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OSU professor ranked as Top 20 Influential Farm Animal Veterinary Professor

Wed, Sep 23, 2015

When it comes to farming, many Americans still picture a big, red barn and man in overalls walking behind his horse, plowing the field. Meanwhile, others think of farm animals...

Food Land and Natural ResourcesAnimal Health and Sciences

Cow-calf producers should register now to attend Sept. 17-18 beef symposium in Oklahoma City

Tue, Jul 28, 2015

OKLAHOMA CITY – Cattle producers operating intensive beef cow production systems can ensure they are aware of the latest animal care and management innovations by attending the Sept. 17-18 Dr. Kenneth and Caroline McDonald Eng Foundation Symposium in Oklahoma City.

Agricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesOSU AgricultureFerguson College of AgricultureAnimal Health and SciencesCattle

Cool equine managers help horses avoid heat stress

Tue, Jul 21, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – The historic hottest part of summer is fast approaching, underscoring the importance for horse managers to review basic strategies that will help their equines avoid heat stress.

Agricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesFerguson College of AgricultureOSU AgricultureAnimal Health and SciencesExtensionOutreach and Engagement

Value-added cattle program OQBN sets fall sales dates

Tue, Jul 21, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Dates and locations have been set for the latest round of sales for Oklahoma Quality Beef Network certified cattle.

Ferguson College of AgricultureOSU AgricultureAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesAnimal Health and SciencesExtensionOutreach and EngagementCattle

Optimize your horse’s water intake

Thu, Jul 16, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – As the dog days of summer approach, it is paramount that equine owners optimize their horse’s water intake to ensure animal well-being and performance.

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Register now to attend July 28 Cattle Trails Wheat and Stocker Conference in Lawton

Wed, Jul 01, 2015

LAWTON, Okla. – Cattle producers looking to pick up the latest information about maximizing livestock and wheat resources under variable and sometimes volatile weather and market conditions should register now to attend the July 28 Cattle Trails Wheat and Stocker Conference in Lawton.

Agricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesFerguson College of AgricultureOSU AgricultureAnimal Health and SciencesExtensionOutreach and EngagementCattle

OSU animal science arena renamed in honor of ‘Dr. Tot’

Wed, Apr 15, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources has renamed the OSU Animal Science Arena in memory of Robert E. Totusek, longtime head of the division’s department of animal science.

Ferguson College of AgricultureAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesOSU AgricultureAnimal Health and SciencesCASNRExtensionOutreach and EngagementCattle

On the job with Dr. Dan Burba at Oklahoma State University’s Center for Veterinary Health Sciences

Thu, Feb 05, 2015

Dan Burba grew up on a farm in eastern Kentucky and dreamed of becoming a veterinarian. He came to Oklahoma State University in 1986 to complete an internship followed by a...

Animal Health and SciencesCollege of Veterinary MedicineCenter for Veterinary Health Sciences

Heading home: OSU veterinarian uses innovative approach to help rescue horse

Tue, Dec 02, 2014

Dr. Michael Schoonover, assistant professor of surgery at Oklahoma State University’s Center for Veterinary Health Sciences, couldn’t find any literature on fusing both the knee...

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Antibiotic resistant bacteria in production agriculture focus of new task force

Wed, Nov 05, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Challenges related to the evolution of antibiotic resistant bacteria have led to a new multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional collaborative endeavor, The Task Force on Antibiotic Resistance in Production Agriculture.

Ferguson College of AgricultureOSU AgricultureAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesAnimal Health and SciencesCASNRExtensionOutreach and EngagementCattle

Nov. 12 conference in Shawnee will explore farm-to-public health

Tue, Nov 04, 2014

SHAWNEE, Okla. – Livestock and health specialists from across the region will be speaking and leading discussions at the Nov. 12 Managing Farm Health for Public Health Conference in Shawnee to provide producers and others with operational tips and useful insights.

Agricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesFerguson College of AgricultureOSU AgricultureAnimal Health and SciencesExtensionOutreach and Engagement

OSU to rename animal science arena in memory of Robert Totusek

Tue, Oct 28, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources is renaming the OSU Animal Science Arena in memory of Robert. E. Totusek, who passed away in June.

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