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Vet Med Faces of Research: Dr. Joao Brandao

Tue, Sep 01, 2020

Joao Brandao, LMV, MS, DECZM (Avian) has been doing research focused on zoological medicine and exotic animals for more than 10 years. An associate professor of zoological medicine at Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Veterinary Medical Hospital, Dr. Brandao tries to be as heavy on research as possible to contribute to the overall knowledge on a variety of species.

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Landscaping for horses requires thoughtful planning

Thu, Aug 27, 2020

Appearance, functionality and animal safety are important factors for horse owners to consider as they change the trees and other plants in an equine’s environment.

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Pandemic Presents Challenges to New Faculty

Tue, Aug 25, 2020

Joshua Butcher, Ph.D., joined the Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine in August 2019. A year later, Butcher’s workplace looks much different than he anticipated.

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Producers should follow recommended veterinary practices for dehorning cattle

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

A successful plan involves a written protocol, knowledgeable and skilled personnel and ways to minimize stress and promote healing.

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Meet the Class of 2024 at Oklahoma State’s Veterinary College

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine recently welcomed the class of 2024. Comprised of 106 students representing the states of Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma and Texas, the class has 78 females and 28 males, the highest number of males in 15 years. Two of those young men are August Fitzpatrick of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Rafay Shah of Frisco, Texas.

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Prepare a calving kit before fall calving season begins

Tue, Aug 18, 2020

Producers should talk with local veterinarians about the plan and incorporate their suggestions.

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Veterinary Viewpoints: First Aid for Horses

Mon, Aug 17, 2020

At some point horse owners are likely to face an emergency or injury involving wounds and eye problems. It may be hard to tell if it’s a life-threatening situation, but an equine first-aid kit is a key component to providing ample first aid.

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Summer Research Training Program Virtual Style

Mon, Aug 17, 2020

Eleven Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine students participated in the college’s Summer Research Training Program for 12 weeks this summer. The only difference – much of it was virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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OSU Veterinary College Launches Integrative Beef Cattle Program for Veterinarians

Tue, Aug 11, 2020

Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine recently launched the first phase of its Integrative Beef Cattle Program for Veterinarians funded by a U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture Veterinary Services Grant in excess of $235,000.

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OSU Veterinary College Moves Annual Fall Conference Online

Tue, Aug 11, 2020

Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine announced that its Annual Fall Veterinary Conference will be a virtual format held Wednesday through Friday, Nov. 4 – 6, 2020.

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Follow label-directed withdrawal times when selling treated cattle

Tue, Aug 11, 2020

Violations of drug residue regulations can result in expensive fines for the rancher, creating not only a hardship for the individual producer but a black eye for the entire beef industry.

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Vet Med Faces of Research: Dr. Erik Clary

Mon, Aug 03, 2020

Erik Clary, DVM, Ph.D., DACVS, associate professor of small animal surgery and bioethics at Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, has been conducting research for more than 30 years. The interest, he says, was first kindled by an undergraduate research project with suckling calves and developed fast as he took on graduate studies and then advanced clinical training that exposed him to the field of surgical research. Advancing surgical science and technologies has been the primary focus of his subsequent research activity conducted in medical academia, the private sector, and now at OSU.

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