The Swine Medicine Education Center (SMEC) at Iowa State University would like to announce a new course offering, SMEC001: Maximizing the Value of Diagnostic Submissions. This course will provide individuals with the knowledge needed to most effectively utilize the services provided at the Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. This is an on-line, self-paced teaching module that focuses on the best practices for tissue sample selection, collection, handling, submission, and testing. SMEC 001: Maximizing the Value of Diagnostic Submissions is free of charge to AASV members. Please contact Kristin Hammen at kjhammen@iastate.edu or 515-294-7692 for more information and enrollment for this course.