Abstract: Infection of Feral Phenotype Swine with Japanese Encephalitis Virus
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FSIS to Conduct Year-long Dioxin Survey in Cattle, Swine
On Nov. 1, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service will begin a one-year sampling program of domestic beef, pork and Siluriformes fish to determine levels of dioxins and dioxin-like compounds. This survey is part of FSIS’ effort to monitor dioxin in regulated products to provide insight on changes in human exposure to dioxin-like compounds through the diet.
New Scholarship: ABVP Swine Health Management
The AASV Foundation Board of Directors has established the Swine Health Management Scholarship Program to annually support one AASV member interested in pursuing certification through the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP). As part of its mission to support the development and scholarship of students and veterinarians, the goal of this program is to relieve some of the financial burden associated with achieving board certification.
Hogg Scholarship Available to Practitioners Seeking MS or PhD
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.
Have You Reserved Lodging for AASV in Nashville?
It’s time to reserve lodging for the 2024 AASV Annual Meeting, to be held February 24-27 in Nashville, Tennessee! The AASV room block at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center is open for reservations. Single and double rooms are available for $229 per night (fine print: plus resort fee and taxes). Reserve online at aasv.org/annmtg/2024/lodging.php or call 844-631-0595. To reserve more than ten rooms charged to the same payment method, contact Mark Stropes at mark.stropes@gaylordhotels.com. Registration for the conference itself won’t open until late December, so mark your calendar and don’t forget to register later! For more information about the meeting, see aasv.org/annmtg.
AVMA VLC 2024 Early Career Veterinary Scholarship Application Due Oct 31
The AVMA is offering $1,000 scholarships for 10 AVMA members to develop their leadership potential at the 2024 AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference (VLC), taking place January 4 – 6, 2024, in Chicago.
Wellness Wednesday
Wellness Wednesday – Intellectual Wellbeing Tip: Foster a communal growth mindset in your workplace. This will include grace for learning and making mistakes, and modeling vulnerability in acknowledging your challenges and asking for help.
Drug Availability Issues? Let Us Know!
If you are experiencing drug availability or supply issues, please send any animal drug shortage information to the FDA Animal Drug Shortages mailbox (animaldrugshortages@fda.hhs.gov) or call FDA at (240)762-8893. This will facilitate FDA drug shortage staff getting access to all information more expeditiously. You can also reach out to AASV and we will submit on your behalf.
Position Announcement: Experienced Veterinarian
Apiam Swine Services has a position available for a veterinarian seeking to further their career in swine health and production. The position is 100% swine and is based in Dalby or Toowoomba, Queensland.
Position Announcement: Herd Veterinarian
The Maschhoffs, LLC seeks a full-time herd veterinarian for Southeast Iowa/West Central Illinois.