Nemo Farm Animal Hospital
Testing a New Creatinine Meter for Pigs
We are testing a new, bedside meter to measure creatinine in pigs. Creatinine helps show us how healthy the kidneys are. Traditional tests at a lab require about a teaspoon of blood, while this meter uses only a drop.
This meter is currently used for humans and goats. We hope to prove it is also accurate for pigs so it might become a useful too in hospital and field settings.
Eligibility: Any pig seen by the Nemo Farm Animal Hospital that has an IV catheter placed or needs blood sampled for clinical reasons is eligible to enroll in the study.
Epidurals For Blocked Goats
Urinary obstruction (being a “blocked goat”) is a very common and painful condition. This study will help us figure out the best way to control pain when goats have surgery to remove stones and resolve their problem.
The goal of this study is to test 3 different methods of pain control for goats having surgery to see which is most effective. The group will be randomly selected for your goat. All goats will receive pain medication.
Camelid
The Nemo Farm Animal Hospital at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine offers state-of-the-art patient care in a resourceful setting for llamas, alpacas, and camels through our Camelid Services. Board-certified specialists, dedicated residents, licensed veterinarian technicians, and our supervised students work together to provide the best available emergency care, diagnostic procedures, treatment, and hospitalization.
Soft Tissue Surgery
Farm Animal General (Soft Tissue) Surgery
The farm animal general surgery service at the Cornell University Hospital for Animals provides outstanding surgical care for farm animals with a wide range of medical conditions. Our board-certified surgeons have decades of surgical experience and use the most advanced techniques available. They are assisted by skilled surgical residents and veterinary technicians.
Cardiology
The cardiology program at Cornell University is nationally and internationally recognized as a leader in the treatment and investigation of heart disease in farm animals. We work to constantly improve our understanding of cardiac diseases through meaningful scientific research that advances clinical treatments and trains the next generation of veterinary cardiologists.