Marco Carvajal was formally named President of the Directive Council of the Mexican Association of Swine Veterinarians (AMVEC) on July 19. Dr. Carvajal will serve a two year term in that capacity (2013 – 2015). He notes that AMVEC is the oldest Swine Veterinary Association in America, starting its function in 1967 and formally founded in 1970. Join us in congratulating Dr. Carvajal.