C-Sections: A history

Lainie Kringen-Scholtz
Mar 30, 2022
Mar 30, 2022

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About all I can think about this time of year is calving, and C-sections have to be one of the most exciting parts of it.

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Dr. Lainie Kringen-Scholtz is associate veterinarian at Twin Lakes Animal Clinic in Madison, South Dakota.

This vet report is provided in conjunction with Twin Lakes Animal Clinic and Howard Animal Clinic. Questions? Send an email to Lainie Scholtz, DVM at lainiescholtz@gmail.com, call 605-256-0123, or write 45305 SD Highway 34 Madison, SD 57042.