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Preparing the Next Generation of Rural Food Animal Veterinarians

Food Animal Scholars Program

An instructor in green overalls leans against a barn containing cows while teaching a row of students in overalls during a farm lab class.

Oct 19, 2023

NC State Scholars Program Fosters Food-Focused Future Vets

Through its Food Animal Scholars initiative, the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine equips veterinarians-in-training to produce healthy food that nourishes and fuels North Carolina.
Kinnidy Coley

Aug 18, 2020

Class of 2024 Story: Coming Home

Raleigh native Kinnidy Coley knew she wanted to be a veterinarian in high school, and that also always meant going to the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine. 

Mar 5, 2012

Preparing the Next Generation of Rural Food Animal Veterinarians

The North Carolina  State University College of Veterinary Medicine, recognized as a world leader in food animal veterinary education, research and industry engagement, addresses important food animal health issues on a regional and global level. Veterinarians have an essential role in protecting the world’s food supply by ensuring the pre-harvest health of production animals such…