Woodlands Stud, Auckland (New Zealand)

Description of Elective Experience: 

Standardbred stud work. Foaling mares. Observation of stallion collection and processing. Scanning mare, artifical insemination. Handling of mares and foals.

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

Three regular veterinarians attend daily.

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

Depending on experience we would like to studentsd to help in the breeding barn with mares and foals, this includes catching mares, feeding stock, treating etc.

Hours are generally 8 per day 5 days a week but will include some night foal watch duties

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

We will house the student and provide transport to our other properties.   Food requirements will be discussed

Supervisor: 
Tony Grayling
Website: 
woodlandsstud.co.nz
Address: 
460 North Road
Clevedon
Auckland 2582
New Zealand
Specialties: 
Practice or Institution Type: 
Is student housing available?: 
Yes
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
28 hours +