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Equine herpesvirus – What to know

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.
A mare and her foal grazing in a pasture.
Rural Roots, Strong Future: Advancing Veterinary Medicine in Oklahoma

Tue, Oct 07, 2025

In rural America, veterinarians are more than just doctors — they are the backbone of thriving animal agriculture communities and essential partners in local economies. They care for livestock that sustain our agricultural industry, keep beloved pets healthy, detect and control diseases that can spread from animals to people, and stand on the front lines of disease surveillance to protect U.S. agriculture.

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Stride Toward Healing: Groundbreaking foal research sheds light on joint infection treatments

Tue, Sep 09, 2025

Drs. Schoonover and David Wallace, equine surgery resident, conducted a study on the efficacy and safety of concurrent systemic administration and intravenous regional limb perfusion of amikacin in healthy neonatal foals.

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Oklahoma State veterinary students outperform national average on NAVLE

Tue, Aug 26, 2025

The NAVLE assesses the knowledge, skills and competencies required for entry-level private clinical practice as a veterinarian in North America. Oklahoma State’s pass rates have exceeded the national average of 89%every year since 2013.

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Virtual 2025 Summer Seminar brings high-quality CE to veterinary professionals worldwide

Mon, Jul 14, 2025

The Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine Continuing Education and the Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association successfully hosted the 2025 Summer Seminar on June 12 -13 in a virtual format, providing accessible continuing education for veterinary professionals.

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Veterinary Viewpoints: Understanding Lumpy Jaw

Tue, Jul 08, 2025

Lumpy jaw, or actinomycosis, is a long-lasting bacterial infection in cattle caused by Actinomyces bovis. This bacterium normally lives in the mouths of healthy animals without causing harm.

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OSU veterinarians detect organophosphate toxicity in a show goat pair

Wed, Jun 18, 2025

At the Oklahoma State University Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, clinicians received a call from a referring veterinarian about two 7-month-old wether goats named Last Chance and Tower. Both were rushed to OSU after a consultation regarding their five-day history of inappetence, diarrhea and elevated liver values of unknown origin.

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Born to Persevere: Percy’s recovery at OSU Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital

Thu, Jun 12, 2025

A newborn foal named Percy, short for Perseverance, is on the road to recovery thanks to the dedicated care of the Oklahoma State University Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital’s Equine Internal Medicine team.

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