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We’re thrilled to share the heartwarming journey behind our Equine Dystocia Simulator, now part of the BJ Hughes Centre for Clinical Learning at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan.
Modern veterinary education is embracing simulation technology to revolutionize how students develop critical skills. A standout example is Kildalton College in Ireland, where bovine simulators are enhancing practical training and safety for students in animal care programs.
In response to the growing demand for trained veterinary professionals, educational institutions worldwide are facing significant challenges. One of the most pressing issues is the decreasing access to live animals for hands-on veterinary training.
The rising costs of maintaining live animals, combined with the increasing shift towards ethical medical practices, have left many schools searching for alternatives. Enter the world of simulators, where technology meets education to create a sustainable and compassionate solution for veterinary training.
3B Scientific, a global leader in the manufacturing and marketing of medical and scientific educational products, announced today that it has acquired Veterinary Simulator Industries (VSI), a leading developer of veterinary simulation models.
Founded with a commitment to advancing veterinary education, VSI has developed a range of highly realistic and effective veterinary simulators that are redefining how veterinary training is delivered.
With a focus on quality and innovation, VSI's products provide a practical, hands-on approach to veterinary education, meeting the diverse needs of educators and students around the world.
The Clinical Simulation Center is open to all WSU veterinary students, interns, residents, and faculty. Students and veterinarians have access to some of the most advanced medical models to learn new skills and polish current skills. The center provides a positive, enriching, and supportive educational environment for the advancement of veterinary care.
Simulation-based education is essential for training the most prepared and competent veterinary graduates in the country. Simulation is used routinely to train human medical doctors, and WSU is a leader in advancing technical and clinical simulation training for veterinarians.
Our program offers an integrated approach to simulated medical and communication training. From basic suturing skills to client communication to fully integrated simulations to experience the spectrum of care, we provide hands-on opportunities to learn and practice necessary veterinary skills.
The center, housed at the university's College of Veterinary Medicine, purchased a dystocia simulator cow and calf to help teach and demonstrate the birthing process. Visitors to the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson, where the new simulator has been displayed to the public, are already getting their own in-depth experience.
Meet Agnes — she's a full-size cow, with a working udder, a uterus and a full-size calf but she's not quite a real cow.
Instead, the bovine specimen is used to educate veterinary students and cattle producers about the cattle birthing process.