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OSU veterinary student earns national AVMF summer research scholarship

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

Ainslie Reynolds, second-year veterinary student and graduate student at Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine, was recently selected for the American Veterinary Medical Foundation 2nd Opportunity Summer Research Scholarship.

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Preparing for calving season: what ranchers need to know

Tue, Feb 24, 2026

As calving season approaches, preparation and close observation can help ranchers prevent complications and improve outcomes for both cows and calves.

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2026 recipients of the Oklahoma Rural Veterinary Scholarship and Loan Forgiveness Program named

Tue, Feb 24, 2026

The Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine has announced the 2026 recipients of the Oklahoma Rural Veterinary Scholarship and Loan Forgiveness Program, awarding support to 14 students committed to serving rural communities across the state.

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Taking stock: Reminders on livestock care during wildfire season

Mon, Feb 23, 2026

Ahead of wildfire season, OSU Extension specialists offer tips to keep livestock safe during and after wildfires.

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Lambing and kidding season is in full swing

Mon, Feb 23, 2026

Spring marks lambing and kidding season, making close monitoring of pregnant ewes and does essential for healthy outcomes for both mothers and offspring.

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Singh studies brain immune cells to advance Alzheimer’s research

Mon, Jan 12, 2026

Dr. Neeraj Singh and his research team at the Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine are working to uncover the molecular mechanisms behind neuroinflammation and memory loss associated with Alzheimer’s disease and other chronic neurodegenerative disorders.

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Skeletal muscle research focuses on improving health span

Fri, Dec 19, 2025

At the Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Joshua Butcher is studying skeletal muscle as a key regulator of health across species. An integrative physiologist, Butcher’s research examines how skeletal muscle function — or dysfunction — contributes to disease and aging in animals and humans.

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OSU honors faculty, staff at 2025 awards convocation

Wed, Dec 10, 2025

The Oklahoma State University Division of Academic Affairs wrapped up 2025 with its annual University Awards Convocation on Monday in the Student Union Ballroom.

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7 OSU faculty members honored with 2025 Regents Distinguished Research Award

Tue, Dec 09, 2025

Oklahoma State University recognized seven faculty members with the Regents Distinguished Research Award during the University Awards Convocation ceremony Dec. 8 in the Student Union Ballroom.

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Ussery brings global genomics expertise to OSU College of Veterinary Medicine

Fri, Dec 05, 2025

Dr. Dave Ussery, a leading bioinformatician with more than three decades of experience in microbial genomics, joined the Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2025. Ussery serves as a professor in the Department of Physiological Sciences and as director of the Interdisciplinary Network for Tracking Emerging Risks, Analytics, and Comparative Translational genomics (INTERACT). In this role, he helps advance OSU’s One Health mission by connecting clinicians, scientists and industry partners to address complex biological and medical challenges.

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Equine herpesvirus – What to know

Mon, Dec 01, 2025

Equine herpesvirus (EHV) is a family of 9 viruses named by numbers. EHV-1, the virus associated with the ongoing outbreak, is most commonly associated with respiratory tract infections. EHV-1 is also associated with neurologic disease and abortion. Upwards of 70% of horses are infected with EHV-1 as a youngster and carry it with them for the remainder of their lives.

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Uncovering the Roots of Cancer: Jha’s research at the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine

Mon, Nov 24, 2025

At the Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Sudhakar Jha leads a lab focused on understanding a central challenge in cancer biology: what triggers cancer to develop, persist, and return, and how scientists can stop it at the source.

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