T make good neighbors.