Pet Herd Health at San Juan Veterinary Hospital in Pagosa Springs, CO
San Juan Veterinary Hospital offers comprehensive pet herd health services for sheep, goats, pigs, camelids, and equines in Pagosa Springs.
Pet Herd Health in Pagosa Springs, CO
San Juan Veterinary Hospital provides comprehensive support for pet livestock and small ruminants through our herd health services. Whether you care for sheep, goats, pigs, or camelids, maintaining herd health is essential for preventing disease, supporting reproduction, and ensuring overall well-being. Our team delivers care both in-clinic and on-site, depending on your needs.
Comprehensive Herd Health Services in Pagosa Springs, CO
Our pet herd health services in Pagosa Springs, CO are designed for clients who keep small ruminants and other livestock as pets, show animals, or part of fiber-producing operations. Preventive care, testing, emergency support, and basic surgical procedures are all part of the services we provide to help you manage the health of your herd.
Species We Commonly Treat
We work with a wide range of species, including:
- Sheep
- Goats
- Pigs
- Llamas and alpacas (camelids)
- Horses and miniature equines
We tailor our care based on the needs of each species, their purpose (companion, show, or breeding), and individual health status.
Routine Wellness and Preventive Care
Regular wellness exams and preventive treatments are key to supporting herd health. These services help prevent disease, monitor herd condition, and ensure long-term productivity and comfort.
Wellness Exams May Include:
- Annual physical exams with body condition scoring
- Vaccinations, including:
- Rabies
- Clostridium perfringens Types C & D (overeating disease)
- Tetanus
- Rhinopneumonitis (for camelids housed with equines)
- Deworming protocols based on fecal analysis
- Vitamin E and selenium boosters to help prevent white muscle disease
- Hoof trimming and foot health assessments
Diagnostic Testing Services
Early detection of disease within a herd helps protect both individual animals and the group. We offer diagnostic testing for a variety of herd-specific conditions.
Common Tests Include:
- OPP (Ovine Progressive Pneumonia) testing in sheep
- CAE (Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis) testing in goats
- Johne’s disease testing across species
- Brucellosis and Tuberculosis testing for show and milking animals
We also offer pregnancy detection via ultrasound and radiographs for injuries or musculoskeletal concerns, especially in equines and camelids.
Emergency and Sick Animal Care
We provide medical support for a range of acute illnesses and emergencies. Rapid diagnosis and treatment can help stabilize your animal and prevent the spread of illness within the herd.
Sickness Exams and Emergency Care May Include:
- Intravenous fluid therapy
- Treatment for meningeal worm
- Choke management
- Heat stroke intervention
- Supportive care for overeating disease
- Neurologic conditions such as polioencephalomalacia and listeriosis
- Evaluation and treatment for “failure to thrive” in young or compromised animals
Minor Surgical Procedures
Our team is equipped to perform basic surgical procedures in the field or in our facility, depending on the animal’s condition and the procedure required.
Routine Surgical Services:
- Castration
- Fighting teeth trimming in camelids
- Growth removals
- Microchip insertion
Herd Health Plans for Long-Term Support
We can help design herd health protocols that align with your goals and your animals’ specific needs. Whether you manage a small backyard herd or care for pet livestock, we offer guidance on nutrition, housing, vaccination timing, and parasite control.
To schedule a wellness exam, diagnostic test, or consultation for your herd, contact San Juan Veterinary Hospital in Pagosa Springs, CO.