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Keys to promoting sound growth in young horses

Fri, Apr 16, 2021

Familiarity with each specific horse is important to good management.

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Creep feeding a good practice for raising foals

Thu, Apr 15, 2021

Rations should include high-quality protein sources, and can be fed as pellets or as coarsely processed grains.

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Rep. McBride Visits OSU’s Shelter Medicine Program

Tue, Apr 13, 2021

State Rep. Mark McBride (R-Moore) toured Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine today. Of particular interest to McBride was the college’s Shelter Medicine Program. Earlier this year, McBride authored House Bill 1816. Known as Cali’s Law, the bill designates rescue animals as the state pet.

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Clinicians’ Courses: Free Webinar Series

Mon, Apr 12, 2021

Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine announces a new, free online continuing education webinar series for veterinary professionals. Clinicians from the college’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital will provide education and guidance on managing cases from their respective specialty.

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Know the basics of poultry care, handling and the risks of Salmonella

Wed, Apr 07, 2021

The CDC final update on the 2020 Salmonella outbreak associated with backyard poultry indicated there were a total of 1,722 cases in the United States.

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First feeding for the future: Colostrum

Tue, Apr 06, 2021

Every calf represents a large investment. The first few hours of a calf’s life can determine whether that newborn thrives into adulthood. Feeding for a calf’s future health begins with colostrum, which contains the building blocks for long-term productivity.

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Vet Med Faces of Research: Dr. Dianne McFarlane

Tue, Apr 06, 2021

Dr. Dianne McFarlane has spent the better part of 20 years researching the impact of aging in animals and age-related disease. A veterinarian, diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and professor and holder of the Ricks-Rapp Professorship in Musculoskeletal Research in the Department of Physiological Sciences at Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, McFarlane specifically focuses on equine pituitary pars intermediate dysfunction or PPID.

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NEXRAD radar used to predict bird collisions

Fri, Apr 02, 2021

Research published in the Journal of Applied Ecology indicates weather radars are effective tools for predicting bird collisions into buildings and windows.

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Removing the Stone

Fri, Apr 02, 2021

The zoological medicine service at the Oklahoma State University veterinary college’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital treated an uncommon case recently that involved removing a stone from a salamander’s stomach.

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New Emergency and Critical Care Service opens at OSU Veterinary College

Fri, Apr 02, 2021

The veterinary hospital at Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is expanding. With the addition of several new team members, the hospital launched a new and improved Emergency and Critical Care Service for its patients.

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Getting an orphan foal to nurse an immediate need

Wed, Mar 31, 2021

Foals should be administered about four pints of colostrum in one-pint increments within the first day.

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2020 Oklahoma State University Awards announced

Wed, Mar 31, 2021

Oklahoma State University recently honored faculty and staff members as well as administrators for their achievements in 2020.

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