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OSU veterinarians bring expertise to the barn, field, coop — wherever your animals call home

Before the sun rises over Stillwater, Oklahoma State University ambulatory veterinarians and fourth-year students load a mud-splattered ambulatory truck for another day in the field.
OSU veterinarians bring expertise to the barn, field, coop — wherever your animals call home
OSU Veterinarians Treat a Show Horse for Terry Bradshaw

Mon, Nov 2, 2020

Depending on your age, you might know Terry Bradshaw for different things. Since 1994, he's been a sports analyst and is co-host of Fox NFL Sunday. He's done a number of guest stints on a variety of reality TV shows and currently has his own show on

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The Value of the Pre-Purchase Examination

Mon, Oct 19, 2020

Sir Winston Churchill once said, "There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man," and I wholeheartedly believe this is true. Unfortunately, the "trading" of horses has been viewed as a source of dishonesty

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Landscaping for horses requires thoughtful planning

Thu, Aug 27, 2020

Appearance, functionality and animal safety are important factors for horse owners to consider as they change the trees and other plants in an equine's environment.

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Veterinary Viewpoints: First Aid for Horses

Mon, Aug 17, 2020

At some point horse owners are likely to face an emergency or injury involving wounds and eye problems. It may be hard to tell if it's a life-threatening situation, but an equine first-aid kit is a key component to providing ample first aid.

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First Case of Vesicular Stomatitis Confirmed in Oklahoma

Wed, Jul 8, 2020

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry has confirmed the first case of vesicular stomatitis in Washington County, Oklahoma. This places restrictions on horses and livestock moving from Oklahoma to some other states and countries.

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Vesicular Stomatitis: What You Need to Know

Mon, Jun 29, 2020

Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine warns animal owners that vesicular stomatitis continues to threaten Oklahoma livestock. A viral disease that primarily affects horses and cattle and occasionally pigs, sheep, goats, llamas and

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CBD and Chronic Pain in Horses

Mon, Jun 15, 2020

Can CBD help manage chronic pain in horses? That's the question two veterinarians at Oklahoma State University's College of Veterinary Medicine are trying to answer. Drs. Todd Holbrook, professor and June Jacobs Endowed Chair in Veterinary Medicine,

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