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 York, Nebraska 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.
Author Archives: AASV Staff
Register Today: National Pork Board and SMEC Tabletop Exercise on Foreign Animal Disease Preparedness and Response
We are excited to be offering the National Pork Board’s Foreign Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Training Tabletop Exercise again this year in conjunction with our fourth-year swine veterinary student rotation, SMEC 478C: Swine Emerging Diseases and Emergency Response Management.
Register Now: SHIC/AASV Webinar Will Address HPAI in Livestock and Risk to Swine
For the first time in the US, highly pathogenic avian influenza has been identified in domestic livestock including goats and dairy cattle. To understand the threat HPAI poses to domestic livestock species, and to inform producers on actions that can be taken to reduce the risk of infection on-farm, the Swine Health Information Center in collaboration with the American Association of Swine Veterinarians will host a webinar on influenza A viruses on Friday, April 19, 2024, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm CST.
Position Announcement: Senior Staff Veterinarian
Topigs Norsvin USA is currently searching for a Senior Staff Veterinarian. This position will provide technical expertise in health management, including biosecurity and production practices. The Senior Staff Veterinarian must possess the ability to evaluate pig production systems and to develop and manage strategies that maintain high health and improve genetic performance. The Senior Staff Veterinarian will work with both internal Topigs Norsvin USA (TNUSA) farms as well as customers to evaluate, advise and make recommendations to support the performance of TNUSA products.
Change to International Health Certificate Endorsement
USDA issues alert to changes in the endorsement process for mail in international health certificate.
National Pork Board Research Summaries Available
The National Pork Board has published three books that summarize the information gathered from Checkoff-Funded research.
Position Announcement: Swine Veterinarian
We’re Hiring a Swine Veterinarian for our Indiana Region. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the Animal Health and Welfare activities and veterinary support of our sow system farrow-to-finish. Enjoy our progressive operations including electronic sow feeding (ESF), top-notch biosecurity practices and open pen gestation. You will report to the Vice President of IN/NC Hog Production and will be a vital Team Member in our daily operations, managing and providing oversight of the herd health programs.
FFAR-Funded Research to Prevent African Swine Fever Virus
African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV) is a highly contagious, fatal disease in pigs that spreads rapidly. There is no commercially available treatment or vaccine for the virus, posing a significant threat to United States swine production.
Swine Medicine Talk April 17 – Register Now
AASV Swine Medicine Talk April 17th – Dr. Justin Brown on Tractor-Trailer Rollovers and Emergency Response
Abstract: The effects of feeding sows at onset of farrowing supplemental energy (blend of carbohydrates and glycerol) on farrowing kinetics and piglet vitality
Abstract: The effects of feeding sows at onset of farrowing supplemental energy (blend of carbohydrates and glycerol) on farrowing kinetics and piglet vitality