Oklahoma State College of Veterinary Medicine

12/01/2025

Spotlight on OSU alumnus Dr. Bob Story, Class of 1983. We love seeing our graduates make a lasting impact in their communities and are proud of the legacy he continues to build.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! We are grateful for our students, faculty, staff and the communities we serve. Wishing you and your animals a safe and joyful holiday! 🦃🍁

11/25/2025

Fighting cancer at its source. Dr. Sudhakar Jha’s lab is uncovering the pathways that allow cancer to grow back — and finding ways to shut them down for good.

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At the Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Sudhakar Jha leads a lab focused on understanding a central challenge in cancer biology: what triggers cancer to develop, persist, and return, and how scientists can stop it at the source.

11/24/2025

It’s here! The 2025 edition of Vet Cetera magazine is officially out!
Read it now 👉 https://okla.st/48pBe5N

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.