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Programs in Livestock

A beacon of innovation and sustainability, the livestock farming industry in Sweden reflects the country’s overarching commitment to ethical animal handling and environmental stewardship. Swedish livestock farms are in the vanguard of the quest to connect animal well-being with eco-friendly practices and cutting-edge technology that helps reduce their environmental footprint. With its cutting-edge methodologies in livestock management, a traineeship in Sweden is a unique opportunity for trainees to learn the subtleties of sustainable feeding practices, to be involved in breeding programs designed to enhance the health and resilience of livestock, and in the application of technology aimed at improving farm efficiency and productivity and speeding up the trainee’s learning and development in the complex suite of skills that makes up modern livestock farming.

In a country that has been for so long committed to advancing animal welfare and the principles upon which modern sustainable agriculture rests, trainees in Sweden are presented with an unparalleled learning environment in which to learn what it is to be a fresh entrant livestock farmer. In an environment that emphasizes that “sustainable livestock farming is a continuing field of operation that calls for well-informed professionals who know what they are doing, why they are doing it and can show good cause” you can be sure that the trainee emerging from a traineeship in Sweden will be a person well equipped to make a significant contribution to the livestock farming sector – nationally or internationally.

If your passion lies in animal care and you are interested in sustainable farming practices Bixter can introduce you to this or similar programs. You might be a recent graduate in animal science or agriculture, or still enrolled into education – this is your golden ticket to a great career doing something that interests you!

 

Livestock Traineeship

  • Duration: up to 12 MONTHS
  • Types of farms: Dairy, Piggery, Poultry, other
  • Traineeship hours: 37-40h/week
  • Accommodation close to the farm

Allowance

  • From ∼SEK 15000 / month, before taxes
  • Overtime is possible and shall be agreed in contract

Requirements for applicants

  • Current students or recent graduates (bachelor’s or master’s degree). In the case of graduates, the diploma cannot be older, than 1,5 years upon your visa application and processing
  • Eligible majors: Animal Science, General livestock, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary, Zoo technology and other related majors
  • Specific study direction of livestock: pigs, cows, poultry
  • International Passport
  • Age between 18-29 years old
  • Communicational level of English
  • Driving license is an advantage

IMPORTANT: Bixter cannot be held responsible for any incorrect information or fake documents provided by applicants. Please be aware that such actions can cause problems during the visa application process and may lead to your visa being denied. It is crucial to provide accurate and genuine documentation to ensure a smooth visa processing experience. 

Program Costs

  • Program fee
  • Visa fee approx. €150
  • Private health care insurance for the whole period of stay in Sweden
  • Plane ticket to & from Sweden

Accommodation: approx. €250 / month