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Your Trusted Partner for Advanced Livestock Veterinary Care
Lander Veterinary Clinic has been dedicated to optimizing livestock health since its founding nearly 70 years ago in Turlock, California. Our team of 16 veterinarians specializes in dairy, beef, small ruminants, and swine care, operating through four divisions: Lander Veterinary Clinic, Quality Milk Service, Dairy Diagnostics, and Embryo Transfer. We maintain family-centric values while pioneering advanced veterinary medicine for Central Valley producers.Our herd health programs emphasize customized solutions, combining field expertise with laboratory diagnostics to maximize farm profitability. With round-the-clock emergency services and a commitment to education, we bridge cutting-edge technology with practical, on-farm applications to support sustainable food animal production.
Services
Herd Health Consultation
QMS Pharmacy
Dairy Diagnostics
Embryo Transfer
Honeybee Medicine
Small Ruminant Care
Swine Medicine
On-Farm Surgery
Veterinary Consultation
Reproductive Ultrasonography
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 emergency veterinary services for food animals
- Our team includes 16 specialized food animal veterinarians
- We implement advanced embryo transfer technology for improved farm productivity
- We provide state-of-the-art diagnostic laboratory services
- Our herd health programs combine field expertise with data-driven solutions
What people say
Great care
Kind and helpful
Answered phone on Thanksgiving
Very professional
Highly recommend
Services
Herd Health Consultation
Customized health programs for dairy and beef operations combine field expertise with data analysis to optimize productivity. Our veterinarians develop tailored vaccination protocols, reproductive strategies, and disease prevention plans while emphasizing cost-effective solutions that improve milk production and animal welfare through regular on-farm consultations.
Dairy Diagnostics
Advanced diagnostic capabilities include BioPryn pregnancy testing, milk quality assessments, and disease screening. Our CLIA-certified laboratory provides rapid, accurate results for herd health monitoring while maintaining partnerships with national reference labs for specialized testing required by dairy and beef producers across California.
Embryo Transfer
Our ET facility utilizes advanced reproductive techniques to enhance genetic potential and farm profitability. The service includes donor selection, synchronized breeding programs, and recipient management while maintaining strict biosecurity protocols during procedures performed by board-certified theriogenologists using state-of-the-art equipment for optimal pregnancy rates.
Small Ruminant Care
Specialized veterinary care covers preventative medicine, reproductive management, and surgical interventions for sheep and goats. Our programs address mastitis control, parasite management, and nutritional optimization while providing export certification services and herd health planning tailored to the unique needs of small ruminant operations.
Honeybee Medicine
Veterinary services for beekeepers include antibiotic prescriptions, disease prevention programs, and hive health consultations. Our FDA-compliant protocols ensure proper antibiotic use while addressing foulbrood prevention through hive assessments conducted by veterinarians with specialized training in apiculture and colony management practices.
People
Dr. Kevin Alvine
Veterinarian
A UC Davis graduate specializing in computer software development for veterinary practice management. Born in the Central Valley, Dr. Alvine combines technical expertise with livestock medicine while maintaining outdoor hobbies including hiking and photography.
Dr. Michael Betts
Associate Veterinarian
An Oregon native with expertise in dairy cattle medicine. Dr. Betts graduated from Ross University and focuses on cow health while supporting agricultural communities. A passionate OSU Beaver fan, he balances family life with veterinary practice.
Dr. Patrick Brinson
Managing Partner
Specializing in beef and dairy reproduction, Dr. Brinson holds dual graduate degrees in agricultural economics. Originally from North Carolina, he combines data-driven herd management with business strategy to enhance farm profitability through evidence-based veterinary solutions.
Dr. Edwin G. Fisher
Veterinary Partner
A lifelong Central Valley resident with expertise in bovine reproduction and swine medicine. Dr. Fisher graduated from UC Davis and contributes to agricultural education initiatives while maintaining over 27 years of clinical experience with regional livestock producers.
Dr. Lori Lenihan
Ultrasound Specialist
A Nova Scotia native with advanced training in reproductive ultrasonography. Dr. Lenihan oversees student externships and focuses on embryo transfer technologies. She coordinates international veterinary training programs while participating in multiple regional sports leagues.
Questions
Do you offer emergency veterinary services for livestock?
Yes, our emergency veterinary care is available 24/7, including holidays, for urgent livestock medical needs across the Central Valley.
What livestock species do you treat?
We specialize in dairy and beef cattle, sheep, goats, swine, and honeybees, with veterinarians trained in camelid medicine as well.
Can you help with herd health planning?
Our team develops customized herd health programs combining preventative medicine, reproductive management, and disease control strategies tailored to each operation's specific needs.
Do you provide laboratory testing services?
Yes, our Dairy Diagnostics division offers in-house testing for pregnancy detection, milk quality analysis, and disease screening for livestock producers.
Are you available for interstate animal transport assistance?
We complete California CVI forms, provide official ID documentation, and administer required disease testing for livestock movement across state borders.
Do you offer veterinary services for honeybees?
Yes, we provide FDA-compliant antibiotic prescriptions, hive health assessments, and disease prevention programs for California beekeepers.
