Abstract: Modelling African swine fever introduction in diverse Australian feral pig populations
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Abstract: Swine influenza A virus: challenges and novel vaccine strategies
Abstract: Swine influenza A virus: challenges and novel vaccine strategies
Sad Doesn’t Mean Wrong: The Impact of Animal Depopulation on Employees
The impact of depopulation incidents on employee mental health can’t be discussed enough, says veterinarian Randy Jones with Four Star Veterinary Service.
Upcoming Support Groups: Veterinary Hope Foundation
With a mission of supporting mental health, the Veterinary Hope Foundation offers small group sessions for veterinary professionals. These groups provide a community to share common experiences as well as resources and information specific to the profession. During the six-week program, support groups of eight people meet online each week.
Wellness Wednesday: Mental Health Month
Wellness Wednesday – Mental Health Month: Four Ways to Improve your Mental Health: Take action. Try advocating for causes that are important to you – this can be therapeutic in its own way! Find support. Whether it’s friends, family, community spaces, or therapy, building a support system can help. Set boundaries. Create a healthier relationship with technology by limiting your screen time. Develop skills. Invest some time figuring out the best coping skills to help you healthily manage your feeling.
AASV Office Holiday Hours
The AASV office will be closed Monday May 27, 2024 for the Memorial Day holiday. The office will reopen Tuesday morning. Enjoy the holiday and join us in honoring our fallen heroes.
SHIC-Funded MSHMP Monitoring Detection of PRRSV variant 1H.18
The Swine Health Information Center-funded Morrison Swine Health Monitoring Project (MSHMP) noted an increase in occurrence of a novel PRRSV variant in December 2023 and January 2024. In the May 10, 2024, MSHMP report, a total of 61 sequences belonging to the novel PRRSV variant 1H.18 have been reported as of week 19 of 2024 in the MSHMP database. This variant has been identified in nine production systems located mostly in Iowa (n=23) and Minnesota (n=22), along with one sequence detected in Illinois.
Position Announcement: Swine MnDRIVE Faculty Position
The University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Population Medicine announces a career opportunity for a contract, tenured or tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor ranks.
Position Announcement: Swine Veterinarian
Every day, independent family farms across the country rely on Pipestone Veterinary Services to provide outstanding veterinary care to assist with their ability to provide a wholesome food source to help feed the growing world. We are looking for an entrepreneurial individual to join our fast-paced veterinary team based in Sycamore, Illinois as we continue our next phase of growth. As a swine veterinarian, you already have a pretty good idea of the day-to-day requirements associated with this type of job, but here are a few we would like to highlight.
FTC to Ban Most Noncompete Agreements
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule on April 23 banning noncompete clauses nationwide.