Oklahoma State College of Veterinary Medicine

11/20/2025

❗️EHV Update❗️

🚨 𝐄𝐇𝐕 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 – 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 🚨

Horses in Oklahoma have tested positive for Equine Herpesvirus (EHV), a highly contagious viral disease. It spreads easily through nasal discharge, shared equipment, trailers, stalls, and even human contact. Horses can carry the virus before showing symptoms, so strict quarantine is essential.

𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬:
🐴 Respiratory: cough, clear nasal discharge, fever
🐴 Neurologic (EHM): hind-limb weakness, incoordination, urine dribbling, tail weakness, sudden inability to stand
🐴 Reproductive: late-term abortion in mares

𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬:
✅ Call your vet immediately
✅ Quarantine symptomatic or exposed horses
✅ Monitor all horses’ temps twice daily (Normal = 99–101.5°F)
✅ Follow strict biosecurity measures

𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐬 – 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:
🏥 Place signage on the door asking horse owners to inform your team if they have attended any of the affected events. If they have, please instruct them to wait outside so appropriate precautions can be taken.
🏥Take a detailed history of potential exposure and travel
🏥 Examine and take the patient’s temperature 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 entering the clinic
🏥 Antiviral medications can be given prophylactically to exposed horses to reduce the risk of developing EHM. For more information regarding this treatment, please reach out to our equine internal medicine team.

🩺 Stay vigilant, protect your herd, and work closely with your veterinarian.

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11/17/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Drs. Xufang Deng and Kelly Harrison!

We’re proud to share that two of our faculty members have been selected for the inaugural New Voices in Virology program by the Journal of Virology. Chosen from more than 275 applicants, they were recognized for the strength and innovation of their minireview proposals and their impressive career achievements.

As part of the program, both faculty members have been invited to submit a minireview to JVI. Pending peer review, their work will be featured in a special 2026 collection.

👏 Join us in celebrating this outstanding accomplishment!
Learn more here: https://okla.st/3LQtAZj

11/12/2025

Big things are happening at the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine!

OSU has launched a national search for our next dean — a visionary leader to guide the college through a transformational era, including construction of our new $330 million veterinary teaching hospital.

Learn more at the link below ⬇️

Oklahoma State University has launched a national search for a new dean of its College of Veterinary Medicine, OSU President Jim Hess announced Monday.

11/11/2025

Today and every day, we honor the courage and sacrifice of those who have served. 🇺🇸

Today and every day, we honor the courage and sacrifice of those who have served. 🇺🇸

The flags on Library Lawn have alphabetized dog tags, with the names of every American hero lost since Sept. 11, 2001.

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11/10/2025

Why veterinary medicine and virology go hand in hand: Explore Dr. Xufang Deng’s pioneering research in protecting animals and people from coronavirus threats.

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When the SARS outbreak shut down his college campus in China over twenty years ago, Dr. Xufang Deng found himself intrigued — not only by the disruption the virus caused, but by the astonishing power of a microscopic pathogen.

11/07/2025

At the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine, the Cowboy Code means caring deeply, working boldly and always putting patients, people and progress first.

Join us for The Cowboy Code Rally next Thursday!

📍 McKnight Center Plaza
🗓 Thursday, Nov. 13 • 10:45 a.m.
🎉 Block party, food trucks, giveaways

Learn more: https://okla.st/CowboyCodeRally

11/06/2025

The 2026 Integrated Beef Cattle Program kicks off in January — and applications are now open!

This hands-on program expands veterinary skills in herd health, nutrition, forage and reproductive management, and other key areas of beef production. Practicing DVMs and veterinary students will learn side-by-side, building both knowledge and professional connections in beef cattle medicine and practice management.

📅 Application deadline: Dec. 1, 2025
📍 In-person dates: Jan. 8-9, May 15-16, July 16-18
💻 Monthly 2-hour virtual sessions: Feb., March, April, June

Apply now: https://okla.st/3XcsedU
Learn more: https://okla.st/47CN4tb

11/05/2025

The OSU College of Veterinary Medicine recognized four exceptional alumni during its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Luncheon on Oct. 30. Interim Dean Dr. Jerry Ritchey presented the awards, which honor graduates who have made significant contributions to veterinary medicine and their communities.

This year’s Distinguished Alumni Award recipients are Dr. David VonTungeln, Class of 1983; Dr. Jeffery Hall, Class of 1987; and Dr. Meredyth Jones-Cook, Class of 2002. Dr. Trey Kraft, Class of 2020, received the Recent Graduate Award.

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The Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine recognizes four exceptional alumni: Dr. David VonTungeln, Class of 1983; Dr. Jeffery Hall, Class of 1987; and Dr. Meredyth Jones-Cook, Class of 2002. Dr. Trey Kraft, Class of 2020, received the Recent Graduate Award.

11/03/2025

That's a wrap on our 2025 Fall Conference — OSU College of Veterinary Medicine’s annual continuing education event for veterinary professionals! Thank you to our incredible speakers, sponsors and attendees for helping make this year’s conference a success.

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from June, the cutest little old lady you’ll ever meet! 👵🐶🎃

Drop a photo of your pet’s Halloween costume in the comments — we can’t wait to see them! 👇🧡

10/30/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Open House! 🧡🐾

From our Clinical Skills Showcase to Teddy Bear Surgery, meeting Pistol Pete and live animal demonstrations, we loved welcoming future veterinarians, animal lovers and our Stillwater community.

It was an incredible day celebrating learning, curiosity and all things Vet Med — we can’t wait to see you again next year!

10/27/2025

150+ researchers, 5 countries, 6 states — united under one goal: advancing animal and human health. What a powerful few days at the 2025 INTERACT Symposium! 🌎🔬

A special thank-you to all our sponsors for helping make this year’s symposium possible!

Read more about the event 👉 https://okla.st/3Lc3akw