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  • Counting on sheep to deliver hands-on education

    Mar 24, 2016 12:15 pm by College of Veterinary MedicineCampus Life
    Image of second-year veterinary student Sara Pearson holding a lamb, by L. Brian Stauffer

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    • Image of second-year veterinary student Sara Pearson holding a lamb, by L. Brian Stauffer

    “When it comes to teaching animal reproduction... the ewes present a more practical model than do other species in terms of safety, economics, and hands-on opportunities,” says Dr. Chelsey Ramirez.