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Free eye exams for service animals

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

Oklahoma State University’s Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital will offer free eye exams for certified service animals during the month of May. This event is possible through partnering with the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO).

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OSU CVM team places in top five at national competition

Tue, Mar 28, 2023

The Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine's Production Animal Medicine Society recently sent a team to compete in the 2023 bovine palpation contest—bovine palpation is the means of determining pregnancy.

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Caring for pregnant mares and foals

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

Information on foaling management and newborn foal care

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Beef specialists warn of bloat on wheat pasture

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

Wheat pastures grazed short this winter offer a large amount of digestible grass for calves but can cause severe bloat.

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OSU alumnus and ‘vegetinarian’ named Oklahoma Veterinarian of the Year

Fri, Mar 10, 2023

Dr. Billy Ray Clay was named the 2023 Veterinarian of the Year by the Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association.

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Veterinary Viewpoints: Recommendations for a successful lambing and kidding season

Fri, Mar 10, 2023

To ensure successful births of lambs and kids, it is important to monitor the pregnant does and ewes, be prepared to aid in a difficult birth and have a plan to care for the new babies in order to increase the survival rate.

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OSU veterinary college appoints new hospital director

Mon, Mar 06, 2023

Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine has named Kelly Black, DVM, DACVPM, as director of its Boren Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital.

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Livestock show preparation: Making emergency response plans

Wed, Mar 01, 2023

As exhibitors prepare for show season, it is important to develop a plan for how to handle any livestock emergencies that may arise at the show. Having a plan in place prior to the show ensures quick action and timely care should an emergency arise.

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Understand the costs and risks of a backyard flock

Wed, Mar 01, 2023

An OSU Extension specialist and a backyard poultry owner discuss how to prepare and manage a new flock of chicks.

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Livestock show preparation: Biosecurity to prevent/reduce the spread of disease

Wed, Feb 22, 2023

Spring livestock shows are quickly approaching with summer junior nationals and fall fairs not far behind. Biosecurity should be a priority for exhibitors and their teams before, during and after the show to maintain the health and welfare of the animals shown as well as the herd at home.

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2023 cattlewomen’s camp registration now open

Tue, Feb 21, 2023

The cattlewomen's camp is an interactive workshop on the production, financial management and market strategy involved in a cow/calf operation.

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Beware of human foods toxic to pets

Fri, Feb 17, 2023

Some human foods are toxic to pets.

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