Iowa State Veterinary Field Services

10/30/2026

Holiday Hours Update!

The Field Services office will be closed 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟓 - 𝟐𝟕 and 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟑 - 𝟐𝟓 for the upcoming holidays. As always, we offer emergency veterinary services 24/7, 365 by calling 515-294-7595.

10/29/2026

Go Dr. Jenna 🎉👏🏼

Jenna Trenhaile awarded Iowa Veterinary Medical Association scholarship. https://thewayneherald.com/local-news/

10/29/2026

⏱️It’s time! The Veterinary Internship Program (VIP) applications are open until December 1.

These positions are open to students from not only Iowa State, but from across the nation!

Field Services hosts Bovine-specific (BVIP) research projects each summer, but there are opportunities to work on swine, poultry and rural projects.

Join the informative sessions listed to learn more or better yet APPLY TODAY!!

10/26/2026

👻🎃 Happy Halloween! 👻🎃

Field Services and Frosty are ready to welcome the vet med trick-or-treaters this afternoon!

This annual event encourages the vet med students to get their steps in and have some fun between classes and exams.

We look forward to seeing the creative costumes or even those who show up as themselves!

10/23/2026

🐄 Dr. Vander Plaats, Becca, and Christian took Frosty for a walk from Field Services to Patterson Hall for the Midwest Pre-Veterinary Symposium today.

Dr. Vander Plaats will lead two large animal-focused educational labs for pre-veterinary students Saturday morning.

Sometimes, the best way to spark a conversation (or even a career) is with a little creativity. Our life-size “fake cow” is helping us bring production animal veterinary education to life and connect with future colleagues in a memorable way!

10/20/2026

We still need Christmas card stars! Please comment, email, or messenger your favorite photos to us! 🎅

🐄🎄 Calling all hams, lambs, goats, and mooo-dels! 🎄🐐🐑

Think your livestock has what it takes to be Christmas Card famous? 🌟

We're looking for the best livestock photos to feature on our annual Christmas Card! Whether your calf is utterly adorable, your goat is the G.O.A.T., or your sheep is looking extra fleecy and festive, we want to see them!

📸 Submit your favorite livestock photos by November 1st 🏆 The top entries will move on to a Facebook poll 🎅 Our followers will help choose which livestock stars make the final cut!

Don't be sheepish... enter today! 🐑 No bull, this is your chance for your favorite farm friend to become a holiday celebrity. 🐄✨

Drop your photos below or send them to us ([email protected]) by November 1st!

🎄🚜📷

10/16/2026

10/16/2026

VM4, Mandy, and Dr. Resop performed a tenotomy and splinted both front legs of this little calf in an effort to correct her contracted tendons.

10/12/2026

BQA ✅

25 BQA Certifications were completed Saturday at Provision Cattle Company under the guidance of Dr. Terry Engelken.

Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) is a national program which focuses on proper cattle handling, low-stress transportation, record keeping, and overall food safety.

BQA serves as a critical bridge connecting animal health, producer profitability, and consumer trust. While BQA is implemented by farmers and ranchers, vets are central to its ex*****on, training, and everyday success.

Want to learn about becoming BQA Certified? Click the link to learn more!
👉 https://www.bqa.org/beef-quality-assurance-certification

10/02/2026

🐄🎄 Calling all hams, lambs, goats, and mooo-dels! 🎄🐐🐑

Think your livestock has what it takes to be Christmas Card famous? 🌟

We're looking for the best livestock photos to feature on our annual Christmas Card! Whether your calf is utterly adorable, your goat is the G.O.A.T., or your sheep is looking extra fleecy and festive, we want to see them!

📸 Submit your favorite livestock photos by November 1st 🏆 The top entries will move on to a Facebook poll 🎅 Our followers will help choose which livestock stars make the final cut!

Don't be sheepish... enter today! 🐑 No bull, this is your chance for your favorite farm friend to become a holiday celebrity. 🐄✨

Drop your photos below or send them to us ([email protected]) by November 1st!

🎄🚜📷