Tulloch's presentation, "Understanding and controlling variability in bulk tank milk (BTM) iodine in Western Canada," was based on research that she conducted during the summer of 2011. Her research mentor was Dr. Steve Hendrick, an associate professor in the WCVM's Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences.
The WCVM research project is part of a nationwide study that's investigating iodine levels in BTM at dairy farms throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Prince Edward Island.
"Presenting my project at the conference was a great learning experience as it helped to improve my communication skills and it was nice to share the results of my summer research," says Tulloch, adding that she really enjoyed her first WCABP conference. "For me, the highlight of the conference was having the opportunity to meet and talk with many practicing veterinarians who are interested in beef and dairy medicine."
Tulloch, who grew up on a beef farm near Ponoka, Alta., was one of six veterinary students from the WCVM and the University of Calgary's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM) to present beef or dairy case reports to WCABP conference participants. Two other WCVM veterinary students — fourth-year students Sarah Wood and Lacey Fowler — also took part in the presentations.
After all of the students made their 10-minute presentations, everyone in attendance had a chance to vote for the best student case reports. Tulloch's presentation received first prize: a laptop or $1,300 in cash. Runner-up cash prizes were also awarded to Meghan McCarty and Erin Shields who are both students at the UCVM.
After being part of WCVM research teams for the past two years, Tulloch is taking on a different challenge this summer. In preparation for her final year of clinical rotations at the WCVM, the veterinary student is looking forward to working at a mixed animal clinic in Cochrane, Alta., where she hopes to gain more experience in small animal medicine and surgery.
But once she graduates in 2013, Tulloch hopes to continue working with large animals — something she has enjoyed since she was very young. "As I progress through veterinary school and with my previous summer work experiences, I've become more interested in the large animal aspect of veterinary medicine," says Tulloch. "At this point in time, large animal practice is definitely in my future."
The WCVM research project is part of a nationwide study that's investigating iodine levels in BTM at dairy farms throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Prince Edward Island.
"Presenting my project at the conference was a great learning experience as it helped to improve my communication skills and it was nice to share the results of my summer research," says Tulloch, adding that she really enjoyed her first WCABP conference. "For me, the highlight of the conference was having the opportunity to meet and talk with many practicing veterinarians who are interested in beef and dairy medicine."
Tulloch, who grew up on a beef farm near Ponoka, Alta., was one of six veterinary students from the WCVM and the University of Calgary's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM) to present beef or dairy case reports to WCABP conference participants. Two other WCVM veterinary students — fourth-year students Sarah Wood and Lacey Fowler — also took part in the presentations.
After all of the students made their 10-minute presentations, everyone in attendance had a chance to vote for the best student case reports. Tulloch's presentation received first prize: a laptop or $1,300 in cash. Runner-up cash prizes were also awarded to Meghan McCarty and Erin Shields who are both students at the UCVM.
After being part of WCVM research teams for the past two years, Tulloch is taking on a different challenge this summer. In preparation for her final year of clinical rotations at the WCVM, the veterinary student is looking forward to working at a mixed animal clinic in Cochrane, Alta., where she hopes to gain more experience in small animal medicine and surgery.
But once she graduates in 2013, Tulloch hopes to continue working with large animals — something she has enjoyed since she was very young. "As I progress through veterinary school and with my previous summer work experiences, I've become more interested in the large animal aspect of veterinary medicine," says Tulloch. "At this point in time, large animal practice is definitely in my future."
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