Kim Gadzinski has joined the team at Sandusky as a receptionist.  Read more about Kim here.

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Dr. Muir, Dr. Schroeder, Dr. Turbok

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Bus Trip Huge Success! Thirty area producers attended our recent bus trip feturing 7 farms on the west side of our service area. Many thanks to clients who welcomed us/them onto their farms: Shaum Family Farm, deVor Dairy, Starward Farms, Lutz Dairy, Highland Dairy, Aquila Farms, and Dekker Dairy. Also many thanks to the generous donations from area businesses that funded the trip: Gary Martin, Brown Dairy Equipment, Kolar Construction, Pawlowski Construction, Keinath Tire and Midnight Madness, Fritch Equipment and of course Deckerville Veterinary Clinic.

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March 2010 producer meeting this year focused on forage management for optimal nutrition benefits. Check out our March 2010 newsletter for a recap of topics discussed.

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Bringing them up right – Kaylynn Kennedy (6 months) has taken up a pasttime of reading the Hoard’s Dairyman much to the pleasure of those around her. Her families main income is derived from the dairy industry and she has learned that the Hoard’s is an excellent resource for the lastest in dairy practice information. Way to go Kaylynn.

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Producer tour of 6 farms in the thumb featuring many very excellent practices that we see every day. This is scheduled for March 18th, leaving Deckerville at 9:30 am, returning ~ 3:30 pm. A sack lunch will be provided, however a small fee may be required to help cover expenses. We are working on seeking sponsorship to help defer the cost of the entire trip. We will be travelin via the capable hands of the team at Midnight Madness to observe the best of the best.

Congratulations Sheena!! Sheena and finance Casey Dickenson became engaged at Christmas. A fall wedding is planned for this year.

August 11, 2009 She’s here!! Kaylynn Leigh Kennedy-Russell was welcomed by her parents Kathryn Kennedy and Cody Russell. Kaylynn weighed in at 8lbs, 13 ozs, and was 21″ long. Mom and baby are doing great.

August 2009 Sanilac County Fair. Congratulations to the many 4-H and FFAer’s that participated in this years Sanilc County Fair. Congratulations also to Sarah Michalek, daughter of Dr. Tom and Lucinda Michalek on being named 4-H Queen.

August 8th, 2009 The village of Deckerville celebrated “Summer Daze in Deckerittaville” with a homecoming celebration the first weekend in August. We particapated with a float entry in the annual parade. Our float had a two part theme, the vet truck with “Party till the cows come home” featuring moogarittas with cheese and a trailer with “The dog daze of summer” on which road Dr. Ann Roberts, Vet Tech Lisa Beatty and their children. Dr. Ann’s Newfoundland Royal also road on the float. The kids had alot of fun tossing candy to those watching the parade. Check out more photos in the photo galleries.

July 2009 Once again Deckerville Veterinary Clinic has been a proud purchaser at the Junior Livestock Auction during the Huron Community Fair.

7/26/09 IT’S A BOY!! Dr. Chad and Leslie Vogel welcome Owen Micheal into thier family. Owen weighed 7 lbs 11 ozs and was 22″ long.

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6/23/09 Summer has arrived! We are enjoying 80 degree temps this week. With all of the rain that we have had and now the hot humid temps the corn just may be knee high by the 4th of July.

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5/7/09 This week has brought us a much needed break in the rainy spring weather. Many farmers have been able to make it into the fields to get some much needed field work done.

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4/15/09 Each quarter we hold a clinic wide meeting – Doctors and staff. This quarter we had a very positive meeting with lots of feedback and interaction from all in attendance. We have an excellent team.

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4/6/09 Mother nature has blessed us with what may be our last winter blast (we hope, but in Michigan you never know). It is very windy today with several inches of heavy snow on the ground and more falling. Several broken utility poles have left many without power, including our dairy farmers.

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4/3/09 Our thoughts are with our producers as they are facing these economic down turns. The milk marketing futures that we are seeing are showing a light at the end of the tunnel. Hopefully it gets turned on. How can we help you…Get with us about the drop ship program, don’t try to cut corners where it will be an adverse affect on you later, and lastly keep us informed if you are having problems keeping up on your account.

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2009 Dairy Portfolio Rewards Program

2009 Beef Portfolio Rewards Program

Dairy and Beef producers can earn rewards on Pfizer product purchased between February 1 and April 15, 2009. The eligible Pfizer products and the points that can be earned can be viewed at this link. (click here) Please note that minimum points on dairy product have to be met in different catagories, and a total minimum of 20 points needs to be met to qualify. There is also a maximum that can be earned for both Dairy and Beef. Please keep this in mind as you place your drop ship orders over the next 6 weeks. Producers enrolled in the Pfizer Leaders’ Edge Program are not eligible to participate in this program.

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3/09 Deckerville Veterinary Clinic supports local FFA Chapters. Deckerville Veterinary Clinic recently made cash donations to North Huron FFA, Ubly FFA, Lakers FFA and Sanilac FFA chapters. We are excited to be able to support our local FFA chapters. The FFA teaches our youth invaluable leadership, personal growth and career success skills, and we’re proud to contribute to their efforts. The donation was made possible by a Pfizer Animal Health program. For eligible purchases of Pfizer Animal Health cattle vaccines, a donation of 3 percent was made on behalf of Deckerville Veterinary Clinic to the local FFA chapters. The clinic will participate in current and future programs benefiting FFA. The chapter and its student members can use the funding for help with classroom materials, educational opportunities, travel to the national convention and more. If you are interested in supporting the organization through a donation or volunteering, contact your local FFA chapter, or visit FFA.org for more information.

Sanilac FFA Advisor Robert Sollman, Jessica Ernest, Treasurer Sarah Michalek, and Dr. Tom Michalek DVM.

North Huron FFA Reporter Nancy Osastoski, Secretary Jackie Osentoski, Treasurer Nicole Leavine, Vice President Becky Cregeur and Dr. Tom Michalek DVM.

Ubly FFA Advisor Melissa Cantrel, Jr Vice President Darcy Lipskey, Dr. Tom Michalek DVM.