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Tony Hawkins

Tony Hawkins

Technical Service Veterinarian / Valley Vet Supply
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Detecting and treating colic in horses

Colic can be a serious problem for horses, but with good on-farm management and a good relationship with your vet, you can reduce risk and get a jump-start on treatment.
November 20, 2023
Tony Hawkins

If you have a horse, the chances are that you will encounter a colic at some point. It is important to be knowledgeable, prepared and have a good working relationship with your veterinarian.


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Time to prepare: Fall processing recommendations for weaning-aged calves

It’s time to make plans for processing weaning-aged calves. Producers have many choices to make, including vaccinations, implant options and deworming strategies.
July 27, 2023
Tony Hawkins

And just like that, it’s time for fall processing. Let’s look closely at what we’ll need to give our weaning-aged calves a leg up on their next stage of life, starting with vaccination strategy, implants and deworming.


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Signs and prevention of heat stress in cattle, horses and dogs

Animal handlers and owners should be vigilant in watching for and preventing heat stress in their livestock and pets as temperatures spike in the summer months.
June 30, 2023
Tony Hawkins

Review signs of heat stress and prevention methods for cattle, horses and pets.


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Threading the needle: Single-use syringes vs. repeater syringes

The decision between single-use and repeater syringes depends on each operation’s risk of disease transmission and should always be reinforced by good vaccination protocols.
March 21, 2023
Tony Hawkins

When it comes to administering vaccinations, what’s best: a single-use syringe or a multidose tool, like a repeater syringe?


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8 tips to prevent trich in your herd

Biosecurity and testing are crucial to keeping trichomoniasis out of your herd and avoiding reproductive and economic losses.
February 24, 2023
Tony Hawkins

Understand the risks of trich and the colossal impact the disease can have on your herd.


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3 tips to keep in mind this calving season

Make calving season more successful by ensuring adequate colostrum, preventing cold stress and having a calving kit at the ready.
January 16, 2023
Tony Hawkins

Calving season is an exciting time for us all as we gear up to welcome our newest calf crop into the world. Get some tips for making it a success.



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Be prepared to assist during calving: Part 2

A veterinarian offers six best practices for safely pulling a calf.
January 9, 2023
Tony Hawkins

He only called when there was trouble, and just as I had guessed, he had a heifer trying to calve out at pasture, and “Things just aren’t good, doc.” 


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Be prepared to assist during calving: Part 1

When to intervene and how to identify and navigate common malpresentations
January 2, 2023
Tony Hawkins

You should never hesitate to contact your veterinarian if needed, but I am going to pass on some things I have learned to help you feel more comfortable with calving assistance.


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Stockers: Prepping calves for transition to the feedlot

A well-timed vaccination protocol, a period of backgrounding and low-stress transportation practices can improve calf health and profitability.
August 30, 2022
Tony Hawkins

Fall is officially here, and that means it is time to pull your stockers off pasture. But before you load them up for sale, there are a few practices to consider that will improve the health and profitability of your calves.


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Protect ranch dogs from parasites

Taking preventative measures can keep working dogs healthy and active as they fulfill their roles on the ranch.
August 25, 2022
Tony Hawkins

Your trusty ranch dog – always by your side and often your only companion for long hours at a time. Besides the friendship and loyalty these dogs give, they also have important jobs to do: protection, varmint control and herding.


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