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. […]
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Internship: Swine Health Internship, National Pork Board
The Swine Health and Production team at National Pork Board (NPB) is seeking a knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and motivated summer intern. Reporting to the Directors of Swine Health, the selected applicant will assist in a variety of projects focused on FAD preparedness, traceability, and both foreign and endemic disease research. The Swine Health and Production intern […]
Applications Now Open for Neil Dierks Scholarship Honoring Former NPPC CEO
The National Pork Industry Foundation (NPIF), a nonprofit dedicated to advancing research and education within the pork industry, is now accepting applications for the Neil Dierks Scholarship. This scholarship honors Neil Dierks, the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) former longtime CEO, and his remarkable contributions to the industry. The $5,000 scholarship is awarded annually to […]
SHIC Invites Input for 2025 Plan of Work
The Swine Health Information Center annually solicits input for its Plan of Work which guides its activities. Now being developed, SHIC is requesting ideas for its 2025 Plan. SHIC’s five strategic priorities include 1) improving swine health information, 2) monitoring and mitigating risks to swine health, 3) responding to emerging disease, 4) surveillance and discovery […]
AASV District Director and Influenza Expert Gets Real About the H5N1 Risk to Your Swine Herd
Is influenza a greater concern to pigs and people in light of the Oct. 30 USDA announcement that H5N1 was detected for the first time ever in a pig from a backyard Oregon farm? If so, how? Andrew Bowman, DVM, one of the country’s top swine influenza experts [and AASV District 1 Director], joined The PORK Podcast […]
Upcoming Support Groups: Veterinary Hope Foundation
With a mission of supporting mental health, the Veterinary Hope Foundation offers small group sessions for veterinary professionals. These groups provide a community to share common experiences as well as resources and information specific to the profession. During the six-week program, support groups of eight people meet online each week. Affinity groups are offered based […]
Abstract: Understanding Communication Barriers: Demographic Variables and Language Needs in the Interaction between English-Speaking Animal Professionals and Spanish-Speaking Animal Caretakers
This study focused on assessing the language needs of English-speaking animal professionals in their interactions with Hispanic/Spanish-speaking animal caretakers. A survey was administered to a target audience of non-Spanish speaking and bilingual animal professionals to identify communication gaps while interacting with Hispanic/Spanish-speaking animal caretakers. The data was analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics, including ordinal […]
Abstract: Fertility after photodynamic inactivation of bacteria in extended boar semen
Abstract: Fertility after photodynamic inactivation of bacteria in extended boar semen Antimicrobial resistance is an increasing challenge in semen preservation of breeding animals, especially in the porcine species. Bacteria are a natural component of semen, and their growth should be inhibited to protect sperm fertilizing capacity and the female’s health. In pig breeding, where semen […]
2024 Veterinary Order of Merit awarded to Dr. Robert Desrosiers
The Ordre des médecins vétérinaires du Québec is proud to announce the awarding of the 2024 Order of Veterinary Merit to Dr. Robert Desrosiers. He received the honors during the Order’s President’s Tour, which was at the Best Western Universel in Drummondville on Wednesday, October 16. Nearly 130 veterinarians and guests were present for the […]
USDA Builds on Actions to Protect Livestock and Public Health from H5N1 Avian Influenza
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today announced the agency is planning to enhance testing and monitoring for H5N1, building on measures taken by USDA since the beginning of the avian influenza outbreak. In partnership with state veterinarians, USDA will implement a tiered strategy to collect milk samples to […]