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Cow-calf operators should have colostrum supplies on hand

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

Previously obtained colostrum must be kept frozen to protect the integrity of the large protein molecules that make up the various immunoglobulins.

News TopicsLivestockOklahoma Cooperative Extension ServiceAnimal Health and SciencesAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesOSU ExtensionAgriculturecalfAnimal and Food SciencesCattleOSU AgricultureOutreach and Engagementbeef cattleCow-CalfcalvingCow
Oklahoma State livestock researchers awarded two $200,000 national grants

Fri, Jan 15, 2021

Beef cattle and swine are the livestock being studied, with both research efforts studying how animals process feed.

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On-the-ranch herd health programs support healthy cattle markets

Tue, Dec 22, 2020

Bovine Respiratory Disease generates an estimated $800 million to $900 million annually in economic losses within the U.S. cattle industry.

News TopicsAnimal Health and SciencesOSU Extensionagricultural economicsCalvesOutreach and EngagementAgriculturebeef cattleLivestockFerguson College of AgricultureAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesOklahoma Cooperative Extension ServiceOSU AgricultureAnimal and Food SciencesCow-CalfCattle
Watch out for cattle eating oak leaves and acorns

Wed, Nov 25, 2020

The problem can be largely avoided by ensuring cattle have access to good grazing and supplemental feed.

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Wheat pasture valuable forage resource when managed properly

Wed, Nov 18, 2020

Livestock should not be turned out onto wheat pasture until the plants are about six inches tall and have become well-rooted.

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Oklahoma State’s Horse Judging Team captures national championship

Wed, Nov 18, 2020

OSU's Horse Judging Team has been crowned national champions four times in the past six years,

AgricultureOSU AgricultureAnimal and Food SciencesEducationAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesNews TopicsFerguson College of Agriculture
Difficult calving may require help

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

Difficult calving can have long-term health implications – potentially even be fatal – for a calf and its mom, Oklahoma State University Extension specialists said.

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OSU Ferguson Family Dairy Visitor Center opens

Thu, Oct 22, 2020

The visitor center offers a unique and innovative platform to advance OSU's land-grant mission.

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Quality management specialist hired to serve Oklahoma’s food processing industry

Wed, Oct 21, 2020

The Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center understands this need and has partnered with the Small Business Development Center in Durant, Oklahoma, to hire a quality management specialist to serve the food processing industry in the state. Stephanie Baker, 2007 OSU food science graduate from Meeker, Oklahoma, will lead and manage quality, food safety and security programs for the Oklahoma food industries, as well as best manufacturing practices for product outputs and employee safe health practices.

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Robotic milking comes to OSU students at Ferguson Family Dairy Center

Tue, Oct 20, 2020

Cutting-edge technologies and research-based educational experiences are giving students working at the center the practical, applicable skills needed to pursue a variety of career options in the dairy industry.

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Beef cattle nutrients enter new seasonal concerns

Wed, Oct 14, 2020

Nutrition requirements for beef cattle require a shift between seasons.

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Oklahoma State recommendations provide useful guidelines for cow culling

Tue, Oct 06, 2020

Cull cows represent approximately 20% of the gross income of any commercial cow operation.

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