About the role
Objective
As a Production Intern, you will serve as a Swine Technician. You will learn the responsibilities for the daily care, health, and welfare of pigs in a swine production facility. This role involves performing tasks related to animal husbandry, health management, feeding, breeding, and facility maintenance to ensure the highest standards of swine production. The duration of the Internship will be 10-12 weeks.
Role and Responsibilities
- Learn and monitor the health and well-being of swine, ensuring they
receive proper nutrition and care.
- Follow all production protocols and procedures to maximize sow and
gilt production & efficiencies.
- Administer vaccinations, medications, and other health treatments as
directed.
- Ensure pigs have access to adequate feed, air and water.
- Monitor feed intake and adjust feeding programs as necessary.
- Identify and report signs of illness or injury, following proper
protocols for treatment.
- Assist with farrowing (birthing) and newborn piglet care, including
feeding and processing.
- Assist in breeding activities, including artificial insemination and
pregnancy checks.
- Monitor sows during gestation and farrowing to ensure a healthy
process.
- Maintain clean and sanitary conditions in barns, pens, and other
facilities.
- Operate and maintain equipment used in swine production.
- Maintain accurate records of animal health, treatments, and
performance in a timely manner
- Communicate effectively with the employee and the farm management
- Follow animal welfare, biosecurity regulations and company policies.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- No experience required.
- Experience in animal husbandry or swine production is preferred but
not required. ·