The American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation is now accepting applications for the prestigious Hogg Scholarship, established to honor the memory of longtime AASV member and swine industry leader Dr Alex Hogg.
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Student Internship: Call for Applications for 3 Iowa State Internship Programs
The Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine (ISU CVM) is seeking veterinary student applicants for summer 2024 swine, bovine and poultry internship positions!
Wellness Wednesday
Wellness Wednesday – Spiritual Wellbeing Tip: Share your gratitude by nominating a colleague for an AASV award by December 11! https://aasv.org/news/story.php?id=16123
FSIS Extends Time-Limited Trials at NSIS Establishments
USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on Tuesday that it will extend time-limited trials at USDA’s New Swine Slaughter Inspection System (NSIS) establishments.
Flu in Pigs and People
Flu viruses can spread from pigs to people and from people to pigs – how do you prevent the spread on your farm? Work with your veterinarian to develop a herd management and vaccination strategy to reduce the spread of the flu and to prevent the introduction of flu viruses between people and pigs.
Nominations for AASV Board Members Sought in Five Districts
Nominations will open soon for positions on the AASV Board of Directors in Districts #1 (northeastern US), #4 (Indiana and Michigan), #6 (Iowa), #8 (Nebraska and South Dakota), and #10 (Mexico). On Friday, December 1, voting members in those districts will receive emailed links to nominate candidates for their district’s representative. Current directors Drs. Chris Rademacher (District #6) and Christine Mainquist-Whigham (#8) have each served one 3-year term of office and are eligible to serve a second term if nominated and re-elected. In District #10, Dr. Enrique Corona was recently appointed as interim director and is eligible for nomination to a first term. In District #4, Dr. Megan Inskeep has served one term but has opted not to run for a second term at this time. Dr. Melissa Billing in District #1 has served two terms and is not eligible for re-election.
Veterinary Students: Apply for Podcasting Opportunity by January 10
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians is once again providing an opportunity for 30 students to earn $200 each at the 2024 AASV Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee by conducting a recorded interview of an AASV speaker for podcasting. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to expand your knowledge and get to know a respected swine industry professional on a one-to-one basis.
For Comment: FDA Releases Draft Guidance on Defining Durations of Use for Certain Medically Important Antimicrobial Drugs for Food Animals
Open for Public Comment: FDA Draft Guidance on Defining Durations of Use for Certain Medically Important Antimicrobial Drugs for Food Animals
DEC 1 DEADLINE – Early-Career Swine Veterinarians: Opportunity to Apply for Debt Relief
The AASV Foundation is pleased to announce two opportunities for AASV members to apply for debt relief. Applications are due December 1 for a total of twelve $7500 grants to be awarded at the 2024 AASV Annual Meeting. While the application process is the same for both opportunities, the eligibility requirements are different, as described below and at aasv.org/foundation/debtrelief.php.
Who is Leading AASV into the Future? Nominate by Dec 11 Them for an Award!
As AASV opens nominations for the awards to be presented at the 2024 annual meeting, it seems especially appropriate to keep the meeting theme – Leading AASV into the Future – in mind. Do you know a member who has demonstrated exemplary leadership and vision as they carry out their role in practice, tech services, academia, research, or another area? Someone whose actions are benefiting and leading AASV and the swine veterinary profession into the future? Nominate them for one of the following six awards to be presented in Nashville, Tennessee! Nominations are due December 11.