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Livestock biosecurity can prevent disease on farms and ranches

Tue, Jul 23, 2024

Biosecurity is a key component to animal health and disease prevention on any livestock farm. Biosecurity is the most important measure to reduce and prevent diseases from spreading to any farm or ranch.

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Veterinary Viewpoints: Wildlife Safety

Wed, Jul 10, 2024

Encountering an orphaned or injured wild animal can be a delicate and emotional situation. Knowing the right steps to take can make a significant difference in the animal's well-being and chances of survival.

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Teaching Hospital participates in national service animal eye exam event

Thu, Jun 13, 2024

Each May, the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists holds a national service animal eye exam event. The philanthropic event provides free ocular screening exams for qualified service and working animals during May.

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Veterinary Viewpoints: Ticks on Livestock

Sat, Jun 01, 2024

In Oklahoma, ticks are detected on livestock throughout the year, and tick-borne disease is commonly diagnosed. With milder winters and high humidity, tick numbers appear to be increasing across the state, so let Oklahoma State University summarize the major takeaways for livestock owners.

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Perfecting Practice: Three generations dedicate their lives to veterinary medicine in rural Oklahoma

Tue, May 28, 2024

In the heart of rural Oklahoma in 1969, Dr. Edward McCrary opened the McCrary Veterinary Hospital. Three generations later, McCrary veterinarians continue to care for animals and serve their community in Watonga, Oklahoma.

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OSU professor helps Friends for Folks Inmate Dog Training Program

Tue, May 14, 2024

A great program with an even better story is a perfect way to describe the Friends for Folks Inmate Dog Training Program at the Mable Basset Correctional Center in McLoud, Oklahoma.

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OSU receives top marks in QS Stars international ratings

Mon, May 13, 2024

Oklahoma State University has earned a 5 Star rating in the latest QS Stars ratings, announced by higher education analyst QS — Quacquarelli Symonds.

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Harley beats the odds after car accident

Thu, May 02, 2024

After being hit by a car, Harley, a beloved family boxer, was rushed to an animal emergency room when he was found unable to use his back legs. After extensive testing, veterinarians found Harley didn’t have any broken bones but rather intense damage to his spinal cord.

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Veterinary Viewpoints: Severe weather and pets

Wed, May 01, 2024

Severe weather can pose significant risks to pets. Whether it's thunderstorms, hurricanes, tornadoes, or extreme heat, these weather events can be distressing and dangerous for our animal companions.

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Butcher receives 2024 Excellence in Research Mentoring Award

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

Dr. Josh Butcher, an Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine assistant professor, was awarded the 2024 Excellence in Research Mentoring Award. The award honors faculty mentors for their success and impact in supervising undergraduate research students.

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Rep. Bice set to speak at OSU spring commencement

Wed, Apr 24, 2024

U.S. Rep. Stephanie Bice, an Oklahoma State University alumna, will be the speaker at her alma mater’s spring 2024 commencement May 11.

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OSU hosts record-setting Undergraduate Research Symposium

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

At Oklahoma State University, students explore diverse fields, from music to accounting and biochemistry to architecture, driving impactful research that begins in the classroom. As a land-grant institution, OSU empowers undergraduates to embark on journeys of exploration, shaping society’s future. That research was displayed this spring at the annual Undergraduate Research Symposium.

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