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    	As far as Vets go we use Buckhill out of Spencer, (Paula, Sue)
    we are satisfied with the quality and the manner in which they operate
    they are also, readily available.  If you are looking or are new
    to the Central Mass area, I strongly recommend using them.
    
    		/ Dave K.
    
    
    
    

    I have been lucky enough that I haven't needed a vet for some years
    and would be up a creek if I did, as the only Vet that I would feel
    good about is located very far from me (Dr. Meehan - out of the
    Chichester NH area).  There are some located in Peterboro NH - but
    I was NOT impressed....  the vet that came to my farm told me that
    he mainly did sheep, goats and cattle.
    
    How many folks "out there" give their own shots??  I do, and have
    been ordering from Foster & Smith for my vaccines and am very happy
    with their products (from leading companies) and fast delivery -
    prices aren't bad either.
    
    Susan

    If ever in need of a vet in the NH area. Dr. Cutter is extremely
    good.  He sold his practice, now is freelancing all over.  You'd
    like him I'm sure.

    An extremely good vet (stitching, lameness, breeding problems, etc)
    is Dr. Micheal Lennon from Nashoba Valley Animal Hospital in Westford.
    I stumbled upon him when no other vets were available and my Appaloosa
    mare got kicked very badly in the knee.  It was the type of injury
    that was very tricky to stitch (joint capsule protruding from wound)
    yet this guy not only stitched it but virtually no scar.  He is
    very good with the animals and also extremely helpful if someone
    just has general knowledge questions (just call him on the phone
    and he answers questions).
    
    

    I agree with you on Dr. Cutter being extremely good.  I board my
    horse in Auburn, NH and Dr. Cutter has been my barn's vet for a
    number of years with nothing but high praise.  He even sat up all
    night once with a very ill mare who had just delivered a foal. 
    Unfortunately, the mare had become too weak and had to be put down
    - she had colic during the delivery.  The previous owner of that
    mare had failed to mention she had damage to her insides for lack
    of proper worming.  Had the new owner known this, she never would
    have bred her.
    
    The foal, however, turned out to be a healthy, beautiful colt (now
    gelded) and he is developing beautifully.  He is of Morgan/Arab
    breeding (Morab) and although he was an orphan soon after birth,
    he's a big colt.  His stable name is "Jamie".

    
        
    	Lets hear it for those "Morabs" ....
    
    

    	Where does Dr. Cutter work out of??  Is there an address that
    	someone might have for him - or phone number??  He sounds
    	like someone I would like to get in touch with.
    
    	Susan

    Dr. Cutter is located in Concord New Hampshire.  He has an
    ad in the February issue of the Pedlar.  I'm not sure if it's
    in the March issue.  If not, just call information and ask
    for the number of Ted Cutter DVM.

    Thanks, but I did call information and there is nothing listed
    under his name.  I will dig out may Pedlar and try to find his
    ad - was in in the classified section?
    
    	Susan

    The ad wasn't in the classified section.  It was in one of the other
    sections, a fairly good size ad.  I did get the number however,
    603-485-4009. You'll probably get the machine, but he's great about
    returning calls.  *if you call, tell him Gail McAlpine is looking
    for his next ad for the pedlar.

    Thanks so much!!  When something happens and you need a GOOD vet
    fast it is nice to have the number handy.
    
    I just heard that there is a new large animal vet starting in Hancock
    New Hampshire (my "little cridder " vet pass this on to me).  She
    is a neighbor of his and her name is Dr. Nancy Mattesen and her
    phone number is:  603-525-4000.  I haven't met her yet - but, I
    am going to make a point of it.
    
    	Susan

    I just found out about this notes file last week.  I have lived
    and kept horses in Chester, NH for the last 10 years (that's about
    15 miles east of Manchester.  Right now, I am getting Pauline Hubbard
    from Haverhill, MA as my horse vet.  She seems to be excellent.
    She does only horses including a lot of work at Rockingham.  In
    this part of NH, I also know that Dr. Meehan out of Chichester is
    supposed to be excellent.  Up until last year, I was getting Dr.
    Jerry Beckman, who is now Rockingham Track vet, so he does not have
    time for private horses anymore.  
    
    Also in the area is Wadleigh Falls Veterinary Clinic in Lee, NH.
    Dr Irving Salkovitz is the main vet with two other younger vets.
    They rotate between working in the small animal clinic and going
    on the road for large animals.  I take my small animals there, but
    prefer to have a vet who only does horses for my horses.
    
    I have also heard good things about Dr. Cutter, who was mentioned
    in previous notes.
    
    Diana
    

    Attention Horse Owners of Southern New Hampshire:
    
    Just got my May 1986 Horsemen's Yankee Pedlar and on page 17 there's
    an ad announcing the opening of "Pawtuckaway Small Animal and Equine
    Clinic, Route 107, Raymond, NH (Dr. Robert S. Wilson, DVM,
    (603)895-4661.
    
    The facility has:
    
    	- 15 stall barn
    	- Indoor Arena
    	- Outpatient Treatment and Surgery
    	- Farm Calls
    
    Pat
    

    For anyone needing a vet in the NJ/Pa areas:
    
    I've been using Dr Furlong in Oldwick, NJ (201) 439 - 2821 and he
    is excellent.  Also, at New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, Pa,
    Dr. Moyer is also excellent (215) 444 - 5800.
    
    Sherree
    

                                  TUFTS
    I'D LIKE SHARE SOME INFORMATION ON TUFTS THAT COULD BE VERY HELPFUL
    TO ANYONE HAVING TO USE THEIR FACILITIES. I HAD A HORSE THAT WAS
    VERY SICK A HAD TO TAKE HIM TO TUFTS.I FOUND OUT WHILE I WAS THERE
    THAT THEIR STUDENTS ARE ON THREE WEEK ROTATIONS.WHICH MEANS THAT
    THE STUDENTS THAT WANT TO BE SMALL AMIMAL VETS ALSO HAVE TO WORK
    WITH THE HORSES.WHEN YOU BRING YOUR HORSE IN THEY ASSIGN A STUDENT
    TO YOUR HORSE,SO YOU MAY GET SOMEONE WHO KNOWS NOTHING ABOUT HORSES.
    ALSO THEY HAVE A TEACHING ACCOUNT THAT IN SOME CASES(RARE CASES
    AND SOMETIMES POOR OWNERS)THEY WILL PICK UP MOST OF THE BILL. AGAIN
    THIS IS RARE BUT THEY DO IT.YOUR VET CAN SOMETIMES HAVE SOME PULL
    IN THIS.MY HORSE WAS THERE FOR THREE DAYS,HAD EVERY TEST IN THE
    BOOK DONE ON HIM(COMPLETE EXRAYS,STOMICH TAPS,CANCER TEST,BONE MARROWS,
    BLOOD TEST EVERY TWO HOURS,STOMACH SCOPES,AND MORE)AND ALL I WAS
    CHARGED WAS $200.00! HE HAD AN UNUSUAL CASE OF SENSITIVITY TO BUTE
    WHICH CAUSE A BLEEDING ULCER.(EVEN MADE THE MEDICAL JOURNALS).MY
    VET DID HAVE A LOT TO DO WITH IT ALSO. HOPE THIS MAY BE HELPFUL.
    
    P.S. PLEASE ONLY RESPOND ON NOTES FILE. THANKS.
                                                      GINA
    
    
    

    The number that I have is 603-332-6482...that should do the 
    trick.
    
    Kathie
    

    Thanks Kathie!
    
    -Marianne-
    

    I USE DR. LINDSAY ROBBINS, SHE IS THE SOUTHBORO, MASS AREA AND IS
    VERY GOOD. SHE WORKS ON ALL LARGE ANIMALS HER # IS 617-485-7878.
    THIS IS HER ANSEWERING SERVICE AND THEY CAN BEEP HER FOR YOU AT
    ANY TIME.
    

    I,m in the local Sudbury, MA area and I need recommendations as
    far as vets go. I know of DR. Gill in Bolton, and Magee in Marlboro
    (who I would like to avoid)!!!
    
    This is in the event of an emergency where a local vet would be
    more convenient, but for now it's just fall shots.
    
    I would appreciate all the help and comments the world has to offer?
    

    Dr. Sandy Pratt is strictly equine and is located in Sudbury, MA.
    I don't have her number handy but she should be in the telephone
    book.
    
    Linda
    

    Dr. Sally McCreery whose business office is out of Concord, MA was
    my horse's vet until I moved to NH.  Her # is 617-369-0570.
    

    This Dr. Sally McCreery.  Is she an Iowa State grad?  I have lost
    contact with her and didn't know where she ended up.

    
    Have no idea if Dr. McCreery graduated from Iowa State or not. 
    The time I lived in Mass. and had her as my horse's Vet I liked
    her and she sure came fast when called for emergencies (of which
    I had a couple).
    
    

    Dr. Lindsay Robbins!  She is located in Southboro, MA and loves
    her patients as well as being very good.  (617) 485-7878 

    As far as vets go I have three strong recommendations:
    
    Dr. Stephen Purdy - in the Amherst MA area (travel is not a problem
                    he comes to my place, more than an hour away, and
                    charges no more than any other vet, and is very
                    accessable nights and weekends)
                    phone - 413-467-3770
    
    Dr. Johnson - (N.H./Vermont animal clinic, Brattleboro VT) will also
                    travel, and is very easy to get for emergency
                    situations.
                    phone - 802-254-5422
    
    And as an excellent alternative to Tufts is the Rochester Animal
    Clinic in Rochester N.H. Phone 603-332-6482
    
    I have dealt with both vets on a number of occations for regular
    checks as well as a few emergencies and would recommend them to
    anyone.  For anyone uncomfortable with Tufts, Rochester is a 
    great second choice.                        
    
    Karen

    Two vets I've used and recommend:
    
    Dr. Bradford A. Barnes, Atkinson, NH 603-362-5709
    
    Dr. John Prentiss, N. Andover, MA 617-470-0763
        

    I live a short ways from TUFT's Univ. in Grafton, Ma. Although I
    have never had to use their servies I have attended a lot of there
    open house days. If anyone is interested in going to one they are
    mostly held in the Spring. I will post the information when I get
    the date for this year. They also have a small animal hospital there
    and put on a very good show with dogs. Rescue and dog games. They
    also have Cows, Chickens, sheep, hay rides and pony rides. Great
    for the family. If you need other information about Tufts you can
    give the hospital a call (617)839-5302. 
    
    Hope to see a lot of you there this year. The Vet's are around on
    that day and will answer any questions you may have.
    

    THIS IS ANOTHER PLUG FOR LINDSAY ROBBINS....SHE IS A GREAT VET AND
    AS IN RE..5, SHE TAKES THE TIME TO TALK TO HER CLIENTS AND TRIES
    TO HELP AND ADVISE THEM AS BEST AS POSSIBLE. SHE IS MORE THEN 
    PATIENT WITH THE ANIMALS, AND IS A GREAT SURGIN. SHE HAS HAD TO
    STICTH UP A FEW OF MY ANIMALS AND HAS GELDED TWO HORSES FOR ME AND
    DID A FANTASTIC JOB....TO THE POINT THAT ANOTHER VET IN THE AREA
    AFTER TWO WEEKS OF BEING GELDED COULD TELL.....
    
    SHE IS IN SOUTHBORO AND HAS AN ANSWERING SERVICE...485-7878 AND
    IF IT IS AN EMERGENCY THEY WILL BEEP HER. SHE IS AVAILABLE BASICLY
    24 HOURS A DAY...FOR EMERGENCYS!!!!!
    

    RE .16
    
    I went to Rochester Equine Clinic yesterday with a horse that has
    had an ongoing leg abcess problem.  I cannot say enought good for
    the place.  It took us about 1 hr and 45 minutes from Harvard MA
    to get there, and its an easy drive, all highway.  They had an
    appointment set up every hour, so there wasn't a traffic jam in
    the parking lot, and horses weren't running into each other inside.
    All the vets were very knowledgable, and conferred with each other
    on our case before making recommendations.  The operating room has
    windows so you can see your horse being worked on.  They also have
    one of those pools for the horses, if they have the type of injury
    that would require such exersize.  The students who are working
    there aren't allowed to treat a horse unless they are being supervised
    by one of the vets, and everyone was on a first name basis, so it
    seemed much more personalized.  They were treating everything from
    Red Maple poisioning to embryo transplants.  I honestly have to
    say that I wasn't the least bit uncomfortable leaving our horse
    there, and would most definitly take any other major problems I
    had to those people.  
    
    Linda
    
    

    In the southern and central New Hampshire area I have used 12 different
    vets in the past 8 years and the best by far is Cindy Brown from
    Rocheater Equine Clinic. I had a mare that foundered in 82 and from
    then until this year we have had lameness problems for about a week
    to a month at a time with mare every 2 years. 11 different vets
    did tests, took xrays and all diagnosed it as cronic founder. Well
    the horse did not respond to the treatment but responded to antibiotics
    every time. Well $7500, 10 vets and 6 years later Cindy listened,
    examined the mare and diagnosed it as cronic absesses caused by
    the wet weather. All the symptoms, time of year, and response fit
    together. One week with Sugardine (Betadine and sugar) to draw the
    absess out of the laminae and a $20 exam fee is all it took.
    
    Cindy Brown now does all of our work for the breeding farm, ultrasound
    breeding exams of the mares, inseminations etc. She is by far the
    best equine vet I have run across in the New England area. All she
    does is horses and she is very knowlegable and doesn't let her ego
    get in the way.
    
    John Perkins
    

    Did you go to Dr. McGee the father, or Dr. McGee the son?  I have
    used both on different occasions, and feel that when it comes to
    any type of leg problem, they are the best.  Dr. McGee the son is
    the vet that works on my racehorse.
    
    

    
    I use Dr Terrance McGee, sounds like the son. He is very good and
    responsive. My old girl doesn't come up lame very often but suffers
    from allergies in the summer. He has been very good with the treatment.
    He also worked with another horse in the barn who had a Kidney stone.
    The owner says Dr McGee made the difference because he kept calling
    and visiting until the crisis was over.
    
    Nancy
    

	 Does anyone  in  notes-land  know  where  Dr.   Harry  Gill  is
     practicing  these  days?  He's  no  longer at Still River in Bolton
     (MA).  A friend of mine is trying to get in touch with him.



	    Kathy 

    
    Harry Gill is now on 117 at 495 (Bolton/Stow line).  His office
    number is 779-2867 (in no answer, 534-4976.  If you want him 
    specifically, you have to specify, he is now working with Dr. Smiley.


                                                              

    
>    Harry Gill is now on 117 at 495 (Bolton/Stow line).  His office
>    number is 779-2867 (in no answer, 534-4976.  If you want him 
>    specifically, you have to specify, he is now working with Dr. Smiley.

	 This is the Still River Rd.  location.  Elaine has told me that
     He  is no longer there.  Dr.  Smiley no longer works with Dr.  Gill
     -  she  has  a solo practice in Pepperell.  From what I understand,
     they cover for each other, but no longer work together.

	Addresses for either are  still appreciated.
                                                              

    
    No, it is not the Still River Road location.  To get to his place,
    you take (depending on where you live) 495 north/south to the 117 
    Bolton/Stow exit.  He is right there off of the exit.  I'm not sure 
    if it is left or right, I was there a couple of months ago, but can't
    remember.  If you call, they would be happy to give you directions,
    if it is the same receptionist, she is very nice.

    
    You can also reach him at 779-5565. .3 is correct. He is in an
    office building near the Saltbox gift shop on 117 in Bolton. 
    

	 Sorry I  jumped  the  gun.  Elaine was aware that Dr.  gill had
     moved  (last  year's  christmas  card returned) but didn't think to
     call  the  old  number  in case it had stayed the same.  She is now
     happily in touch with him.  Thanx for your help.

    I'm looking for references for a vet located close to the Wilton,NH
    area.  We've just bought a new home (for us and the *kids*) and
    although they are healthy as proverbial horses now...  well, one never
    knows -- do they?
    
    I've read thru all the notes associated with DIR/KEY = 
    VET_RECOMMENDATIONS and so far have really only found one that is even
    remotely neraby (ie: Dr. Cutter).
    
    These are not "just pets".  And finding someone who understands that they
    really are part of the family is very important to us.  We will spare
    little expense to keep them healthy and happy.  A Dr. who treats them
    like just another dumb animal and the owners as people who ask to many
    questions simply won't do.
      
    
    Thanks in advance,
    
    Cheryl -- who just couldn't be happier having the babies right in her
              own back yard!!!  :-))
    

    Cheryl,
    
       Try Sheila Lyons in Peterborough.  She bought our old farm there and
    from what I've heard is doing horses exclusively.  I don't know her
    phone number though, so you'll probably have to call information.  The
    people at Otter Brook Farm in Peterborough knew here before she moved
    up to NH and say she is really good with their horses (if you need a
    reference).  Sheila also has her own horses (Swedish Warmbloods, I
    believe) and I think she shows them in dressage.  I haven't met her,
    but we did talk to her on the phone when she was in the process of
    buying the farm and she seemed really nice.  Mostly I'm going by the
    Otter Brook recommendation - and they are really fussy about their
    horses.
    
    						Jan

    Just for anyone who might be interested.  I have a thoroughbred
    mare who got nailed by another mare in a pasture setting.  Not
    uncommon.  This event occurred Friday around 1pm (11/10/89).  Farm
    Manager called me at work, notified my vet and within 1 HOUR my
    vet was at barn, along with myself, his assistant and farm manager.
    My horses wound was cleaned, flushed, and surtured by 3pm.
    
    If you're looking for a vet who is this responsive and you are living
    in or near Uxbridge MA (I live in Medway, MA), you might want to
    try Dr. Thomas Butera of Blackstone Valley Vet. Hospital.
    
    Telephone No: (508) 278-6581.
    
    I have used Dr. Butera for my horses since 1983, and service has
    been excellent.
    
    Other competent vets I have used in past include:
    Dr. Sheehan (Mansfield Mass);
    Dr. Lori Tumpowski (sp?) back from California and with Tufts;
    Mass Equine. (Uxbridge Mass.)
    
    

    I had used Dr. Butera since he got out of school (I no longer have
    horses).  We never had any kind of problems with him.  
    
    I saw him the other day after no having talked to him in about 5 
    years.  He remember me, my horses, and my family.
    
    I would definitely recommend him.
    
    Kris

I haven't seen a note dedicated to New Hampshire Veterinarians.  I'm looking
for a  Veterinarian in the Milford, NH area.

I don't have a horse just yet, hopefully I will in the near future, But for
now the Veterinarian is for my goats.  One or both of them is pregnant and my
current Veterinarian is located in the Gardner/Templeton area, which is almost
an hour away.  Any and all recomendations are helpful

Thanks

Robin

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    I have found a very good and reliable veterinarian who even takes the
    time to consult you on the telephone.  He is William J. Norelli, D.V.M.
    of Fitchburg, MA.  He comes to New Hampshire to such areas as New
    Ipswich, Mason, Brookline, and Hollis.  His telephone number is
    (508) 343-6006.  His beeper number (for emergencies) is 1-800-812-8920.
    

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    Hi there,
    
    This is a new name... How is his "bed side" manners with the horses?
    Does he take time for novice owners?
    
    What is his "house call" rate?
    
                                               A.

    Can anyone recommend any vets in the Gardner, MA area? Has anyone
    ever used Carl Flinkstom in Lunenburg? 
    
    Sharon S.

Cheryl Nygard out of Templeton, MA	939-8348

    A number of us in the area (I am located in Winchendon) use 
    
    Stephen Purdy, Hadley MA (413) 549-6487   
                  EXCELLENT Vet and reasonable rates (My preference) he
                  works only with horses
    or
    
    Tenney, Fritz and Coombs, Peterborough NH (603) 924-3881
                  Also an excellent choice.  Their practice includes dogs
                  and cats as well as horses.
    
    Do not let the distance worry you I have had Stephen Purdy get to my
    house in an emergency in the time it has taken me to just get in touch
    with some other vets.  I highly recommend either of these and have had
    five years of experience with both, and have never heard a bad word
    about either.
    
    Karen Bibeau DTN 241-3102  Go-Way Farm, Winchendon MA

    Dave Stowe at Nashoba Valley Veterinary Clinic has been working
    on my horses since 1988. He has a very kind way with the animals
    and is very informative as far as the latest vaccines and technology.
    
    He also does small animals. He treats my whole herd (dogs, cats,
    horses)
    
    Phone: (508)-692-2302

    
    We have been using Dr. Mark Anderson for the past two years.

    He is super!  Always up on the latest and greatest information.  
    Has a very competent office staff as well as an answering service 
    that you can trust.

    He travels around with a beeper and a portable telephone so you know
    you can always reach him.

    He obviously loves his work and his patients obviously love him.  

    We just can't say enough about how pleased we are with his knowledge, 
    service and "bed" side manner.


    Dr. Mark Anderson  DVM
    155 Paige Hill Road
    Goffstwon, NH 03045

    603 - 487 - 4488

    
    
    I also like mark anderson, hes from the midwest orginally
    and its just how he treats the horses the way i'm accustomed to.
    
    word to the wise if you use another vet in place of him, he seems to 
    take it personally and I guess figures you can go to another vet.
    (jmo and what i've seen/heard)
    
    
    wendy o'
    

	I'm new to this notesfile (since I don't have
	any horses it wasn't too useful!) and hope you
	won't mind seeing an occasional question from
	a future llama owner.  I know they aren't the
	same animal but it seems closer in topic than
	trying to ask this in CANINE or FELINE!

	I am hoping for a recommendation of a vet in the
	Wilton, NH area that takes care of llamas -- 
	does anybody know if their vet has expanded their
	large animal practice to these gentle creatures?

	Thanks for letting me ask my non-horse question,


	Jan

    Algiers has what looks like a pretty severe injury in his left front
    leg.  Can anyone recommend a very good vet that services the Harvard,
    Mass. area who can do ultrasound for lameness?
    
    (Sally McCreery, Sue Johnson and Paula Orcutt do pregnancy only)
    
    Thanks,
    Mary

    Thanks for moving my note to proper place.
    
    For everyone's info, Chris Emerson is no longer doing ultrasounds on
    horses.
    
    Marty Simonson is starting to do them again (although according to his
    office "he's a bit rusty") plus he's cut back on his track business so
    he's possibly more available locally.
    
    Update on Algiers -- Algiers seemed worse Friday afternoon -- was 
    sitting back on his haunches with his leg stuck out in front of him.  
    His leg was hot up to the shoulder and blown up to the knee.  After 
    discussion with the vet, we agreed that x-rays were in order and set 
    up a time for Saturday.  Saturday morning he was suddenly drastically 
    improved. Turned out he'd blown an abcess during the night!  (During 
    his exam, he was negative to hoof testers, pressure on heel and digital 
    pulse!)
    
    Mary

    Glad to hear it was just an abcess!  They can look awful -- I have a
    horse who used to get them all the time, no matter what I did.  And
    they didn't always show up with hoof testers.  Got so that the vet
    would start "looking" around with the hoof knife anyway and what a
    difference once he'd find it -- like a miracle cure.  I think this
    horse used to develop them from stone bruises.  He used to be in a
    paddock with hard ground, with the occasional rock (which he'd search
    out and jump on, I swear!).  His current paddock is soft and has a lot 
    of mud (especially this year) and he hasn't had once since I moved him.
    
    -ellie

    The first thing we looked for was any sign of a stone bruise.  He was
    trimmed a couple days after he went lame and the blacksmith (Garth
    Bodkin) found no sign of anything!
    
    Mary

    Our TB had a hoof abcess a few years back, for no explicable reason, it
    just showed up....he'd be lame intermittantly, finally x-rays were
    taken and lo and behold! The blacksmith did a hoof-resection, did an
    excellent job, it healed beautifully and C-key has been fine ever
    since, not a lick of trouble at all anymore. 
    

    Has anyone heard anything about Dary Smiley? He seems to operate around
    the Pepprell area.
    
    Thanks, Ania
    

Daryl Smiley is a woman.

I have heard excellent things about her but do not know of her work personnaly.

    She is good.  WHen I was back east I had her come over a few times
    when her partner (my regular vet) was not available.  She is very
    good with the horses, soft spoken and doesn't use unnecessary force
    on them.  I had a youngster at the time ~2 years that had cut open
    his leg and she did an excellent job with him.
    
    A horse at the barn where I used to ride was nicknamed Smiley because
    every time he saw her he'd start whinnying for her to come over to him
    (so there's one vote of confidence from the horses mouth! :-)
    
    \Caroline B.

    Daryl Smiley is a woman and she has worked with Dr Gill out of Bolton.
    She has pulled a number of my horses through some very tough times.
    I would definitely recommend her.
    
    Kathie
    

Re:  9.50

We wanted to contact Mark Anderson about treating our
llamas and while we were delighted to find that he does
indeed know about/treat llamas, we wanted to let y'all
know that he has moved.

He was in Goffstown, but has moved to New Boston, NH --
which is even closer to us!

New info:
	Mark Anderson DVM
	52 High Street
	New Boston, NH 03070
	
	(603) 487-2900

By the way, he seemed quite knowledgable and personable
and we are very happy to have found him -- at least 
partly due to the recommendation in this notesfile!

    My uncle is looking for a vet who will work on draft horses and
    cows, in the Stow area.  If anyone has any recommendations, please
    let me know.
    
    Linda Keiran
    DELNI::KEIRAN

    
    
    
    	Looking for the phone number Dr Mcgee in Malboro MA.
    
    	Thanks
    	Donna

    Terry McGee can be reached at 508-481-1880.

    The number I have for Dr. McGee in Marlboro is...508-485-1570.  I
    haven't used it in a while but just in case the other one doesn't work.
    
    Kathie
    

    That number is for the clinic that his mother runs, where he is
    early morning and late day.  The other number is his home and he's
    VERY good about checking his messages and calling you back.
    
    Linda

Is anyone currently using Dr. Darryl Smiley out of Pepperell,MA? I have
about 3 phone numbers, none of which contacted her. Is she still in
practice?

Thanks
Vicky

 Dr. Smiley has moved to Arizona.  

I just moved to Royalston - just west of Winchendon - south of Fitzwilliam NH,
east of Warwick and north of Phillipston.

I can not for the life of me find a large animal vet that will come to
Royalston. I used to use Buck Hill - but they draw the line at Winchendon.  Does
anybody know of any vets in the North/Central MA, South/Central NH area?

	Thanks for your help,
		JoAnne

    Well... I live in Phillipston. I used to use Steven Purdy from Hadley -
    he's excellent - pretty expensive. I don't know if he'll come up our
    way since it's been 5 1/2 years since my horse died.
    
    Suggestion - call Windswept Stable in Petersham and find out who they
    use as a vet. It's a very good stable so I would assume the vet they
    use will be a good one. Robin Hinton is the owner (724-3323).
    
    Good luck.
    	Cindy

    Just in case - you could call Dr Cheryl Nygard (Templeton) for
    suggestions. She's my dog dr - she used to work on horses until she
    hurt her neck.
    
    I would try Windswept Stables first and then try Dr. Nygard.
    	Cindy

    Hi,
    
    After weeks of searching I think I finally found a horse.
    My instructor is going to look at him tomorrow and if all
    goes well I will go forward with the vet check.  I was 
    wondering if anyone knew of a vet in the Worcester area.
    The horse is located in Oxford which is fairly close to
    Worcester.
    
    Any input is appreciated!
    
    Thanks,
    
    Andrea