Fixed and mobile facilities in dairy practice

The fixed and mobile facilities described in this article have worked well for a mixed (80 per cent dairy, 20 per cent small animal) practice in central Pennsylvania. Fixed facilities can be convenient and encourage a practice to accept more challenging medical and surgical cases. The facility is much less expensive and more functional if it can be practical rather than fancy. The mobile practice must be well enough equipped to handle routine farm calls as well as to project a positive image. The why, what, where, when, and how much expenditure considerations must be decided individually by each practice for either type of facility.