General Care

Herd Health General Care

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We Keep Herds Healthy, Happy, and Profitable

A herd health program is vital in disease prevention and transmission among animals. It also keeps them in optimal condition.

Let Ark Vet manage your herd’s health program. We’ll conduct routine check-ups and diagnostic testing to keep your animals healthy.

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What Can We Do for Your Herd?

  • Health Plans
  • Reproductive Analysis
  • Parasite Control
  • Neonate Protocols
  • Vaccine Protocols
  • Infectious Disease Screening
  • Nutrition

Related services: Farm & Exotic Care, Vaccinations, Diagnostic Laboratory, Health Transport Certificates.

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A Veterinary Team That Knows Farm Animals

Ark Veterinary Hospital sees all species for all types of care, including herd health. Dr. Sarah Blackwell completed a large animal medicine and surgery internship at NC State, and her favorite animal to treat is the pig.

We email an itemized estimate before farm calls, so you know what to expect before we arrive.

Start Your Herd’s Health Program

Call (704) 675-7387 to talk with our team about your herd, or request an appointment online. Our Charlotte hospital is at 6444 Albemarle Rd, Charlotte, NC 28212, across from Aldi.

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FAQsHerd Health General Care

Questions we hear about this.

What is a herd health program?

A herd health program is a planned schedule of routine check-ups, diagnostic testing and preventive measures for a group of animals. It helps prevent disease and its spread and keeps animals in optimal condition. Source: NDSU Extension.

What does Ark’s herd health care include?

Our herd services include health plans, reproductive analysis, parasite control, neonate protocols, vaccine protocols, infectious disease screening and nutrition.

How do I know what a farm call will cost?

We email an itemized estimate before farm calls. We accept cash, credit, debit, tap to pay, card on file, CareCredit, Scratchpay, Cherry payment plans, Zelle and Cash App.

Can Ark issue travel paperwork for my livestock?

Yes. We provide USDA-APHIS, interstate, export and international health transport certificates. See our Health Transport Certificates page for details.

How do I get started?

Call (704) 675-7387 to tell us about your herd or flock and what you’d like help with. We’re open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9am–8pm (walk-in urgent care 5–8pm), Wednesday 9am–6pm and Saturday 9am–12:30pm, closed for lunch 12–2pm daily.

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