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For Immediate Release
Contact:
Mariah Carroll, College of Veterinary Medicine, 612-624-7231, carr0278@umn.edu
U of M Veterinary School at Minnesota State Fair
MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (Aug. 17, 2005) – The College of Veterinary Medicine specializes in the medical care and health of Minnesota’s farm and companion animals as well as raptors. Come visit our veterinarians, students and volunteers during the State Fair to learn how they impact the lives of Minnesotans each and every day through their teaching, research, and outreach.
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Thursday, Aug. 25
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9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
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Representatives of the College of Veterinary Medicine will be available to answer questions on pet health care and animal topics:
9-11 a.m.: Dr. Julie Wilson, Large Animal Hospital
11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Jeannine Moga, Social Work Services, and The Raptor Center
1-3 p.m.: Dr. Julie Churchill and Lora Bode, CVT: nutrition in pets
3-5 p.m.: Dr. Larry Klima, Dr. Alyssa Mourning, and Maria Gorham, CVT: dentistry
5-7 p.m.: Lin Gelbmann, CVT: rehabilitation for animals
7-9 p.m.: Lori Heath, M.S.: cancer in pets
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University of Minnesota building, Academic Health Center exhibit
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Thurs., Aug. 25 – Mon., Sept. 5 (every day)
Sat., Aug. 27, Wed., Aug. 31, Sat., Sept. 3
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9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
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Miracle of Birth Center
U of M veterinary students and faculty will assist with births, demonstrate procedures, and answer questions.
2 p.m.: "What Does it Take to be a Vet?" student presentations
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Miracle of Birth Center, Children’s Barnyard
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Thurs., Aug. 25-Sept. 5
(every day)
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10 a.m., 12, 4, & 4 p.m.
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Surgery Suite – Live Surgeries
Assisted by U of M veterinary students. Veterinarians will inform the public of the importance of spaying and neutering dogs and cats while demonstrating live surgeries.
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Surgery Suite, Pet Center
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Friday, Aug. 26
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11 a.m.
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The Raptor Center
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DNR Building, main stage
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Sunday
Aug. 28
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11 a.m.
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The Raptor Center
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DNR Building, main stage
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Monday, Aug. 29
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9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
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Representatives of the College of Veterinary Medicine will be at the booth discussing foodborne diseases and food safety.
11 a.m.: The Raptor Center
2-2:20 p.m.: Dr. Petra Merterns: Pet Behavior
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Improving the Health of the Environment, the Economy, and U, University of Minnesota building
DNR Building, main stage
University of Minnesota Stage
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Wednesday, Aug. 31
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11 a.m.
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The Raptor Center
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DNR Building, main stage
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Thursday, Sept. 1
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11 a.m
1 – 1:30 p.m.
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The Raptor Center
The Raptor Center
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DNR Building, main stage
University of Minnesota stage
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Friday, Sept. 2
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Noon
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The Raptor Center
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DNR Building, main stage
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Saturday, Sept. 3
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1 p.m.
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The Raptor Center
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DNR Building, main stage
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Sunday, Sept. 4
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11 a.m.
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The Raptor Center
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DNR Building, main stage
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Monday, Sept. 5
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11 a.m.
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The Raptor Center
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DNR main stage
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Where: Miracle of Birth Center: Children’s Barnyard, Judson Avenue and Nelson Street
University of Minnesota building: two blocks west of gate 5 on Dan Patch Avenue
DNR building: Carnes Avenue between Clough and Nelson Streets
Surgery Suite, Pet Center: Underwood St. and Murphy Ave.
The University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine improves the health and well-being of animals and people by providing high-quality veterinary training, conducting leading-edge research, delivering innovative veterinary services, and leading and supporting critical public health initiatives. For more information, visit www.cvm.umn.edu.
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