Lumpy jaw, or actinomycosis, is a long-lasting bacterial infection in cattle caused by Actinomyces bovis. This bacterium normally lives in the mouths of healthy animals without causing harm.
For 12 fourth-year Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine students, a veterinary rotation in Alaska became the opportunity of a lifetime: volunteering at the 53rd Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, often called “The Last Great Race on Earth.”
Calving season is just around the corner or has already arrived for many. Preparing in advance, particularly for those facing inclement weather, will position producers to successfully address the needs of calves and avoid “calfcicles” in frigid temperatures.
Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine students were recently gifted a 3D-printed horse skeleton. Faculty contacted Shannon Austin, director of Edmon Low Creative Studios, to create the model.
Facilitated by OSU, this local grant program supports important and impactful faculty research. It’s a one-time $20,000 award to be spent on the project with updates given to the President’s Fellows Organization through 2026.
At the ExpOSUre, students ages 8 to 18 participated in a series of stations, each led by established livestock veterinarians and CVM students. From tail-tying procedures to calving simulations, participants were fully exposed to a day in the life of a mixedpractice veterinarian.
Oklahoma State University researchers are conducting a new study on the Asian longhorned tick and how it affects Oklahoma cattle herds. Dr. Rosslyn Biggs, OSU Extension veterinarian, is partnering with the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine and OSU Extension to reach Oklahoma cattle producers for research participation.