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Horse owners need to be watchful for signs of colic
STILLWATER, Okla. – Horse owners need to take steps to ensure colic does not become a problem for their animals as temperatures drop, said Oklahoma State University experts. “Horses need more feed to replace energy loss brought about by harsher...
Oklahoma State University recommendations maximize alfalfa field productivity
STILLWATER, Okla. – Producers who will be planting alfalfa in late August and early September can maximize their investment by following research-based recommendations, Oklahoma State University experts said. Alfalfa has been called the royalty of...
OSU study provides insights into regional beliefs about pandemic-related wearing of masks
STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University agricultural economics researchers teamed with their peers at Purdue University to conduct a national survey of U.S. residents to determine beliefs and knowledge regarding the role of masks in the...
Horse owners need to be on lookout for blister beetles
STILLWATER, Okla. – Some Oklahoma horse owners are fighting an incursion of blister beetles that have moved into their facilities from the alfalfa fields, Oklahoma State University Extension experts said. “Consistent periods of hot, dry weather...
Physical conditioning important for previously idle horses
STILLWATER, Okla. – In movies it is not unusual to see a cowboy ride his horse forever, through all types of weather and terrain. In reality, horses are equine athletes that must be properly conditioned to perform as needed. “The general design...
Oklahoma beef producers facing coronavirus disruptions head on
STILLWATER, Okla. – Meat plant closings, market disruptions and the slow recovery in cattle prices this spring – largely attributable to the coronavirus pandemic – have hit beef producers hard, with those in the Oklahoma Panhandle being among...
SUNUP to feature sneak peek of OSU virtual wheat tour
STILLWATER – Social distancing mandates may have canceled field days many agricultural producers depend on, but wheat growers can get a sneak peek of Oklahoma State University’s 2020 wheat tour virtually starting April 25 on OSU Extension’s...
Small flock production provides benefits, but good management remains a must
STILLWATER – Backyard poultry producers may find themselves able to offset increased prices for eggs as Oklahoma and the nation deal with COVID-19 concerns. “Eggs in many stores have been going for about $3 per dozen, and in some places concerns...
Horse owners urged to plan care during pandemic
STILLWATER, Okla. – While the primary concern of the COVID-19 pandemic is for human health, horse owners should have plans in place to ensure proper care of their horses in case of sickness and hospitalization, Oklahoma State University Extension...
Cow-calf producers may find two-stage weaning process useful
STILLWATER, Okla. – Cattle producers with fall-calving herds who are contemplating upcoming weaning choices have several options to reduce animal stress. “Many people eat a lot when they are stressed, but calves tend to do the opposite,” said...
Response deadline looms for custom rates survey sent to Oklahoma agricultural producers
A number of agricultural producers throughout Oklahoma should be taking steps to fill out and mail back a custom rates survey they received from Oklahoma State University and the Oklahoma Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service....
Cattle producers should watch for signs of blackleg and anthrax after floodwaters recede
Livestock producers who recently experienced flooding events need to be on the lookout for signs of blackleg and anthrax in their cattle. “Incidences of both diseases can easily occur in periods of dry weather after floodwaters recede,” said Dr....
Cattle producers should examine animals for signs of foot rot
The excessive amounts of rainfall that have inundated parts of Oklahoma over the past few weeks is a warning sign for cattle producers to keep an eye out for lameness in their animals. “Lameness is the first sign of foot rot, an acute and highly in...
