Veterinary Science 

State Veterinary Science CDE Contest

This is a regional qualifying contest in 2024.  Teams will first compete in a virtual screener exam on February 29 to determine the top 20 schools that can complete in-person on March 22 at FVTC. This is a state qualifying contest with the top teams advancing to the State CDE Contest.  The teams that advance will be determined by the State CDE guidelines. Placement of teams will be determined by tabulating the three highest scores of contestants from the school.  There will not be practice teams.  One team per school.  

The contest provides opportunities for participants to develop technical knowledge and skills in the field of veterinary science.  

Description of the Contest

• 1. The Virtual Screener exam will consist of 50 multiple choice questions covering veterinary science and practices.  Time limit is one hour.  No resources or team collaboration.  - 100 points. 

  2. NO CELL PHONES ALLOWED!

  3. A team will consist of four members. 

  4. The contest will consist 3 parts:

     1. Written Test  - 50 questions covering veterinary science and practices - 100 points carried over from the Virtual Screener

     2. Identification  of 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. • Animal handling/restraint

           • Clinical procedures

           • Identification of parasites using a microscope

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

1. Each contestant should bring a clipboard, calculator and a supply of #2 pencils.

   1. Chapter Advisers assisting with this contest should arrive between 8:30 and 8:45.  This contest could use up to 15 assistants.  

Resource links:  Here are some great places to study:

• 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

Each school may enter one team.

Please review the state FFA Career Development Events.