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Vet Med Faces of Research: Dr. Rudra Channappanavar

Wed, Apr 06, 2022

Dr. Rudra Channappanavar shares his research on how the coronaviruses cause severe disease . An assistant professor at Oklahoma State's College of Veterinary Medicine, the last 10 of his 16-year research career has focused on coronavirus research.

ResearchAnimal Health and SciencesCollege of Veterinary Medicine

High input costs require a ‘sharp pencil’ to assess farming operations

Fri, Apr 01, 2022

Oklahoma State University Extension specialists discuss ways farmers and ranchers can rethink their operations as input costs continue to rise.

Animal Health and SciencesOSU AgricultureFood Land and Natural ResourcesOutreach and EngagementOSU Extension

Horse owners: Mind the mud and rich pastures of spring

Tue, Mar 29, 2022

Oklahoma State University Extension specialist Kris Hiney explains the importance of mud control and spring pasture management for horses.

OSU ExtensionAnimal Health and SciencesFood Land and Natural ResourcesOSU Agriculture

Reforzar la bioseguridad para prevenir la influenza aviar

Wed, Mar 23, 2022

Los funcionarios del Departamento de Agricultura, Alimentos y Silvicultura de Oklahoma están trabajando en estrecha colaboración con especialistas y educadores de Extension de la Oklahoma State University, así como con veterinarios para monitorear la situación y mantener informados a los avicultores sobre la mejor manera para prevenir la infección.

OSU ExtensionAnimal Health and SciencesFood Land and Natural ResourcesOSU Agriculture

Tighten biosecurity to prevent avian influenza

Mon, Mar 21, 2022

Avian influenza has not been detected in Oklahoma, but OSU Extension specialists and educators are working with the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry to closely monitor the situation.

Food Land and Natural ResourcesOSU AgricultureAnimal Health and SciencesOSU Extension

How to curb the pet obesity epidemic

Fri, Mar 11, 2022

Tips to keep pets at a healthy weight

OSU AgricultureAnimal Health and SciencesPetsOSU ExtensionOutreach and EngagementOSU College of Veterinary Medicine

Extension educators host emergency livestock training for Army reservists

Thu, Mar 10, 2022

OSU Extension educators and the OSU Extension DART team provided training to Army reservists on how to handle livestock in emergency situations.

OSU ExtensionOSU AgricultureAnimal Health and SciencesMilitary

Aurora Pharmaceutical gift funds equine research

Wed, Mar 09, 2022

Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine recently received a donation from Aurora Pharmaceutical. The $3,667.30 gift will help support equine house officer research projects

Animal Health and SciencesCollege of Veterinary MedicineVeterinary Medical Teaching HospitalResearch

Vet Med Faces of Research: Dr. Pratul Agarwal

Wed, Mar 02, 2022

For more than 20 years, Pratul Agarwal, Ph.D., has been conducting research at the intersection of biology, chemistry and computing. A professor in the Department of Physiological Sciences at Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, Agarwal also serves as assistant vice president of research for cyber-infrastructure and high-performance computing

ResearchAnimal Health and SciencesCollege of Veterinary Medicine

OSU, OU scientists collaborate to sequence, map new genome

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

A team of researchers from Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma published a genome sequence and chromosome map for the micro-crustacean Daphnia pulicaria. Researchers in the laboratory of Punidan Jeyasingh in OSU’s Department of Integrative Biology, in collaboration with the laboratory of OU biology professor Lawrence Weider, led the efforts. The results of their work were published in the journal Molecular Ecology.

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Biosecurity survey to benefit cow-calf production

Fri, Jan 07, 2022

Oklahoma State University researchers will conduct a survey with cow-calf producers as a means to improve biosecurity measures in cow-calf operations.

Animal Health and SciencesFood Land and Natural ResourcesOSU AgricultureCollege of Veterinary MedicineOSU Ag ResearchOSU ExtensionResearchDepartment of Agricultural EconomicsDepartment of Animal and Food Sciences

Veterinary Viewpoints: What is the role of a Veterinarian?

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

What comes to mind when you hear the word “veterinarian?” For most, it’s the local practitioner who takes care of your livestock or family pets. No question, this is one of the most impactful aspects of our profession, but did you know that we play an essential role in other areas that have a huge impact on both human and animal health?

Animal Health and SciencesVeterinary ViewpointsCollege of Veterinary Medicine