Veterinary Science
General Rules - Veterinary Science
A. The purpose of a Veterinary Science exhibit is to inform the public about a common health problem of animals, a veterinary science principle, or public health/zoonotic diseases.
B. A Veterinary Science exhibit may consist of a poster, notebook, or a display. The exhibit may represent material from any of the Veterinary Science projects including entry level exhibits from Unit 1.
C. If photographs are to be part of the exhibit, remember that they will be viewed by the public. Make sure that the photographs are in good taste and will not be offensive to anyone. Graphic photographs of excessive bleeding, trauma or painful procedures are not appropriate. For exhibits related to veterinary surgical procedures, aseptic techniques need to be shown, for example, use of drapes, use of sterile procedures, wearing of gloves, and other appropriate veterinary medical practices.
D. First-Aid Kits: Because of public safety concerns and risk of theft of first-aid kit contents (veterinary drugs/equipment) with perceived potential for drug abuse, animal first aid kits containing any drugs, medications, or sharps (including needles and scalpel blades) will be disqualified and not displayed. First aid kits wishing to include medication information should instead utilize written descriptions, photographs, drawings, computer generated print-outs or empty packaging of pharmaceuticals.
E. Veterinary Science Poster: This exhibit presents the viewer with a design that is simple and direct, unlike a display that usually presents more information. A poster should not exceed 22 inches x 28 inches and may be either vertical or horizontal.
F. Veterinary Science Displays: A display may include but is not limited to a 3-dimensional exhibit, a scale model, the actual product (for example: skeleton; teeth; samples of leather, fur, or dried skin damaged by disease or parasites) or a notebook. A display is not a poster. A display may be mounted on poster board not to exceed 22 inches x 28 inches or on ¼ inch plywood or equivalent that does not exceed 24 inches high or 32 inches wide or in a three-ring binder or another bound notebook format. Formaldehyde preserved specimens will not be accepted due to biohazard and public health concerns.
G. Remember, since these are science displays, all references and information need to be properly cited. Proper sources include but are not limited to: Professional journals and publications, professional AVMA accredited websites, interviews with Veterinarians and excerpts from Veterinary Educational Literature. Plagiarism will result in disqualification. Please study your topic and present the information to your audience in your own words. Appropriate Veterinary Science Topics: 1) Maintaining health; 2) Specific disease information: 3) Photographic display of normal and abnormal characteristics of animals; 4) Animal health or safety; 5) Public health or safety 6) Proper animal management to ensure food safety & quality; 7) Efficient and safe livestock working facilities; 8) Or a topic of the exhibitor’s choosing related to veterinary medicine or veterinary science.
For additional resources and materials visit: https://go.unl.edu/ne4hvetscience
SF) H840001 4-H Veterinary Science Large Animal Poster, Notebook, or Display
SF) H840002 4-H Veterinary Science Small Animal/Pet Poster, Notebook, or Display
Animal Educational Displays
4-H’ers are invited to create a poster highlighting an educational aspect of their animal project. The poster could focus on a current livestock issue, animal industry career, animal care or health, economic impacts of the livestock industry, within the species of dairy, beef, sheep, swine, goat, poultry, rabbit and horse.
Posters will be displayed in the static exhibit building at the county fair as a way to increase the educational experience of both the 4-H member and the general public increasing agricultural literacy and promoting good will at the Fair..
- Entries are limited to those that reference species that stall on the fairgrounds during the State Fair. Species include dairy, beef, sheep, swine, goat, poultry and rabbit. (Horse small animal and dog posters are not eligible in this division for State Fair).
- Posters should be no larger than 22 x 28 inches, only standard poster board will be accepted. Foam board or cardboard poster are discouraged.
- Poster must match the species that you show at the fair. Reference to the Scoresheet
C) G090100 Educational Display