The $5,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a graduate student enrolled in a land-grant university pursuing a field of study that directly supports the pork industry. 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 […]
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USDA Approves Emergency Funding to Protect U.S. Livestock and Animals from New World Screwworm
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing $165 million in emergency funding from the Commodity Credit Corporation to protect U.S. livestock and other animals from New World screwworm (NWS) and to increase USDA’s ongoing efforts to control the spread of NWS in Mexico and Central America. NWS […]
Abstract: Operational lessons learned from simulating an elimination response to a transboundary animal disease in wild animals
Abstract: Operational lessons learned from simulating an elimination response to a transboundary animal disease in wild animals Transboundary animal disease (TAD) introductions can have myriad economic, ecological, and societal impacts. When TADs are introduced into wild species, rapid and intense control efforts to reduce wild animal host populations are sometimes needed to eliminate the disease […]
New Tests Detect African Swine Fever on Surfaces
Kansas State University researchers have published the findings of a study that looks at a seemingly simple way to add another layer of protection for the U.S. swine industry against a crippling, viral disease. K-State Swine Production Specialist and Veterinarian Jordan Gebhardt said scientists have used some common household items to test their ability to […]
Wellness Wednesday
Wellness Wednesday – Environmental Wellbeing Tip: Learn about nature preserves in your area and make an effort to go exploring. Walking in a natural outdoor setting has been shown to be effective at reducing depression, stress, and anxiety. Believe it or not, there are many natural areas close to San Francisco you can explore during […]
SHIC/FFAR Fund Six Japanese Encephalitis Virus Research Projects
The Swine Health Information Center and the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research have recently funded six new projects to enhance US prevention, preparedness, mitigation and response capabilities for Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV). As a transboundary disease risk for US introduction, JEV is transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitos and can cause reproductive failure, […]
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 […]
Recording Available: Opportunities in Swine Medicine, AASV Swine Medicine Talk
Did you miss the last AASV Swine Medicine Talk? Catch the recording! On November 21, the AASV Communications Committee presented “Opportunities in Swine Medicine” and highlighted the various opportunities available for students and professionals within the industry. The recordings of all previous Swine Medicine Talks have been added to the AASV Video Library and are […]
Sophomore and Junior Veterinary Students: Apply for $10,000 by December 31
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. Veterinary students in their second […]
Member Passing: Dr. Malasek
AASV was saddened to learn of the passing of AASV member MVDr. Jiří Malasek. Dr. Malasek graduated from the University of Veterinary Sciences in Brno, Czech Republic in 1983 and had been an AASV member since 2007.