Two Interns Explore Their Interest in Pork Production
June 21, 2010
They believe they’ve come to the right place. Veterinary interns Amber Hazel and Elise Schuleter wanted to spend a summer focused on pig welfare and swine production issues. Each chose Pipestone Veterinary Clinic (PVC) and Pipestone System because, as Amber says, “It’s something they’re known for…and I knew I could get a good background.”
Summer interns Elise Schuleter and Amber Hazel.
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Amber, who will be a third-year student at the University of Minnesota (U of M) Veterinary College in the fall, is back for her second internship. She’s a Lanesboro, MN native who grew up on a dairy farm.
Elise is approaching her second year of vet school at U of M. She comes from Hutchinson, MN where her livestock experience included “a little bit of everything” in her 4-H and FFA years. “Dr. Scott Dee at the U of M lined up some specific research work and wanted me to work with PVC. I interviewed with Dr. Joel Nerem and here I am!”
Under the direction of Dr. Nerem, Amber and Elise have begun work on several swine research projects. “I don’t mind work and responsibility,” Elise explains. “I’m happy to spend a busy summer seeing and doing new things.”
Prior to her experience with PVC last summer, Amber interned with the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture. The experience stimulated her interest in swine welfare issues. What has she learned? “I think the take-home message for consumers is that producers care a lot about their animals. They make sure pigs are sheltered from the elements and they invest time and money in their health and welfare.”
These two future veterinarians hope to work in large animal medicine. They’ve clearly come to the right place to learn!
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