Can ISUCVM accommodate the caseload for the expanded enrollment in the third and fourth year of the curriculum?
ISUCVMs companion animal caseload is adequate and, in fact, the community practice numbers are increasing. With respect to food animal caseload, ISU officials say they understand they have the highest of all of the veterinary colleges. ISU anticipates the equine caseload will increase because of their building activity in this area and the fact they have hired several outstanding young equine clinicians who are likely to draw additional clients. With respect to food and production animal cases, ISU anticipates being able to use the GPVEC to provide quality educational experiences. ISU is expanding its approved preceptorship program so it can place students in outstanding beef feedlot, beef range, cow/calf, dairy, and swine practices. ISU officials say they believe these supervised experiences will be superior to those available at most colleges of veterinary medicine.
