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Veterinary Viewpoints: Look out for your pets during holidays

Thu, Dec 2, 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 1, 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

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OSU Vet Med Alumnus Dr. Griffin Honored

Wed, Dec 1, 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

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OSU Livestock Judging Team takes top spot at nationals

Fri, Nov 19, 2021

Oklahoma State University's Livestock Judging Team and coach earned top honors for a historic 21st time at the recent North American International Livestock Exposition. In addition to the OSU Department of Animal and Food Sciences students winning

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2021 Veterans Day Observance at Vet Med: A Search for a Hero

Tue, Nov 16, 2021

Each year Oklahoma State University's College of Veterinary Medicine hosts a Veterans Day Observance. Dr. Jerry Ritchey, alumnus (CVM '91) and professor in the Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, shared a story with attendees about his grandfather

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Veterinary Viewpoints: How deep puncture wounds in horses’ feet can be found, treated

Mon, Nov 15, 2021

Sustaining deep puncture wounds to the foot causes lameness in horses. The opening of the puncture wound may or may not be evident during physical examination. The veterinarian examining the foot must try to determine if the horse is experiencing a

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Ticks and fleas are a year-round problem for pets

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

Despite cooler temperatures, pet owners need to continue flea and tick treatment.

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'Snorkel' Helps Bulldog Breathe

Mon, Nov 8, 2021

Doctors at Oklahoma State University's College of Veterinary Medicine had to get creative in helping a recent patient breathe following surgery to address an obstruction of his upper airway.

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Veterinary Viewpoints: When Should I Call the Veterinarian?

Thu, Nov 4, 2021

This article looks at the more common signs and establishes guidelines for when to call the veterinarian and whether the situation is an emergency. Partnering with your veterinarian and knowing when to act help ensure the best possible outcomes for

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Vet Med Faces of Research: Dr. Mayara Maggioli

Mon, Nov 1, 2021

Mayara Maggioli, DVM, MS, Ph.D., is a research scientist at Oklahoma State University's College of Veterinary Medicine in the Department of Veterinary Pathobiology. She began doing research during veterinary school in 2005 and became more involved

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OSU/A&M Regents approve personnel actions

Fri, Oct 22, 2021

Numerous Oklahoma State University personnel actions were approved during the OSU/A&M Board of Regents meeting Friday at Connors State College in Warner, Oklahoma.

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Nobel Prize recipient delivers keynote at INTERACT Research Symposium

Fri, Oct 22, 2021

For the first time in the veterinary college's 73-year history, a Nobel Laureate, Bruce Beutler, MD, gave the keynote address at INTERACT's Research Symposium presenting, "Random Germline Mutagenesis and Cancer Resistant Mice."

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