Abstract: Role of immunomodulatory probiotics in alleviating bacterial diarrhea in piglets: a systematic review Diarrhea is a common enteric disease in piglets that leads to high mortality and economic losses in swine production worldwide. Antibiotics are commonly used to prevent or treat diarrhea in piglets. However, irrational antibiotic use contributes to the development of resistance […]
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Student Room Sharing Sign Up for the 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. […]
Wellness Wednesday
Wellness Wednesday – Social Well-being Tip: Give experiential gifts, such as ski passes, camping certificates, or show tickets, rather than material ones. Even consider gifting CE! Registration for the AASV Annual Meeting is now open! This will benefit both the giver and receiver. https://www.aasv.org/annmtg/attendees/
Swine Viral Disease Conference Celebrates Industry Leaders, Students
The 21st annual NAPRRS/NC229 International Conference of Swine Viral Diseases, held in Chicago, Illinois, on December 7 through 9, drew more than 130 attendees, from pork producers and veterinarians to professionals who work in research, academic, government, and industry settings. The event, hosted by the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, spotlighted recent outbreaks of […]
Happy Holidays! AASV Office Hours
The AASV office will be closed December 24–25 in celebration of the Christmas holiday. It will reopen December 26. In observance of New Year’s, the office will be closed December 31–January 1. It will reopen January 2. All of us at AASV wish you and yours a happy holiday season!
Apply by Dec 31 – $10,000 AASVF-Merck Veterinary Student Scholarship
The AASV Foundation, in collaboration with Merck Animal Health, is pleased to once again offer the AASVF-Merck Animal Health Veterinary Student Scholarships to assist with the educational expenses of aspiring swine veterinarians. Merck has generously contributed $50,000, allowing the AASV Foundation to award five scholarships of $10,000 each in 2025. The deadline for applications is […]
Veterinary Students: Apply for Podcasting Opportunity by January 17
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 […]
AVMA 2025-2026 Fellowship Program Applications Open
From recent veterinary school graduates to veterinarians with years of experience, every veterinarian possesses the skills needed to make a difference. The AVMA Fellowship Program is an unparalleled opportunity to shape public policy while enhancing your knowledge of the political process. The AVMA is now accepting applications for the AVMA 2025 – 2026 Fellowship Program. […]
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 […]
AVMA: Santa’s reindeer pass annual veterinary exam, cleared for flight
Children around the world received some good news today, with officials from the North Pole confirming that Dasher, Dancer, Prancer and the rest of Santa’s reindeer have been approved for their Christmas Eve flight following a health checkup from Santa’s veterinarian. Dr. Sandra Faeh, president of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), and veterinary technician […]