Veterinary Science 
Description
Veterinary Science
is a national 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 National 4-H Service Supply. For additional curriculum possibilities, explore the National Directory of 4-H Materials and do a key word search for Veterinary Science.
Veterinary Science 1
What you can do in this project: learn different breeds of animals; interpret animal behavior; identify feed nutrients; describe animal life stages and systems.
Grades: 3-5
Resources: 08048, From Airedales to Zebras
4H131, The Normal Animal
4H334, Adventure Notebook
4H369, 4-H Veterinary Science Project Animal Health Supplements
Veterinary Science 2
What you can do in this project: create health records for your animal; conduct food safety experiments; discover importance of immunity and bio-security; consider ethics and animal welfare.
Grades: 6-8
Resources: 08049, All Systems Go
4H048, Animal Disease
Veterinary Science 3
What you can do in this project: investigate the importance of genetics; understand diseases that spread from animals to humans; learn about diversity of veterinary careers.
Grades: 9-12
Resources: 08050, On the Cutting Edge
4H133, Animal Health
Veterinary Science Leader
Resources: 08051, Veterinary Science Helper’s 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.
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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 Online Vet Science Project
Visit this site for additional National 4-H Vet Science Project activities, information and links.
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.
Wisconsin 4-H SET
Resources and links to science, engineering, and technology activities.
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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