AASV members, would you like to meet the “up and coming” generation of swine veterinarians? Don’t miss the opportunity to network with veterinary students at the AASV Annual Meeting in San Francisco! The AASV Student Engagement Committee is once again coordinating this efficient networking activity for veterinarians and veterinary students. This event is essentially a […]
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Students – Sign Up for Speed Networking at the Annual Meeting
Students, are you looking for employment following graduation? Could any of us stand to improve our interview, networking, and communication skills? If so, we have the perfect opportunity to do so! The student Speed Networking event at the AASV Annual Meeting is a great opportunity to interact with potential employers and colleagues and also sharpen […]
AASV Swine Medicine Talk Feb 4 with Dr. Darin Madson
The Iowa State University AASV Student Chapter is excited to extend the invitation for all AASV members to view the next Swine Medicine Talk on February 4, 2025: Dr. Darin Madson, The Future -Vision and perspectives on using diagnostic data to improve swine health and productivity The Swine Medicine Talks are a 3-part swine medicine […]
Swine Education & Outreach Grant Program RFP – Apply by Jan 31
NPB is thrilled to announce that it will fund the Swine Education & Outreach Professional grant program in 2025, offering $600,000 to swine educators. Deadline for Grant Proposal Submissions: Jan. 31, 2025 The Heart of the Program Swine education and outreach professionals play a crucial role in the swine industry by educating and training students, […]
Scholarships Available for MentorVet Leap; Apply by February 7
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians and MentorVet continue their partnership to offer scholarships to swine veterinarians early in their careers. AASV has approved funding of 5 additional scholarships for early-career swine vets to participate in the spring 2025 MentorVet Leap program. The MentorVet Leap program is a 6-month, entirely virtual, evidence-based mentorship and professional […]
Vote Today: District Director Elections Underway
Elections are underway for the AASV District Director positions in Districts 3 and 7. A link to the ballot has been emailed to each voting member in the applicable districts, along with a link to each candidate’s biographical campaign message. Members may also access their ballot and candidate messages by logging into aasv.org/members/. The candidates in […]
Webinar Series: January is One Health Awareness Month
The United States One Health Coordination Unit (U.S. OHCU) is hosting a series of webinars in January 2025, for One Health Awareness Month. The U.S. OHCU Interagency Core Leadership Team from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Department of the Interior (DOI) will present on advancing One Health […]
APHIS Announces Proposed Rule to Establish U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan as a Federal Regulatory Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is requesting public comments on a proposal to establish an official program for safeguarding, improving, and representing the health status of U.S. pigs. Since 2020, APHIS, in cooperation with industry, has piloted the U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan (US SHIP) aimed at certifying […]
Survey: Addressing Unmet Need Within the Animal and Veterinary Industries
The Reagan-Udall Foundation for the FDA is leading an initiative to identify holistic approaches to address opportunities and challenges in animal health and veterinary medicine. FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) recently released its Animal & Veterinary Innovation Agenda, providing plans to support actions that will further position the agency to work with stakeholders to advance […]
Webinar Jan 27: FDA Rules on NSAID Use in Cattle
Dr. Mike Apley will discuss the FDA’s “Dear Veterinarian” letter concerning aspirin use in cattle and discuss the NSAID alternatives that are available. Monday, January 27, 12 Noon (Central)Hosted by Dr. Mike Apley, Department Head of Anatomy & Physiology at K-State College of Veterinary Medicine Register Here. For more information about aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid, or […]