The Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) has increased interest in creating or improving relationships with veterinarian. Joe Paschal, an Extension livestock specialist with Texas A&M University, offers some down-to-earth perspective about the value these relationships can offer.
Source: Progressive Cattleman, May 16, 2017.
Since your veterinarian is not as familiar with your cattle as you are, they tend to be a little more detailed in their evaluation of them. That is part of the service they provide. They can help you with choices in animal health products and practices, and help you develop a heard health program as well as guidelines to take care of minor emergencies.
INSIGHTS: It’s all about perspective. When you look at the VFD with Paschal’s viewpoint, the new rules are an opportunity, not an obligation.