The AASV has been coordinating with other swine industry organizations, including the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC), National Pork Board (NPB), and National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), as well as USDA and others to monitor H5N1 in the United States. USDA-APHIS confirmed the H5N1 diagnosis from a Crook County, Oregon, backyard farm where a mix […]
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Students: Apply by Nov 15 for Alternate Student Delegate on AASV Board of Directors
The AASV Student Engagement Committee is accepting applications from veterinary students interested in serving as the Alternate Student Delegate on the AASV Board of Directors. This student will represent student interests and serve as a non-voting member of the AASV board. This experience will provide the student with a unique perspective of the inner workings […]
AVMA Update – Colorado Midlevel Practitioner
As you know from the AVMA activity updates provided by your Board liaison during recent Council and Committee meetings, a current AVMA priority is our collaborative effort with the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) to challenge a ballot measure, Proposition 129, in that state. If passed, Proposition 129 would introduce a midlevel position into the […]
USDA Hosts Fourth African Swine Fever Action Week October 28-November 1, 2024
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is hosting its fourth African Swine Fever (ASF) Action Week this week (October 28-November 1, 2024). We are encouraging U.S. swine producers, small farms and owners of all types of pigs to join us to learn about ASF and what they […]
AASV Swine Health Speaker Bank Sign Up
Are you interested in speaking to Veterinary students and pre-Veterinary students about Swine Medicine related topics? Would you be willing to volunteer your time to teach the next generation of veterinarians about what swine veterinarians do? The AASV Communications Committee is inviting members who are willing and able to do public speaking engagements about Swine […]
Who Are the “Champions” of AASV? Nominate them for an Award!
The 2025 AASV Annual Meeting theme exhorts each of us to “be the pig’s champion.” As nominations open for the awards to be presented at the meeting, it seems fitting to ask, “Who are the champions of AASV?” That is, who are the members that elevate the profession by striving for excellence in their role […]
Researchers, Submit your Proposals 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. […]
Invitation to Participate in Veterinarian Muscular Injury Research
Texas A&M Worker Health Center is inviting you to participate in a survey aimed at delving into the factors contributing to self-reported Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD) symptoms among veterinarians. Your expertise and insights are invaluable to us as we seek to enhance the well-being and occupational health of veterinary professionals like yourself. The findings can also help […]
AASV Annual Meeting Program Now Available
The AASV Annual Meeting program is now available! You won’t want to miss the incredible lineup of speakers and topics. There is something for everyone! Be the Pig’s Champion in San Francisco, California, March 1-4, 2025. View the program, reserve your lodging, and find an answer to all your questions at https://www.aasv.org/annmtg/.
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 […]