The American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) provided an opportunity for 15 veterinary students to compete for awards in the Veterinary Student Poster Competition. United Animal Health sponsored the competition, offering awards totaling $4000. Additionally, a grant from the Zoetis Foundation supports $500 awards for each student selected to participate in the poster session.
Author Archives: AASV Staff
AASV Foundation Heritage Fellow Recognized
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation is committed to fund research, scholarships, externships, tuition grants, and other programs and activities that benefit the profession of swine veterinary medicine. The Foundation relies on the generous support of donors to fulfill this commitment.
Abstract: Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma Gondii Infection in Pigs from Southwestern Mississippi
Abstract: Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma Gondii Infection in Pigs from Southwestern Mississippi.
Abstract: African swine fever at the wildlife-livestock interface: challenges for management and outbreak response within invasive wild pigs in the United States
Abstract: African swine fever at the wildlife-livestock interface: challenges for management and outbreak response within invasive wild pigs in the United States
Wellness Wednesday – Hearing Testing at AASV
Wellness Wednesday – Physical Wellbeing Tip: Get your hearing tested for FREE at the AASV Annual Meeting! Thanks to efforts by the AASV Human Health, Safety, and Well-being Committee, basic hearing tests will be available at no charge to attendees at the 2024 AASV Annual Meeting in Nashville Monday, February 26.
You’re Invited: AASV Praise Breakfast
Need some inspiration for your journey? Join us Sunday morning of AASV in the Lincoln Rooms on the Mezzanine Level at 7AM for breakfast, singing, scripture, and a panel discussion.
SHIC/AASV Porcine Circovirus-Focused Webinar Provides Timely Updates
On February 6, 2024, the Swine Health Information Center along with the American Association of Swine Veterinarians offered a webinar focused on emerging trends of porcine circovirus. Expert presenters provided the latest information on porcine circovirus including domestic and global distribution, new research updates, diagnostic trends, sample types submitted for surveillance, interpretation of test results, and practitioner perspectives for disease management strategies.
Member Scavenger Hunt at the AASV Annual Meeting
Lead AASV and others into the future by WELCOMING friends new and old at the annual meeting. Meet new people. Give someone a fun ribbon. Say thanks! Grab a “Find Someone Who…” Member Scavenger Hunt Bingo card from your registration packet. We’ve added a few introvert friendly spaces this year! Complete at least one âBINGOâ to receive a prize (while they last) and be entered into a drawing for AASV swag. Return your card AASV registration desk of the AV table during the Awards Reception by Monday 9pm. Swag winners announced during Tuesday’s General Session break – must be present to win!
Position Announcement: Swine Production Veterinarian – Ames, Iowa
Seaboard Foods of Iowa has an exciting Swine Production Veterinarian opportunity in our Ames, Iowa office. In this highly impactful role, you will be a key member of the Vet Services team. The Swine Production Veterinarian is responsible for the verification of the health of Seaboard Foods swine herds through direct interaction with company producers and contract growers, ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures and production practices. Handles health-related farm issues and communicates issues to the appropriate department head. Works directly with the production management team and veterinary services team with diagnostic work, planning health programs, monitoring health, developing systems, maintaining biosecurity programs, medication use, and involvement with governmental regulatory concerns.
Y’All Bid Now, Ya Hear – AASV Foundation Silent Auction Items Open for Bidding
The 2024 AASV Foundation Fundraising Auction site is up and running, and you can bid on Silent Auction items now!