Cuddy Farms, Canada

Description of Elective Experience: 

Cuddy Farms is a turkey operation that employs their own veterinarian and operates their own internal lab for testing.  Cuddy Farms operates approximately 40 farms including stud, grow and breeder farms.  We also have a hatchery at our location in Strathroy.  The student will be able to gain experience in each aspect of the turkey and veterinary operations.  

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.: 

Cuddy Lab- microbiology and serological testing equipment

Farms- as required for animal care 

Cuddy Farms- veterinarian, HR, managers, supervisors etc. 

Hatchery- 50,000 poults hatched 4 times a week. Staffed accordingly. 

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

Student will shadow veterinarian, lab staff, farm supervisors depending on their interests and learning opportunities available at the time of visit.  The staff veterinarian has her own schedule that the student is expected to be a part of.  Hours are approximately 7-3, Monday to Friday.  

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

Housing will be provided. 

Supervisor: 
Steph Rhebergen
Contact email: 
stephr@cuddy.com
Address: 
28429 Centre Rd
Strathroy, ON N7G 3H6
Canada
Animal Type: 
Other
Avian
Practice or Institution Type: 
Exotic, Aquatic, Avian, Wildlife, and Zoological
Is student housing available?: 
Yes
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
40