The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Department of the Interior (DOI) today released the first-ever National One Health Framework to Address Zoonotic Diseases and Advance Public Health Preparedness in the United States. One Health is a collaborative, multisectoral, and transdisciplinary approach that seeks to improve the […]
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World Organisation for Animal Health Reports Recurrence of Foot-and-Mouth Disease in Germany
The World Organisation for Animal Health’s World Animal Health Information System has reported (1/10/2025) that a case of foot-and-mouth disease has been confirmed in Germany, the first in nearly 40 years. This is the first detection of FMD in Germany since January 31, 1988. See the WOAH posting here. According to a Reuters news report, FMD was […]
FDA Requests Public Comments to Inform Development of National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) Strategic Plan for 2026-2030
The FDA has released a request for comments (RFC) soliciting public input on new opportunities and emergent monitoring needs for possible inclusion in the forthcoming National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) 2026-2030 Strategic Plan. NARMS is a collaborative program of state and local public health departments and universities, the FDA, the Centers for Disease Control […]
Abstract: Comparison of the Minimum Inhibitory and Mutant Prevention Drug Concentrations for Pradofloxacin and 7 Other Antimicrobial Agents Tested Against Swine Isolates of Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae and Pasteurella multocida
Abstract: Comparison of the Minimum Inhibitory and Mutant Prevention Drug Concentrations for Pradofloxacin and 7 Other Antimicrobial Agents Tested Against Swine Isolates of Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae and Pasteurella multocida Pradofloxacin is a dual targeting, bactericidal fluoroquinolone recently approved for treating bacteria causing swine respiratory disease. Currently, an abundance of in vitro data does not exist for pradofloxacin. We determined […]
Abstract: Optimizing Swine Oral Fluid Sampling Procedures for Growing Pigs in Commercial Settings
Abstract: Optimizing Swine Oral Fluid Sampling Procedures for Growing Pigs in Commercial Settings Pen-based oral fluids are used extensively for surveillance and disease detection in swine, but there is sparse information on the sampling process itself. To address this shortcoming, we documented the pen-based oral fluid sampling process with the aim of optimizing the number […]
Holtkamp Receives Pomerantz Award
Dr. Derald Holtkamp, professor of veterinary diagnostic and production animal medicine in the College of Veterinary Medicine, has received Iowa State University’s Marvin A. Pomerantz Award. Holtkamp has a sustained record of outstanding service in teaching, research, outreach and institutional service. He is recognized as an international thought leader on the importance of and control […]
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 […]
Vote Now: AASV Vice President and President-Elect
The annual election for AASV Vice President and President-Elect is underway. The nominees for Vice President are Dr. Melissa Billing (Ohio) and Dr. Chris Rademacher (Iowa). Information about the candidates appears in the Jan/Feb 2025 issue of the Journal of Swine Health & Production. The ballot also includes the candidate for President-elect, Dr. Rebecca Robbins (Texas), […]
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 […]
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 […]