VT KTU April 7th- "Aging Farm Animals by Their Teeth"

Ever wonder how veterinarians age animals just by looking at their teeth? Come learn the art of aging cattle, sheep and horses by the characteristics of the animals’ dental pattern. Veterinary students will give instruction on how to examine teeth of these three animals and how to estimate the relative age of the animal. Specifically, information and examples will be provided to estimate the age of young ruminants, cattle and sheep, and the dentals patterns associated with horses ages 0 to 8 years of age. Abnormal dental characteristics and vices, or bad habits, can also impact the wear of animals’ teeth. Learn how something that commonly goes unnoticed can matter and tell us so much!

Hosted by - VMRCVM Food Animal Practitioner's Club

The Food Animal Practitioners Club of the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine is a group of students with an interest in food animals. The club holds weekly rounds where various veterinary cases and farm management issues are explored. At club meetings, outside speakers discuss a variety of aspects ranging from career opportunities and practicing food animal veterinary medicine abroad to new products and field experts. The club also participates in service activities including Heifer International to raise money for the development of cattle herds in other countries. Members participate in wet labs to gain experience with food animals which includes palpation, hoof trimmingand many other activities.