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While it’s been decades since the New World screwworm has been in Texas, it’s top of mind for many. Read the updated fact sheet from Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts for key information.

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Veterinary Medicine

We offer veterinary medicine information through programs, educational materials and publications. The Veterinary Science Certificate Program provides students with the knowledge, motivation, and hands-on skills necessary to pursue their educational career goals while the related educational materials serve as great resources for science-based veterinary health information.

Related Department: Animal Science

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Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

The Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, includes four diagnostic laboratories serving veterinarians, livestock producers and government agencies.

Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

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Publications

Publication

Veterinary Science Career Development Events student workbook helps students prepare for a veterinary science contest. This publication includes breeds, organs, parasites and instruments.

Publication

Veterinary Science CDE Handbook for educators and students interested in veterinary science.

Publication

This book will provide a sound platform for students to master the knowledge and skills needed to become a veterinary assistant and to pursue a rewarding career as part of a professional team dedicated to providing the best animal and public health care available in the United States.

Programs

We offer numerous free and affordable programs on agriculture and natural resources, family and community health, economic health and youth development. We also offer many volunteer opportunities. Browse the list below.
Program

The Veterinary Science Curriculum offered by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is designed to provide students a solid base in veterinary science so they may make informed decisions about pursuing a career in the veterinary field.

Program

Livestock veterinary entomology is the evaluation and understanding of ectoparasites that bite and feed on livestock and companion animals, affecting animals’ thriftiness, behavior, and lifestyle.

Program

Agricultural Safety and Health Program addresses farm machinery safety, safe handling of agrochemicals, and topics related to safety in farm, ranch, and rural settings.  

Courses

Course

This course is the first of four sections of the full Veterinary Science: Independent Study Curriculum. It contains the first 6 chapters.

Course

This course is designed as a support resource for individual students participating in the Veterinary Science Certificate Program: Preparatory Training for the Veterinary Assistant. It is designed to assist students as a supplemental resource. This course supports learning from the textbook for one student.

Course

This course is designed for teachers, leaders, and parents to assist student learning for the Veterinary Science Certificate Program.

Veterinary Science Certificate Program

The VSCP is a nationally recognized program designed for students interested in becoming veterinary assistants.

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