Small Ruminant Client Survey

1
In which region do you and your animals reside?
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Western USA
Mid-West USA
Eastern USA
Canada
International
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Which animals do you personally farm or own?* This field is required.Select all that apply
Goats (Meat Breeds)
Goats (Pet/Companion only)
Goats (Dairy Breeds)
Sheep (Meat Breeds)
Sheep (Dairy Breeds)
Sheep (Pet/Companion)
4H Animals/Show Animals
Alpacas
Llamas
Deer/Elk/Reindeer
Camels
3
Do you currently have a VALID VCPR with a veterinarian who services your animals?* This field is required.A VCPR is a Vet-Client-Patient Relationship and requires a veterinarian to have been on your property or have examined your animal within the last 12 months.
Yes - and I am happy with my veterinarian
Yes - but I wish I had more options for vets around me
Yes - but they do not make farm calls/I have to haul into a clinic
I used to - but they have retired/moved/no longer see farm animals
No - no valid VCPR but I have had someone out before
No - no one has ever been to my property and no one has ever examined my animals
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What sorts of things do you call your vet to do?* This field is required.Select all that apply
Routine Wellness
Hoof Trimming/Teeth Trimming
Vaccines
Fecal Testing
Sick Animal Care
CVI's (paperwork for transport)
Blood Draws for Testing/Screening
Dystocia (Difficulty During Labor)
Nutritional Consulting
Pregnancy Checking
X-rays
Emergencies (Bloat, Down Animals, Trauma, etc)
Disbudding/Dehorning
Castrations
Neonatal Care
On Farm Euthanasias
I do not call the vet or I do not have a vet
Other
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If you answered other to the previous question, what else do you call your vet out for?
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How confident are you in your veterinarian to treat your small ruminant animals?* This field is required.Reminder this does NOT include horses, cattle, dogs, cats, or poultry.
Very Confident - I trust my vet fully and always take their advice
Moderately Confident - My vet sometimes needs outside help to answer my questions/treat my animals
Not Very Confident - I really only call them to get drugs or with emergencies
Not At All - I would rather deal with it myself/my vet does not know anything about my species of animals
Other
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If you answered other to the previous question, please explain you confidence in your vet to treat your small ruminant species.
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What services do you wish your veterinarian could perform for you?* This field is required.Select all that apply - these are services that your vet DOES NOT currently offer
Diagnostic Bloodwork
On Farm X-rays
Nutritional Consulting
Lameness evaluations
AI Breeding
Embryo Transfer
Fluid treatments in hospital
General anesthesia for surgeries (not sedation but full masked, inhalant anesthesia)
C-Sections/Other surgeries on farm
Hoof Trimming/Teeth Trimming
Emergency hours (Outside of 8-5 weekdays) - Nights and Weekends
Ultrasound pregnancy checking
Fetal counting
Genomic Testing
Breeding Soundness Exams
Blood Transfusions
On Farm Euthanasias
Remains Transport for Cremation
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Are there any other services you wish your veterinarian could provide?
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What characteristics do you value when you look for in a veterinarian?* This field is required.Select all that apply
Location - close proximity to farm
They own small ruminants as well
They have a haul in clinic
They do farm calls
Their Gender
Their Race/Ethnicity
Their Appearance - I want them in coveralls and boots
Their Appearance - I want them in regular/plain clothes
Their vehicle has the clinic logo on it
The bill on farm billing
They offer financing
They are available for texting/emails/calls outside of scheduled appointments
They are a member of the AASRP group
Their number of years in practice
They grew up on a farm vs in a city
They have a friendly and courteous demeanor
They tell it to me straight, they do not sugar coat things
Which university they went to
Their personal experience treating small ruminants
Their own confidence in their skills to work with small ruminants
Other
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Is there anything else you look for in a vet that was not listed in the previous question?
12
Which drugs do you/have you used on your farm?Select all that apply. This can include prior to June 11, 2023 when some antibiotics were OTC.
Synchronization drugs to assist breed (GnRH or Prostaglandin)
Injectable Antibiotics (In Muscle or Under Skin)
Oral Antibiotics
Pain Management (Meloxicam, Banamine, Dexamethasone, etc)
Vitamin B/Thiamine
Oral Support Products (Propylene Glycol, Probiotics, Charcoal (anti-diarrhea), Electrolytes, etc)
Deworming products
Anti-coccidial treatments
Prescription Medicated Feeds
Lidocaine for routine procedures
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In your opinion, how could the veterinary industry change to better assist Small Ruminant farmers/owners?* This field is required.
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Do you have any POSITIVE comments about veterinarians that service Small Ruminants?Please no names, but this is your chance to show what you DO like about your SR vet.
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