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Now That’s a Headache: Facial trauma and fractures in horses

Tue, Oct 05, 2021

Many horses can cause trauma on themselves. Usually, those are wounds or cuts on the legs — but sometimes, they’re on the horse’s head.

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Veterinary Viewpoints: Disease Testing New Additions to a Herd

Fri, Sep 17, 2021

Adding new herd members represents a significant investment. Typically, producers spend a great deal of time evaluating pedigrees, genomics and phenotypic appearance. However, don’t overlook the health status of the individual animal.

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Veterinary Viewpoints: Giving and Receiving Veterinary Medical Advice via Social Media

Thu, Sep 02, 2021

Animal owners often turn to social media for answers to all types of questions including medical advice for their pets and livestock. Online information is abundant but not always accurate, and it may be difficult for some owners to differentiate the good from the bad. Most animal owners are also willing to share their experiences and help others via social media, but depending on the advice given, they may be in violation of the law.

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Veterinary Viewpoints: Old McDonald Had a Farm

Tue, Aug 17, 2021

Multispecies farms are common around Oklahoma, and they do bring joy as the song indicates. There are, however, a few considerations when multiple species of animals are housed in proximity to one another. Certain medications, feeds and feed additives that are advantageous to the health of one species can actually be detrimental to other species.

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Veterinary Viewpoints: Tricks and Tips for Cattle Processing Day

Thu, Aug 05, 2021

Cattle processing day takes a great deal of planning for ranchers. These tips and tricks we offer can improve the accuracy of records, increase efficiency, and enhance the safety and experience for team members and cattle alike.

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Calming the anxious pup with music

Mon, May 17, 2021

Dr. Katrina Meinkoth, an Oklahoma State University veterinarian, wanted to know more about the effect of music — and specifically its effect on dogs.

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Veterinary Viewpoints: Happy holiday tips

Tue, Dec 15, 2015

Holidays are a wonderful time for seeing friends and family. Here are some tips from the American Veterinary Medical Association to help keep your furry family members safe.

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The 12 Days of Christmas for horses

Fri, Dec 04, 2015

Here is a twist on a holiday favorite — great gifts for your equine family.

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Veterinary Viewpoints: Horses and snake bites

Mon, Nov 02, 2015

Whether standing in the pasture or riding a trail, horses are susceptible to snake bites.

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Veterinary Viewpoints: Halloween pet safety

Fri, Oct 23, 2015

While having a scary costume may be the goal of some trick-or-treaters, avoiding scary situations for your pet is important. Here are some helpful tips to keep pets safe on Halloween.

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Veterinary Viewpoints: Choosing the right pet

Wed, Sep 02, 2015

Humans have been keeping pets since ancient times. Pets have been shown to positively impact human health in many ways.

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Summer Research Scholars Program

Mon, Aug 10, 2015

Katelyn Whitaker of Oklahoma City is a rising senior in OSU’s pre-veterinary program. She hopes to one day earn her DVM degree and ultimately practice large animal veterinary...

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