Agricultural Biotechnology

This contest is designed to provide the student an opportunity to display their agricultural knowledge and skills in the area of Biotechnology. The individuals who participated in the event completed several activities including a general knowledge exam and an identification activity. The team members also collaborated in a team activity relating to biotechnology principles.

Left to right: Ella Cook, Gwen Cabalka, Hannabelle Erickson and Frankie Dolan.
This team earned a gold rating and 12th place overall.

Dairy Cattle Evaluation

The goal for this contest is to provide agricultural students with dairy interests a practical experience, which will serve them well in industry positions or in management of a modern dairy herd. Also to develop students’ skills in observation, analysis, and communication. Finally, to provide experience in the evaluation of dairy cattle type, production records, and dairy herd management.

Members pose next to the dairy cow on the Northeastern Iowa Community College campus in Calmar. Left to right is Derrick Lindsay, Lynette Lindsay, Keegan Wilgenbusch, Trevor Lindsay, Tristan Lindsay and Addison Gericke.

Veterinary Science

​The purpose of the veterinary science career development event is to promote college and career readiness by providing opportunities to develop technical knowledge and demonstrate practical skills in the field of veterinary science. A. Participants will demonstrate professional ethics, decision-making, communication and problem-solving skills. B. Participants will demonstrate technical competency with small and large animals in the areas of: 1. Anatomy and physiology 2. Clinical procedures 3. Identification 4. Health and safety 5. Medical terminology.
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Left to Right: Keegan Wilgenbusch, Sam Cook, Charli Sherman and Bethany Cook. 
This team earned 11th place which is a silver rating for their efforts.