The Nicaragua trip is completely organized, run, and funded by Oregon State Veterinary students. However, because we are all full-time students paying for school as well as general living expenses, and can only spend so many hours putting together fantastic Silent Auctions, International Language Dinners, and other fabulous fundraisers, the success of our trip depends greatly on all the donations we receive. From large scale corporations to small-town, single veterinarian clinics, all of your support and donations are what make it possible for us to continue returning to Ometepe and providing the best care we can to the island residents. 

  While we are open to donations of any kind, the following is a list of some things we're running low on, could use more of, or would simply like to add to our inventory to improve the quality of care we can provide: 

WE GIVE OUR MOST GRACIOUS THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO DONATED TO THE NICA2014 TRIP. INCREDIBLE AMOUNTS OF SUPPLIES, MONEY, ADOPTIONS, AND GENERAL SUPPORT ALLOW US TO CONTINUE THIS TRIP YEAR AFTER YEAR. 

Nicaragua 2015 Wish List

Small Animal Supplies

• 1 cc, 3 cc, 6 cc syringes
• 18, 20, 22, 25G needles
• Empty pill bottles
• Lube, sterile lube
• Blood collection tubes
• Cotton tipped applicators
• Sterile gloves, size 6.5 and 7
• Fluids
  • LRS 500ml and 1 L
  • 0.9% NaCl 500ml and 1 L
• 32 Inch IV sets
• Sterile water (unopened containers)
• Surgery Packs/Instruments (spay, neuter, and laceration packs) - email us for a more detailed list 
• Bandage scissors
• Hand-scrub brushes (Povlode)
• Betadine/Chlorhexidine Scrub
• Chlorhexidine Solution
• 4-quart washtubs
• Tablets/powder for cold sterilization
• Green tattoo ink
• Huck Towels
• Thermometers
• Nail clippers and quick stop
• Elizabethan collars, slip leashes
• Cloth muzzles
• High calorie dehydrated dog food
• De-wormer for cats and dogs
• Flea/tick preventative for cats, small and medium dogs

These things are essential, as we hand them out to the community to continue treating their animals during the year. We also hold a public health seminar to education the community members on the importance of zoonotic parasites, and how to improve sanitation and lessen their chances of contracting various infections. 

• 22 G Catheters
• 22 and 25G Butterfly catheters
• ET tubes – any size
• Exam gloves – all sizes
• 3-way stopcocks
• Clippers, with cleaner/lube
• Scale – infant type or digital bathroom
• Ear cleaner
• Artificial tears
• Laryngoscope
• Otoscope/Ophthalmoscope
• Ambu bag
• Triple antibiotic ointment
• 4x4 gauze (sterile or non-sterile)

Large Animal Supplies

• Palpation sleeves
• Tail chalk
• Oral horse and ruminant De-wormers
• Pour-on and injectable ivermectin
• Tick repellant
• Hoof picks and halters
• Hoof knife, hoof tester, rasps
• Hoof trimmer/nippers
• Emasculator
• Equine dental halter and speculum
• Chlorhexidine, betadine scrub & solution
• Wound care ointment
• OB lube
• 6, 12, 35, 60 cc syringes
• 16, 18, 20G x 1” needles
• 25G 5/8” needles
• Surgical blades (size 10-12)
• Nasogastric tube (3/4 – 1”)
• Catheters
• Vaccination gun

• Microhematocrit tubes + sealant clay
• Diff Quick stain
• Refractometer
• Disposable pipettes
• Slides and coverslips
• Lens cleaner and paper
• Kimwipes
• Immersion oil
• Test tube racks

Drugs*

• Xylazine
• Detomidine
• Oxytetracycline
• Phenylbutazone/NSAID paste, injectable
• Procaine Penicillin G
• Trimethoprim sulfa
• Florfenicol
• Excede
• Injectable Metacam
• Oral and injectable antibiotics

*We are currently accepting non-parenteral drugs that are expired less than 3 years, but cannot accept any injectable medications expired greater than 1 year.

Hard goods/Sustainable materials:

OSU IVSA is hoping to purchase equipment that will benefit the clinic for years to come, such as centrifuges, a pulse oximeter, microscopes, etc.  We would gratefully accept any monetary donations that will help us purchase these items. You can find further details on specific sustainable items by clicking the link above.

OSU IVSA would like to thank you in advance for all donations!!!

 Please send any donations to the following address: 

OSU IVSA c/o Laura Niman 2014

700 Magruder Hall SW 30th Street

Corvallis, Oregon 97331 

Additionally, please include a letter or send us an email if you would like us to fill out a "Gift in Kind" form, providing you the opportunity for a tax refund on your donated items.