Veterinary Medicine
The title for Veterinary Science merit badge was changed to Veterinary
Medcine effective September 1, 1995.
- Tell the normal posture or attitude, motion or action
of two farm animals and two companion animals.
- Make chart showing the normal body temperature, heart
and respiration rates of the horse, cow, pig, sheep,
dog, and cat.
- Make a schematic drawing of at least two of the
following body systems. Label the parts. Explain the
function of each part; respiratory, digestive, skeletal,
and circulatory.
- Prepare a program of animal health maintenance for
two farm animals and one pet. Emphasize adequate
housing, feeding, watering, exercise, and grooming
care, if required. Give the kinds of food that each
animal needs.
- Tell the importance of proper nutrition in farm
animals and pets.
- Define bacterium, virus, and parasite. Tell how they
cause diseases in animals. Name two diseases of farm
animals and of pets caused by each.
- Show with drawings the stages of the life cycles of
the tick, dog roundworm, and dog heartworm.
- Name five diseases of animals transmissible to humans.
- Spend as much time as possible with a veterinarian.
Watch the kind of work he does. Prepare a written
summary of your experience.
- Tell about veterinary activities other than direct
treatment and handling of animals.
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