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Vetavision got underway Friday at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan.

The event which is open to the public wraps up on Saturday and features over 30 live animals.

Students organize the event to promote the College and the veterinary profession from large animal vets to small animal vets, radiologists, ophthalmologists, pathologists, rehabilitation experts, and more.

The event features 26 student displays plus numerous demonstrations.

On Friday, the public had an opportunity to tour the dairy barn and explore the cow walk where they had a birds eye view of the dairy operation.

One new event this year is a panel discussion on Saturday involving WCVM graduates and current students.

Vetavision runs from 9 am to 9 pm at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine Friday, September 20th and Saturday, September 21st.

More information on admission and the event schedule can be found here.

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