Livestock Care Services

Comprehensive Care for Cattle, Sheep, Goats, Swine, and More

At Tri-County Veterinary Clinic, we’re proud to support the farmers and livestock owners of Pella and the surrounding Iowa communities with reliable, compassionate, and knowledgeable veterinary care. Whether it’s cattle, sheep, goats, swine, llamas, alpacas, or the occasional large exotic animal, our experienced team provides the care your animals need to stay healthy, productive, and performing their best. Contact us today to learn more about our livestock services.

Discover Our Livestock Services

Keeping your herd healthy starts with proactive, reliable care. Our general livestock services are designed to support the daily health, movement, and long-term productivity of your animals. Here are our comprehensive livestock services:

• Health papers and certificates
• Complete health exams and necessary certificates for cattle, small ruminants, swine, and other large animals
• Ensure compliance with all legal and health requirements for safe transport
• Routine exams and vaccinations
• Preventative care as the foundation of a healthy herd
• In-clinic and on-farm services to help you stay on schedule and catch health concerns early
• On-site availability of common livestock vaccines for easy access and timely updates
  

Specialized Cattle Services

Optimizing herd performance requires targeted, knowledgeable care. Our specialized cattle services are designed to support herd efficiency and long-term productivity. Our services include:

• Pregnancy testing: We offer accurate pregnancy diagnosis through palpation and ultrasound. This allows you to:
• Manage your breeding schedule effectively
• Identify open cows earlier
• Make informed culling decisions
• Keep your herd efficient and productive
• Saves time and identifies open cows sooner

• Breeding Soundness Exams (BSEs): A fertile bull is essential to a productive breeding season. Our breeding soundness exams (BSEs) help:
  
• Confirm bull fertility before breeding
• Detect subfertile or infertile bulls
• Prevent costly losses from open cows and poor conception rates
• Maintain a shorter, more efficient calving window

• Preventative vaccinations and parasite control: Strategic parasite control also plays a key role in maintaining body condition, promoting fertility, and ensuring efficient growth. We’ll work with you to develop a custom vaccination plan that protects your herd from diseases that affect:
  
• Growth rates
• Reproductive health
• Calf viability
• Long-term herd performance

• Calf processing: We partner with owners to provide thorough calf processing services, including:
  
• Vaccination
• Parasite management
• Castration and dehorning (when appropriate)
• Electronic EID tagging for streamlined record-keeping and traceability

Enquire about Iowa’s Green and Gold Tag preconditioning programs—proven to support healthier calves, increase sale value, and improve long-term productivity.

• Lameness treatment: Sound legs and feet are essential at every stage of life. We provide:
  
• Comprehensive lameness evaluations
• Targeted treatments to improve mobility
• Ongoing support to maintain herd comfort and productivity

• In-house critical care for calves: For sick or weak calves, our clinic offers in-house critical care services, including:
  
• IV fluid therapy
• Medications and supportive treatments
• Close monitoring to improve outcomes and recovery

• Haul-In Facilities & On-Farm Services: Our haul-in facilities are designed to handle cattle safely and efficiently, making routine care, treatments, or urgent cases easier for both animals and owners. If transporting your animals isn’t practical or safe, we also provide on-farm visits to ensure your herd receives the care it needs wherever you are.

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Whether you're managing a cattle operation, raising small ruminants, or caring for swine, Tri-County Veterinary Clinic  is your trusted partner in livestock health. Contact us today. We’re here to support your goals and help your animals thrive.