The Role
A 12-week hands-on internship in modern swine production facilities. Responsibilities include estrus detection, sow feeding and treatment, artificial insemination, sanitation, assisting with births, newborn piglet care and processing, castration, and weaning. Interns must complete safety training and perform physically demanding work involving lifting at least 50 pounds, frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, walking, and standing.
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Description
Belstra Group Farms are located in Northwest Indiana and Eastern Illinois and offer a 12-week pig production internship that allows students to complete a summer program getting hands-on experience within multiple modern-day swine production facilities. This internship is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic student in agriculture looking to gain valuable experience within a growing industry. Please send cover letter and resume to Adriana Trevizo at [email protected] to apply.
- Heat checking/estrus detection
- Feeding and treating sow
- Breeding via artificial insemination
- Sanitizing stalls and pens
- Assisting sows during the birthing process
- Caring for newborn piglets
- Processing piglets
- Castrating piglets
- Weaning piglets
Requirements
- lifting at least 50lbs
- Undergoing Safety training
- Frequent and repetitive stooping, bending, kneeling, etc
- Walking and remaining on your feet
Skills Required
- Lift at least 50 pounds
- Complete safety training
- Perform frequent and repetitive stooping, bending, and kneeling
- Walk and remain on feet for extended periods
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The Company
What We Do
Belstra Group Farms provides farm management and genetic support to pig farms in Indiana and Illinois, focusing on raising high-quality, healthy swine breeds.
