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Mafi honored by the American Meat Science Association

Gretchen Mafi, professor and the Ralph and Leila Boulware Endowed Chair in Oklahoma State University’s Department of Animal and Food Sciences, recently received two honors from the American Meat Science Association for her leadership in student
Mafi honored by the American Meat Science Association
Oklahoma producers face start of hay feeding season

Wed, Nov 6, 2019

Several Oklahoma counties have experienced snowfall already, heralding the start of hay feeding season that will expand to other counties in the coming weeks, and the need for producers to employ some value-adding mathematics.

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Mineral feeding protocols key for beef cows on lush forage this fall and winter

Fri, Sep 27, 2019

Grass tetany, caused by magnesium deficiency, typically is not a major problem in Oklahoma. However, occasional cases are reported, typically in beef cows during early lactation, with the issue being more prevalent in older cows.

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Biosecurity can keep beef cattle operations disease-free

Fri, Aug 30, 2019

This summer, Oklahoma and the country dealt with a number of disease outbreaks, including vesicular stomatitis, anthrax, and Eastern equine encephalitis. As most beef operations include horses, both cattle and horses faced potential threats. Disease

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Oklahoma Quality Beef Network changes announced

Mon, Aug 26, 2019

OQBN is a joint project of the Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association and the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, one of two state agencies administered by OSU's Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.

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