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Accelerated Genetics Looking for Intern Applicants
Wisconsin Ag Connection - 10/28/2016

The Baraboo-based Accelerated Genetics has announced its openings for summer internships for college students for the summer of 2017.

Next year, there will be four types of internships being offered, including Farm & Barn, Laboratory, Marketing Communications, and Sales & Service.

The Farm and Barn Intern will work directly with the bulls at the Production Facility located in Westby. This individual will be exposed to the feeding and caring of animals at an operation that houses over 700 bulls. Work will involve assisting with feeding and the nutrition program, health testing, picture taking and collection of the bulls.

The Laboratory Intern will be a team member in the semen processing laboratory in Westby. Work will include extender preparation and testing, semen analysis and quality control, computer entry of production and quality control data, and processing and freezing of bovine semen.

The Marketing Communications Intern is based out of the Baraboo office. In this position, the intern will be responsible for a variety of projects within the area of public relations, written communications, print advertising, social media and web, as well as receive a broad-range of experience with all Accelerated Genetics’ programs and services.

As a Sales & Service Intern, individuals will develop skills in artificial insemination, learn about reproductive services, such as estrus synchronization programs, as well as receive a broad-range of experience in all sales division positions and Accelerated Genetics' programs.

A successful candidate should have an understanding of the dairy and beef industries. Experience with cattle is required.

For more information about the company's various intern opportunities, call 800-451-9275. Applications are due November 15.

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