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Dairy Herd Management Internship

Internship in Dairy Herd Management

Inclusive Dates: July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014

Number of Positions: 1

Position Description:   The objective of this year long internship is to provide the successful candidate with knowledge, training, and experience in dairy herd management.  Candidates must either be 1) a graduate of a four year bachelors program with dairy or animal science experience, or 2) a graduate of an AVMA accredited veterinary technician or technology program (eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a CVT).  After successful completion of the program, the intern should be an excellent candidate for a position as a dairy herd manager, veterinary technician in bovine private practice, applicant to veterinary school, or a research assistant.  The intern will work exclusively at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s Marshak Dairy farm, which houses approximately 175 lactating Holstein cows, 30 dry cows, and 160 young stock.  The Marshak Dairy currently employs a herd manager and three additional full-time farm workers.  Oversight is provided by a staff veterinarian (dairy coordinator) and veterinary care for the farm is provided by Penn Vet’s Field Service ambulatory veterinary practice.  The intern will have the opportunity to learn from all associated staff and personnel in order to provide a complete herd management picture. 

The primary responsibilities of the intern will revolve around daily work at the Dairy, including milking cows, feeding calves, calf and transition cow care, and farm upkeep.   Additional skills and experiences gained in this internship include transition cow health monitoring, body condition scoring, lameness scoring, calf health scoring, and other possibilities according to the interest of the intern and discretion of the dairy manager and farm coordinator.  Training will be provided by the farm staff and dairy coordinator in these technical skills according to the intern’s experience and background.  Additional instruction in record entry and analysis (DairyComp305), management of reproductive programs, nutrition, mastitis and milk quality, labor management, and preventative health programs will be provided in regularly scheduled team meetings and extended seminars.  The intern may also have involvement in research projects conducted at the Dairy.

The Marshak Dairy is located on the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s New Bolton Center campus in Kennett Square, PA. 

Send resume and letter with references to Dr. Jon Garber at garberj@vet.upenn.edu or New Bolton Center, 382 West Street Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348-1692. AA/EOE.  No phone calls please.  Applications will be reviewed until position is filled.

Volunteering with the Delmarva Driving Club

Donna Hurst with the Delmarva Driving Club called earlier this week regarding an upcoming event for which they are seeking student volunteers. The Delmarva Driving Club is hosting a Pleasure Driving Show, Saturday, May 4 in Denton, MD (Caroline County) and need help with various tasks/responsibilities including assisting judges, working arena gates, etc.

 

The contacts for this event are Donna Hurst (302-492-3932) and Jane Ramsey (ramseyj@yahoo.com). Volunteers will receive food and drinks during the day and it sounds like a fun show.

Secretary Scholars Program

You are invited to partake in an excellent networking event for all agriculture students and people who are interested in career in agriculture. The Secretary Scholars Program is designed to provide students a glimpse into our agricultural industry, hopefully supplementing and adding texture to the students class room experiences. During the winter, the program moves indoors and centers around career programs for students by allowing students to talk to professionals with in the agriculture field. This will be a great opportunity for all students that attend to network and learn about more careers in agriculture. Admission is free and is sponsored by the Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Ed Kee, the Delaware Department of Agriculture and assisted by the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity at The University of Delaware. There will be a bus to pick us up at the back of Townsend Hall at 9AM on March 2 and drop us off at the Delaware Department of Agriculture in Dover Delaware. Lunch is included on the trip Please dress informal and for the weather. RSVP by February 25th.

To ensure your spot on the trip please e-mail Shaw Civitarese** shaw@udel.edu and be sure to include your Name, Year, E-mail, and Cell Phone Number. RSVP by February 25th. Space is limited!**

Secretary’s Scholars
9AM - Bus picks UD students up behind Townsend Hall
10 AM – Welcome, Introductions
10:15 – View Video: Delaware Agriculture: Farming in the First State
A 26 minute video followed by discussion with 3 farmers about the challenge of farming in the first state

11:30 – What Agricultural-related courses or programs would you like to see at your University that are not offered now?
Student Driven Discussion

12:00 Lunch

1:00 Job Opportunities in Agriculture/Putting your best foot forward with a resume and interview
DuPont
Farm Credit
Perdue
Southern States

2:30 What’s graduate School all about?
DSU and UD Professors

3:00 Adjourn---Bus takes UD students back to Townsend Hall

Animal Nutrition Specialist Position

Just received a job posting for an entry level animal nutrition marketing position from the Trouw Nutrition, USA which is part of Nutreco. Attached is a full job description and directions on how to apply for the position. If you have any direct questions about this posting, please contact Sue Boostrom (Susan.Boostrom@nutreco.com) or Mike Hooper (Mike.Hooper@nutreco.com).

For a full look at the company you can visit their company website:www.nutreco.com. Application requirements include cover letter and resume.

National Poultry & Food Distributors Association

The NPFDA (National Poultry & Food Distributors Association) Scholarship Foundation is entering its 34th year of scholarship assistance. Every year, we award four $1,500.00 scholarships to students in the fields of poultry science, food science, agricultural economics/marketing, and all other areas of study related to the poultry industry.

Interested students may apply for the 2013-2014 academic year scholarships by completing the application and sending it along with a 1 or 2 page letter explaining their career goals. The student or the department will then need to forward theapplication, goals, transcripts, and an endorsement of the student to the NPFDA Scholarship Foundation.

The application, transcript and letter of endorsement must reach the NPFDA office no later than May 31, 2013.

I could not attach the applications to this post, but go to the website for an online application!

http://www.npfda.org/scholarships

3-Day Artificial Insemination Course!

Animal Science Club is looking to host a 3-Day Artificial Insemination course, taught by Precision Diagnostics.
Who: any UD students that are willing to get dirty & learn a lot!
What: learn how to artificially inseminate cows with an experienced teacher from Precision Diagnostics, a laboratory specializing in bovine artificial insemination.
Where: in the past, students have stayed with other students, in their off-campus housing. We will carpool to local dairy farms during the day; Precision Diagnostics will coordinate the farms.
When: spring break 2013...dates will be confirmed if there is enough student interest.
Why: artificial insemination is an extremely important part of the dairy and beef cattle industries! You will learn hands-on, graduating from dissected repro tracts to real cows, and the experience looks great on resumes!
Cost: $300...$150 deposit required before course.

*We need a group of volunteers to coordinate the trip with Precision Diagnostics. They will be responsible for coordinating student payment, housing, transportation, and contact with Precision Diagnostics. This might sound like a lot, but Animal Science Club is here to assist you. Please contact Nina Lee nlee@udel.edu
PLEASE EMAIL IF YOU ARE INTERESTED BY THIS WEEKEND. Sorry for the rush, Precision Diagnostics wants to know ASAP.