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Rosslyn Biggs serves as an Assistant Professor in the Veterinary Clinical Sciences department at Oklahoma State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. She additionally holds dual appointments as Beef Cattle Extension Specialist and Director of Continuing Education for OSU Extension, where she has been actively engaged since July 2019. Her professional profile combines academic teaching responsibilities with practical extension work supporting Oklahoma cattle producers.
- Assistant Professor, Veterinary Clinical Sciences (2025-present)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Veterinary Clinical Sciences (2019-2025)
- Beef Cattle Extension Specialist, OSU Extension (2019-present)
- Director of Continuing Education, OSU Extension (2019-present)
Dr. Biggs earned her DVM in Veterinary Medicine and Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics, both from Oklahoma State University in 2004 and 2001 respectively. Prior to her academic career, she gained extensive field experience working as a Field Veterinary Medical Officer with USDA APHIS VS from 2007-2015 and as Assistant Veterinarian in Charge with USDA from 2015-2019, providing her with practical knowledge that informs her current academic and extension work.
Her research interests focus on critical aspects of beef cattle health management, including vaccination protocols, respiratory disease prevention, parasite control, biosecurity practices, and herd health program development. She examines how selection for production traits impacts immune response and disease susceptibility in cattle, with particular attention to practical applications for producers. Her extension work emphasizes translating research findings into actionable recommendations for Oklahoma cattle operations.
Analysis of Dr. Biggs' publication history reveals a consistent focus on practical veterinary medicine for beef cattle producers. Her recent work examines vaccination strategies, respiratory disease management, biosecurity protocols, and the relationship between production traits and immune response. She frequently publishes in both peer-reviewed veterinary journals and extension publications, demonstrating her commitment to bridging research and practical application for cattle producers.
Dr. Biggs has secured significant grant funding from multiple sources including Merck Animal Health, Elanco Animal Health, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to support her research on gastrointestinal nematodes, vaccine efficacy, biosecurity priorities, and beef cattle immunity. These projects typically involve collaboration with other veterinary researchers and directly address challenges faced by Oklahoma cattle producers.
Through her teaching responsibilities, Dr. Biggs instructs veterinary students in Grand Rounds and the Integrated Beef Cattle Program Elective. She also provides extensive outreach through media appearances, extension workshops, and conference presentations on topics ranging from herd health management to biosecurity practices for livestock exhibitions. Her work as Director of Continuing Education demonstrates her commitment to ongoing professional development for veterinary practitioners.