Wayne Sanderson Farms, MS

Description of Elective Experience

Wayne Sanderson Farms (WSF) is the third largest US broiler chicken producer.  Internships are offered to qualified students to participate in daily activities of specialty boarded poultry veterinarians (American College of Poultry Veterinarians).

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

WSF employs 6 ACPV certified veterinarians to assist with bringing over 18 million broiler chickens to market each week.  WSF has facilities in multiple states including former Sanderson Farms, Inc. headquarters in Laurel, MS.  Students will spend time primarily with one ACPV certified veterinarian, and often have opportunity to work with others as well.

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

Students are expected to be available for at least 40 hours each week, approximately 8 hours each day, with some longer days.  Students will be permitted to participate in activities including farm visits, necropsies, diagnostic efforts and basic animal husbandry of commercial chicken production.

Student Housing (include costs, amenities, pet friendly, contact info if different from elective contact info)

Students will be housed in local hotels at WSF expense.  No pets are allowed to travel with students unless student makes their own arrangements.

Supervisor
Dr. Phil Stayer
Contact email
Address

127 Flynt Road
Laurel, MS 39443
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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