The purpose of the Veterinary Science exhibit is to inform the public about a common health problem of animals, a veterinary science principle or public health/zoonotic diseases.
A Veterinary Science exhibit may consist of a poster, notebook or display. The exhibit may represent material from any Veterinary Science project. Scoresheets can be found at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hvetscience.
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.
First-Aid Kits: Because of public safety concerns and risk of theft of first-aid kit contents with perceived potential for drug abuse (veterinary drugs/equipment), animal first aid kits containing any drugs or medications will be disqualified and not displayed. Exhibitors wishing to include medication information in a First Aid Kit should instead utilize written descriptions, photographs, drawings, computer generated printouts or empty packaging of pharmaceuticals.
Veterinary Science posters present the viewer with a design that is simple and direct (unlike a display that usually presents more information). A poster should not exceed 22" x 28" and may be either vertical or horizontal.
A Veterinary Science 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 but may be mounted on poster board not to exceed 22" x 28" or on ¼” plywood or equivalent that does not exceed 24" high or 32" wide or in a 3-ring binder or another bound notebook format.
Appropriate Veterinary Science topics include: maintaining health; specific disease information; photographic display of normal and abnormal characteristics; animal health or safety; public health or safety; proper animal management to ensure food safety and quality; efficient and safe livestock working facilities; or a topic of the exhibitor's choosing. Remember, since these are science displays, all references and sources of 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.
H840001 - 4-H Veterinary Science large animal poster, notebook or display.
H840002 - 4-H Veterinary Science small animal/pet poster, notebook or display.