Apogee Animal Health, Inc.

Preconditioning your calves pays, no matter what their destination is; whether you are planning to sell weaned calves, retain ownership through feeding, or keep replacement stock. Weaning can be one of the most stressful times in a calf’s life and a cattleman’s year, but a small amount of planning can go a long way. Proper care and nutrition during this time can result in a lifetime of health for cattle, increased rate of gain during the weaning period, and decreased death lo

“In the Multitude of Counsellors There is Safety” In the book of Proverbs, Solomon writes: “Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.” We’ve recently taken that wisdom to heart by becoming a partner in Innovative Veterinary Solutions, LLC (IVS). So, what does that mean for you and why does it matter to our clients?IVS is a group of independent veterinary practices — like ours — who share a passion for serving their communities

Mastitis. It’s the number one disease on dairy farms. As a dairy producer, you know that. As veterinarians, we also know that, and that’s...

Breeding soundness exams (BSE) before ram or buck turnout can prevent headaches and save money in the long run. There are many things...

It’s warming up and grass season is upon us. Producers are almost as eager as the cows themselves for the day of pasture turnout. A...

Dystocia, or difficult birth, is a concern for every cow/calf producer during calving season. Despite following best practices such as...

Seen or Unseen I think it is no secret that our goal here at Apogee Animal Health is to be an asset to your beef business. We love what we do, and it is obvious to us that you also love the beef business. Our work will always consist of pregnancy checking cows, semen checking bulls and treating sick animals, but we get more and more questions about other areas of the beef business. One of these areas is questions about genetics. After asking about herd goals and hearing “I wa

A Business Decision Imagine that you own an agricultural business where you employ 25 full-time employees. You grow 7 different crops, have livestock, and started a retail store that is thriving. Your workers are all from the surrounding community and you have known them or their parents for many years. They depend on you and your business for their livelihood and you are proud of providing for them. Your workers put in long hours – 7am to 6pm – every day and as a bonus for t

Hannah started as Apogee's first full-time employee in May 2022. Hard-working, diligent, and full of life, Hannah brings efficiency,...

We are excited to be featured in an article and advertisement for the diagnostic testing services we now offer! The Shepherd is a premier...