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Prussic acid toxicity threatens livestock in extreme weather

Wed, Sep 13, 2023

Rainfall after a flash drought has heightened the threat of prussic acid toxicity in the Johnsongrass cattle often eat.

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Late summer forage quality a factor in protein supplementation

Wed, Sep 06, 2023

OSU Extension beef cattle specialist Dave Lalman discusses how producers should provide extra protein sources for their cattle when fall forage begins to lose its nutritional value.

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Success Unleashed: Veterinary medicine alumni share the impact of their OSU degrees

Tue, Sep 05, 2023

Since Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine was founded in 1948, more than 2,300 individuals have graduated from the program and gone on to personify our land-grant mission of teaching, research and Extension, highlighting the critical need for a vital veterinary medicine program in Oklahoma. For Drs. Jeremy Cramer and Rebekah Hartfield, the training they received from OSU paved the way for careers of service and success.

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Animal Kingdom: OSU College of Veterinary Medicine celebrates 75 years of serving the state

Tue, Sep 05, 2023

OSU College of Veterinary Medicine celebrates 75 years of serving the state

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Two-day cattlewomen’s college planned this fall for Oklahoma Panhandle

Fri, Sep 01, 2023

Registration forms for the all-inclusive event are available at OSU Extension county offices.

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OSU Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital nurses dog back to health after severe accident

Mon, Aug 21, 2023

Oklahoma State University’s Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital team came to the rescue for Penny, an approximately 10-year-old female yorkie, after she escaped her yard and was found unable to walk on the side of the road.

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Management of Bull Preputial Injuries

Mon, Aug 14, 2023

Preputial injuries in bulls can cause considerable economic loss and significantly impact a producer's breeding plans. Understanding the severity of a prepuce injury is critical to the outcome of the condition.

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Oklahoma State University changes infrastructure to protect wildlife

Mon, Aug 14, 2023

Oklahoma State University is now one of the first major research universities in the U.S. to prioritize the reduction of bird-window collisions with its project placing bird-friendly window tinting on two of its buildings.

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Protecting our paws: Recognizing, preventing and responding to heat stress in dogs

Fri, Aug 11, 2023

As temperatures soar, it's essential to be aware of the risks hot weather can pose to our pets. Heat stress is a serious condition that can affect dogs of all breeds and sizes.

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Free webinars to discuss parasite control in cattle

Mon, Aug 07, 2023

OSU Extension beef cattle webinars will advise ranchers on how to protect livestock from parasites and understand new guidelines for antibiotic use.

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Animal and food sciences undergraduates support the land-grant mission through research

Mon, Jun 26, 2023

Several Animal and Food Sciences undergraduate students are helping to solve food security and animal health issues through their research.

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Open house showcases Vet Med Ranch

Wed, May 24, 2023

The Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine Ranch recently held its annual Open House to bring awareness to the important role it plays in training and supporting veterinarians.

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