MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. – Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County’s 4-H Youth Development Program is collaborating with Rockland and Livingston Counties on an exciting new project that will be offered virtually on a platform called Flipgrid! “Intro to Vet Science” is a class for youth ages 8-19 that will include 7 sessions beginning Tuesday, December 22nd through Tuesday, February 9th at 6:00 PM.
Does your child love animals and want to learn more about different species? Is your child interested in becoming a
veterinarian? This program will fit the bill, so have them join our NEW ONLINE 4-H Vet Science Club! This program will introduce youth to the importance of animal health in a wide variety of species. Youth will hear from experts in the vet science field as well as engage in some hands-on activities and learning.
The 4-H Veterinary Science Club will help your child explore and learn more about animal health. It also allows youth to appreciate the importance of good management and sanitation practices in keeping animals healthy and happy. For more information and to register please visit the following link:
https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=Virtual_Intro_to_Vet_Science_233
The registration deadline is Monday, December 21st at 3:00 PM. Please contact Margaret May Smith at mms426@cornell.edu or 845-344-1234 with any questions.
Intro to Vet Science Program Schedule:
1. Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at 6:00 PM – Introduction Night including information on using Flipgrid
2. Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at 6:00 PM – Lesson #1: Careers in Vet Science
3. Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 6:00 PM – Lesson #2: Animal Husbandry/Behavior
4. Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 6:00 PM – Lesson #3: Bio Security Transmission of Pathogens
5. Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 6:00 PM – Lesson #4: Types of Injections and Vaccines
6. Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 6:00 PM – Lesson #5: Temperature, Pulse, and Respiration
7. Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 6:00 PM – Lesson #6: Animal Health Check including a Q and A with Vet and Vet Tech.
Cornell Cooperative Extension and its partnerships provide programs for Orange County residents on youth and family
development; nutrition, health, and food safety; community and economic vitality; and agricultural sustainability through Cornell based research. Committed to Orange County, we design programs to meet local needs to enable people to improve their lives and communities. For more information call Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County at 845-344-1234 or visit our website at www.cceorangecounty.org.
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