Purdue Veterinary Medicine - We’re Engaged
Welcome to the Purdue Veterinary Medicine - We’re Engaged Podcast! Join us as we highlight the impactful community partnerships developed by the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine. Our goal is to inspire you to support these collaborations or even start your own, making a positive difference in your community.
Purdue Veterinary Medicine - We’re Engaged
Fun: Indiana State Fair
Summary
This episode of the podcast features the collaboration between Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine and the Indiana State Fair to provide veterinary care. The partnership aims to streamline veterinary services and provide students with hands-on clinical experience. The success of the relationship is attributed to the passion and dedication of the veterinarians involved, effective communication, and a shared vision. The students play a crucial role in providing care to a wide range of animals at the fair, including cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry, and horses. The partnership has been beneficial for both the students and the fair, ensuring the health and well-being of the animals and creating a positive experience for exhibitors. Please Note: Dr. May joined the podcast a tad late because she was giving CPR to an alpaca.
Keywords
veterinary care, collaboration, Purdue University, Indiana State Fair, hands-on experience, clinical teaching, livestock exhibition, partnership, communication, preventive medicine
Takeaways
· The collaboration between Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine and the Indiana State Fair streamlines veterinary services and provides students with hands-on clinical experience.
· Effective communication, shared vision, and passion are key factors in the success of the partnership.
· The students play a crucial role in providing care to a wide range of animals at the fair, including cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry, and horses.
· The partnership ensures the health and well-being of the animals and creates a positive experience for exhibitors.
· Preventive medicine is an important aspect of the veterinary care provided at the fair.
Important Links
Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine Farm Animal Hospital
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:59 The Indiana State Fair and the Need for Veterinary Care
05:13 The Role of Students in Providing Veterinary Care
08:03 The Impact on Students and the Full Circle Experience
11:06 Key Factors for a Successful Partnership
13:56 Logistics and Challenges
18:06 Lightning Round: Fun, Easy, and Surprising Aspects of the Partnership
20:50 Advice for Developing Similar Partnerships
23:22 Conclusion and Resources