North Carolina State University - Poultry Health Management, NC

Description of Elective Experience

Poultry Health Management I is a clinical rotation elective for 4 th year veterinary students with an interest in poultry health management or food animal production. This two-week course is offered 4 times each year. Diseases of turkeys and chickens will be discussed. Basic concepts in poultry disease diagnosis, prevention and treatment will be emphasized. The course will consist of lectures, laboratory and field experiences.

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

NC State CVM has all the staff, equipment, and resources necessary to run this elective. 

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

Students will learn about and solve poultry disease problems in a combination of classroom discussions, laboratories, and field exepriences.  Contact hours vary based on case load, but average ~35hrs a week Monday - Friday.  

Supervisor
Luke Borst DVM PhD DACVP, Rocio Crespo DVM, PhD DACPV, Sezny Gall DVM (resident)
Website
cvm.ncsu.edu
Contact email
Address

1060 William Moore dr
Raleigh, NC 27607
United States

Specialties
Animal Type
Practice or Institution Type
Is student housing available?
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week
30-40
Global engagement opportunity
No
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