Dr. Mark Kirkpatrick`s Vet Visit on DairyLine Radio yesterday focused on preparing a check list for when your vet comes to visit. Here is a quick rundown of the general things to consider for your vet`s visit. To hear Dr. Kirkpatrick””””””””””””””””s full radio segment, click the play button below!

1. Compile a list of questions regarding current situations or problems that have come up.
2. Design a program with your vet regarding how you would like to focus on the reproductive health of your herd.
3. List the procedures that the vet needs to do on your farm – vaccinations, herd health, etc.
4. Have a post-mortem plan in place. Its important to know the cause of the animal`s death.

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