ADMISSIONS
Begin your journey of transformation today.
The Hjerpe Fellowship is the destination for experienced dairy veterinarians ready to bring their dairy skill sets to a level that will drive the dairy farm of the future.
We take a comprehensive approach to admissions, considering your entire background and qualifications to determine the best fit.
Become part of a community of daring, curious minds who will support and challenge you to achieve new heights.
The Hjerpe Fellowship Admissions
The transformative The Hjerpe Fellowship program is tailored to align with your unique objectives, incorporating a distinct admissions process and requirements.
Similarly, the Booth Executive MBA has its distinct admission process and criteria. We recommend that you apply to the Hjerpe Fellowship first and once accepted we will usher you through the Booth Executive MBA Admission process.
The Fellowship’s Criteria for Fellow Candidates
Fellow’s Time Commitment
The Fellowship is a two-year transformational commitment by the Fellow.
This will not only require self-discipline and an intense work ethic by the Fellow but also a time commitment that will deeply distract from family and personal time.
Not only will the every third weekend executive MBA demand the Fellow to be present, but the traveling and work between the farms to complete the case studies will many times only allow for three to four free days in between MBA visits.
While this time commitment is a sacrifice for the Fellow and their family it allows the Fellow to have a longer more challenging, rewarding, and impactful career by growing their knowledge from the herd health level to the operational enterprise health level.
Dairy Specific Skill Sets Required.
- Individual Cow Diagnostics
- Dairy Cow Surgery
- Dairy Herd Data Management Programs (Nutrition Balancing)
- Reproductive Diagnostics & Calving Technics
- Fresh Cow Management
- Breeding and Genomic Protocols
- Dry Cow Programs
- Close Up Programs
- Proper Milking Practice
- Milking Equipment Performance
- Vaccination, Preventive Medicine, Antibiotics, Medication Protocols…
- Calves and Heifer Raising Excellence
General Skill Sets Required.
- Spreadsheet modeling
- Data search and validation
- Presentation development
- People and communication skills
Additional Qualifications Required
Education & Training
- Completed a Food Animal Internship, Residency or equivalent practical experience.
- Attended Cornell University Summer Dairy Institute, U of M Production Medicine curriculum, UC Davis MPVM program or equivalent.
Professional Affiliation
- Member of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP).
- Continuing Education in milking systems, dairy reproduction, nutrition management, epidemiology, and statistics.
Experience
- Minimum of two years, preferably three or more years, in dairy veterinary practice.
- Strong recommendations from academic and industry professionals, including dairy farmers.
Language proficiency
- English
- Dairy Spanish familiarity desired
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