Veterinary Science 
Description
Veterinary Science is a statewide 4-H project. It features curriculum
that will guide you through the project. For a copy contact your
County 4-H Office or order online at: Extension
Publications.
Veterinary Science 1
In this beginning project, learn different breeds of animals, interpret animal behavior, meet animal basic needs, identify feed nutrients, describe animal life stages and systems, improve biosecurity in your home or farm, make your home safe for pets, learn what veterinarians do, and more.
BU8048, From Airedales to Zebras
4H334, Adventure Notebook
4H131, The Normal Animal
Veterinary Science 2
In this intermediate project, create health records on your animal, investigate body systems and proper environments for animals, discover the importance of immunity and biosecurity, conduct a food safety experiment, examine disease topics, explore veterinary specialties, consider ethics and animal welfare, and more.
BU8049, All Systems Go
4H048, Animal Disease
Veterinary Science 3
In this advanced project, investigate the importance of genetics, normal and abnormal systems, diseases that spread from animals to humans, animal population control, preparation for college, diversity of veterinary careers, and more.
BU8050, On the Cutting Edge
4H133, Animal Health
Veterinary Science Leader
BU8051, Veterinary Science Group Activity Guide
4H192, Veterinary Science
4H323, Normal Animal
4H500, I’m a 4-H Project Leader. Now What Do I Do?
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Events
Want to learn more about Veterinary Science? Try the links below.
Veterinary Science Project Training
Many counties hold local training for members and leaders in
their favorite project areas, including veterinary science. Watch
your county 4-H Family newsletter or contact your county Extension
office for details.
Wisconsin 4-H Area Animal Science Days
Series of four day-long events held around the state where youth
in the beef, dairy, horse, sheep and swine projects increase their
decision making skills and knowledge of animals through judging
and grading experiences. Events include evaluation of dairy cattle,
horses and meat animals; dairy showmanship contests; hippology (the
study of horses); and oral reasons workshops. In addition, each
site offers a variety of workshops for small animal projects, which
may include rabbits, poultry, dogs, cats or llamas.
Wisconsin 4-H and Youth
Conference
If you’re in grades 8-10, check out the next Wisconsin
4-H and Youth Conference, scheduled each June at the UW-Madison
campus. The conference offers educational seminars in most areas
of 4-H. Contact your county Extension office for details.
Wisconsin State Fair
Annual 11-day event held in August at State Fair Park, West
Allis, WI. Events include demonstrations by veterinarians spaying
and neutering dogs and cats.
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County Fair
The county fair . . . what a great time it is! Every summer, families
flock to county fairs to see the latest 4-H project exhibits. Exhibiting
is a fun and educational way for youth to showcase their project
work to judges and to the public.
Judging materials are supported by Bill Shaw in memory of his wife, Shirley.
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Related Links
There’s so much more to learn in the 4-H Veterinary Science
Project. Just follow these links!
Calling All Pets!
Each week, zoologist Trisha McConnell and co-host Larry Meiller
team up to talk with Wisconsin Public Radio listeners around the
country about animals and their antics. You’ll get helpful
tips and solid advice about pet problems big and small.
Humane Society
of the United States
Information on general pet-care guidelines, importance of spaying
or neutering, or coping with the death of your beloved companion,
and much more
National 4-H Curriculum
Visit this site for updated National 4-H Curriculum information including new titles. Purchase curricula by accessing the online order form.
National 4-H Cooperative
Curriculum System: Veterinary Science
Here you will find the latest national 4-H curriculum for the
4-H Veterinary Science Project.
Oconto County 4-H Project Resources
This web site provides links for many animal science projects
including links for fun project ideas on veterinary science.
PetStation
Site is a directory of information about all types of pets,
including dogs, cats, birds, horses, amphibians, reptiles, small
mammals, aquarium fish and more.
UW-Madison School of Veterinary
Medicine
This department seeks to understand the basic biological mechanisms
of health and disease in animals and humans.
UW-Madison
Steenbock Library Resource Guide: Veterinary Medicine
Guide to links for many veterinary medicine-related sites.
Veterinary Sciences Tomorrow
Site provides lots of information about vaccinations, animal
diseases, biotechnology, and more.
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Project Support
For more information on the 4-H Veterinary Science Project, contact
the following:
UW-Extension County 4-H
Offices
This is your link to a list of Wisconsin County Extension Offices.
Select the county of your choice.
UW-Extension
State Specialist: Melanie Miller
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Application for Registration as a Registered Judge for Wisconsin Fairs