The American Association of Swine Veterinarians is once again providing an opportunity for 30 students to earn $200 each at the 2025 AASV Annual Meeting in San Francisco, California, by conducting a recorded interview of an AASV speaker for podcasting. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to expand your knowledge and get to know […]
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Swine Education & Outreach Grant Program RFP
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, […]
Veterinary Students – By Jan 5 Sign up for Room Sharing at AASV Annual Meeting
Calling all students attending the AASV Annual Meeting in San Francisco, California! Are you looking for ways to keep more money in your pocket while attending the conference? The AASV Student Engagement Committee has created a survey to help connect students who are interested in sharing hotel rooms and dispersing the expense across multiple 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 […]
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 […]
Save the Date: 14th Leman China Swine Conference & World Swine Industry Expo
Save the date for the 14th Leman China Swine Conference & World Swine Industry Expo on 18th-20th October 2025（From Saturday to Monday) at Changsha International Convention and Exhibition Center, Changsha city, Hunan province, China. For more information:Andy ZhangTel: +86 010 60600195Cell: +86 137 18913262Email: andyzhang@shixin-expo.comWeb: http://www.lemanchina.com
Abstract: Rat hepatitis E virus cross-species infection and transmission in pigs
Abstract: Rat hepatitis E virus cross-species infection and transmission in pigs Strains of Rocahepevirus ratti, an emerging hepatitis E virus (HEV), have recently been found to be infectious to humans. Rats are a primary reservoir of the virus; thus, it is referred to as “rat HEV”. Rats are often found on swine farms in close contact […]
AVMA Committee and Council Positions Open
The AASV designates representatives for several committees of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Current representatives are listed at https://www.aasv.org/contacts/avma-reps/. Visit https://www.avma.org/membership/volunteering-avma/avma-volunteer-opportunities-vacancies for more details and descriptions of each committee. Some committees have openings; please contact the AASV office if you are interested in representing AASV.
Webinar Jan 15: PCV2 – Surveillance, diagnostic trends and on-farm strategies
Fighting a constantly evolving disease like porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) requires ongoing monitoring and evaluating strategies to ensure producers and veterinarians are providing the best coverage to their herds. Webinar speakers will discuss the latest on PCV2 field strains, diagnostic sampling trends and on-farm vaccination programs, providing you with considerations on your approach to PCV2. Wednesday, […]
Abstract: Experimental Infections of Pigs with Japanese Encephalitis Virus Genotype 4
Abstract: Experimental Infections of Pigs with Japanese Encephalitis Virus Genotype 4 The emergence of Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) in eastern Australia in 2022 caused extensive reproductive disease in pigs and is a threat to public health. Groups of weaned piglets were experimentally infected with the Australian outbreak strain of JEV (genotype 4). All pigs challenged […]