Dr. David Pyburn recently accepted a position with Zoetis as a Swine Technical Veterinarian, where he will be responsible for working with accounts in the western United States. Dr. Pyburn’s updated contact information is available at aasv.org/directory. Are you on the move? Let us know at aasv@aasv.org.
Author Archives: AASV Staff
Abstract: Development of a highly sensitive point-of-care test for African swine fever that combines EZ-Fast DNA extraction with LAMP detection: Evaluation using naturally infected swine whole blood samples from Vietnam
Abstract: Development of a highly sensitive point-of-care test for African swine fever that combines EZ-Fast DNA extraction with LAMP detection: Evaluation using naturally infected swine whole blood samples from Vietnam
Abstract: Assessing feral swine damage in the western gulf region of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas
Abstract: Assessing feral swine damage in the western gulf region of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas
Inactivating ASFv: Does it Require 59°C or 100°C?
With African Swine Fever virus (ASFv) concerns continuing to weigh heavily on the swine industry, at times it can be difficult to interpret and reconcile opposing research results. A recent example of this involves separate studies related to the temperature required for inactivating ASFv to prevent transmission.
PED Elimination Plan Developed for Manitoba
A Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea elimination plan for has been developed for Manitoba. The Future of PED Working Group, set up in response to a major outbreak in 2021-2022, to look at PED management strategies including what was working and what needed to change, has created a PED elimination plan for Manitoba. Jenelle Hamblin, the Director of Swine Health with Manitoba Pork, told those on hand last week in Winnipeg for Manitoba Pork’s 2023 Annual General Meeting there’s been a continuous decline in cases of PED from the 2021-2022 outbreak.
USDA Announces $2.29 Million in Farm Bill Funding to Protect Animal Health
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is awarding $2.29 million through the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) Farm Bill program to advance APHIS’ animal health preparedness. The 2018 Farm Bill provided funding for this program as part of an overall strategy to prevent animal pests and diseases from entering the United States and reduce the spread and impact of potential disease incursions.
CE: Save the Date: ZOHU Call May 3, 2023
ZOHU Calls are 1-hour monthly webinars that provide timely education on zoonotic and infectious diseases, One Health, antimicrobial resistance, food safety, vector-borne diseases, recent outbreaks, and related health threats at the animal-human-environment interface.
APHIS Releases New Strategic Plan for 2023-2027
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) published a new 5-year strategic plan. It incorporates input we received from stakeholders on the strategic framework–a summarized version of the plan that we published in June 2022. The plan includes six strategic goals.
Abstract: Composting of Wild Boar Carcasses in Lithuania Leads to Inactivation of African Swine Fever Virus in Wintertime
Abstract: Composting of Wild Boar Carcasses in Lithuania Leads to Inactivation of African Swine Fever Virus in Wintertime
People on the Move: Dr. Kevin Eggers
Dr. Kevin Eggers recently joined Pig Improvement Company, USA as a Health Assurance Veterinarian. Kevin will be working with other Health Assurance Veterinarians and local Health Team Veterinarians to implement the PIC Health Assurance Program that protects the PIC supply chain and their customers herds. He will continue working from the Indianapolis area. Updated contact information for Dr. Eggers is available at aasv.org/members/only/directory.php. Are you on the move? If so, let us know at aasv@aasv.org.