Jennie-O Turkey Store, MN

Description of Elective Experience

Students will gain field experience working in commercial turkey production with a fully integrated company split between Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.
  • Team of staff veterinarians and support staff
  • In-house labs and necropsy equipment
Student Responsibilities - what is expected of students in terms of hours, days of the week, shadowing or actual support?
  • Flexible hours depending on staff vet schedules for the week, expect around 40+. Roughly 7am-4pm M-F
  • Farm visits for understanding of commercial poultry industry as well as diagnostic investigation primarily with direct supervision of staff vet.
  • Necropsy and lab work, literature review & discussion, etc.
  • Possible visits to turkey breeders, hatchery and processing facilities. 
Supervisor
Dr. Ashley Poissant
Contact email
Address

2505 Willmar Avenue SW
Willmar, MN 56201
United States

Animal Type
Practice or Institution Type
Is student housing available?
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week
40+
Global engagement opportunity
No
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