Oklahoma State College of Veterinary Medicine

Oklahoma State College of Veterinary Medicine The OSU CVM encompasses the College of Veterinary Medicine, the Oklahoma Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory and the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital.

Our mission is innovation in animal and human health. We are a community of scholars committed to graduating highly skilled primary care veterinarians; to leading the nation in basic and applied biomedical research; and to providing the best veterinary services to our clients. Our core-elective curriculum emphasizes comparative medicine of all major animal species. Our students are reputed to be confident, competent, practice ready veterinarians upon graduation, thanks to an excellent teaching faculty, dedicated staff and talented students.

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.

Happy Thanksgiving! We are grateful for our students, faculty, staff and the communities we serve. Wishing you and your ...
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! ๐Ÿฆƒ๐Ÿ

Fighting cancer at its source. Dr. Sudhakar Jhaโ€™s lab is uncovering the pathways that allow cancer to grow back โ€” and fi...
11/25/2025

Fighting cancer at its source. Dr. Sudhakar Jhaโ€™s lab is uncovering the pathways that allow cancer to grow back โ€” 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.

Itโ€™s here! The 2025 edition of Vet Cetera magazine is officially out!Read it now ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://okla.st/48pBe5N
11/24/2025

Itโ€™s here! The 2025 edition of Vet Cetera magazine is officially out!
Read it now ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://okla.st/48pBe5N

โ—๏ธEHV Updateโ—๏ธ
11/20/2025

โ—๏ธEHV Updateโ—๏ธ

๐Ÿšจ ๐„๐‡๐• ๐”๐ฉ๐๐š๐ญ๐ž โ€“ ๐’๐ญ๐š๐ฒ ๐ˆ๐ง๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐ž๐ ๐Ÿšจ

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.

๐–๐š๐ญ๐œ๐ก ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ง๐ฌ:
๐Ÿด Respiratory: cough, clear nasal discharge, fever
๐Ÿด Neurologic (EHM): hind-limb weakness, incoordination, urine dribbling, tail weakness, sudden inability to stand
๐Ÿด Reproductive: late-term abortion in mares

๐ˆ๐Ÿ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ก๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ๐ž ๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฐ๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ง๐ฌ:
โœ… Call your vet immediately
โœ… Quarantine symptomatic or exposed horses
โœ… Monitor all horsesโ€™ temps twice daily (Normal = 99โ€“101.5ยฐF)
โœ… Follow strict biosecurity measures

๐…๐จ๐ซ ๐‚๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ข๐œ๐ฌ โ€“ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ญ๐ž๐œ๐ญ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฉ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ:
๐Ÿฅ 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.
๐ŸฅTake a detailed history of potential exposure and travel
๐Ÿฅ Examine and take the patientโ€™s temperature ๐—•๐—ฒ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ entering the clinic
๐Ÿฅ 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.

๐Ÿฉบ Stay vigilant, protect your herd, and work closely with your veterinarian.

Questions โžก๏ธ 405-744-7000

๐ŸŽ‰ Congratulations to Drs. Xufang Deng and Kelly Harrison!Weโ€™re proud to share that two of our faculty members have been ...
11/17/2025

๐ŸŽ‰ Congratulations to Drs. Xufang Deng and Kelly Harrison!

Weโ€™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.

๐Ÿ‘ Join us in celebrating this outstanding accomplishment!
Learn more here: https://okla.st/3LQtAZj

Big things are happening at the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine!OSU has launched a national search for our next dean ...
11/12/2025

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

OSU has launched a national search for our next dean โ€” 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 โฌ‡๏ธ

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

Today and every day, we honor the courage and sacrifice of those who have served. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
11/11/2025

Today and every day, we honor the courage and sacrifice of those who have served. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Today and every day, we honor the courage and sacrifice of those who have served. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

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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Why veterinary medicine and virology go hand in hand: Explore Dr. Xufang Dengโ€™s pioneering research in protecting animal...
11/10/2025

Why veterinary medicine and virology go hand in hand: Explore Dr. Xufang Dengโ€™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 โ€” 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!

๐Ÿ“ McKnight Center Plaza
๐Ÿ—“ Thursday, Nov. 13 โ€ข 10:45 a.m.
๐ŸŽ‰ Block party, food trucks, giveaways

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

The 2026 Integrated Beef Cattle Program kicks off in January โ€” and applications are now open!This hands-on program expan...
11/06/2025

The 2026 Integrated Beef Cattle Program kicks off in January โ€” 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.

๐Ÿ“… Application deadline: Dec. 1, 2025
๐Ÿ“ In-person dates: Jan. 8-9, May 15-16, July 16-18
๐Ÿ’ป Monthly 2-hour virtual sessions: Feb., March, April, June

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

The OSU College of Veterinary Medicine recognized four exceptional alumni during its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Luncheon ...
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 yearโ€™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.

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Stillwater, OK
74078

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