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From exotic animals to trick horses and rescue dogs, animals will be in the spotlight Saturday, March 27th, during the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences 17th Annual Open House.
The event, set from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout the veterinary medicine complex, attracted more than 9,000 people last year, and organizers expect at least that many to attend this year.
The purpose of Open House is to show visitors of all ages the facilities of the vet school, to showcase the expertise of the faculty, staff, and students, and to provide information to the community about the growing field of veterinary medicine.
Events will include the opportunity to observe a horseshoe-making presentation by a farrier and watch demonstrations by search and rescue dogs.
Also featured will be photo opportunities with A&M mascot Reveille VIII; a visit by the Houston Mounted Patrol; a sheep herding demonstration; a new Horse Breeds Parade featuring a few of the 1,000 rare Caspian horses left in the world; and dozens of furry and scaly exotic animals. Back again will be the popular “Teddy Bear Surgery” room where youngsters will have the opportunity to surgically repair their stuffed animals in a fully equipped veterinary operating room.
Tours of the CVM Large and Small Animal Clinics and question-and-answer sessions with faculty members and current veterinary students are also scheduled.
All events are free and open to the public.
Established in 1916, the College of Veterinary Medicine is one of the world’s leading institutions in animal health care and research. It has a current enrollment of 2,800 professional, graduate, and undergraduate students, and more than 5,800 degrees in veterinary medicine have been awarded since the college’s inception. With more than 175 faculty members and a physical plant of 15 buildings, it is one of the largest and most highly acclaimed veterinary colleges in the world.
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