West Liberty Foods, LLC, IA

Description of Elective Experience

Learning Objectives:

  •  Acquire an understanding of commercial turkey production

    • On-farm field visits with Company Veterinarian

    • Meet WLF farmers and owners

  • Learn how the concepts of veterinary medicine apply in a practical, field setting.

    • Participate in any necropsies 

    • Participate in health visits with vet 

    • Participate in case-based discussions and related conversations with production veterinarians and/or nutritionists.

    • Acquire and develop communication skills in visits with growers 

  • Acquire an understanding of the importance of biosecurity through practical application and observation.

  •  Learn of the impact food safety and public health have on both live production and food processing.

  • Develop an understanding of the current issues facing turkey production.

  • Develop an understanding of the importance of proper management, health programs, and biosecurity in the overall goal of preventative flock health. 

  • Develop an understanding of the complexity of interactions that occur between/within the live production and food processing divisions.

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

Participate in daily activities and relevant projects as relate to clinical practice 

Supervisor
Elizabeth Beilke
Contact email
Address

4020 Hubbell Ave, Apt 215, Apt 215
Apt 215
Des Moines, IA 50317
United States

Specialties
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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