What are the responsibilities and job description for the PEAK Livestock Internship - Shawano, Wisconsin position at PEAK?
Job Description
Primary Objectives of Position:
PEAK is seeking 1 Livestock Intern to care for and perform research trials with our bull population at our Shawano, WI livestock facility. This is a hands-on experience that will include activities associated with the daily care of bulls, compiling research data, and presenting findings to company leadership. The intern will step foot into all facets of PEAK Production while developing a network and gaining an understanding of the semen production process.
Major Areas of Accountability:
About Us
PEAK is the source of superior genetics to the URUS brands and the world. PEAK develops and produces elite bovine genetics and industry-leading reproductive products through genetic programs, production, and research and development. PEAK people are in multiple countries and locations and have an extensive level of expertise, including genetics, operations, research, and data management.
PEAK has deep roots in the industry through its origin within the URUS family of companies. As a holding company with cooperative and private ownership, URUS is a family of businesses at the heart of the dairy and beef industry – Alta Genetics, GENEX, Genetics Australia, Leachman Cattle, Jetstream, PEAK, SCCL, Trans Ova Genetics and VAS. Each organization has its unique identity, products, and services. These companies work globally to provide cutting-edge dairy and beef genetics, customized reproductive services to maximize conceptions, dairy management information to take producers to the frontline of progressive dairy farming, and an array of products and services to help bovines reach their full genetic potential. URUS has 9 brands in 17 retail countries and employs nearly 2,800 people globally.
Primary Objectives of Position:
PEAK is seeking 1 Livestock Intern to care for and perform research trials with our bull population at our Shawano, WI livestock facility. This is a hands-on experience that will include activities associated with the daily care of bulls, compiling research data, and presenting findings to company leadership. The intern will step foot into all facets of PEAK Production while developing a network and gaining an understanding of the semen production process.
Major Areas of Accountability:
- Perform daily care of the bulls which includes feeding, cleaning, animal handling, semen collection, assisting with heath testing and veterinary treatments, and other routine tasks
- Conduct detailed research trial(s) designed to optimize current livestock handling or semen collection practices
- Summarize research and present recommendations for the future based on the research trial outcomes
- Operate company farm equipment and vehicles
- Attend company intern orientation and networking events
- Explore career opportunities within PEAK and the other URUS Operating Companies
- Students pursuing an education within agriculture, biology, genetics or data science
- Applicants currently attend a 2-year technical college or 4-year university
- Experience handling and working with livestock
- Passionate about agriculture and innovation
- Willingness to learn and experience new things
- Detail-oriented individual with an interest in completing an independent research project
About Us
PEAK is the source of superior genetics to the URUS brands and the world. PEAK develops and produces elite bovine genetics and industry-leading reproductive products through genetic programs, production, and research and development. PEAK people are in multiple countries and locations and have an extensive level of expertise, including genetics, operations, research, and data management.
PEAK has deep roots in the industry through its origin within the URUS family of companies. As a holding company with cooperative and private ownership, URUS is a family of businesses at the heart of the dairy and beef industry – Alta Genetics, GENEX, Genetics Australia, Leachman Cattle, Jetstream, PEAK, SCCL, Trans Ova Genetics and VAS. Each organization has its unique identity, products, and services. These companies work globally to provide cutting-edge dairy and beef genetics, customized reproductive services to maximize conceptions, dairy management information to take producers to the frontline of progressive dairy farming, and an array of products and services to help bovines reach their full genetic potential. URUS has 9 brands in 17 retail countries and employs nearly 2,800 people globally.
