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05/30/2026

Come visit us at the Clark County OH-Pigs show where we are learning about the importance of isolation to stop the spread of germs!

05/24/2026

Come learn about identification with us!

Today kids will learn more about the importance of identification and get to practice ear notching their own pair of ears. Come on over to be identified! We are also enrolling NASALs at our table! 🐷🦠

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05/23/2026

Come diagnose some pigs with us! We also have NASALs here if anyone needs a redraw or would like to join the study!

Today with The Swientist, participants can try to diagnose a sick pig and learn more about swine disease. The Swientist Team will be here until about 1 pm. 🐷🦠

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05/22/2026

💻✨ Practice. Prepare. Perform. ✨💻

Virtual Skillathons for the 2026 Ohio State Fair are OPEN from May 25th – October 12th!

✅ No pre-registration required
✅ Great practice for youth interested in Ohio State Fair Skillathons
✅ May replace county fair skillathon requirements (check with your fair!)

Species available:
-Beef
-Cavy
-Dairy
-Dog
-Goat
-Horse
-Llama / Alpaca
-Poultry
-Rabbit
-Sheep
-Swine

Website: https://ohio4h.org/animalsciences/ohio-4-h-animal-sciences-program/ohio-4-h-skillathons

Questions? Email us at [email protected].

05/22/2026

🐾 Experience Life as a Veterinarian! 🐾
Are you a high school student passionate about animals? Don’t miss Vet for a Day at the Ohio State Fair!

📅 Thursday, July 30, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Ohio Showcase Building, Ohio State Fairgrounds
Hosted by the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association, this hands-on program lets you:
🩺 Participate in interactive demonstrations
🐄 Practice real veterinary skills
🎓 Get expert advice on veterinary careers
💲 $15 registration fee (includes lunch + program t-shirt!)
⏳ Register by July 24 – spots are limited!
Take your first step toward becoming a veterinarian!

➡️ Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ovma-vet-for-a-day-tickets-1988628770184?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true
📧 Questions? Contact Mia Cunningham at [email protected]

05/09/2026

Come learn more about biosecurity!

05/06/2026

Great video to show what we do! Our lab has been collecting swabs for a while now looking for influenza in pigs! We appreciate everyone who has let us pick their pigs noses over the year!

05/04/2026

Another introducing Sabrina! Sabrina has been a part of our team since last summer and you may have seen her at some of the jackpot or OH-Pigs shows.

Be sure to say hi if you see her at shows this summer!

05/02/2026

So you wanna be a vet? Stop by and see us at cosi from 11-5 on Washington boulevard to give animals a physical!

05/02/2026

The Swientist team has arrived and is ready for experiments to begin! 🐷🦠

When you don’t practice biosecurity your pig health tower will tumble! Visit the Swientist table to learn more about the things you can do to protect your pig’s health!

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