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Equine herpesvirus – What to know

Equine herpesvirus (EHV) is a family of 9 viruses named by numbers. EHV-1, the virus associated with the ongoing outbreak, is most commonly associated with respiratory tract infections. EHV-1 is also associated with neurologic disease and abortion.
Equine herpesvirus – What to know
Winter weather may affect cattle market factors, animal performance

Mon, Jan 14, 2019

Whether or not weather impacts are widespread enough to noticeably impact overall market conditions, cattle producers in specific areas of the country face significant management headaches.

News TopicsCooperative ExtensionBeefAnimal ScienceAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesCattleFerguson College of AgricultureAgricultureOSU AgricultureAgricultural EconomicsOklahoma Cooperative Extension Service
OSU Announces Howard Barnett’s Position Change

Fri, Jan 11, 2019

Oklahoma State University announced today that Howard Barnett, President of Oklahoma State University-Tulsa, will become President Emeritus of OSU-Tulsa effective July 1, 2019.

AdministrationNews TopicsOSU-Tulsa
OSU-USRI performs first-of-its-kind BVLOS flights

Thu, Jan 3, 2019

Oklahoma State University - Unmanned Systems Research Institute (OSU-USRI) conducted its first Beyond Visual Line of Site (BVLOS) research test flights on Dec. 18. The team operated unmanned aircraft within the national airspace system (NAS) at

News TopicsCollege of Engineering Architecture and Technologyunmanned systemsMechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Coming Full Circle

Fri, Dec 21, 2018

Eighteen years ago, a physicist and a materials scientist from different parts of the country were paired on a project for NASA involving the study of radiation. Their paths crossed again in 2008 as colleagues at Oklahoma State University.

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OSU’s Sitton earns national honors for teaching and student engagement

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

An agricultural communications professor, Sitton was selected by a committee of her peers from universities across the country.

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Red River Crops Conference Jan. 23-24 in Childress, Texas

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

The collaborative effort by the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service and Texas AgriLife Extension alternates between Oklahoma and Texas annually.

News TopicsOSU AgricultureFerguson College of AgriculturePlant and Soil SciencesAgricultureCooperative ExtensionCropscottonAgricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
2018 farm bill a lot like the 2014 version, but with some key changes

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

Legislation maintains a strong safety net for the farm economy, invests in critical agricultural research and will promote agriculture exports through robust trade programs.

Agricultural EconomicsLivestockNews TopicsFerguson College of AgricultureAgricultureCrop InsuranceCropsTradefarmsOSU AgriculturenutritionAgricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
Academic Triumph: OSU program helps Latino youth succeed in school

Wed, Dec 19, 2018

Now in its fifth year, the Unidos program works with seventh- and eighth-graders from five Tulsa Public Schools to encourage high school graduation and to promote higher education. About half the students are English language learners, coming from

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BQA in place and ready to help with beef packer certification requirements

Wed, Dec 19, 2018

Several beef packers have announced recently they will be requiring Beef Quality Assurance certification from their suppliers of fed cattle.

Animal and Food SciencesOSU AgricultureBeefBeef Quality AssuranceAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesNews TopicsAgricultureCattleFerguson College of Agriculture