April 19, 2008, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Activities by the hour | Activities throughout the entire day
 

Activities by the hour

9 a.m.
The Ins and Outs of Applying to Veterinary School. Dr. Ronnie Elmore, Associate Dean of Admissions and Diversity Programs. Frick Auditorium, Mosier Hall.

10 a.m.
Food safety from farm to fork: how to get people to wash their hands
Dr. Douglas Powell, Frick Auditorium, Mosier Hall.

11 a.m.
Safe Harbor Prison Dog Program. Dogs are given a second chance at life as they are rescued, fostered by trained inmates who socialize and train the dogs, and are adopted out to a loving home. Frick Auditorium, Mosier Hall.

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Pig out on a Porkburger. Enjoy a porkburger, baked beans, and a soda prepared by the Swine Practitioners Club. Outside “I-70,” Mosier Hall.

12:30 p.m.
Vet Med Pet show. You be the judge and vote for your “Favorite American Fido” as the animals compete in the Vet Med Pet Show. Outside of Trotter Hall.

Activities throughout the entire day:

Animals on Display
Visit the wide variety of animal species in the Veterinary world. Trotter 104 and “I-70,” Mosier hall.

Browse the Expo
Pet toys, games, clothing and drawings await you at the expo. Check out the various club and vendor booths. “I-70,” Mosier Hall.

Guided tours
Tours of clinic and class facilities start every 15 minutes. Information Booth east of Trotter Hall.

R.E.A.D. Reading Education And Assistance Dogs
Reading program for children. Please bring a children’s book to read to a dog! 104 Trotter Hall.

Kid’s Pet Clinic
Kids can bring in their stuffed animals for treatment. Small Animal lobby of Veterinary Hospital, Mosier Hall.

Palpation Pony
Learn how to perform a physical exam on the Vet Med pony. “I-70,” Mosier Hall.

Mock Surgical Suite
Dress up like a surgeon! See students prepare a patient for surgery. 104 Trotter Hall.

Bug’s life
Can you guess how many fleas are crammed into a jar? 204 Trotter Hall.

Roamin’ thru the Rumen
See into a real live cow’s stomach! Find out how a cow digests its food and discover the importance of fistulated cows. J128 Mosier Hall.

Cow Pie Lotto
Win big in the annual Cow Pie Lotto. Pick your lucky square and see how close you come. Outside “I-70,” Mosier Hall.

Working Lungs
What is your air capacity? See the difference between diseased and healthy lungs. 204 Trotter Hall.

The Human Animal Bond
Discover why animals are good for the soul. See how the simple act of petting a dog or cat can relax muscles in your face. 104 Trotter Hall.

The Strange and Unusual
Visit the Exotic Animal Club booth and see a variety of scaly, feathery, and furry creatures. Get your picture taken with an exotic animal! E-108 Mosier Hall.

Believe It or Not
See the amazing two-headed calf and other extraordinary birth anomalies at the Congenital Defects exhibit. 204 Trotter Hall.

Animal ER
Bow-OW and Me-Ow! What is in your pet’s First Aid Kit? See what you need to save your pet’s life in a real emergency. 104 Trotter Hall.

Race thru the GI Tract
Curious about what happens to those delightful morsels of kibble? Watch the kibbles and bits race through the winding path of the GI tract. Trotter 104.

World of the Little
See what bacteria and parasites look like up close through a microscope. 204 Trotter Hall.

Canine Treadmill
Watch Rover Run at a live demonstration on the canine treadmill. Learn about the amazing endurance of athletic animals. 104 Trotter Hall.

Comparative Anatomy
Play the Mix and Match Game with a variety of species! 204 Trotter Hall.

Animal x-rays
Can you identify what animal this is? 204 Trotter Hall

Veterinary Medicine clothing sale
The sophomore class will be selling veterinary medicine clothing. “I-70,” Mosier Hall.