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Livestock show preparation: The importance of a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

Spring is just around the corner and with it comes one of the busiest times of year for many livestock owners: show season. In preparation, exhibitors need to know the importance of a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI), more commonly known as a health certificate.

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'Pete' Beats the Odds

Wed, Feb 15, 2023

Performance horse born with a cleft palate is now thriving, winning competitions

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Veterinary Viewpoints: Vaccinations all puppies need

Tue, Feb 07, 2023

For a lifetime of good health, it is important that puppy parents work with their primary care veterinary team to provide wellness care and preventative medicine, including vaccinations.

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Ritchey named president of international specialty organization

Thu, Jan 19, 2023

Dr. Jerry Ritchey was recently named president of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP).

Animal Health and SciencesCollege of Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary Viewpoints: Cultivating veterinarian and producer relationships

Fri, Jan 13, 2023

What does a great relationship between a veterinarian and livestock owner look like? Livestock owners and veterinarians can agree that a strong relationship is critical for success in animal health and when done right, can be rewarding for all involved.

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Creative feed strategies for wintering cows are helpful but costly

Wed, Dec 07, 2022

An OSU Extension specialist discusses ways cattle producers can use concentrate feed to supplement during a hay shortage.

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Veterinary Viewpoints: Holiday Pet Safety

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

The holiday season brings many fun traditions to share with the ones we love, including our pets. While we enjoy the decorations, food and time spent together, it is important to also keep safety in mind for your pets.

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Rancher’s Lunchtime Series explores wintering cows with limited forage

Wed, Nov 09, 2022

The next edition of the OSU Rancher's Lunchtime Series will feature four webinars on feeding cows through the winter with limited forage.

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Buyer beware: Scams, drought and other factors affecting hay sales this year

Mon, Nov 07, 2022

Livestock owners looking to purchase hay this year are left with lower quality options with less nutritional value because of the drought.

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Veterinary Viewpoints: Fall brings increase in equine laminitis cases

Tue, Nov 01, 2022

Equine laminitis is a condition of the horse's feet that results from a disruption of blood flow to the laminae, which is the structure that secures bone and soft tissue to the hoof wall.

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Unwanted pesticide disposal events set for Woodward and Muskogee

Wed, Oct 26, 2022

Oklahoma State University’s Pesticide Safety Education Program is co-sponsoring two unwanted pesticide disposal days in November.

Animal Health and SciencesOSU ExtensionOSU AgriculturepesticidesHuman Health and Wellness

Backyard poultry at risk of deadly disease

Fri, Oct 21, 2022

Cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza are on the rise in backyard poultry flocks in Oklahoma. OSU Extension specialists have some tips for preventing the deadly disease.

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