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Articles tagged with: Veterinarian

Creative Teaching at the OSU Vet College

This week we talk with Dr Melanie Boileau about a new feature at the Oklahoma College of Veterinary Medicine, the Clinical Skills Lab. Tune in for an inside look at some of the training our veterinarians receive before they head into the industry. Episode Transcript Episode Resources: OSU Vet College Website Dr. Melanie Boileau

Vet Insight: Orphan Calf Care

This week we start a new series that will be offered throughout the year from Veterinarians from the OSU Veterinary College in Stillwater. This week, I spoke to Dr. Rosslyn Biggs about orphan calf care. Transcripts available upon request. ### Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state [ Read More ]

Big Changes to OTC Antibiotics after June 11th

This week Dana speaks with Dr. Barry Whitworth about how over the counter antibiotics are not going to be available after June 11th, 2023. After this time, all antibiotics will require a prescription from a licensed veterinarian. Producers who haven’t consistently used a veterinarian in the past will need to establish a working relationship with [ Read More ]

Developing a Successful Relationship with your Veterinarian

This week, Dana sits down with Dr. Meredyth Jones, Associate Professor at the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine to discuss a survey that she did with Rural Oklahoma Veterinarians. Through the survey, Dr. Jones asked for perspective on what makes the livestock producer-veterinarian relationship successful. Veterinary Viewpoints: Cultivating veterinarian and producer relationships – article by [ Read More ]

Addressing the Rural Vet Shortage

This week, Dana sits down with Dr. Rosslyn Biggs to discuss the fact that rural Oklahomans are experiencing a severe shortage in large animal veterinarians. Through grant funding, Dr. Biggs and many others at OSU are hosting a new in person module series called the OSU Integrated Beef Program to address this. Interested Veterinarians and [ Read More ]

A Closer Look at Pinkeye with Dr. Rosslyn Biggs

This week Dana sits down with Dr. Rosslyn Biggs to discuss a common summer issue in beef cattle called Pinkeye. OSU Pinkeye Factsheet Dr. Barry Whitworth explains Pinkeye on Sunup Dr. Glenn Selk explains the heritability of eye problems in Beef Cattle on Sunup Transcripts of episode available upon request. Oklahoma State University, in compliance [ Read More ]

Understanding Avian Influenza with Dr. Barry Whitworth

This week Dana discusses the ongoing Avian Influenza outbreak. They discuss the details of the disease and ways to prevent it in small and backyard flocks. Small Flock Biosecurity for Prevention of Avian Influenza Factsheet AFS-8301 Episode Links: Contacts if you have widespread illness and/or death in your flock: Your Local Veterinarian Local County Extension [ Read More ]

Ask a Vet; Guide to Calving

Oklahoma cattle producers are deep into calving season. This week we have a Calving Q&A session with one of our Extension Veterinarians, Dr. Barry Whitworth. Calving Time Management for Beef Cows and Heifers E-1006 Cow-Calf Corner – Stage 1 of Calving Video 1/23/21 Cow-Calf Corner – Stage 2 of Calving Video 1/30/21 Cow-Calf Corner – [ Read More ]