Veterinary Viewpoints: Keeping pets and livestock healthy during summer heat

Monday, August 1, 2022 Media Contact: Kaylie Weir | Coordinator, Marketing & Public Relations | 405-744-6740 | kaylie.wehr@okstate.edu Summertime in Oklahoma usually means high temperatures. It is important to keep…

Veterinary Viewpoints: Separation anxiety in dogs

Thursday, June 2, 2022 Media Contact: Kaylie Weir | OSU College of Veterinary Medicine | 405-744-6740 | kaylie.wehr@okstate.edu Did you know that one-third of the cases we see in a…

Veterinary Viewpoints: Importance of Hydration When Scouring Calves

Monday, May 2, 2022 Media Contact: Kaylie Weir | OSU College of Veterinary Medicine | 405-744-6740 | kaylie.wehr@okstate.edu Dehydration, loss of electrolytes and decrease in blood pH (metabolic acidosis) are…

Veterinary Viewpoints: Is my sheep or goat sick?

Wednesday, March 30, 2022 Media Contact: Kaylie Weir | College of Veterinary Medicine | 405-744-6740 | kaylie.wehr@okstate.edu No matter how well we take care of our sheep and goats, from…

Veterinary Viewpoints: When Should I Call the Veterinarian?

Thursday, November 4, 2021 Media Contact: Derinda Blakeney, APR | College of Veterinary Medicine | 405-744-6740 | derinda@okstate.edu Many cattle owners often wonder how to determine if and when an…

Veterinary Viewpoints: What is the role of a Veterinarian?

Thursday, January 6, 2022 Media Contact: Derinda Blakeney, APR | College of Veterinary Medicine | 405-744-6740 | derinda@okstate.edu What comes to mind when you hear the word “veterinarian?” For most,…

Veterinary Viewpoints: Look out for your pets during holidays

Thursday, December 2, 2021 Media contact: Derinda Blakeney, APR | OSU University of Veterinary Medicine | 405-744-6740 | derinda@okstate.edu The holidays are a great time to share some joy. Sometimes…

Veterinary Viewpoints: Disease Testing New Additions to a Herd

Friday 17th September 2021 Media contact: Derinda Blakeney, APR | OSU University of Veterinary Medicine | 405-744-6740 | derinda@okstate.edu Adding new herd members is a significant investment. Typically, producers spend…

Veterinary Viewpoints: Top 10 Things You Need to Know about Goat Pneumonia

Tuesday, October 19, 2021 Media contact: Derinda Blakeney, APR | OSU University of Veterinary Medicine | 405-744-6740 | derinda@okstate.edu Respiratory disease is a common problem in goats. I recently interviewed…

Veterinary Viewpoints: Giving and Receiving Veterinary Medical Advice via Social Media

Thursday, September 2, 2021 Media contact: Derinda Blakeney, APR | OSU University of Veterinary Medicine | 405-744-6740 | derinda@okstate.edu Pet owners often turn to social media for answers to all…