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People on the Move: Dr. Paul Sundberg
On January 1, 2024, Dr. Paul Sundberg retired from his position at the Swine Health Information Center. He and his wife, Deb, have moved to Anderson, South Carolina, to figure out what they want to be when they grow up. Updated contact information for Dr. Sundberg is available at aasv.org/directory. Are you on the move? Let us know at aasv@aasv.org.
APHIS Veterinary Services (VS) updates the Japanese Encephalitis (JE) Response Strategy and invites feedback from key stakeholders
APHIS Veterinary Services (VS) is updating the Japanese Encephalitis (JE) Response Strategy and invites feedback from key stakeholders.
Position Announcement: Swine Veterinarian
Country View Family Farms seeks a full-time swine veterinarian for their Indiana region, responsible for leading the Animal Health and Welfare activities and veterinary support of their sow system farrow-to-finish.
A Humble Leader: How Paul Sundberg Moved the Needle in Swine Health
Former basketball coach John Wooden and swine health leader Paul Sundberg share at least one thing in common. They both define success by “never quite getting there.” Although many would argue both “got there” when it comes to achieving success in their chosen field, Sundberg says that’s what has made his career so fun over the years: always trying to “get there.”
AVMA Releases Resources on Antimicrobial Resistance Susceptibility Testing
Veterinarians have an important role in helping protect antimicrobial effectiveness. One aspect of good antimicrobial stewardship is antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST). This can help guide antimicrobial therapy selection and predict outcomes for bacterial infections in animals by determining the sensitivity and resistance of specific pathogens to a wide range of antimicrobial agents.
SHIC 2024 Plan of Work Continues Focus on Protection of US Swine Herd Health
Activities of the Swine Health Information Center are guided by its annual Plan of Work detailing projects to address its five strategic priorities, including 1) improving swine health information, 2) monitoring and mitigating risks to swine health, 3) responding to emerging disease, 4) surveillance and discovery of emerging disease, and 5) swine disease matrices. Developed through stakeholder feedback and approved by the SHIC Board of Directors, the 2024 Plan of Work will be implemented by Executive Director Dr. Megan Niederwerder and Associate Director Dr. Lisa Becton with input from the board and SHIC Working Groups.
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.
Two Acosta Scholars Receive Meeting Attendance Stipends
The AASV Foundation has awarded two $2500 stipends to veterinary students in Mexico to facilitate their attendance at the 2024 AASV Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee. The students, Lizbeth Camarena Monjaras and Jose de Jesus Gonzalez Franco, were selected by the Martha Acosta Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports the veterinary education of students in Latin America.
January Domestic Swine Disease Monitoring Report Now Available
The Swine Health Information Center’s (SHIC) January Domestic Swine Disease Monitoring Report is available.