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Veterinary Viewpoints: What is the role of a Veterinarian?

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

What comes to mind when you hear the word “veterinarian?” For most, it’s the local practitioner who takes care of your livestock or family pets. No question, this is one of the most impactful aspects of our profession, but did you know that we play an essential role in other areas that have a huge impact on both human and animal health?

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Vet Med Faces of Research: Dr. Myron Hinsdale

Tue, Jan 04, 2022

Myron Hinsdale, Ph.D., has been conducting research for nearly 25 years. An associate professor in the Department of Physiological Sciences at Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, Hinsdale focuses on proteins. He uses a swimming pool analogy to explain exactly what that entails.

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Dawson Named Regents Distinguished Teacher

Tue, Dec 14, 2021

Dr. Lionel Dawson with Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, recently earned a 2021 Regents Distinguished Teaching Award. A professor in the college’s Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Dawson has been teaching for 39 years.

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OSU Vet Med Hosts Kenya Delegation

Fri, Dec 10, 2021

Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine hosted Kenya Cattle Feeder Association members this week. The group is interested in evaluating potential areas of training and collaboration with OSU’s beef cattle extension program. With the help of OSU expertise, the Kenya team hopes to maximize all key beef cattle supply chains, feedlot management sciences, beef packing and processing, key enterprise resource integration information systems, commodity feed lab services, cattle diagnostic lab services, diagnostic lab infrastructure, and cattle breeding sciences.

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Heath Earns Outstanding Veterinarian Award

Mon, Dec 06, 2021

Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine alumnus, Dr. Eric Heath, was recently named the 2021 Outstanding Veterinarian of the Year by the South Dakota Veterinary Medical Association.

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Shrum’s inaugural commencement marks return to Gallagher-Iba Arena

Fri, Dec 03, 2021

President Kayse Shrum last walked across the stage in 1998 and now she will be the one giving out the degrees. Dr. Shrum, who became Oklahoma State University’s president on July 1, has already accomplished a number of firsts in her role, but on Dec. 10 and Dec. 11, she will preside over her first commencement ceremonies.

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Veterinary Viewpoints: Look out for your pets during holidays

Thu, Dec 02, 2021

The holidays are a great time to share some cheer. Sometimes, our four-legged friends feel left out and sometimes they are just curious. Either way, they may get into some mischief during the holiday season.

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Vet Med Faces of Research: Dr. Megan Williams

Wed, Dec 01, 2021

Megan Williams, DVM, DACVS (Large Animal) is an assistant professor of equine surgery in the Veterinary Clinical Sciences Department at Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Since coming to OSU in 2017, she has been actively conducting research.

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OSU Vet Med Alumnus Dr. Griffin Honored

Wed, Dec 01, 2021

Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine alumnus, Dr. Dee Griffin, recently received the Amstutz Williams Award, the highest award given by the American Association of Bovine Practitioners. The award recognizes Griffin’s outstanding service to the profession throughout his 45-year career in veterinary medicine.

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