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
Contact email:
Address:
460 North Road
Clevedon
Auckland 2582Specialties:
Practice or Institution Type:
Is student housing available?:
Yes
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week:
28 hours +
Global engagement opportunity:
No