The AASV Foundation granted $30,000 to Dr Marcelo Almeida and co-investigators to fund the proposal, “Comparison of the pathological and clinical effects of an F18 enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli containing a tia adhesin gene against a contemporary F18 Escherichia coli strain.” The project is complete and the final report is available.
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Who is Leading AASV into the Future? Nominate 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.
Wellness Wednesday
Wellness Wednesday – Financial Wellbeing Tip: Invest in your community by making an effort to utilize the services of local businesses for various needs within your office or clinic. It will improve the local economy (which will come back to benefit you) and strengthen the camaraderie amongst the municipal chamber of commerce to which you belong.
AASV Announces Student Seminar Participants for 2024
The AASV is pleased to announce the program for the Student Seminar at the 55th AASV Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee. Thirty-two veterinary students from 16 universities submitted abstracts for consideration. A panel of six veterinarians from private practice, industry, and academia reviewed and scored the abstracts to select 15 for oral presentation and 17 for poster presentation at the meeting. A grant from the Zoetis Foundation supports $750 awards for the students selected to participate in the oral session and $500 awards for the poster presenters.
Veterinary Students Selected to Participate in 2024 Poster Competition
The AASV is pleased to announce the participants in the annual Veterinary Student Poster Competition, sponsored by United Animal Health. The competition will be held Sunday, February 25, during the 2024 Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee. Based upon scores awarded in the judging of abstracts submitted for the AASV Student Seminar, the top 15 poster abstracts have been chosen for judging from those selected for poster presentation at the meeting. The full conference program is online at https://www.aasv.org/annmtg.
APHIS Announces Partnership to Improve Early Detection of Emerging Animal Diseases
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing a new partnership between the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) and the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN). USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will place five scientists in labs in each of the five NAHLN regions to enhance the capabilities and capacities of NAHLN.
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.
People on the Move: Dr. Alexandra Henao Diaz
Dr. Alexandra Henao Diaz recently began work for the Mexican company Bachoco as Biosecurity, Health Assurance, and Animal Welfare Manager. She was previously employed by PIC. Dr. Henao’s updated contact information is available at aasv.org/directory. Are you on the move? Let us know at aasv@aasv.org.
AASV Foundation Provides Scholarships to Two Martha Acosta Foundation Scholars
The AASV Foundation will award $2500 stipends to attend AASV Annual Meeting February 24-27, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee to two scholars of the Martha Acosta Foundation. The two scholars will be selected soon.
Study Finds U.S. Feral Hog Population Can Be Managed
Recent conservation efforts have proven effective at controlling wild pig populations in the Southeastern United States, according to new research from the University of Georgia’s Savannah River Ecology Laboratory and Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources.