We heard there was still some sifting and digging to come up with that shiny, perfect item to make the 2025 AASV Foundation prosperous! Submit your donation now and we’ll add it to the other wonderful items we’ve already received at aasv.org/foundation/2025-auction/. But don’t wait — time really is running out. After December 12 we’ll move […]
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USDA Announces New Federal Order, Begins National Milk Testing Strategy to Address H5N1 in Dairy Herds
New Federal Order Will Require National Milk Testing and Support State Officials and Dairy Regulators; Builds on Actions to Protect Farms, Farmworkers and Communities from H5N1 Avian Influenza Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing the start of its National Milk Testing Strategy (NMTS), which builds on measures […]
Researchers, Submit your Proposals by Dec 13 for Funding
The AASV Foundation announces the availability of up to $100,000 in funding for 2025 to support research with directapplication to the swine veterinary profession. Research proposals are due by 12:00 pm Central Time on December 13, 2024. Proposals are limited to a maximum request of $30,000 per project. Detailed submission instructions are available at aasv.org/foundation/research/call-for-proposals. […]
Applications Open for AABP Practice Management Training Modules
AABP has received a USDA grant to fund practice management training modules for early career veterinarians (10 years or less since graduation at the time of application). The grants allows three groups of 15 veterinarians per group to participate. AASV members are welcome to apply! Approximately 35 hours of continuing education will be provided. The […]
JSHAP Online Ahead of Print: A Norwegian observational study of feed conversion efficiency in Duroc and Landrace grower pigs seropositive for influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 virus
JSHAP Online Ahead of Print: A Norwegian observational study of feed conversion efficiency in Duroc and Landrace grower pigs seropositive for influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 virus Abstract: Objective: Investigate the influence of influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 virus (pH1N1v) on feed conversion efficiency (FCE) in Norwegian Landrace and Duroc pigs. Materials and methods: This observational study analyzed the growth and serological data of 1954 grower pigs […]
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 […]
SHIC, FFAR, and Pork Checkoff Announce H5N1 Risk to Swine Research Program RFP
The Swine Health Information Center has partnered with the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research and the Pork Checkoff to fund a $4 million research program to enhance prevention, preparedness, mitigation, and response capabilities for H5N1 influenza in the US swine herd. H5N1 influenza, an emerging disease identified as a priority for the US pork […]
Abstract: Less experienced observers assess piglet castration-induced acute pain differently than experienced observers: A pilot study
Abstract: Less experienced observers assess piglet castration-induced acute pain differently than experienced observers: A pilot study Behavioral pain scales have been helpful for standardized swine pain assessment. However, it is still unknown if observers’ experience influences the scale score. We conducted a pilot study to investigate how three different levels of swine experience influenced how […]
SHIC/AASV Webinar Addresses H5N1 Influenza Risk to US Swine
The Swine Health Information Center, in collaboration with the American Association of Swine Veterinarians, hosted a webinar on H5N1 influenza risk to US swine on November 20, 2024. The goal of the webinar was to provide current information on H5N1 in livestock including updates on the H5N1 outbreak in dairy cattle, the first detection of […]
Aspirin and Sodium Salicylate Use in Swine – Webinar and Audio Recording Available
During the November 20 SHIC/AASV webinar, Dr. Locke Karriker, AASV president-elect, provided an update on aspirin and sodium salicylate use in swine from a US regulatory perspective. Watch Dr. Karriker’s presentation HERE. Download the mp3 audio file HERE. Previously, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration stated that aspirin use was of low regulatory concern, but […]