Competitions
Change to SAVMA Symposium Bovine Palpation Competition
Effective 12/18/2024
Due to the State of Emergency declared by the state of California regarding the H5N1 virus (also known as Avian Influenza A or ‘Bird Flu’), the Bovine Reproduction Contest held at the 2025 SAVMA Symposium will not include the palpation of live cattle for the practical portion of the competition. Instead, only bovine reproductive tracts will be available for the palpation practical portion of the competition. This is to ensure veterinary student safety and mitigate the risk of bovine-human transmission of the H5N1 virus.
As per the Manual of the SAVMA Symposium (approved by SAVMA HOD in March 2022), “the contest format … shall consist of palpation of live animals and/or reproductive tracts, and a written examination” (Part 8, Section 2, Subsection A). In accordance with symposium and state regulations, ONLY bovine reproductive tracts will be used. Proper PPE and bio-security measures will be provided to ensure student safety.
If you have any questions regarding this change to the competition, please contact the symposium general managers at gmsavmasymposium2025@gmail.com. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to seeing you at the 2025 SAVMA Symposium.
Bovine Palpation
Put your bovine palpation skills to the test in a two-part team competition. Show your knowledge with a knowledge test and palpation of bovine reproductive tracts.
Join us Friday, March 21 from 8AM-12PM at the UC Davis Gourley Clinical Teaching Center. The lab practicum will occur from 10am-12PM, after the written portion.
Details about location and meeting time will be distributed to registrants.
Teams may not exceed 4 students (3 team members and 1 alternate). Bovine Palpation Team Rules HERE!
Register for Bovine Palpation Competition HERE!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGUm4K1h15o3UJbK9CFCuRAlehmo8HExfdkPj1ydNxZ1B99A/viewform?usp=sf_link
ACPVM Outbreak Response
Join your colleagues and test your outbreak response skills! Use your veterinary and one health knowledge to solve fun challenges. Sponsored by ACPVM.
View Game and Team Rules HERE!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IVYwGruPfvhaD0dNRCjRYkf4TIcs-bg7cz3tQQ58_0k/edit?usp=sharing
Time: Friday, March 21, 2025: 1:30PM -3PM
Location: MPT 1110
Register HERE!
Zuku Trivia Night
Grab some friends and test your knowledge in a trivia competition! Compete against your colleagues for the chance to win prizes! Enjoy food and beverages sponsored by Zuku Review!
View Game and Team Rules HERE!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IVYwGruPfvhaD0dNRCjRYkf4TIcs-bg7cz3tQQ58_0k/edit?usp=sharing
Time: Friday, March 21, 2025: 3PM -5PM
Location: Gladys Valley Hall - Room 1020
Register HERE!
Clinical Skills Relay Race
Race to place IV catheters, intubate dummies, gown and glove, and more!
View Game and Team Rules HERE!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IVYwGruPfvhaD0dNRCjRYkf4TIcs-bg7cz3tQQ58_0k/edit?usp=sharing
Time: Saturday March 22, 2025 from 10:00am - 11:30am
Location: UC Davis Clinical Skills Lab (MPT 2130)
Register HERE!
Vet Med Cup Pong
Classic cup pong, but with a vet related action in every cup. No drinking involved, just cat burritos and chest compressions.
View Game and Team Rules HERE!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IVYwGruPfvhaD0dNRCjRYkf4TIcs-bg7cz3tQQ58_0k/edit?usp=sharing
Time: Saturday March 22, 2025 from 12:30 - 1:30pm
Location: Hutchinson Field
Register HERE!
The Triage Game - Sponsored by Hippo Veterinary Group
This fun team game will test your triage skills & knowledge by presenting you with multiple challenging cases arriving at your hospital. Then, you and your team must prioritize the proper steps for that case before another team finishes! Amazon Gift Card prizes for the top 3 teams!
View Game and Team Rules HERE!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IVYwGruPfvhaD0dNRCjRYkf4TIcs-bg7cz3tQQ58_0k/edit?usp=sharing
Time: Saturday March 22, 2025 from 2pm - 3:30pm
Location: MPT 1110
Register HERE!