The 44th annual Open House at the College of Veterinary Medicine is slated for April 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., with exhibits, activities and demonstrations for children, prospective veterinary students and adults. These will include a petting zoo with baby farm animals; demonstrations of ultrasound procedures and of equine and underwater treadmills; police dog and canine agility demonstrations; and lectures on public health issues, animal diseases, pet emergencies and first aid.

Veterinary students and members of the Vet College faculty and staff host this event to promote interest in animal care and in such careers as veterinarian, veterinary technician or animal care specialist. While such careers have traditionally involved working with dogs, cats, cows, horses, sheep and pigs, they have expanded into areas of the government and armed forces and with many other species in zoos, wildlife refuges and developing countries.

College admissions and veterinary career information sessions will be held in the James Law Auditorium at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., with virtual hospital tours at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

The Vet College is located at the intersection of Route 366 and Tower Road. Free parking for the open house is available in the "O" parking lot adjacent to the college. Information: http://www.vet.cornell.edu/openhouse/.