Veterinary Science 4-H Project Area

The 4-H Veterinary Science project area consists of three project manuals. Each manual covers one  year of activities. This highly challenging three-project series explores the exciting world of veterinary science. These are excellent advanced projects to supplement the other animal
projects. You must have access to an animal to make observations needed for completing certain units.

• In The Normal Animal (Vet Science 1), you will learn to how to take an animal’s temperature and pulse, how to recognize healthy skin and membranes, and how to clean and disinfect animals’ quarters.
• In Animal Disease (Vet Science 2), you will study bacteria, viruses and parasites; learn about diseases’ relationship to nutrition, stress, heredity and poison; and learn basic disease prevention techniques.

• Animal Health and Its Relationship to Our World (Vet Science 3) involves studying environmental influences on animal health, learning about maintaining animal health and exploring veterinary medicine as a career.

This is an advanced project area (14 years old and up).

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Exhibit Ideas

• Vet Science 1 - Exhibit an activity completed in the Veterinary Science 1 project.
• photographic exhibit of normal and abnormal characteristics of animals; or
  
• of samples of leather or fur damaged by unhealthy or parasitized skin; or
  
• charts showing temperature, respiration, and heart rate changes under varying conditions; or
  
• display showing disease-preventive health procedures through the use of proper housing, nutrition, and other management decisions; or
  
• display on the proper method of cleaning and disinfection, including safety precautions.
• Vet Science 2 - Exhibit an activity completed in the Veterinary Science 2 project.
  
• poster display on a disease describing its causes, symptoms, effects, treatments, and possible preventive measures; or
  
• display on a viral disease listing its method of transmission, symptoms, treatments, prevention, and effects on an animal; or
  
• display on strategic advantages and disadvantages to treat an external parasite infestation or prevent its occurrence; or
  
• display explaining an internal parasite prevention program; or
  
• display on a chemical, plant, or insecticide poison and its effects on an animal including preventive measures.
• Vet Science 3 - A display on your self-study activity.
• Create an exhibit about your project defining your goals, objectives, and results.
• Create a website using your self-study findings.
  
• Write a written report in the form of a news article, publication, or promotional flyer. Radio and television offer additional opportunities.
• Examples of Blue Ribbon Exhibits

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