Veterinary Science 

State Veterinary Science CDE Contest

Teams will compete in an in-person contest on March 28, 2025.  

Number of Teams: 

• This contest is capped at the first 25 schools to register. One team per school.

Qualification statement:

• This is a state qualifying contest with the top teams advancing to the State FFA CDE Contest. The teams advancing to the state-level competition will be determined by the State FFA CDE guidelines.  

Scantron

• Judging Card Judging Card Horticulture (105482) 

Location Notes:  

• Teams will assemble in C190 at the FVTC Main Campus. 

Description of the Contest:

• This is a state qualifying contest with the top teams advancing to the State FFA CDE Contest. The teams advancing to the state-level competition will be determined by the State FFA CDE guidelines.  

• A team will consist of four members. The placement of teams will be determined by tabulating the three highest scores of contestants from the school.

• Ties will be decided by analysis of the first practicum score. 

  1. 1. • The contest will start at 9:00 AM and tardiness will likely cause late contestants to lose points. 

        • The contest will consist of:

1. Written Exam - 50 questions covering veterinary science and practices - 100 points

2. Identification - 50 specimens of equipment, parasites or breeds - 100 points

3. Math Problems Practicum - deals with weights and dosage scenarios - 50 points

4. Practicums (one or more of the following) - 25 points each

   1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. • Animal handling/restraint

                        • Clinical procedures

                        • Identification of parasites using a microscope

The contest will start at 9:00 AM and tardiness will likely cause late contestants to lose points. 

Special Requirements:

• Individuals are expected to bring their own manual calculator, sharpened #2 pencils, and clipboard free of notes and other markings. 

Chapter Advisors assisting with this contest should arrive between 8:30 and 8:45 AM. This contest could use up to fifteen assistants. 

Resources:

• 1. The National FFA CDE web page has description of contest and sample problems:

  2. https://www.ffa.org/participate/cdes/veterinary-science  

  3. New Mexico FFA has a bank of 300 questions plus power points showing all the ID:

  4. http://www.nmus.edu/~nmffa/state_cdes.htm

  5. Minnesota FFA has tests under Small Animal topic: http://cde.ffa.umn.edu /Web/CDEexams.htm

  6. North Dakota FFA test:  http://ndffa.org/Tests/2001SmallAnimalCare/2011SAC.pdf

Please review the state FFA Career Development Events.