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OSU unveils sites for transformative veterinary teaching hospital and Agronomy Discovery Center

Oklahoma State University has announced the location of its new veterinary teaching hospital and the site of its new Agronomy Discovery Center, marking a significant investment in the future of agricultural research, veterinary education and animal
OSU unveils sites for transformative veterinary teaching hospital and Agronomy Discovery Center
Guinea Pigs as Pets

Mon, May 4, 2020

Guinea pigs make great pets. They live for several years, so you can enjoy them longer than most other rodents. They have different personalities and are very vocal, making it easy to know their individual identities and get attached. They are fun

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From Abstract to Reality: Veterinary Epidemiologist Helps to Fight Spread of COVID-19

Thu, Apr 30, 2020

Jared Taylor, DVM, MPH, Ph.D., DACVIM, DACVPM is an associate professor in the Department of Veterinary Pathobiology at Oklahoma State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Taylor was asked to serve as

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Branding Cattle: Animal Welfare Considerations, Legal Implications and Alternatives

Mon, Apr 27, 2020

The tradition of gathering cattle to perform processing procedures is of historic and cultural importance, particularly in the western United States. The long standing practice of fire branding is more recently giving way to electric and freeze

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The Tale of the Blurred Bison

Thu, Apr 23, 2020

It started their first year of veterinary college in 2016. Two classmates studying in the classroom one evening before an exam and one of them decided to doodle on the chalkboard. The class often referred to itself as the "kinfolk" so the artist

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Managing Equine Wounds

Mon, Apr 20, 2020

Horses are remarkably adept at injuring themselves, even in the safest environments possible. A bit of knowledge and preparation can help horse owners handle these seemingly inevitable wounds. Always consider the wound's location and severity,

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Surviving Veterinary College during COVID-19

Mon, Apr 20, 2020

Spring semester 2020 wasn't what anyone expected — not the faculty and certainly not the students. On March 18, all classes switched to online only. Fourth year veterinary students, who were honing their clinical skills at OSU's Veterinary Medical

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Remembering Dr. Margaret Clark

Fri, Apr 17, 2020

On April 19, 1995, the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City was bombed killing 168 people, injuring hundreds more, and changing the lives of even more. One of those lives changed was that of Rosslyn Biggs, DVM, beef cattle extension

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Dr. Rosemarie Strong: 2020 Oklahoma Veterinarian of the Year

Tue, Apr 14, 2020

Dr. Rosemarie Strong was named the 2020 Oklahoma Veterinarian of the Year

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OSU veterinarians give baby llama new life

Fri, Apr 10, 2020

A tiny baby llama born during the COVID-19 pandemic is looking forward to a bright future, thanks to emergency help from Oklahoma State University's College of Veterinary Medicine.

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Treating Animals During COVID-19

Mon, Apr 6, 2020

Oklahoma State University's College of Veterinary Medicine, like everyone else across America, is changing how it functions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, the OSU Veterinary Medical Hospital has changed its protocols on treating pets

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