Kirkpatrick Foundation $20K grant to assist Bovine Respiratory Disease Research
at OSU Vet Center

$20,000 grant to be matched by Kerr Foundation

The Kirkpatrick Foundation continued its mission in support of animal welfare with a $20,000 grant to benefit Bovine Respiratory Disease research, the Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences announced today.

“The Kirkpatrick Foundation is and continues to be a long-time partner for funding academic programs and research initiatives that advance the mission of OSU and the veterinary center to have lasting impact on the state of Oklahoma,”  said Jeff Cathey, CVHS senior director of development.  “The Kirkpatrick Foundation believes in a better Oklahoma, and Bovine Respiratory Disease is a leading cause of lost revenue in the cattle industry within the state and the nation.”

The grant will be matched by the Kerr Foundation through a matching challenge established to bring the total impact to $40,000 and further expands the center’s research opportunities. 

Funding will give researchers access to an ultrasound diagnostic unit, allowing a more in-depth lung examination on cattle.  Using the collected data, researchers will be able to develop a model to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of infected cattle. 

The Kirkpatrick Foundation’s mission is to support arts and culture, education, animal concerns and environmental conservation, primarily in central Oklahoma.  According to its Web site, the Kirkpatrick Foundation has donated more than $48 million to these areas of interest and other charitable endeavors in its first 50 years.  With this gift, the Kirkpatrick Foundation’s contributions to OSU veterinary medicine, research and technology total nearly three-quarters of a million dollars.  

The Oklahoma State University Foundation serves as the private fundraising organization for OSU, as designated by the OSU Regents. Its mission is to unite donor and university passions and priorities to achieve excellence.

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