Wye Angus Internship in Maryland

Wye Angus Paid Internship:

Wye Angus is seeking motivated interns to assist with the daily operations of our historic Angus cow herd. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in cattle management while learning from one of the country's most renowned Angus herds.

Internship Duties May Include:

• Breeding: Artificial Insemination, IVF work, heat detection, and semen collection at the bull stud in Berryville, VA.
• Data Collection: Animal measurements, feed data, and routine observations.
• Herd Health Practices: Parasite control, vaccinations, and general herd care.
• Sales: Preparation of our annual spring production sale. (winter internship only)
• Pasture Management: Fence building, assisting with rotational/cell grazing strategies.
• Hay Management: Cutting, baling, and storing hay.
• Carcass Evaluations: Accompanying steers to processing facilities (grass-fed and grain-fed) and participating in carcass evaluations with University of Maryland faculty.
• Calving: Assisting with evening checks, monitoring cow and calf health, and record-keeping. (Winter Intern only)