Veterinary Science
The Veterinary Science CDE has been met with much enthusiasm and excitement from FFA members interested in pursuing a career in veterinary science. Event participants will have their veterinary science knowledge tested in the written exam as well as in the breed, equipment and parasite identification. Members also demonstrate hands-on skills in the clinical and handling/restraining practicums. This event challenges participants to utilize high-level knowledge in math and science.
2024 State Event Information
The team activity topic will be: Vesicular lesion investigations in swine, bovine, and equine.
Four of the following six practicums will be selected for the State event in May:
Clinical practicums:
Administering an Oral Tablet/Capsule
Surgical Site Preparation
Administering an Intramuscular Injection
Handling practicums:
Removing Dog from Floor Level Cage to Restrain for Lateral Saphenous Venipuncture
Haltering a Horse
Applying Elizabethan Collar
2023 State Winning Veterinary Science Team-Stanwood
2023 State Winning Team: Stanwood, High Individual: Reese Hayden-Lynden Christian
2023 WA FFA Veterinary Science Results
2022 State Winning Team: Ferndale, High Individual: Melissa Kudsk, Ferndale
2022 WA FFA Veterinary Science Results
2021 State Winning Team: Ferndale (Results) JudgingCard Results
2020 State Winning Team*: South Kitsap
2020.WA FFA Veterinary Science Results are on JudgingCard
2019 State Winning Team: Pullman (Rob Matthews)
2019.WA FFA Veterinary Science Results
2018 State Winning Team: Lynden Christian (Gerrit Van Weerdhuizen)
2017 State Winning Team: Ferndale, coached by Tony Toretta
2016 State Winning Team: Ferndale, coached by Tony Toretta
2015 State Team: Ferndale, coached by Tony Toretta
2018.WA FFA Veterinary Science Results
2017.WA FFA Veterinary Science Team Results