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Dr. Rosemarie Strong: 2020 Oklahoma Veterinarian of the Year

Tue, Apr 14, 2020

Dr. Rosemarie Strong was named the 2020 Oklahoma Veterinarian of the Year

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OSU veterinarians give baby llama new life

Fri, Apr 10, 2020

A tiny baby llama born during the COVID-19 pandemic is looking forward to a bright future, thanks to emergency help from Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.

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Treating Animals During COVID-19

Mon, Apr 06, 2020

Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, like everyone else across America, is changing how it functions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, the OSU Veterinary Medical Hospital has changed its protocols on treating pets and livestock. While the hospital is available 24/7 for emergency care, it is not currently accepting routine appointments.

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Horse owners urged to plan care during pandemic

Tue, Mar 31, 2020

While the primary concern of the COVID-19 pandemic is for human health, horse owners should have plans in place to ensure proper care of their horses in case of sickness and hospitalization.

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Cow-calf producers may find two-stage weaning process useful

Thu, Mar 26, 2020

Producers with fall-calving herds should not overlook two-stage weaning, where the calf is weaned from milk before it is weaned from the cow.

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Cow-calf producers should record multiple births in their herds

Wed, Mar 25, 2020

Freemartinism can occur when cattle births result in twins that are a heifer calf and a bull calf.

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Frealy Receives Inaugural David A. Schoneweis Scholarship

Thu, Mar 19, 2020

Karissa Frealy, a second-year veterinary student at Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine, received the Inaugural David A. Schoneweis Scholarship during the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Annual Meeting.

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Unseasonal blue-green algae bloom warrants producer vigilance

Wed, Mar 18, 2020

Blue-green algae can produce toxins such as anatoxin and microcystins that can cause illness in people and animals.

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OSU strives for innovation in health

Mon, Mar 16, 2020

Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine strives for innovation in both animal and human health, serving education, research and extension efforts.

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Bulls need to be ready for breeding season

Tue, Mar 10, 2020

Bulls that do not pass a breeding soundness exam need to be replaced before the start of breeding.

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OSU study finds wheat diet not associated with gastrointestinal inflammation

Mon, Mar 09, 2020

First-of-its-kind research at Oklahoma State University may dispel some claims that modern wheat consumption disrupts gastrointestinal health.

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Spring-calving beef herds face nutritional challenges

Fri, Mar 06, 2020

Research conducted through OSU’s statewide Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Station system shows body condition at the time of calving is the most important factor affecting rebreeding performance in beef cow herds.

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