Abstract: Contaminant toxicity of concern for boars and semen used in assisted reproduction programs
Author Archives: AASV Staff
New AASV Website Coming Soon
The AASV Communications Committee, IT specialist Dave Brown, and staff have been working hard to update and upgrade the AASV website, and we’re excited to announce it’s coming soon! Read the e-letter each week for a sneak peak at what to expect.
USDA Identifies Ways HPAI H5N1 Has Likely Spread in Michigan Dairy and Poultry Operations
On June 9, the USDA issued a report that summarizes the findings from field epidemiological investigations of disease spread between premises for 15 dairy herds and eight poultry flocks confirmed with HPAI genotype B3.13 in Michigan.
Senate Republicans Release Farm Bill Framework
National Pork Producers Council: Senate Republicans Release Farm Bill Framework
Mental Health in Ag Industry and Workforce Resolution Passes in Senate
The Senate unanimously approved U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and Michael Bennet’s (D-Colo.), bipartisan resolution designating May 29 as “Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day.”
Webinar July 15: Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae Elimination Program Case Study – Country View Family Farms
Feedstuffs will present a webinar, “Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae Elimination Program Case Study – Country View Family Farms,” Monday, July 15, 2024, 12:00 PM CDT.
Call for Abstracts: AASV 2025 Student Seminar and Poster Scholarship Competition
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians announces an opportunity for veterinary students to make a scientific presentation at the AASV Annual Meeting in San Francisco, California, on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Interested students are invited to submit a one-page abstract of a research paper, clinical case study, or literature review for consideration.
Position Announcement: Staff Veterinarian
Christensen Farms seeks a Staff Veterinarian who will be responsible for working with the Production Operations Team to develop strategies and process-oriented approaches to improve the health and performance of our swine herd. This position offers the opportunity to develop expertise in all phases of swine production.
Apply Now: Award to Attend the 2025 WVC
Viticus Group is proud to present the Dr. W. Bruce Wren Food Animal Incentive Award. Recipients of the Dr. W. Bruce Wren Food Animal Incentive Award receive a $1,000 stipend, complimentary registration, lodging, airfare, meals, and a daily stipend to attend the WVC 97th Annual Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, on March 2-5, 2025.
DVM Students: Start planning now to apply for the Morrison Swine Innovator Prize this Summer!
Veterinary students: Are you shadowing a swine practitioner this summer or have you been involved in an interesting clinical case investigation? Did you work on your veterinary skills by designing a differential diagnosis list or working on a treatment plan? Did you investigate a problem by analyzing production records? Share your work at the Allen D. Leman Swine Conference to win the Morrison Swine Innovator Prize!