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Zhang named 2014 OSU Whatley Award recipient

Fri, Oct 10, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University’s Guolong “Glenn” Zhang has been named the 2014 recipient of the James A. Whatley Award for Meritorious Service in Agricultural Sciences.

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Fall sales dates scheduled for OQBN

Tue, Aug 12, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Dates and locations are set for annual fall sales featuring Oklahoma Quality Beef Network (OQBN) certified cattle.

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Body condition important for bred heifers

Fri, Aug 08, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – While strong cattle prices are encouraging producers to develop replacement heifers to add to their current cow herd, cattle producers need to be paying extra attention to conditioning bred heifers for optimal health.

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Cow-calf producers should closely monitor animal mineral consumption

Mon, Jun 09, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – A consistent and appropriate intake of medicated minerals is critical to a successful anaplasmosis prevention program, but cow-calf producers need to closely monitor that label-recommended amounts are being consumed by the cattle.

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OSU to host national beef reproduction conference

Tue, Jun 03, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Cow-calf producers and large-animal veterinarians should plan now to attend the 2014 Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle Conference hosted by Oklahoma State University’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Oct. 8-9.

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OSU receives $1 million USDA grant to tackle beef cattle climate adaptability

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University has been awarded a $1 million grant through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to provide some of the first climate adaptation tools for beef producers in the form of water management resources.

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Rancher’s generosity to promote ‘far-reaching impact’ through construction of new OSU equine center

Wed, Mar 19, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University students and Oklahoma horse enthusiasts will soon reap the benefits of a new state-of-the-art equine teaching center, thanks to Linda Cline’s passion for equine students and desire to honor her late husband.

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Calculating winter feed costs for cows

Mon, Nov 11, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – Cow-calf producers calculating likely winter feed costs need to take into account the importance of estimating forage usage by cows.

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Register now for the 2013 Master Cattleman Summit

Wed, Sep 25, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – Cattle producers interested in improving the profitability and sustainability of their ranches are encouraged to register now for the 2013 Master Cattleman Summit at Oklahoma State University’s Stillwater campus next month.

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OQBN fall sales dates set

Fri, Sep 06, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – This year’s slate of Oklahoma Quality Beef Network (OQBN) fall certified sales will include two new sites in western Oklahoma.

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Get ready for fall-calving now

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – Fall-calving season is just around the corner, and that means cow-calf producers should be taking care of the cattle operation version of a “honey-do list.”

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OSU veterinarian named "Hero in Medicine"

Wed, Nov 24, 2010

The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine recently named Dianne McFarlane, DVM, Ph.D., as one of the ACVIM “Heroes in Medicine.”

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