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What if it’s foot rot? What if it’s not?

Mon, Dec 10, 2018

Increased rain can cause lameness in cattle. The most common cause of lameness in beef cattle after rains is foot rot...

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OSU researchers show it is possible to eat meat and remain ecofriendly

Tue, Nov 06, 2018

Recently published research by OSU agricultural economics experts showed an average household willing to spend just $20 annually on carbon offsets can achieve a carbon footprint similar to a vegetarian and continue eating conventionally raised beef.

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Wildfire-related livestock losses may qualify for financial assistance program

Wed, Apr 18, 2018

WOODWARD, Oklahoma (April 18, 2018) – Livestock producers who lost animals to recent wildfires may qualify for the USDA Farm Service Agency’s Livestock Indemnity Program.

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Do not forget about post-wildfire trauma in livestock

Tue, Apr 17, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma (April 17, 2018) – Adrenaline-fueled panic and confusion may still be affecting livestock even after the flames of recent wildfires have passed, meaning producers need to use caution when working with the animals.

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Follow state-approved methods for burying carcasses of livestock killed by wildfires

Mon, Apr 16, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma (April 16, 2018) – Recent wildfires have left some agricultural producers contemplating burial of deceased animals as the most expedient way of disposing of livestock carcasses.

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OSU Cooperative Extension assisting producers with wildfire recovery

Fri, Apr 13, 2018

WOODWARD, Oklahoma (April 13, 2018) – Wildfires are once again blazing their way through parts of western Oklahoma, and as usual the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service is performing a central role in organizing livestock-related relief efforts.

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Composting may be timely solution for disposal of dead livestock and large animals

Fri, Apr 13, 2018

ENID, Oklahoma (April 13, 2018) – Wildfires that blazed their way through parts of central and northwestern Oklahoma recently highlight the need to act quickly to dispose of livestock and other large animal carcasses.

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Cow-calf producers should record multiple births in their herds

Wed, Apr 11, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University recommends cow-calf producers write down calf numbers of twin births while the animals are still nursing the cow, and to never retain a heifer as a replacement female is she is born as a twin to a bull.

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