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Taking stock: Reminders on livestock care during wildfire season

Ahead of wildfire season, OSU Extension specialists offer tips to keep livestock safe during and after wildfires.
Four cows stand on charred grass. In the background is a green field, untouched by the wildfire.
OSU Extension honors Freking and Pugh with Distinguished Educator Award

Tue, Jan 14, 2025

The longtime Extension specialists were recognized during the OSU Extension County Extension Director Conference in Stillwater.

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Event provides experience to those wishing to enter veterinary field

Thu, Jan 02, 2025

At the ExpOSUre, students ages 8 to 18 participated in a series of stations, each led by established livestock veterinarians and CVM students. From tail-tying procedures to calving simulations, participants were fully exposed to a day in the life of a mixed-practice veterinarian.

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Veterinary Viewpoints: Keep an eye on the eyes

Mon, Dec 09, 2024

Common eye problems in cattle include irritation from plant awns, pinkeye, and cancer eye. This article outlines the predisposing factors and clinical signs associated with these conditions to aid in early detection within your herd.

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Minnie Lou Bradley talks 70 years of ranching progress in OSU Extension webinar

Mon, Nov 18, 2024

OSU alumna and celebrated rancher reflects on her time as a female collegiate livestock judging competitor in the 1950s and building her 70-year-old ranch.

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Hot and dry is the new normal as drought returns to impact Oklahoma agriculture

Mon, Oct 28, 2024

Many areas of Oklahoma are currently in drought, affecting cattle and crop operations.

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Calving Season – The Stakes are High

Tue, Oct 22, 2024

Calving is a major event in a farm’s calendar. Dystocia (a difficult birth) and neonatal infection are the leading causes of calf loss, and preparation and adequate care before, during, and after birth are key to the success of any calving season

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