Veterinary Science is designed to help you better understand animals. Knowledge in veterinary science assists in the protection of human welfare by applying the art and science of medicine to animals. Inspection of meat and poultry, the care of all food and pet animals, controls for diseases that already affect humans, and how to safeguard our food supply are some of the things you’ll learn. You are not required to own an animal to enroll in this project, but it would be helpful if you had one available to study.

Veterinary Science, Level 1

No matter what kind of animal members have, or even if they don’t have one, this project will help them learn about animals. Youth will learn about normal animal behavior, basic anatomy and body systems, elementary principles of disease and careers with animals.

Complete a minimum of seven activities and identify at least four goals. It may take three years to complete this level.

Veterinary Science, Level 2

Level 2 offers new challenges and opportunities to explore a wide range of topics and activities. Youth will learn to create health records for their animal, investigate body systems, discover the importance of immunity, explore biosecurity measures, examine parasite life cycles, recognize the importance of quality assurance, conduct a food safety experiment, investigate disease-causing agents, apply math and science skills, and consider ethics and animal welfare.

Complete a minimum of seven activities and identify at least four goals. It may take three years to complete this level.

Veterinary Science, Level 3

By now, youth should be able to share experience and knowledge with others through some leadership roles in veterinary science. At this level, youth learn about genetics and how to describe “typical” animal behavior, conduct an experiment on test reliability, compare reproduction in various species, consider the functions of body organs and systems, investigate human-animal bonds, recognize the importance of animal population control, and explore careers in veterinary science.

Complete a minimum of seven activities and identify at least four goals. It may take three years to complete this level.