Production Management Medicine

For appointments and emergencies, please call 540-231-4621.

Production Management Medicine provides on-the-farm primary and emergency patient care and preventive health care programs to animals within a 35-mile practice area of Blacksburg. On-farm consultation is provided to veterinarians outside the 35-mile radius. Fees are charged for professional services, mileage, pharmaceuticals, biologics, supplies, and laboratory submissions. Written recommendations are provided to producers and referring veterinarians.

Services available

Field services for herd health and individual sick animal evaluation
Reproductive services, including pregnancy diagnosis, breeding soundness examinations, estrus synchronization, artificial insemination, and fetal sexing
Surgical procedures, including C-sections, abdominal surgeries, and claw amputation
Diagnostic services, including radiology, ultrasound, and collection of samples (blood, feces, milk) for in-house diagnostics
24-hour emergency service

Herd health and preventive services

An integrated approach to the identification, resolution, and prevention of health problems in herds and flocks, including
- Nutrition: body condition scoring and feed stuff evaluation
- Preventive care: dehorning, castration, vaccination, parasite control programs
- Small ruminant specific work: parasite management programs, foot trimming
Programs designed and monitored to economically improve animal health and productivity
Disease surveillance, field diagnostic sampling, and necropsy

In-house facilities

Safe and efficient hydraulic tilt table
Aqua-cow float system for down cows
24-hour health monitoring and care for sick animals
Access for referral to specialties, including, but not limited to, neurology, dermatology, internal medicine, surgery, and cardiology

Dr. Pelzer teaching a DVM student how to trim sheep hooves