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OSU dairy research improves production for industry

Thu, Jul 01, 2021

Oklahoma State University Department of Animal and Food Sciences researchers Andrew Foote and Leon Spicer will be presenting research related to dairy cow nutrition at the American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) conference this summer.

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Veterinary Viewpoints: Fighting Johne’s Disease

Wed, Jun 30, 2021

Johne’s Disease is a slow, contagious disease that is typically fatal to cattle, but there are ways beef producers can keep it out of herds.

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Know how horses respond to hot summertime temperatures

Mon, Jun 28, 2021

Add the values of the temperature and humidity to get the heat index when determining whether to reduce animal activity.

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Tick talk: Time for parasite prevention, OSU experts say

Fri, Jun 18, 2021

Oklahomans are noticing they’re inadvertently bringing home tiny, uninvited hitchhikers this summer, Oklahoma State University experts said. It's tick season.

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OSU/A&M Regents approve personnel actions

Fri, Jun 18, 2021

Numerous Oklahoma State University personnel actions were approved during the OSU/A&M Board of Regents meeting Friday at OSU-OKC.

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Veterinary Viewpoints: Summer travel with your pet

Thu, Jun 17, 2021

Summer is here, and with it often comes travel. If you plan to take your furry friend with you, there are a few things to consider before you head out on the highway or purchase that plane ticket.

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Vet Med Faces of Research: Dr. Todd Holbrook

Wed, Jun 02, 2021

Dr. Todd Holbrook started doing research about 25 years ago during his equine residency at the University of Georgia and never stopped. A professor board certified in both veterinary internal medicine and sports medicine and rehabilitation, Holbrook holds the June Jacobs Chair in Veterinary Medicine at Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.

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OSU Veterinary College hosts Kenya Ambassador

Wed, Jun 02, 2021

Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine recently hosted Ambassador David Gacheru, Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of the Republic of Kenya to the United States of America, and a small group of Oklahoma and OSU leaders.

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Veterinary Viewpoints: Is it safe to lease bulls?

Wed, Jun 02, 2021

As breeding season approaches for many livestock species, the idea of leasing males arises. Importing genetics to improve a herd or flock and maintain hybrid vigor, without the purchase and maintenance of a male, is a very attractive idea, especially to smaller producers. On the surface, it can seem that leasing males is viable with little downside, but some real problems may occur.

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Dr. Yoast Earns Dean Clarence McElroy Award

Tue, Jun 01, 2021

Gregory Yoast, DVM, was born in southern California and grew up in Cleveland, Oklahoma. In May during the class of 2021 commencement, Yoast was announced as the recipient of the coveted Dean Clarence H. McElroy Award, the highest honor an Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine student can achieve. The recipient is selected by the graduating class and fourth year instructors.

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Dr. Bradway Receives Gentle Doctor Award

Wed, May 26, 2021

Each year, the graduating class selects one member who exhibits the qualities of the Gentle Doctor – concern, affection, love and respect for the significance of life for all God’s creatures great and small. The class of 2021 selected Chloe Bradway, DVM, of Oologah, Oklahoma.

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Use recommended dehorning practices for cattle

Tue, May 25, 2021

Industry experts and veterinarians typically recommend dehorning take place as early as possible.

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