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Do not forget about post-wildfire trauma in livestock

Tue, Apr 17, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma (April 17, 2018) – Adrenaline-fueled panic and confusion may still be affecting livestock even after the flames of recent wildfires have passed, meaning producers need to use caution when working with the animals.

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Follow state-approved methods for burying carcasses of livestock killed by wildfires

Mon, Apr 16, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma (April 16, 2018) – Recent wildfires have left some agricultural producers contemplating burial of deceased animals as the most expedient way of disposing of livestock carcasses.

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Rogers County 4-H’er has a project that is a little bit buggy

Thu, Apr 12, 2018

When Shelby Counterman was just a toddler, she asked her parents if she could have a pet. While they may have been thinking she wanted the traditional cat, dog or even a guinea pig, Shelby had an entirely different type of pet in mind.

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Leptospirosis in Cats

Wed, Apr 11, 2018

According to the Advisory Board on Cat Diseases, leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease.

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Cow-calf producers should record multiple births in their herds

Wed, Apr 11, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University recommends cow-calf producers write down calf numbers of twin births while the animals are still nursing the cow, and to never retain a heifer as a replacement female is she is born as a twin to a bull.

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Veterinary Center Hosts Annual Open House

Tue, Apr 10, 2018

Recap of the 2018 CVHS Open House

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Phi Zeta Day: Recognizing Excellence

Fri, Apr 06, 2018

Phi Zeta Day recognizing excellence in OSU Veterinary Students

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Phi Zeta Nu Chapter at OSU Inducts New Members

Fri, Apr 06, 2018

The Society of Phi Zeta is the national honor society of veterinary medicine. New members are inducted each year.

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OSU Ferguson Family Dairy Center upgrades a labor of love

Fri, Apr 06, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma (April 5, 2018) – What started as a love story at Oklahoma State University now stands to be a match made in heaven for the dairy industry throughout Oklahoma and the region.

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Develop a nutrition plan now to ensure good cow body condition next calving season

Mon, Apr 02, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma (April 1, 2018) – Calving season has come and gone, meaning it is time for cow-calf operators to begin planning for next year’s calf crop.

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Dog Parks: What You Need to Know

Thu, Mar 29, 2018

What pet owners need to know about walking their dog and dog parks.

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OSU Veterinary Medical Hospital to Provide Free Eye Exams to Oklahoma Service & Working Animals

Wed, Mar 28, 2018

Oklahoma State University’s Veterinary Medical Hospital to provide free eye exams to Service and Working Animals in Stillwater during the month of May as part of The American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO®)’s 11th annual ACVO/StokesRx National Service Animal Eye Exam event.

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