Cornell Cooperative Extension

Tompkins County
Youth participants examine a house cat during the 4-H Animals & Medicine program, 2009

Students learning how to examine a cat.

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Animals & Medicine Program

  • Friday, April 3, 2020, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

DUE TO CONCERNS REGARDING THE CORONAVIRUS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

Youth in grades 9-12 are invited to explore veterinary medicine through this five-week, mini-course for those with a sincere interest in biology, medicine and animals. Each session is taught by a different team of Cornell veterinary students, and lessons will incorporate guest presentations by veterinary professors and utilize the vast teaching resources of the Cornell Vet School. Individual classes will focus on a different species group of animals, including cats and dogs, horses, ruminants, exotics and wildlife. Hands-on activities will include practicing a physical exam, discovering the inner workings of the rumen, handling a wide variety of animals, learning about different anatomy, and dissection.

Course meets on Friday evenings April 3, 10 & 24 — May 1 & 8, from 6:00 to 8:00pm (no program April 17)

Registration form and fee of $60 is due by March 13 - space is limited so register early! Contact 4-H at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, 607-272-2292 for more information.

DOWNLOAD A REGISTRATION FORM.

Fee

$60 registration fee, due by March 13

Learn More

http://ccetompkins.org/4-h-youth/activities-events/animals-and-medicine

Location

Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine
Campus Road at Tower Road
Ithaca, New York 14853

Last updated April 20, 2021

 

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