The Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine (ISU CVM) is seeking veterinary student applicants for summer 2025 swine, bovine and poultry internship positions! Applications are due December 1, 2024 (late applications accepted but higher priority given to those received by December 1st). To apply: https://iastate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_80QAIGnQydgWAIu More information: https://vetmed.iastate.edu/vdpam/academics/summer-opportunities Note about summer availability – even if your university has classes […]
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Abstract: Characterizing feral swine movement across the contiguous United States using neural networks and genetic data
Globalization has led to the frequent movement of species out of their native habitat. Some of these species become highly invasive and capable of profoundly altering invaded ecosystems. Feral swine (Sus scrofa × domesticus) are recognized as being among the most destructive invasive species, with populations established on all continents except Antarctica. Within the United […]
Holiday Travel and Need Something to Listen to? Download from AASV’s Audio Library
During the AASV Annual Meeting, veterinary students research a presenter’s topic, prepare questions, and interview conference speakers to gain additional information about their presentation topics. Each 5- to 15-minute audio interview is produced as an MP3 audio file. (Psst – students! Keep an eye out to sign up for the 2025 AASV Annual Meeting Podcasting!) […]
25 Years of Fighting Antimicrobial Resistance: AVMA’s Committee on Antimicrobials Leads the Way
Antimicrobial resistance has become an increasingly important topic globally. Every year, World Antimicrobial Awareness Week is celebrated November 18-24 to improve awareness and understanding of the issue and encourage best practices to reduce the further emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance. In 2024, the theme remains “Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance Together.” Since its inception, the AVMA […]
Wellness Wednesday
Wellness Wednesday – Emotional Wellbeing Tip: Incorporate healthy animal interactions in your workplace. Maybe even a visit to the Aquarium of the Bay while in San Francisco at the 2025 AASV Annual Meeting! https://www.aquariumofthebay.org/
2025 CDC Veterinary Student Day
We are excited to announce that the 2025 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Veterinary Student Day will take place in-person at CDC headquarters in Atlanta, GA! CDC Vet Student Day is an opportunity to introduce students to careers in public health. 2025 CDC Veterinary Student Day Presented by the CDC Foundation with lead support […]
Calling Musicians to Join AASV Praise Team
Each year, a group of dedicated members prepare and lead the AASV Praise Breakfast on Sunday morning during the AASV Annual Meeting. All meeting attendees are welcome to attend and enjoy breakfast together, along with an inspirational message, scripture readings, and singing. If you’re planning to attend the meeting in San Francisco and would like […]
Sophomore and Junior Veterinary Students: Apply for $10,000 by December 31
The AASV Foundation, in collaboration with Merck Animal Health, is pleased to once again offer the AASVF-Merck Animal Health Veterinary Student Scholarships to assist with the educational expenses of aspiring swine veterinarians. Merck has generously contributed $50,000, allowing the AASV Foundation to award five scholarships of $10,000 each in 2025. Veterinary students in their second […]
It’s Time to Renew Your AASV Membership for 2025!
AASV Veterinarian and Affiliate Members, it’s time to renew your AASV membership for 2025. Renewal notices were mailed recently; you can submit your renewal by mail (US check payment only) or online (credit card payments) at ecom.aasv.org/renewal (login required). If you haven’t already created your password for the new website, click here to take care of […]
AASV Swine Medicine Talk Nov 21: AASV Communications Committee, Opportunities in Swine Medicine
The Iowa State University AASV Student Chapter is excited to extend the invitation for all AASV members to view the Swine Medicine Talks! The Swine Medicine Talks are a 3-part swine medicine seminar series, hosted by the ISU AASV student chapter and funded by the AASV student recruitment committee. The series is currently available by […]