Abstract: Utilizing productivity and health breeding-to-market information along with disease diagnostic data to identify pig mortality risk factors in a U.S. swine production system
Author Archives: AASV Staff
Abstract: Development, Evaluation, and Clinical Application of PRRSV-2 Vaccine-like Real-Time RT-PCR Assays
Abstract: Development, Evaluation, and Clinical Application of PRRSV-2 Vaccine-like Real-Time RT-PCR Assays
Save The Date! Veterinary Leadership Institute Trek
The Veterinary Leadership Institute is proud to announce that we will be hosting the VLI Trek Monday, April 8 to Friday, April 12, 2024 at Ross Point Camp and Conference Center in Post Falls, ID.
Vote by Feb 16: AASV Vice-President, President-Elect, and District Directors
The annual election for AASV Vice President and President-Elect is underway. Elections are also under way for the AASV District Director positions in Districts 1, 4, 6, 8, and 10. The last day to enter a vote is Friday, February 16, 2024.
Wellness Wednesday
Wellness Wednesday – Emotional Wellbeing Tip: Allow for time off to see mental health professionals and make medical appointments.
Are You Registered for AASV? One Week Left to Register Online
Are you making a list and checking it twice? Hotel room – check! Travel plans – check! AASV meeting registration – check! Wait, are you sure? Take a moment to confirm, as there’s only one week remaining to register online — after February 16, registration will close entirely until we’re on site in Nashville February 24-27. Conference presentations will address the theme “Leading AASV into the Future.” If you haven’t already done so, register and review the conference program today at aasv.org/annmtg. We hope to see you there!
Reminder: SHIC Continues to Accept Research Funding Proposals for Wean-to-Harvest Biosecurity Program
The Swine Health Information Center leveraged a collaborative partnership with the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research and Pork Checkoff to fund the 2-year $2.3 million Wean-to-Harvest Biosecurity Research Program currently underway. SHIC, FFAR and Pork Checkoff now remind researchers that proposals continue to be accepted for priorities not adequately addressed in funded projects to date. Proposals are invited for submission and funding consideration to investigate cost-effective, innovative technologies, protocols, or ideas to enhance biosecurity during the wean-to-harvest phase of production.
SHIC-funded APP Study Defines Outbreak Dynamics and Environmental Stability of Bacteria
In response to a severe 2021 outbreak of Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae (APP) serotype 15 in Iowa finishers, SHIC funded research to define the risk and mitigation of this emerging swine disease strain.
February Domestic Swine Disease Monitoring Report Now Available
The Swine Health Information Center’s (SHIC) February Domestic Swine Disease Monitoring Report is available.
People on the Move: Dr. Meredith Petersen
Dr. Meredith Behr Petersen has been appointed Director of Swine Health for the National Pork Board, where she will be contributing to the organization’s Swine Health and Production Team and overseeing projects related to their foreign and endemic disease programs. Dr. Petersen received both her DVM degree from Iowa State University and MPH from the University of Iowa in 2021. She anticipates completion of her PhD from Iowa State University in 2024. Her updated contact information is available at https://www.aasv.org/directory. Are you on the move? Let us know at aasv@aasv.org.