CVM plays key role in annual Society for Theriogenology Conference
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Media Contact: Kinsey Reed | Communications Specialist | 405-744-6740 | kinsey.reed@okstate.edu
The Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine played a vital role in the 2024 Annual Society for Theriogenology Conference in Oklahoma City.
Dr. Carlos Risco, CVM dean, and Dr. Rosslyn Biggs, clinical assistant professor and beef cattle extension specialist, spoke at the SFT conference and shared their insights into the veterinary industry. Risco presented “Management of the Transition Period in Dairy Cattle to Optimize Reproduction,” and Biggs presented “Rural Veterinary Medicine: Where are we going?”
Dr. Dale Kelly, assistant professor of theriogenology, and Dr. Reed Holyoak, professor of equine theriogenology and Bullock Professorship in Equine Theriogenology chair, played an integral role on the planning committee.
OSU CVM students participated in the national SFT student quiz bowl and placed first. The team competed in five timed rounds, during which they answered various questions about veterinary reproduction.
Kristyn Burton, Eden Manuel, Caroline Christoff and Allison Deaton were members of the quiz bowl team. They were mentored by CVM theriogenology resident Dr. Alex Wittorff.
The CVM hosted a successful theriogenology student symposium during the annual conference at the CVM Ranch. Thirty-six veterinarian students representing 12 universities made the trip to Stillwater to learn valuable theriogenology skills.
Veterinary students spent the day attending wet labs focused on all aspects of theriogenology. Stations such as food animal c-sections, a laparoscopy station, and a canine transcervical insemination (TCI) station allowed students to dive into various theriogenology practices.
Hands-on experiences included bovine reproductive palpation skills, small animal pregnancy diagnosis by ultrasonography, and a canine TCI session. Pursuing specialties such as theriogenology takes dedication outside of the regular classroom setting.
“Being part of the theriogenology student symposium and seeing how many people from the college and beyond were willing to go out of their way to lend a hand to put on this student event makes me feel truly lucky to be part of the OSU team,” said Kelli Beavers, theriogenology clinical assistant professor.
This event would not have been successful without all the volunteers who took the time to pour their knowledge into teaching veterinarian students.
“On behalf of the CVM, we would like to thank all staff, students, faculty, volunteers and external veterinarians who value the importance of teaching the next generation of veterinarians and future theriogenologists,” Risco said.