Keeping U.S. animals healthy is a top priority for the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). One of the agency’s many efforts is to prevent deadly foreign animal diseases like African swine fever (ASF) from reaching the U.S. while also preparing for a possible introduction of the disease.
Author Archives: AASV Staff
Webinar: Animal Depopulation Resiliency Check in Tool
Last month, the USDA APHIS Veterinary Services Training and Exercise Program (VS TEP) hosted a webinar featuring the Animal Depopulation Resiliency Check-in Tool, a 5-question public health protocol for stakeholders who are preparing for, participating in, and recovering from animal-depopulation, created by AASV and Dr. Elizabeth Strand.
Swine Medicine Talk October 19 – Register Now!
AASV Swine Medicine Talk October 19 – Kristin Foran, Applied Swine Genetics: What a Practitioner Needs to Know.
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.
Position Announcement: Herd Veterinarian
The Maschhoffs, LLC seeks a full-time herd veterinarian for Southeast Iowa/West Central Illinois.
Last Call! Survey Closes Oct 23: Oral Fluid Use
This survey is an integral part of AASV’s and the swine industry’s efforts to convince USDA that oral fluids should be included as a sample type for surveillance and diagnostic use against ASF and possibly other foreign animal and emerging diseases. To evaluate its use for this purpose, USDA needs to better understand how oral fluids are currently being used in the swine industry. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey. [Harry Snelson]
Abstract: Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRSV2) Viral Diversity within a Farrow-to-Wean Farm Cohort Study
Abstract: Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRSV2) Viral Diversity within a Farrow-to-Wean Farm Cohort Study
National Veterinary Technician Week – Thank You!
During National Veterinary Technician Week, we honor their commitment to compassionate, high-quality veterinary care for all animals.
Abstract: Transmission of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus in domestic pigs via oral ingestion of feed material
Abstract: Transmission of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus in domestic pigs via oral ingestion of feed material
Let’s have a Grand Ole Auction, Y’all!
Yee haw! AASV is headed to Nashville, Tennessee, the home of country music, Honky Tonk Highway, and the Grand Ole Opry! As you dig those cowboy boots out of the closet and start practicing your line dance moves, take a few minutes to think about how you can “step up” to support the AASV Foundation fundraising auction!