Aug 12
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Dr. Richard Prather, the new dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Oklahoma State University, about his veterinary career, the shortage of large-animal veterinarians, and his vision for serving Oklahoma’s rural livestock producers. A Second-Generation Veterinarian Dr. Richard Prather’s path into …
Jun 17
A new mobile large animal veterinary services practice is preparing to serve Oklahoma livestock producers, addressing what many in the industry see as a growing shortage of veterinarians willing to make farm and ranch calls. Speaking with associate farm reporter Carli Davenport, recent Oklahoma State University graduate Dr. Chelsea Williams explained why she launched Pleasant …
Sep 13
Veterinarians are critical to the success of rural economies both as a service provider and small business. Veterinarians support food and fiber animal industries, maintain the health of companion animals, identify zoonotic diseases, and play a critical role in disease surveillance to protect US agriculture. Oklahoma State University (OSU) and its leadership remain committed to …
