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Nova Scotia Poultry Industry Practical Experience Award
Beginning in academic year 2024-2025, this award will be granted to a veterinary medicine student in any year of study who completed their secondary school education in a Nova Scotia high school, has a declared interest in practicing poultry medicine in Nova Scotia, and will be undertaking hands-on, practical training or work experience in any poultry operation (e.g. farm, hatchery, poultry vet practice, research facility) in the current calendar year. Preference will be given to students completing the longest practical sessions. If no Nova Scotia student is eligible, students from the other Maritime provinces, and then from outside the Maritimes, who meet the other criteria may be considered. The Nova Scotia Feather Boards (Chicken Farmers of Nova Scotia, Egg Farmers of Nova Scotia, Hatching Egg Farmers of Nova Scotia, and Turkey Farmers of Nova Scotia) have established these awards to acknowledge the valuable role poultry veterinarians play within the industry and create awareness among veterinary students of the opportunities available in poultry medicine.
Nova Scotia Poultry Industry Excellence Award in Diseases of Poultry
Beginning in academic year 2024-2025, this award will be granted to a graduating student selected/recommended by the AVC faculty who completed their full secondary education at a Nova Scotia High School, excelled in the fourth-year course "Diseases of Poultry", and has a declared/demonstrated interest in poultry medicine in Nova Scotia. If no Nova Scotia student is eligible, students from the other Maritime provinces, and then from outside the Maritimes, who meet the other criteria may be considered. The poultry industry in Nova Scotia is a thriving, sustainable sector that is expected to contribute to the province's rural economies for years to come. Poultry farmers rely on veterinarians to help them maintain healthy flocks and meet stringent national animal care and food safety requirements. The Nova Scotia Feather Boards (Chicken Farmers of Nova Scotia, Egg Farmers of Nova Scotia, Hatching Egg Farmers of Nova Scotia, and Turkey Farmers of Nova Scotia) have established these awards to acknowledge the valuable role poultry veterinarians play within our industry and create awareness among veterinary students of the opportunities available in poultry medicine.
Nova Scotia Poultry Industry Excellence Award for Fourth Year Students
Beginning in academic year 2024-2025, this award will be granted to a veterinary student entering fourth year who graduated from a Nova Scotia High School, excelled in the third-year courses 'Animal Health & Disease' and 'Food Anti-Infective Stewardship', and has a declared/demonstrated interest in poultry medicine in Nova Scotia. If no Nova Scotia student is eligible, students from the other Maritime provinces, and then from outside the Maritimes, who meet the other criteria may be considered. The poultry industry in Nova Scotia is a thriving, sustainable sector that is expected to contribute to the province's rural economies for years to come. Poultry farmers rely on veterinarians to help them maintain healthy flocks and meet stringent national animal care and food safety requirements. The Nova Scotia Feather Boards (Chicken Farmers of Nova Scotia, Egg Farmers of Nova Scotia, Hatching Egg Farmers of Nova Scotia, and Turkey Farmers of Nova Scotia) have established these awards to acknowledge the valuable role poultry veterinarians play within our industry and create awareness among veterinary students of the opportunities available in poultry medicine.
Nova Scotia Poultry Industry Award for Excellence in Public Health
Beginning in academic year 2024-2025, this award will be granted to a veterinary medicine student entering third year who graduated from a Nova Scotia high school and who received the highest grade in Public Health during first year. The Nova Scotia Feather Boards (Chicken Farmers of Nova Scotia, Egg Farmers of Nova Scotia, Hatching Egg Farmers of Nova Scotia, and Turkey Farmers of Nova Scotia) have established these awards to acknowledge the valuable role poultry veterinarians play within their industry and create awareness among veterinary students of the opportunities available in poultry medicine. The poultry industry in Nova Scotia is a thriving, sustainable sector that is expected to contribute to the province's rural economies for years to come. Poultry farmers rely on veterinarians to help them maintain healthy flocks and meet stringent national animal care and food safety requirements.
Nova Scotia Poultry Industry Award for Excellence in Animal Production Systems
Beginning in academic year 2024-2025, this award will be granted to a veterinary medicine student entering second year who graduated from a Nova Scotia high school and who received the highest grade in Animal Production Systems during their first year of study at AVC. The poultry industry in Nova Scotia is a thriving, sustainable sector that is expected to contribute to the province's rural economies for years to come. Poultry farmers rely on veterinarians to help them maintain healthy flocks and meet stringent national animal care and food safety requirements. The Nova Scotia Feather Boards (Chicken Farmers of Nova Scotia, Egg Farmers of Nova Scotia, Hatching Egg Farmers of Nova Scotia, and Turkey Farmers of Nova Scotia) have established these awards to acknowledge the valuable role poultry veterinarians play within our industry and create awareness among veterinary students of the opportunities available in poultry medicine.
Merck Animal Health Small Animal Internal Medicine Award
The Merck Animal Health Small Animal Internal Medicine Award is presented annually to a graduating student in Veterinary Medicine at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island. This award recognizes exceptional academic performance and clinical proficiency in small animal internal medicine. The award provides financial recognition to support outstanding veterinary students who have demonstrated excellence in this specialized area of veterinary practice. Recipients are selected based on their achievements throughout their veterinary medicine program, with particular emphasis on their mastery of small animal internal medicine concepts, clinical skills, and overall performance in this critical discipline.