McKillop Poultry Medicine, MD

Description of Elective Experience

Students will have hands on experience working with mostly backyard poultry flocks and some commercial egg production flocks. Students will learn about and perform diagnostic testing, necropsy, fecals, disease diagnosis, and treatment (including minor surgery).  Time not spent on farms will be spent going over diseases (clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment and prevention)  and coming up with differential diagnosis for each.  Student may also spend time with the diagnostic laboratory if desired/upon availability. 

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

Dr. McKillop is the sole practitioner. Her practice is mobile.  Avian and poultry library/literature are available at student's disposal.  

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

40 hrs/week (completed during week days). Students will work with Dr. McKillop to create diagnostic and treatment plans.

Supervisor
Dr. Annika McKillop
Contact email
Address

5778 Indian Cedar Ct
Frederick, MD 21703
United States

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