Hubert J Karreman, VMD
VeterinarianA veterinary business dedicated to providing natural treatments and herd health management services to ecologically motivated dairy farmers in the eastern Lancaster county area. Farmers interested in a more natural approach to treating their cows, intensive graziers, and organic producers are encouraged to call.
Main Goals of PENN DUTCH COW CARE:
- To use plant medicines, colostrum-whey products, homeopathic remedies, acupuncture and other natural, alternative treatments for routine and emergency situations (conventional medicines will always be available and may be preferred at times).
- To teach farmers easy-to-use, natural approaches that help their cows' health.
- To perform standard diagnostic testing (mastitis, reproduction, etc), always offering both alternative and conventional treatment choices.
- To generate easy-to-read charts of DHIA information that is important to monitor for trends over time.
- To formulate nutrient management plans to best utilize manure as a fertilizer.
- To gather information over the long run in order to demonstrate the economic viability of natural methods of dairying to the conventional agricultural sector.
Dr Karreman is a "hands-on" vet in his eleventh year of practice and has experience in:
- Providing and promoting alternative treatments for common cow problems
- Being available for emergency calls in dairy medicine, surgery and obstetrics
- Helping promote the wise use of soil and water resources to ensure cow health
- Creating standards of health care for certified organic dairy cows
MISSION STATEMENT
My goal as a veterinarian is to promote environmentally sound methods of dairy farming. I will dedicate my professional knowledge to help farmers use water, soil, pasture and manure resources in ways that create a biologically healthy landscape for dairy cattle and society. In medicine and reproduction, I will primarily use natural approaches instead of only antibiotic and hormonal treatments. In emergency situations, I will use both conventional and non-conventional treatments as needed for the well being of the animal. I will endeavor to coordinate local grassroots efforts with state and national programs to promote sustainable agriculture. I will remain up to date regarding prohibited, regulated and allowed substances for certified organic clients. Additionally, in order to expand my knowledge and deliver new information to clients, I will also attend meetings and classes geared toward achieving the goals stated herein.
Hubert J Karreman, VMD