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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
In a La Nina winter, brace for impact

Mon, Nov 15, 2021

The official NOAA winter outlook predicts another La Nina weather pattern for 2022, and OSU Extension specialists advise how to prepare livestock for the unpredictable season ahead.

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Veterinary Viewpoints: When Should I Call the Veterinarian?

Thu, Nov 4, 2021

This article looks at the more common signs and establishes guidelines for when to call the veterinarian and whether the situation is an emergency. Partnering with your veterinarian and knowing when to act help ensure the best possible outcomes for

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OSU scientists develop new test for anaplasmosis in livestock

Wed, Oct 6, 2021

Scientists and researchers in OSU Agriculture have developed an inexpensive screening test for anaplasmosis in cattle.

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RSVP now to attend Sept. 29 OSU Range Research Station Field Day

Fri, Sep 24, 2021

There is no cost to attend the 8 a.m. to noon field day at the OSU Marvin Klemme Range Research Station near Bessie and Clinton.

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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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Testing of hay and pastures key to offsetting high feed grain prices

Fri, Sep 10, 2021

There has been a steady increase in cost of gain in cattle going back to the summer of 2020.

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

Thu, Sep 2, 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

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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

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OSU research has potential to save cattle industry millions

Wed, Aug 11, 2021

Oklahoma State University molecular biologists recently received a grant worth nearly $500,000 from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture for research that has the potential of saving the cattle industry millions of dollars.

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