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Safe water, food and medicine important after wildfire

Fri, Apr 03, 2020

Safe water, food and medications are important following a wildfire.

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OSU ag collects, donates PPE supplies for health care providers

Thu, Apr 02, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has caused international shortages of critical personal protective equipment. People around the world are responding to significant needs by donating gloves, masks, face shields and other necessary supplies to help keep health care professionals, patients and families safe during these unprecedented times.

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Immune system tips offered

Wed, Apr 01, 2020

A healthy immune system is the first step in fighting off germs and viruses.

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Horse owners urged to plan care during pandemic

Tue, Mar 31, 2020

While the primary concern of the COVID-19 pandemic is for human health, horse owners should have plans in place to ensure proper care of their horses in case of sickness and hospitalization.

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COVID-19 shows importance of emergency financial plans

Tue, Mar 31, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has driven home the importance of financial management and emergency savings accounts.

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Pandemic brings out scammers in full force

Mon, Mar 30, 2020

Be aware of scammers during pandemic who are looking to steal your money or identity.

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OSU Extension services and programs continue through pandemic

Sat, Mar 28, 2020

More than 100 years of science-based, community service by Oklahoma State University Extension will continue unabated through the challenges presented by the novel coronavirus pandemic, Associate Vice President for OSU Extension Damona Doye said.

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Cow-calf producers may find two-stage weaning process useful

Thu, Mar 26, 2020

Producers with fall-calving herds should not overlook two-stage weaning, where the calf is weaned from milk before it is weaned from the cow.

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Giving overlooked canned foods new life

Thu, Mar 26, 2020

Making the most of what foods are in the pantry.

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OHCE groups put sewing skills to good use for local hospital

Thu, Mar 26, 2020

OHCE group puts sewing skills to use to provide medical masks to local hospital

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Census participation urged during coronavirus response

Wed, Mar 25, 2020

Disruptions and distractions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic must not be allowed to keep Oklahomans from participating in the Census, officials said. There's too much at stake.

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Cow-calf producers should record multiple births in their herds

Wed, Mar 25, 2020

Freemartinism can occur when cattle births result in twins that are a heifer calf and a bull calf.

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