Exotics Website
The
Exotic Animal Medicine Club (EAMC) is designed to allow veterinary
students at all levels a chance to gain hands-on experience with exotic
birds and reptiles, and to gain additional exposure to zoo and
laboratory animals, small mammals, wildlife, and other non-typical
species. These experiences are gained through lectures, wet labs,
demonstrations, exotic rounds at the hospital, and field trips to zoos
in the surrounding area.
The following programs have been developed by the EAMC to provide exotic
animal care and husbandry experience for those who are interested:
The Teaching Aviary is designed to promote interest and skills in the
care and handling of caged birds. The club's teaching aviary is home to
several avian species of a variety of sizes and backgrounds. Volunteers
wishing to gain experience with avian species can help with the feeding
and handling of the birds.
The Teaching Herpetarium is designed to provide experience with
reptilian species commonly seen in the small animal practice. Currently,
the herpetarium contains several different species of snakes, lizards,
and other small reptiles. Students maintain the herpetarium and gain
experience in general reptile husbandry and health care.
Exotic Rounds enable students to learn about methods used in treating
exotic species through small group discussions held monthly and daily,
led by KSU's exotic interns.
Wet labs, in the past, have covered topics ranging from avian surgery to
physical exams for exotic species commonly seen in practice. Faculty
participation makes these events incredible learning experiences. Zoo
trips enable students to meet with each zoo's veterinarian to see and
discuss firsthand the problems encountered and current medical
treatments used for zoo animals. At the monthly meetings, speakers are
brought in to give a wide variety of lectures pertaining to exotic
animal medicine.
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate, even those with a
mild interest, as this is a fast growing field with many diverse
opportunities.
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