CDE Vet Science

Parts of the event:

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All areas will improve the knowledge of individuals in these
categories:

■Anatomy & physiology

■Clinical procedures

■Identification

■Health and safety

■Medical terminology

■Veterinary math applications

❖The main events that are given points:

■Written exam/objective Text

■Math Applications Exam

■Identification

■Current Event

■Practicums

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What consists of the events:

Written Exam/Objective Test: (consists of 50 questions)

-Objective: To determine the team members broad

understanding of the vet science field

EX: Genetics, Nutrition, Med Records, Anatomy/Physiology

Math Applications Exam: (50 points)(# of questions vary)

- Objective: To determine the team's understanding on

how to calculate certain medication or nutritional needs

EX: Dose calculations, dilutions, cost calculation, conversions

What consists of the events:

Identification: (100 points total)

-Objective: To determine the team members broad

understanding of equipment, parasites, breeds/species

●Equipment (50 points)

●Parasites/microscopic (30 points)

●Breeds (20 points)

Current Event: (100 Points)

-Objective: allow students to use critical thinking skills

EX: students are given a topic before the contest date and and
give their response to a judge then get another topic and have
15 minutes to prepare

What consists of the events:

Practicums: (160 points) total- 2 each

-Clinical Procedure Practicum (100 points)

EX: -administering Aural medication

-bandage removal

-filling syringe for injection

-Prescription filling

-Handling and Restraining Practicum (60 points)

EX: -Applying a Cat Muzzle

-Placing a Tail Tie

-Team Activity: (500 points)

-Objective: Team members will give there explanation to

judges based on conducting research from local vets. They are
given 15 minutes to present they diagnostics and
recommendations.

Pursuing in vet science:

- participating in this CDE will give students a better understanding of what the

veterinary field is all about

-you will grow in the anatomy/physiology, health/safety, medical terms, clinical

procedures, and math

Students will also gain everyday learning skills like….

▫Professional ethics

▫Decision making

▫Business competency

▫Problem-solving skills

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Teacher:

▫To make sure informational material is given out to students to improve their
knowledge and to help/answer questions when needed

Students:

▫To make sure this CDE is taken seriously, practice well, and represent their
FFA chapter well

▫You could take an animal science class to get a better understanding of the
material

▫You should take the time to study outside of class

Community members:

▫As members of the community donating helpful materials/volunteering

Alumni:

▫Giving helpful tips especially if one participated in this CDE years past

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Roles of those Preparing:

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Benefits:

●Communications skills

●Time management

●Decision making

●Confidence

"Work Cited:

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2dc67711c4339d6/1648563990043/VeterinaryScienceHandbook2022.pdf

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