The Caine Veterinary Teaching Center addresses the animal health needs of the food animal industry of Idaho through
education, research, public service, and outreach by providing:
Formal hands-on educational experiences in production animal medicine and management for senior students in the
W-I (Washington-Idaho) Professional Veterinary Medical Education Program
Research on production animal diseases and management
Laboratory and on-farm disease diagnostic expertise for the production animal industry
Continuing education programs for veterinary practitioners and specialists
Outreach and continuing educational programs for livestock producers and allied industry groups
Vision Statement
The Caine Veterinary Teaching Center commits to foster animal and public health for the benefit of society. Our
responsibility is to transfer science-based medical information and technology to veterinary students, veterinarians
and animal owners through education, research, public service, and outreach thereby effecting positive change in the
livelihood of the people of Idaho and the region.
