Kansas Center For Equine Reproduction, KS

Description of Elective Experience

The extern will be immersed in all aspects of equine theriogenology and breeding farm operations.   The extern will shadow the veterinarian and participate in veterinary procedures including foaling, foal checks, foal and mare treatment and medications, mare breeding and pregnancy checks, embryo transfer, lab diagnostics, stallion collection and semen processing.  The breeding farm component includes care, feeding, catching, leading, watering and stall cleaning for horses.  The extern will also be exposed to general farm maintenance including feed and shaving management along with basic machinery / equipment usage and operation. 

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

Our current business model consists of one board certified theriogenologist along with three technicians and 1-3 interns depending on the time of year.  We have two locations equipped with breeding stocks along with a lab to perform routine diagnostics and semen analysis.  We have a handbook and guides for common procedures to aid with the learning process.

Student Responsibilities - what is expected of students in terms of hours, days of the week, shadowing or actual support?

The extern will be immersed into our program and should anticipate working 6 days per week averaging 10-12 hours per day.  The extern would be treated as part of our team and expected to help with procedures and treatment after they have been trained.

Supervisor
Shelby Hayden
Address

760 N 950 RD
Lawrence, KS 66047
United States

Animal Type
Is student housing available?
Yes
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week
30
Global engagement opportunity
Yes
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