The AASV Foundation is pleased to announce the funding of research with application to the swine veterinary profession. The foundation’s research review committee selected a proposal submitted by Dr. Cate Dewey for funding in the amount of $5,560.
The foundation’s support will fund efforts at the University of Guelph to expose pre-veterinary and veterinary students to the basics of swine-production management and career opportunities in swine medicine. The program will engage two groups of 5 to 6 students in a series of on-farm seminars and group discussions during the 2010-11 school year. The students will have the opportunity to observe and participate in on-farm activities related to each stage of pig development. In addition, they will attend at least one swine continuing education meeting, discuss research published in the Journal of Swine Health and Production, and meet with swine veterinarians engaged in private practice and other swine-related careers. At the conclusion of the program, an exit survey will be administered to determine if the program influenced the students’ decisions regarding swine veterinary medicine. A summary of the findings will be published in the Journal of Swine Health and Production.
"Funding of research with direct application to the profession" is one of the five action points in the Foundation’s mission to increase the effectiveness of swine veterinarians. Projects funded by the AASV Foundation are to be completed within twelve months, with a report due within 60 days of completion. For additional information regarding the AASV Foundation, see http://www.aasv.org/foundation, or contact the AASV: Tel: 515-465-5255; E-mail: aasv@aasv.org.