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AASV Foundation Funded Research: Publication and Interim Report Available

In 2021, Dr Jianqiang Zhang and co-investigators from Iowa State University received $30,000 from the AASV Foundation to fund the proposal “Generation of antisera against six commercial PRRSV modified live virus vaccines to evaluate their in vitro cross-neutralization against genetically diverse field and laboratory isolates of PRRSV.” An interim report and new publication are available.

APHIS Conducts Biennial Review, Proposes to Remove Brucella from Select Agents and Toxins Registration List

The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) completed its biennial review of the Biological Select Agents and Toxins (BSAT) list. As a result of this review, APHIS is proposing to remove five select agents from the BSAT list. These include: Brucella abortus, Brucella suis, and Brucella melitensis, African horse sickness virus, and Peronosclerospora philippinensis.

Feb 6 SHIC/AASV Webinar to Address Porcine Circovirus Challenges and Emerging Trends

Porcine circovirus associated disease presents a significant challenge to swine health and pork production globally. Multiple types, including PCV2 and PCV3, have worldwide distribution. An emerging porcine circovirus, PCV4, was reported for the first time in Europe in late 2023 after being initially detected in Asia in 2019. PCV is routinely monitored by the Swine Disease Reporting System for trends in diagnostic submissions, sample types, and test results. Recent trends in PCV2 and PCV3 detection in US herds have raised questions regarding surveillance strategies, clinical presentation, interpretation of results, and control strategies for mitigation of PCV-associated disease. To review trends and emerging issues regarding PCV, the Swine Health Information Center in collaboration with the American Association of Swine Veterinarians will host a webinar on PCV2/3/4 on February 6, 2024, from 12 to 1:30 pm CST.

Feb 2: Last Chance to Receive Preregistration Rate for 2024 AASV Annual Meeting!

AASV members, don’t miss the chance to save $100 by registering for AASV’s 55th Annual Meeting by February 2 We hope to see YOU February 24-27 in Nashville, Tennessee. Registration, lodging, and the scientific program are all available at aasv.org/annmtg. After February 2, the member registration rate takes a BIG jump. Plus, after February 16, registration will close entirely until we’re on site. Register today!