Beatrice in the Large Animal Hospital just after donating rumen fluid to a sick patient.
Beatrice the fistulated cow was a resident of the OSU community for many years. Originally donated by Wilaval Dairy, B-cow, as she was affectionately known to many, spent her days as a teaching resource for students and faculty alike. Bea was part of many educational opportunities. She participated in introducing the First Year students to bovids with the Introduction to Animal Handling class, auscultation labs and basic physical exams. Beatrice was also a hit with the younger set while helping out with the Adventures in Learning Class for kids during the summers. Many Pet Days included Bea for the public’s education.
Beatrice’s main duty at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital was to supply rumen fluid for patients within the hospital. She undoubtedly helped save many bovids as well as camelids over the years. Several clients also purchased Bea’s “liquid gold” to save their animals at home.
B-Cow had quite the personality; in her younger years she reportedly visited Dr. Ed Scott’s office, put in an appearance or two at the faculty/staff holiday parties. There wasn’t a hospital gate she couldn’t open on her own if it wasn’t secured. Countless are the times she was found wandering the hospital because someone left her gate untied!
We will miss you, Bea! Surely in cow heaven the grain never runs out and there is someone to scratch under your chin whenever you want. Thanks for everything you’ve done.
Read more about Beatrice’s service to the College of Veterinary Medicine by following these links.
KEZI News
Gazette Times
OSU Press Release
