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Pandemic brings out scammers in full force

Mon, Mar 30, 2020

Be aware of scammers during pandemic who are looking to steal your money or identity.

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OSU Extension services and programs continue through pandemic

Sat, Mar 28, 2020

More than 100 years of science-based, community service by Oklahoma State University Extension will continue unabated through the challenges presented by the novel coronavirus pandemic, Associate Vice President for OSU Extension Damona Doye said.

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Cow-calf producers may find two-stage weaning process useful

Thu, Mar 26, 2020

Producers with fall-calving herds should not overlook two-stage weaning, where the calf is weaned from milk before it is weaned from the cow.

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Giving overlooked canned foods new life

Thu, Mar 26, 2020

Making the most of what foods are in the pantry.

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OHCE groups put sewing skills to good use for local hospital

Thu, Mar 26, 2020

OHCE group puts sewing skills to use to provide medical masks to local hospital

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Census participation urged during coronavirus response

Wed, Mar 25, 2020

Disruptions and distractions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic must not be allowed to keep Oklahomans from participating in the Census, officials said. There's too much at stake.

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Cow-calf producers should record multiple births in their herds

Wed, Mar 25, 2020

Freemartinism can occur when cattle births result in twins that are a heifer calf and a bull calf.

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Family members with coronavirus should be isolated at home

Mon, Mar 23, 2020

If someone in your home becomes infected with the coronavirus, try to keep them as isolated as possible.

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Simple recommendations for making a disinfecting solution

Mon, Mar 23, 2020

How to make a disinfecting solution at home.

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Verify first before taking sheep or goats to sale sites

Fri, Mar 20, 2020

Make sure coronavirus precautions have not caused disruptions in operational hours or services at sale facilities.

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Coronavirus concerns high in rural areas

Thu, Mar 19, 2020

Health officials are warning rural communities to be just as cautious as more densely populated areas in their response to the spread of COVID-19. A lower rate of person-to-person transmission might delay infection, but it’s still highly likely anyway, said Megan Monteith, Oklahoma State University Extension area specialist in health disparities.

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Unseasonal blue-green algae bloom warrants producer vigilance

Wed, Mar 18, 2020

Blue-green algae can produce toxins such as anatoxin and microcystins that can cause illness in people and animals.

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