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The Asian Longhorned Tick – In Oklahoma?

Fri, Sep 04, 2020

Originally from eastern Asia, the Asian longhorned tick, Haemaphysalis longicornis, has successfully established itself in Australia, New Zealand, several Pacific Region island nations and now the United States. A tick found on a sheep in New Jersey in 2017 was thought to be the first one in the United States; however, further analysis found the tick in samples from as early as 2010.

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Veterinarians, Students and Cattle Producers Encouraged to Take Survey

Thu, Sep 03, 2020

Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine faculty encourage veterinarians, veterinary students and cattle producers to participate in the Integrated Beef Cattle Program for Veterinarians Survey. Distributed at the beginning of September, survey data collected will help drive OSU’s Integrated Beef Cattle Program for Veterinarians.

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Vet Med Faces of Research: Dr. Joao Brandao

Tue, Sep 01, 2020

Joao Brandao, LMV, MS, DECZM (Avian) has been doing research focused on zoological medicine and exotic animals for more than 10 years. An associate professor of zoological medicine at Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Veterinary Medical Hospital, Dr. Brandao tries to be as heavy on research as possible to contribute to the overall knowledge on a variety of species.

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Pandemic Presents Challenges to New Faculty

Tue, Aug 25, 2020

Joshua Butcher, Ph.D., joined the Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine in August 2019. A year later, Butcher’s workplace looks much different than he anticipated.

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Producers should follow recommended veterinary practices for dehorning cattle

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

A successful plan involves a written protocol, knowledgeable and skilled personnel and ways to minimize stress and promote healing.

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Meet the Class of 2024 at Oklahoma State’s Veterinary College

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine recently welcomed the class of 2024. Comprised of 106 students representing the states of Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma and Texas, the class has 78 females and 28 males, the highest number of males in 15 years. Two of those young men are August Fitzpatrick of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Rafay Shah of Frisco, Texas.

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Veterinary Viewpoints: First Aid for Horses

Mon, Aug 17, 2020

At some point horse owners are likely to face an emergency or injury involving wounds and eye problems. It may be hard to tell if it’s a life-threatening situation, but an equine first-aid kit is a key component to providing ample first aid.

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Summer Research Training Program Virtual Style

Mon, Aug 17, 2020

Eleven Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine students participated in the college’s Summer Research Training Program for 12 weeks this summer. The only difference – much of it was virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Rural vet practice and beef sustainability webinar to begin

Fri, Aug 14, 2020

Oklahoma State University Extension and animal medicine experts are launching a series of Thursday evening webinars to explore rural veterinary practice issues and beef sustainability.

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OSU Veterinary College Launches Integrative Beef Cattle Program for Veterinarians

Tue, Aug 11, 2020

Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine recently launched the first phase of its Integrative Beef Cattle Program for Veterinarians funded by a U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture Veterinary Services Grant in excess of $235,000.

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OSU Veterinary College Moves Annual Fall Conference Online

Tue, Aug 11, 2020

Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine announced that its Annual Fall Veterinary Conference will be a virtual format held Wednesday through Friday, Nov. 4 – 6, 2020.

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Vet Med Faces of Research: Dr. Erik Clary

Mon, Aug 03, 2020

Erik Clary, DVM, Ph.D., DACVS, associate professor of small animal surgery and bioethics at Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, has been conducting research for more than 30 years. The interest, he says, was first kindled by an undergraduate research project with suckling calves and developed fast as he took on graduate studies and then advanced clinical training that exposed him to the field of surgical research. Advancing surgical science and technologies has been the primary focus of his subsequent research activity conducted in medical academia, the private sector, and now at OSU.

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