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Author Archives: AASV Staff
New AASV Website Coming Soon
The AASV Communications Committee, IT specialist Dave Brown, and staff have been working hard to update and upgrade the AASV website, and we’re excited to announce it’s coming soon! Read the e-letter each week for a sneak peak at what to expect.
Wellness Wednesday – Tips from MentorVet
Burnout is a significant issue in veterinary medicine, affecting both veterinarians and veterinary technicians. The following tips to help reduce burnout come from MentorVet.
SHIC Wean-to-Harvest Biosecurity: New Projects Funded to Investigate Transportation Biosecurity and Cost of Disease in Grow-Finish Production
The Swine Health Information Center’s Wean-to-Harvest Biosecurity Research Program, funded in collaboration with the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research and the Pork Checkoff, has recently funded two new projects to advance biosecurity of US swine farms. The newly funded projects include: 1) an investigation of alternative methods for transport sanitation led by Dr. Erin Kettelkamp at the Swine Vet Center and 2) an assessment of the cost of disease in grow-finish production sites led by Dr. Karyn Havas at Pipestone Research. These awards bring the total number of projects to 18 that have been funded by the program for a comprehensive approach to enhancing biosecurity across the wean-to-harvest phases of swine production.
Position Announcement: Swine Veterinarian – Laurinburg, North Carolina
A great job – and a great future – awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We’re an $18 billion U.S. food company with nearly 60,000 employees worldwide. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Join our family today.
SHIC Talk: Influenza Discussion with Drs Niederwerder, Canon, Rotolo, Forseth 7-2024
The latest episode of SHIC Talk, available now, addresses influenza A, particularly the H5N1 strain, and the swine industry’s prevention and preparedness efforts. Host Barb Determan is joined by SHIC Executive Director Dr. Megan Niederwerder, AASV Public Health and Communications Director Dr. Abbey Canon, NPB Director of Swine Health Dr. Marisa Rotolo, and NPPC Director of Swine Health Dr. Anna Forseth for a lively and informative discussion.
July Domestic Swine Disease Monitoring Report Now Available
The Swine Health Information Center’s (SHIC) July Domestic Swine Disease Monitoring Report is available.
Position Announcement: Staff Veterinarian
Christensen Farms seeks a Staff Veterinarian who will be responsible for working with the Production Operations Team to develop strategies and process-oriented approaches to improve the health and performance of our swine herd. This position offers the opportunity to develop expertise in all phases of swine production.
People on the Move, New Grad Edition: Dr. Elisha Snezek
AASV welcomes Dr. Elisha (Elise) Snezek to the veterinary profession! Dr. Snezek received her bachelor’s degree in animal science from the University of Findlay, her Master of Public Health degree from Mercer University, and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Georgia. She has accepted a Post-Doctoral Research Associate position with the Swine Medicine Education Center at Iowa State University, where she will also be completing a graduate degree. Dr. Snezek was raised in Suwanee, Georgia and developed an interest in swine and production animal medicine while completing her undergraduate degree. Her interest in epidemiology and disease prevention grew while completing her master’s degree prior to attending veterinary school. In the summer of 2022, she participated in the Swine Veterinary Internship Program, spending the summer with Tosh Farms, and had the opportunity to present a poster at the 2023 AASV annual meeting. Dr. Snezek is looking forward to taking part in the education of veterinary students and working on research projects while exploring Iowa. Her updated contact information is available at aasv.org/directory. Are you on the move? Let us know at aasv@aasv.org.
Noncompete Agreements: What Does the New FTC Rule Mean?
In April 2024 the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a rule banning the use of most noncompete agreements–a rule that’s already facing court challenge. If you’re wondering what this might mean for you, the AVMA has a new resource that explains it all.