Poultry Research and Diagnostic Laboratory, Mississippi State University, MS

Description of Elective Experience: 

Through the analysis of poultry, wild, and zoo bird cases (making necropsies, attending presentations, and, if possible, during field trips); the students will acquire knowledge about diseases of poultry (Salmonellosis, ILT, IBV, Avian Influenza, etc.). Prevention and control of these diseases will be highlighted.  

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

PRDL-MSU is an AAVLD, NAHL-accredited laboratory. It has laboratories for the diagnosis of most of the diseases of poultry: Virology, bacteriology-mycology, molecular, histopathology, and Clin path. And a fully equipped poultry necropsy area. Students will have the chance to be actively involved in poultry-avian necropsies and will shadow lab diagnostic procedures.  Three ACPV diplomate veterinarians are Poultry professors interacting daily with the students. Two ACVP diplomate veterinarians support the microscopic diagnostic and include student visitors in their histo cases analysis.  

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

Regular schedule is 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. However, for field trips and necropsy cases, this schedule could be longer. Students must be open mind related to schedule flexibility. 

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

A non-cost room is available inside the lab facilities. Because the room is inside the lab, pets are not allowed. 

Supervisor: 
Dr. Martha Pulido.
Contact email: 
Address: 
3137 Highway 468 West
3137 Highway 468 West
Pearl, MS 39208-9007
United States
Is student housing available?: 
Yes
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
48 hrs