Denmark Internship Program
World’s Most Advanced Dairy Nation
Criteria for Eligibility
The candidate must be pursuing a degree in agriculture
(Graduate candidates are not eligible.)
Duration
12-18 Months
Core Responsibilities:
- Milking operations (twice or three times daily) using tie-stall/stanchion barns or free-stall and parlour systems
- Feeding and nutrition monitoring for calves, heifers, and milking cows
- Cleaning routines to maintain hygiene in animal housing, milking areas, and feeding zones
- Record keeping for animal health, production, and daily operations
- Animal health care, including treatment of sick animals under supervision
- Waste disposal and farm sanitation practices following Danish standards
Additional Opportunities:
- Participate in the farm’s breeding program, learning about heat detection, AI schedules, and calf rearing
- Get involved in forage and grain harvesting, depending on the season
- Collaborate with the host’s nutrition planning team to understand ration formulation and feed efficiency
Compensation:
- First 6 months: ~12,803.95 DKK/month (before tax)
- Months 7-18: ~14,851.37 DKK/month; those over 25 may receive up to 17,195.39 DKK/month
Structure & Benefits:
37-hour workweek, 5 weeks paid vacation, 12.5% holiday allowance, flex account contribution, housing (1,000-3,000 DKK/month), CPR number, health insurance, certificate upon completion
Farm Type:
- Farms may use either:
- Tie-stall or stanchion barns (common in smaller or traditional setups)
- Free-stall systems with milking parlours (more common in modern operations)