Vet Med Faces of Research: Dr. Kelly Allen

Thu, Dec 05, 2019

At Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine researchers often focus on gaining information to help animals. Many times, however, this work translates to human medicine, which is the case for Dr. Kelly Allen’s research. Allen is an assistant professor in the veterinary college’s veterinary pathobiology department.

ResearchCollege of Veterinary MedicineAnimal Health and Sciences

Giving Back: Dr. Clay Supports the Roger J. Panciera Education Center

Tue, Dec 03, 2019

Billy Clay, DVM, MS, DABVT, recently donated $250,000 to the Roger J. Panciera Education Center. That generous gift will put his name on one of three state-of-the-art classrooms located inside the building now under construction at the Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine. The building is named after the late Dr. Roger Panciera, professor emeritus, veterinary pathology icon and dear friend of Dr. Clay’s.

College of Veterinary MedicineAnimal Health and Sciences

OSU Veterinary College Hosts State Leaders

Mon, Dec 02, 2019

Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine recently hosted several Oklahoma state senators, Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry representatives, and pork and cattle industry leaders.

Animal Health and SciencesCollege of Veterinary Medicine

Consider all the factors before gifting a pet

Mon, Dec 02, 2019

Christmas has a notable gift-giving component to the holiday. It seems gift ideas get more and more extreme. The idea of receiving a brand-new car with a big red bow in the middle of the driveway on Christmas morning is a great modern fantasy. Kids might fantasize about the coolest new toy or a pony. I wonder: should turning fantasy into reality always be the goal?

Animal Health and SciencesCollege of Veterinary Medicine

Relief fund aims to help wildfire animal victims

Wed, Nov 27, 2019

Thanks to generous donors who gave to the OSU Animal Relief Fund, Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is treating animal victims of Oklahoma wildfires.

OSU Center for Veterinary Health SciencesVeterinary Medical Teaching HospitalAnimal ScienceAnimal Health and SciencesCollege of Veterinary MedicineOSU Animal Relief Fund

When Cattle Can’t Stand

Tue, Nov 26, 2019

In nature, cattle and other grazing species exist at the bottom of the food chain. From a survival standpoint, they are wired to try to appear healthy and fit until they simply cannot fake it anymore. As a prey species, if cattle appear weak, they become a target for predators. For this reason, owners must be alert to even the most minor signs of illness to initiate treatment early to increase the chance of success.

College of Veterinary MedicineAnimal Health and SciencesCattle

Brighten your pup’s day with Pete’s Treats

Mon, Nov 25, 2019

Dog owners looking for a new tasty treat option to offer “man’s best friend” this holiday season are in luck now that Oklahoma State University has announced Pete’s Treats.

Pete's Pet PosseCollege of Veterinary MedicinePete's TreatsAnimal Health and Sciences

Oklahoma State and Haramaya Universities Meet

Mon, Nov 25, 2019

Several Oklahoma State University administrators recently met with Adem Hiko, PhD, dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine at the Haramaya University in Ethiopia, to discuss possible areas of collaboration with OSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.

Animal Health and SciencesCollege of Veterinary Medicine

Honoring Veterans in 2019

Mon, Nov 18, 2019

In honor of veterans and especially military veterinarians, Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine hosted a Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11, 2019. Mark Bohannon, DVM, MPHTM, DACVPM, class of 1988 alumnus and U.S. Army veteran, presented “Thoughts on Veterans Day.”

College of Veterinary MedicineVeterans DayAnimal Health and Sciences

Back pain can hit dogs

Mon, Nov 18, 2019

You may have those days that your back severely hurts and you do not really want to move, or you feel a sharp shooting pain in your back, arms and/or leg? Your pet can experience the same problem.

Animal Health and SciencesdogsCollege of Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary Medicine from India to Stillwater

Wed, Nov 13, 2019

As part of an international student exchange program with India’s Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS), seven veterinary students traveled to Stillwater, Oklahoma, to study at Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine during the 2019 fall semester. Three of the students, who will earn their veterinary medicine degrees in 2020, shared their experiences.

College of Veterinary MedicineAnimal Health and Sciences

Veterinary Graduate Students present their Research in 3 Minutes

Tue, Nov 12, 2019

Several veterinary graduate students recently participated in the Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine’s 3 Minute Thesis Competition. Using one slide and no research jargon, these young researchers summarized their work in just three minutes in front of their colleagues and a panel of judges.

College of Veterinary MedicineAnimal Health and Sciences3MT