Located in Buckingham Courthouse. Serving Buckingham, Cumberland, Appomattox, and Prince Edward counties.
Agrarian Veterinary Services is a full-service farm animal veterinary practice. We specialize in agricultural animals and this allows us to provide our clients with the highest possible level of care. Our haul in facility allows us to treat patients from anywhere efficiently and hospitalize intensive cases.
We treat cattle, horses, donkeys, mules, sheep, goats, llamas, alpacas, swine, poultry, and just about any other farm or food animal you can name. We do not treat cats or dogs, but we’d be happy to recommend a companion animal veterinarian in your area.
Phone
(866) 520-6763
Address
PO Box 225 Buckingham, VA 23921
Hours
Mon. - Thu. 8:00a–4:00p
Emergencies when available.
Services
All Species
Emergencies
Treatment of neurologic disease, labor and delivery complications, traumatic injury, and all other issues needing immediate attention. If it's an emergency to you, it's an emergency to us.
Dystocia
Emergency care for labor and delivery. Correction of malpresentations and cesarean section when required.
Euthanasia
Humane euthanasia following AVMA guidelines available on a routine or emergency basis.
Microchipping & RFID tagging
Permanent animal identification through implanted microchips or radio frequency identification ear tags.
Mortality investigation
Necropsy of deceased animals to determine likely cause of death, prevent further illness, and protect humans or other animals.
Pregnancy ultrasound
Immediate diagnosis of pregnancy via ultrasound.
Digital radiography
Imaging for suspected fractures or lameness issues.
Equine
Horses, Donkeys, and Mules
Annual exam
Complete wellness examination. Dental floating as required. Fecal float testing for parasites. Coggins test. Vaccination for rabies, tetanus, EEE, WEE, EHV, and influenza.
Castration
Surgical castration of jacks and stallions with full anesthesia.
Dental floating
Manual floating to remove sharp points and correct malocclusions. Sedation provided on a case-by-case basis.
Sedation
Sedation to permit annual examination, vaccination, and farrier work on equines. Remote sedation by dart available for special situations.
Endocrine testing
Testing for Cushings disease and insulin resistance.
Breeding management
Pre-breeding ultrasound and insemination of mares. Pregnancy confirmation ultrasound.
Pre-purchase exam
Physical and lameness examination to determine an equine's performance ability prior to purchase.
Rescue consultation
Develop and implement protocols for equine rescues, including re-feeding plans for starved animals, vaccination strategies, biosecurity measures, and more.
Vaccine protocol development
Titer testing to determine the horse's existing level of vaccine protection with custom vaccine protocols based on the results. Potomac horse fever, strangles, and botulism vaccines available to high risk individuals.
High risk foal management
Intensive treatment of neonatal maladjustment syndrome "Dummy" foals and failure of passive transfer.
Small Ruminants
Solar grazing
OSHA certified to work on industrial sites. Able to provide FAMACHA scoring, vaccination, deworming, pregnancy testing, and consultation services.
Breeding soundness exam
Fertility examination and semen testing on rams and bucks.
Castration
Surgical castration with local anesthesia or nonsurgical castration via the Burdizzo method.
Deworming protocols
A comprehensive parasite reduction plan's developed with consultation and fecal egg count reduction testing.
Hoof trimming
Trimming and shaping of overgrown hooves. Sedation as required.
Urolithiasis treatment
Surgical and medical treatment of urinary stones in blocked rams and bucks.
Bovine
Cattle, Yaks, and Buffalo
Annual herd work
Vaccination for blackleg, pneumonia, and abortion. Ultrasound pregnancy testing. Castration with local anesthesia.
Artificial insemination
Breeding via artificial insemination using synchronized or standing heats. Frozen semen always available; special orders possible.
Breeding soundness exam
Bull examination and semen testing to determine fertility.
Embryo implantation
Transfer of fresh or frozen embryos into recipient cows.
Hoof trimming
Trimming and shaping of overgrown hooves. Hoof trimming chute available at Haul-in facilty.
Nutritional consultation
Forage and feed testing with ration analysis to determine deficiencies and optimum feeding plans.
Reproductive & genetic consultation
Analysis of herd performance and client goals integrated into a customized breeding plan.
Camelids
Llamas and Alpacas
Annual herd exam
Clostridial vaccination, rabies vaccination, fecal flotation for parasite identification, deworming.
Cria "well-baby" exam
Neonatal exam and testing to ensure adequate colostrum intake.
Deworming protocol development
A comprehensive parasite reduction plan's developed with consultation and fecal egg count reduction testing.
Hoof trimming
Trimming and shaping of overgrown hooves. Sedation as required.
Poultry
Chickens, Ducks, Turkeys, Geese, and Peafowl
Annual flock or individual exam
Examination for general health. Identification of internal and external parasites with appropriate treatment. Flock nutrition and housing consultation.
Crop impaction treatment
Surgical removal of foreign bodies and food material from the crop.
Bumblefoot treatment
Surgical and medical treatment of claw infections.
Mareks vaccination
Vaccination to protect against viral neoplastic Mareks disease.
Pullorum & Avian Influenza testing
Regulatory and diagnostic testing for Salmonella pullorum and avian influenza for shipment or exhibition.
Swine
Pigs
Annual exam
General health examination. Vaccination against erysipelas and rabies. Deworming as needed.
Hoof trimming
Trimming and shaping of overgrown hooves. Sedation as required.
New litter exam
Examination for common neonatal diseases. Vaccination against erysipelas and rabies. Castration with local anesthesia as requested.
Tusk trimming
Removal of boars' excess tusk length to allow normal eating and prevent facial trauma from tusk growth.
Location
Capabilties
LABORATORY SERVICES
Abortion screening
Permits diagnosis of pregnancy loss due to common infectious causes of abortion.
Colostrum testing
Determines colostrum quality and immune globulin levels.
Forage & feed analysis
Analyzes overall nutrition and tests for specific items of concern, such as mycotoxins or nitrate levels.
Genetic testing
Establishes genetically enhanced EPD's for cattle. Tests for recessive disease traits in all species.
Parasite testing
Fecal flotation for identification and quantification of internal parasites.
Semen testing
Evaluates sperm structure and function to determine fertility.
Serum chemistry & complete blood count
Helps discover underlying problems not apparent during physical exam or narrow down the cause of illness.
Titer testing
Evaluates titer levels to determine vaccine efficacy or disease exposure.
CONSULTING
Agricultural enterprise consulting
We guide clients to success by reviewing business plans, advising on feasibility and costs, and much more. From new farmers to multinational corporations, we take each clients' goals seriously. There's no right way to be a farmer, but there are mistakes to avoid. We are OSHA certified to work on industrial facilities such as solar farms.
Educational presentations
Our doctors provide instruction on a diverse array of animal health topics. We believe in community education and present at farmers' groups, youth organizations, academic institutions, and cooperative extension. Commonly requested topics include BQA training, FAMACHA certification, and dystocia management.
Mortality investigation
When animals die unexpectedly, a field necropsy's performed on location. We complete a comprehensive analysis of the samples obtained during necropsy, investigate cause of death, and determine what measures should be taken to safeguard the health of other animals or humans on the farm.
Nutritional consulting
Through a site visit and lab analysis, we evaluate the animal's food and nutritional needs to determine the optimum feeding strategy.
EQUIPMENT
Digital radiology
Allows x-ray examination of skeletal structures.
Ejaculator
Allows semen evaluation on bulls, bucks, and rams.
Liquid nitrogen storage
Frozen semen and embryo ordering and storage available to clients.
Livestock sling
Manages recumbent cattle and horses.
Remote drug delivery
Treat or anesthetize animals that can't be safely restrained; various tools available.
Ultrasound
Diagnoses pregnancy and fetal viability in multiple species. Permits detailed examination of soft tissues, such as tendons and muscles.
Hoof trimming
Our hoof trimming chute allows comprehensive examination and treatment of cattle lameness.