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USDA "Pathways" opportunities for students and recent graduates
The USDA offers several career “pathways” for students and recent graduates in a variety of fields through the USDA Pathways Programs. These pathways include paid internships for current students, a training and development program for recent graduates of any qualifying educational institution, and a fellowship program for recent graduates with an advanced or professional degree. Pathways Programs may lead to a permanent position at the USDA, without further competition, after completing the requirements.
Chester A. Gipson Internship Program
- Open to undergraduate and graduate students in veterinary medicine and related fields.
- Up to $7,500 per year for undergraduate studies; up to $15,000 per year for graduate studies.
- Paid employment during summer and school breaks as a Veterinary Student Trainee with APHIS Animal Care.
- Email gipsonscholarship@usda.gov with questions.
Daniel E. Salmon Internship Program
- Open to undergraduate and graduate students in non-veterinary fields of study.
- Up to $7,500 per year for undergraduate studies; up to $15,000 per year for graduate studies.
- Paid employment during summer and school breaks with APHIS Veterinary Services
- Email recruitment.pathways@usda.gov with questions.
Saul T. Wilson, Jr., Internship Program
- Open to undergraduate and graduate students in veterinary medicine and biomedical sciences
- Up to $7,500 per year for undergraduate studies; up to $15,000 per year for graduate studies
- Paid employment during summer and school breaks as a Veterinary Student Trainee with APHIS Veterinary Services
- Email recruitment.pathways@usda.gov with questions.
Online poultry course available
Des Moines Area Community College is offering an Introduction to the Poultry Industry short course in spring 2023. It was developed by Iowa hatchery managers to train new or existing hatchery employees. Topics cover incubation, breakout, genetic selection, sex identification, history of the poultry industry, vaccination, and more.
The course is offered fully online for the spring 2023 semester and is available to non-residents. Anyone interested in the course can learn more and register online.
New look for livestock drug is designed to protect veterinarians
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved revised labeling and new packaging for Micotil 300 (tilmicosin injection), an injectable drug for use in certain cattle and sheep. The changes are designed to reduce risks to veterinarians handling or administering the drug. Human exposures may lead to severe cardiac effects and death.
The drug is now packaged inside a tamper-proof shroud and access to the product requires a quick-connect device, which is provided with a tube-fed safety syringe by Elanco or its distributors. Safe use and handling instructions are attached to the shroud so the user can review them each time they handle the product.
Everyone who handles Micotil 300 should be appropriately trained to use the drug safely, in a controlled setting where cattle are appropriately restrained. Uncontrolled livestock environments can be unpredictable and potentially hazardous, which increases the risk for handlers to be accidentally exposed to Micotil 300. People exposed to Micotil 300, whether through accidental injection or through the mouth, skin, or eye, should immediately seek medical care. There is no antidote for Micotil 300. This drug has been shown to have toxic effects on the human heart.
Job openings at the Board of Animal Health
We're hiring an Assistant Director position covering field activities. The application period is open through January 11, 2023. Please visit https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/search-for-jobs/ and search Job ID 61741 to apply.
We're also hiring for a Field Veterinarian in the Mankato area. The application period is open through December 29, 2022. Please visit https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/search-for-jobs/ and search Job ID 61555 to apply.
Finally, we'll be posting more jobs in the next several weeks. Please check the State of Minnesota Careers website and search "Board of Animal Health" to find additional opportunities with our agency.
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