COMPANION ANIMAL SCIENCE
CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT
Overview
In the Companion Animal Science Career Development Event (CDE), students working in teams demonstrate their technical competency with companion animals by completing a written exam, critical-thinking scenario questions, identifications and hands-on practicums.
This Minnesota-only event is designed to assess student knowledge, application, analytical, and evaluation abilities, in the area of small animal care, veterinary skills, and pet store management. Students advance to the National competition in the Veterinary Science CDE.
Expectations at Convention for Companion Animal Science
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CDE held inside, mainly sitting in a theater
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Students will be viewing slides, reading questions, scenarios & diagrams/pictures
What SHOULD students bring? (Tools/equipment/materials)
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2 #2 pencils
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Clean Clipboard
What can students NOT BRING for themselves?
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Breed ID lists
What will get a student/team?
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Talking to other students
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Sitting next to chapter members
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Electronic device use
What will be provided by the event?
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Calculator
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Breed/Specie ID Lists
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All other practicum ID lists
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Blank paper (if desired for problem solving or math problems)
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Appropriate calculator for each students participating
Past Event Details
For your specific questions contact:
Dennis (BJ) Bjorklund
Minnesota FFA CDE Coordinator
612-269-1742