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PIC Swine Veterinary Externship Program

Objective
To expose proactive swine veterinary students to a pioneering genetics company with a focus on the role of the swine veterinarian in a high health breeding stock multiplication system.

Program Structure

  • Two-week schedule combining field experience and office experience in a premier swine genetics company
  • PIC will cover travel expenses, meals, and lodging during the two-week externship. No stipend provided
  • Potential training topics:
    • Overview and principles of a breeding stock company
    • Basics of the PIC genetic improvement platform
    • Overview of the PIC Technical services and Swine Nutrition programs
    • Principles of health, biosecurity, and monitoring of a breeding stock multiplication system
    • Ante and post mortem swine sample collection and interpretation of diagnostic test results
    • Exposure to multiple phases within pig production:
      • Multiplier herds
      • Gene transfer center (GTC, boar stud)
      • Transport decontamination facilities
      • Harvest facility
      • Feed mills

Criteria

  1. Third year veterinary student in North America (US or CA)
  2. Ability to demonstrate passion for swine industry, continual learning and excellence

How to Apply
Submit the following by February 1st:

  • Letter of Intent
  • Resume
  • Two reference letters

Deadlines
September 1st: Application process opens
February 1st: Deadline for all application materials to be submitted
February 20th: Results communicated to applicants

Contact information
PIC North America
100 Bluegrass Commons Blvd
Ste 2200
Hendersonville, TN 37075
Office Phone: 615-265-2700
Email: PIC.Ams.Health@genusplc.com