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Vote Now: AASV Vice President and President-Elect
The annual election for AASV Vice President and President-Elect is underway.
Register Soon for the AASV Annual Meeting!
We hope you’ve already made your lodging arrangements for AASV’s 55th Annual Meeting — now it’s time to register for the conference at ecom.aasv.org/annmtg. The meeting will be held February 24-27 in Nashville, Tennessee, where presentations will address the theme Leading AASV into the Future. Conference details, including registration, lodging, and the scientific program are available at aasv.org/annmtg.It pays to register early – after February 2, the member registration rate increases by $100. After February 16, registration will close entirely until on-site registration opens in Nashville on February 24.
SHIC Funds Study Investigating Porcine Astrovirus 4 as Potential Emerging Cause of Respiratory Disease
In December 2023, SHIC funded a study to investigate porcine astrovirus 4 as an emerging pathogen capable of causing respiratory illness in pigs. Dr. Mike Rahe, North Carolina State University, leads the collaborative investigation to define the pathogenesis of PoAstV4 infection in weaned pigs under experimental conditions. Previous studies have shown evidence of PoAstV4 in respiratory tract lesions but the direct contribution of PoAstV4 to clinical disease is poorly understood. The newly funded study seeks to understand if PoAstV4 is a primary cause of respiratory disease, characterize the course of infection over time, and provide a foundation for rapid and accurate identification of respiratory illness in pigs. Investigating the production impacts of potentially emerging pathogens is part of the SHIC mission to define risks to herd health and minimize disease impact.
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.
Abstract: Improvements in swine herd biosecurity reduce the incidence risk of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus in breeding herds in the Midwestern United States
Abstract: Improvements in swine herd biosecurity reduce the incidence risk of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus in breeding herds in the Midwestern United States
It’s Time to Renew Your AASV Membership for 2024
AASV Veterinarian and Affiliate Members, it’s time to renew your AASV membership for 2024! Renewal notices were mailed in November; you can submit your renewal by mail (US check payment only) or online (credit card payments) at ecom.aasv.org/renewal (login required; click here to reset your password). In exchange for annual dues of $295, members receive access to the many benefits described at aasv.org/aasv/membership.html. Has your address, phone, or email address changed? Submit changes via email to aasv@aasv.org. Please contact the AASV if you have any questions regarding your membership status: aasv@aasv.org or 515-465-5255.
Sign Up for Speed Networking at the Annual Meeting
Sign up for the Speed Networking Event at the AASV Annual Meeting in Nashville, TN! This is a great opportunity to connect students and veterinarians and discuss externship & employment opportunities!
“Wanted: Participants for “”Vet Hunt” at AASV Annual Meeting”
The AASV Annual Meeting provides a perfect opportunity for veterinary students to establish relationships with practicing veterinarians. To facilitate this networking, we will again offer the “Vet Hunt” contest at this year’s meeting.
AASV Foundation Funded Research: Final Report Available
In 2017, the AASV Foundation granted $30,000 to Dr Jianqiang Zhang and co-investigators at Iowa State University to fund the project “Comparison of PRRSV virus isolation in different cell lines towards improving success of isolating PRRSV from clinical samples.” The project is complete and the final report is available.