OSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine launches institute to find health care innovations

Wed, Apr 28, 2021

Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is making strides in research that can help both people and animals with its new Institute for Translational and Emerging Research in Advanced Comparative Therapy (INTERACT), which focuses on developing and translating new discoveries into therapies for patients.

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Pest control vital for overall pet health

Tue, Apr 27, 2021

Controlling pests such as fleas and ticks it vital for overall pet health.

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OSU Veterinary College, Make-A-Wish Oklahoma partner to make 8-year-old Tulsan ‘veterinarian for a day’

Fri, Apr 23, 2021

Addie, an 8-year-old cancer patient from Tulsa, dreams of being a veterinarian. Facilitated by Make-A-Wish Oklahoma, OSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine hosted Addie for a day of special activities to fulfill her wish.

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OSU ranked top 10 nationally for contributions to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Wed, Apr 21, 2021

Oklahoma State University has achieved global recognition as a top 100 institution — top 10 in the U.S. — for its contributions to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

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Rep. Dempsey Visits OSU Veterinary College

Tue, Apr 20, 2021

State Representative Eddy Dempsey (R-Valliant) recently visited Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Rep. Dempsey requested a tour following a presentation at the Capitol about the college and rural veterinary needs in Oklahoma made by Dr. Carlos Risco, dean of the veterinary college. Dempsey is an avid supporter of rural issues and understands the value of veterinary medicine to both human and animal health.

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When horses roar: Evaluating the equine upper respiratory tract

Mon, Apr 19, 2021

Horses are exceptional athletes that perform in a wide variety of disciplines. Their muscles use a lot of energy, which is largely produced through a process called aerobic metabolism, using oxygen to convert carbohydrates and fats to ATP, the energy source used by muscle cells.

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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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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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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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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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