Foster Farms, CA

Description of Elective Experience: 

The student will expand their knowledge in poultry production systems, in both broiler and turkeys. The student will aid in sample collection for disease monitoring, pre-processing, and general flock health evaluaitons. The student will be familarized with hatchery and plant processing and performance evaluations. 

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

Company Veterinarian, field technician supervisors, biosecurity attire, PPE, posting kits 

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

Monday-Friday (hours will vary, but typically 7am-4pm)

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

Transportation to the farms and facilities will be provided from a central location. Meals during the day will be covered. 

Supervisor: 
Dr. Grace Mountainspring
Address: 
14519 COLLIER RD
DELHI, CA 95315
United States
Animal Type: 
Is student housing available?: 
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
40