Farm Animal Veterinary Care
Whether you care for a single animal, manage a small hobby farm, or oversee a large livestock operation, keeping your animals healthy is essential to their comfort, performance, and productivity. Our veterinary team provides compassionate, practical care for a wide variety of large animals, helping owners prevent illness, diagnose medical concerns early, and keep their animals performing at their best.
We offer both scheduled on-farm visits and in-clinic services (where available), allowing us to provide routine preventive care, diagnostics, and treatment tailored to the needs of each animal and operation.
Comprehensive Care for Farm Animals
Farm animals have unique medical, nutritional, and management needs that require specialized veterinary knowledge and equipment. Whether your animals are companions, breeding stock, working animals, or part of a commercial operation, we're here to help you make informed decisions about their health and long-term well-being.
Our team works with owners to develop practical care plans focused on disease prevention, herd health, reproductive success, mobility, and overall quality of life.
Farm Animal Services
Our farm animal services include:
- Vaccinations / preventive care
- Wellness examinations
- Herd health management
- Health certificates
- Lameness evaluations
- Injury diagnosis and treatment
- Reproductive services
- Pregnancy examinations
- Hoof and lameness care
- Parasite prevention
- Nutrition consultations
- Minor surgical procedures
Animals We Commonly Treat
Below are some of the farm animals commonly treated at our veterinary hospital. If you're unsure whether your animal type is treated at our hospital, or have questions about the services available, give us a call at (239) 694-7177. We're happy to help.
- Horses
- Cattle
- Sheep
- Goats
- Swine
- Poultry
- Llamas & Alpacas
- Other farm and livestock species
Compassionate Veterinary Care You Can Trust
Whether you're scheduling routine preventive care, managing a herd health concern, or seeking treatment for an illness or injury, our experienced veterinary team is committed to providing knowledgeable, compassionate care for both your animals and the people who care for them.
FAQS About Large Animal Care
Do you provide farm calls for large animals?
Many large animal veterinary services can be performed on-site, making care more convenient and reducing the stress of transporting livestock or horses. Farm call availability, travel areas, and appointment types vary by location, so we recommend contacting our team to learn what services are available for your animals.
How often should large animals receive veterinary care?
The frequency of veterinary visits depends on the species, age, lifestyle, and purpose of the animal. Most large animals benefit from routine wellness exams, vaccinations, parasite prevention, dental care when appropriate, and reproductive evaluations. Regular preventive care helps detect health concerns early and supports long-term health and productivity.
What should I do if my large animal or livestock has an emergency?
If you believe your animal is experiencing a medical emergency, contact your veterinarian immediately. Signs such as severe injury, difficulty breathing, prolonged labor, inability to stand, severe colic, or sudden changes in behavior require prompt veterinary attention. Calling ahead allows our team to prepare for your animal's arrival or determine whether a farm visit is appropriate.
Why is preventive care important for large animals?
Preventive veterinary care helps reduce the risk of illness, supports herd health, improves animal welfare, and can help identify medical concerns before they become more serious or costly to treat. Routine examinations, vaccinations, parasite control, nutrition guidance, and reproductive care all play an important role in maintaining healthy horses and livestock.
What can I expect at an appointment for my farm animal?
When we examine your farm animal during a routine exam, we will check your animal's overall health. A full physical examination will be performed and appropriate preventive care recommended. We'll answer any questions you may have regarding your animal to help ensure their health and longevity.
Can you provide health certificates?
When moving animals across state lines, or internationally, a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) is required. Our vets are certified to provide health certificates for farm animals.
All animal(s) must be inspected by a veterinarian within the last 10 days to issue CVI.
CVI is valid for 30 days from the date of animal inspection.
Additional testing or criteria may be required by individual states or events. It is important that you verify this prior to scheduling your veterinary visit.
We require a minimum of two days notice prior to issuing a CVI.
Are you able to perform surgery?
Our veterinary team has the experience and equipment to provide your large animals with surgical treatment. If there is anything we cannot do, we can gladly refer you to someone who can.
Book an Appointment at Van Roekel & Associates
New pets are always welcome at Van Roekel & Associates. Our friendly veterinary staff looks forward to providing our neighbors in the area and surrounding communities with the veterinary care they need.
