Jove
Visualize
Contact Us

Related Experiment Videos

Fixed and mobile facilities in dairy practice.

J C Simms1

  • 1Burnt Mill Veterinary Center, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.

The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Food Animal Practice
|November 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Primary cutaneous tuberculosis after a needlestick injury from a patient with AIDS and undiagnosed tuberculosis.

Annals of internal medicine·1993
Same author

Autoxidation of dimethisterone.

Steroids·1970
Same journal

Nutritional Management of Beef Stocker Calves in Grazing Systems.

The Veterinary clinics of North America. Food animal practice·2026
Same journal

Strategies for Data-Driven Investigations of Disease and Decreased Production on Stocker Operations.

The Veterinary clinics of North America. Food animal practice·2026
Same journal

Nonrespiratory Diseases of Stocker Cattle.

The Veterinary clinics of North America. Food animal practice·2026
Same journal

The Role of Early Handling Experiences on the Welfare of Beef Stocker Cattle.

The Veterinary clinics of North America. Food animal practice·2026
Same journal

Stocker Production Medicine: An Emerging Area of Specialization in Modern Food Animal Practice.

The Veterinary clinics of North America. Food animal practice·2026
Same journal

Immunology of Beef Stocker Cattle.

The Veterinary clinics of North America. Food animal practice·2026
See all related articles
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Veterinary practices can utilize fixed or mobile facilities for improved case management. Practical, cost-effective facilities, whether stationary or mobile, enhance service delivery for mixed animal practices.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary medicine
  • Animal practice management

Background:

  • Veterinary practices require suitable facilities for efficient operation.
  • Mixed practices, serving both large and small animals, face unique logistical challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of fixed and mobile veterinary facilities.
  • To provide insights into practical considerations for facility development in mixed practices.

Main Methods:

  • Case study analysis of fixed and mobile facilities in a central Pennsylvania mixed practice.
  • Evaluation of functional and cost-effectiveness of different facility types.

Main Results:

  • Fixed facilities offer convenience and enable handling of complex medical and surgical cases.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Mobile facilities require adequate equipment for farm calls and a professional image.
  • Practical, non-elaborate designs are more cost-effective and functional.

    • Conclusions:

    • Both fixed and mobile facilities can be successfully implemented in mixed veterinary practices.
    • Facility planning requires careful consideration of practice needs, services, and budget.
    • Individualized decision-making is crucial for optimizing expenditure on veterinary facilities.