Spring-calving beef herds face nutritional challenges

Tue, Mar 12, 2019

Late winter and early spring is the most challenging time of the year relative to the nutrition of spring-calving beef cows.

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OSU to host Interdisciplinary Toxicology Symposium

Fri, Mar 08, 2019

Oklahoma State University’s Center for Veterinary Health Sciences will host the Annual Interdisciplinary Toxicology Symposium on Monday, March 25, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Wes Watkins Center on the OSU Stillwater campus.

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Oklahoma State’s Shelter Surgery Program: Why it Matters

Fri, Mar 08, 2019

At Oklahoma State University’s Center for Veterinary Health Sciences, the shelter surgery program provides the venue to spay/neuter approximately 3,200 dogs and cats a year.

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Holbrook to serve on U.S. Endurance Team

Thu, Mar 07, 2019

US Equestrian recently announced the 2019-2020 team staff members for U.S. Endurance. Oklahoma State University’s Dr. Todd Holbrook will serve as one of five members comprising the Veterinary Advisory Group.

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Good nutrition is vital to maintain rabbit health

Wed, Mar 06, 2019

Rabbits are among the most common pets in the United States. Quiet and friendly, they make great companion animals. As herbivores, their gastrointestinal (GI) tract is specifically adapted for a plant-based diet. Although preventable, improper nutrition is one of the most common causes of disease in pet rabbits.

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OSU provides Veterinary Training for Police Dog Handlers

Wed, Mar 06, 2019

Dr. Lara Sypniewski with Oklahoma State University’s Center for Veterinary Health Sciences and Dr. Rachel Burke from Tulsa Animal Emergency Center, recently spent a day in Midland, Texas, working with police dog handlers on the best way to care for their canine partners.

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Equine Research Park Expands

Tue, Mar 05, 2019

The Equine Research Park at Oklahoma State University’s Center for Veterinary Health Sciences (CVHS) recently broke ground for a new equine exercise physiology laboratory.

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Burba Named Veterinary Clinical Sciences Department Head

Tue, Feb 26, 2019

Dr. Daniel Burba was named the Veterinary Clinical Sciences Department Head at the OSU Center for Veterinary Health Sciences.

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OSU student named Truman finalist

Mon, Feb 25, 2019

Oklahoma State University junior Allison Wilton has been named among the finalists for the highly competitive 2019 Truman Scholarship, the premiere graduate scholarship for aspiring public leaders in the United States

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The skinny on cow weight maintenance and forage intake, courtesy of OSU animal scientists

Wed, Feb 20, 2019

OSU researchers broke the study into two phases: Maintenance energy requirements and voluntary feed intake.

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Keep pregnancy toxemia on the radar

Thu, Feb 14, 2019

A late pregnant doe with pregnancy toxemia.

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Veterinary Technician Specialists Increase at Oklahoma State’s Veterinary Center

Wed, Feb 13, 2019

Oklahoma State University’s Center for Veterinary Health Sciences announces there are now five veterinary technician specialists (VTS) on staff at its Veterinary Medical Hospital.

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