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Cole Facility
ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY DISPLAY 9:30am-3pm Cole A Cloned cow and sheep, transgenic goats, and educational exhibits on animal biotechnology.
ANIMAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT DISPLAY 9:30am-3pm Cole A Research and Animal Science-related displays showcasing a variety of livestock species and interactive educational displays.
STUDENTS VS. ALUMNI POLO MATCH 3pm-4pm Cole A Arena Student versus alumni polo match. Teams will consist of three players each.
COW MILKING Cole A Come and milk a cow. Be in line by 3pm to avoid disappointment as the cows need to go to the milking barn.
DRAFT HORSE DEMONSTRATION 2pm-3pm Cole A Arena Draft horses in action. The Draft Horse and Driving Club will demonstrate many uses of the draft animal.
GOAT MILKING 12pm-3pm Cole A Goat Milking demonstration. Come try your hand at milking a goat. Be in line by 3pm to avoid disappointment.
HORSE BREEDING DEMONSTRATION 1pm-2pm Cole A Artificial insemination of horses.
LABORATORY ANIMAL DISPLAY 9:30am-3pm Cole A Information about laboratory animal science and weanling rats on display.
MEAT SCIENCE LAB 10am-3pm Cole C Public tours of the USDA inspected facility: see how meat products are made.
PAINTED HORSE 11:30am-2:30pm Cole A Muscle groups on a live horse will be painted to demonstrate anatomy.
PETTING ZOO 9:30am-3pm Cole A Children can pet small livestock such as goats, lambs, and calves.
RANCH KIDS OLYMPICS 1pm-3pm Cole A Children can learn roping, paint branding and compete in other events.
DUTTON FIELD
AMERICAN BRITTANY RESCUE INFO BOOTH 10am-4pm Dutton Field Information Booth sponsored by American Brittany Rescue
BREED SHOWCASE 12pm-1pm and 2:30pm-3:30pm Dutton Field Showcasing pure-bred dogs with information about breed history, temperament, and medical problems.
CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE INFO BOOTH 10am-4pm Dutton Field Canine Companions for Independence public outreach information table with graduate teams and pups in training representing the organization
CCI DEMO 1:30pm-2pm Dutton Field Canine Companions for Independence present some of their dogs in training.
DAVIS DOG TRAINING CLUB INFO BOOTH 9am-5pm Dutton Field Visit us to learn about meeting being safe around dogs. Come meet and pet our dogs!
GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA 9am-4pm Dutton Field German Shepherd Rescue of Northern California rescues German Shepherds from shelters and re-homes through adoption
GIANT SCHNAUZERS INFO BOOTH 9am-5pm Dutton Field GSGSC will provide information to assist potential owners in deciding whether a Giant is the right breed for their family.
GOLDEN GATE BASSET RESCUE 9am-5pm Dutton Field Golden Gate Basset Rescue with information and literature regarding adoption, fostering, transporting, and membership
GREAT PYRENEES RESCUE OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA INFO BOOTH 9am-5pm Dutton Field Great Pyrenees Rescue of Northern California Education Booth to educate the public.
GREYHOUND ADOPTION CENTER INFO BOOTH 9am-5pm Dutton Field Greyhound Adoption Center Information Booth with Greyhounds to meet!
GUIDE DOGS PUPPY RAISERS INFO BOOTH 10am-5pm Dutton Field Guide Dog Puppy Raisers invite you to pet our puppies and learn more about becoming a puppy raiser.
9am-5pm Dutton Field Come see the Golden Retrievers from the sanctuary!
JACK RUSSELL TERRIERS 10am-3pm Dutton Field Watch the misunderstood breeds having fun performing agility and other activities.
MYSTYX SHETLAND SHEEPDOGS AND SHELTIE RESCUE 9am-5pm Dutton Field Come see the Shelties and other rescue dogs at the Vet School Breeders Showcase.
NORCAL SHELTIE RESCUE 9am-5pm Dutton Field Come see the Shelties from the rescue and come to learn about adopting a dog!
NORCAL WEIMARANER RESCUE INFO BOOTH 9am-3:30pm Dutton Field Northern California Weimaraner Rescue will have wonderful dogs to meet, along with tons of breed information and free NCWR goodies.
RAT TERRIER RES-Q 9am-5pm Dutton Field Rat Terrier Breed Rescue with information and foster dogs on hand.
STAYING SAFE AROUND DOGS DEMO 2pm-2:30pm Dutton Field Join the Davis Dog Training Club to learn safe strategies for meeting and greeting friendly dogs in public places.
YOLO COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES 9am-5pm Dutton Field Location for Dog Licensing, Animal Care, and Redemption Animal Laws for Yolo County and State of California.
YOLO COUNTY SPCA DOG ADOPTIONS Dutton Field The Yolo County SPCA will have adoptable puppies and dogs.
Academic Surge III
AVIAN AND EXOTIC DISPLAY 9am-3pm 1350 Surge III Come learn from vet students about unique species of avian and exotic pets.
FELINE MEDICINE CLUB DISPLAY 9am-5pm 1310 Surge III Cat breed rescue showcase and orphan kitten project display.
FERAL FELINE ORGANIZATION 9am-5pm 1310 Surge III Come visit the Feral Feline Organization adoption table. Learn about feral cats, and emet our cats and kittens up for adoption.
F.I.S.H. CLUB 8:30am-4:30pm Lawn outside Surge III Learn how veterinarians work with fish! Play our educational fishing game.
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA HERPETOLOGICAL SOCIETY 9am-4pm 1350 Surge III Visit the Northern California Herpetological society and their snakes, iguanas, monitor lizards, and critters for adoption.
SACRAMENTO HOUSE RABBIT SOCIETY 9am-5pm 1310 Surge III Organization dedicated to rescuing and finding loving homes for abandoned and unwanted rabbits.
WAAM CLUB AND OILED RUBBER DUCKS 8:30am-4:30pm 1309 Surge III See Live animals, learn to save rubber duckies, see how veterinarians work with wild animals, and make a birdfeeder.
Meyer Hall
AVIAN DISPLAYS 11am-5pm 1330 Meyer Hall The Avian Sciences Club will host the Chick Hatchery. Come by to see the chicks and hug the Big Chicken.
Russell Field
POLICE CANINE DEMONSTRATION 12pm-1:30pm and 2pm-3:30pm Russell East Field This event showcases law enforcement canine units and how they assist in public safety and security.
VetMed
BEHAVIOR MEDICINE CLUB DOG TRAINING DEMONSTRATIONS 9am-4pm Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital Fields The Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital’s Behavior Service will be giving demonstrations on simple dog training techniques.
VETERINARY MEDICAL TEACHING HOSPITAL 11am-3pm Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital The VMTH will be hosting an Open House with many displays, information booths, and live animals.
ARC Pavilion
35TH ANNUAL DOXIE DERBY 1pm-4pm ARC Pavilion A Dachshund dog race! Come root on your favorite weiner-dog to the finish line! Free admission.
Equestrian Center
AGGIE VAULTERS AT UCDAVIS PRESENT GYMNASTICS ON HORSEBACK 2pm-3pm Equestrian Center Front Arena Aggie Vaulters in collaboration with Morning Star Vaulters and Pacific Coast Vaulters performing a spectacular display of acrobatics on horseback.
EQUESTRIAN RIDING DEMONSTRATION 2pm-3pm Equestrian Center Mounted horseback riding demonstrations of English, Western, dressage, and reining.
Hutchinson Field
BAY RACERS FLYBALL DEMO 10am-4pm Hutchinson Field Come see Spot run Flyball- an exciting relay race for dogs that involves four jumps, tennis balls, and a box.
DARING UNDERDOGS 10am-2pm Hutchinson Field Watch the misunderstood breeds having fun performing agility and other activities.
DISC DOG FREESTYLE DEMO HALFTIME SHOW 3pm-3:15pm Hutchinson Field Come see some incredible leaping, flipping, flying disc dogs during the Frisbee Dog Contest!
FRISBEE DOG CONTEST 12pm-1pm and 4pm-5pm Hutchinson Field Frisbee dog contest of all levels.
SHEEP DOG TRIALS 12pm-4pm Hutchinson Field Come see dogs herd sheep around a course! |
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