Abstract: Henipavirus zoonosis: outbreaks, animal hosts and potential new emergence
Author Archives: AASV Staff
Abstract: Longitudinal analysis of differences and similarities in antimicrobial resistance among commensal Escherichia coli isolated from market swine and sows at slaughter in the United States of America, 2013-2019
Abstract: Longitudinal analysis of differences and similarities in antimicrobial resistance among commensal Escherichia coli isolated from market swine and sows at slaughter in the United States of America, 2013-2019
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.
Perfect weather graces golfers at rescheduled event
Due to the extreme heat that blanketed the country in late August, the annual AASV Foundation Golf Outing originally scheduled for August 23 was postponed until September 27. The decision to postpone the event turned out to be a good one, as participants enjoyed a lovely fall day with temperatures in the 70s instead of having to suffer through August’s 110+ heat index. Thirty-one golfers competed in the best-ball team contest over Veenker Memorial’s challenging golf course in Ames, Iowa.
Highlights from the 2023 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference
World-renowned experts in the swine industry challenged and led more than 800 people who attended the 2023 Allen D. Leman swine conference in St. Paul, Minn.
Bates Wins 2023 Morrison Swine Innovator Prize with E. Coli Research
How do pH levels affect E. coli growth? Carly Bates, a third-year student at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, answered this question during the Allen D. Leman Swine Conference in her presentation, “How low should the pH go? How pH levels affect E. coli growth.” On Sept. 18, she was awarded the 2023 Morrison Swine Innovator Prize, an award given to veterinary students who want to specialize in swine medicine.
NPPC Seeks Input on Updated Swine Traceability Standards during National Pork Month
U.S. pork producers tasked the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) with leading an effort to update the existing swine traceability system. NPPC is asking swine producers, veterinarians, cull swine and breeding operators and show pig enthusiasts to comment on the draft standards by Oct. 27, 2023.
Wellness Wednesday
Wellness Wednesday – Environmental Wellbeing Tip: Learn about nature preserves in your area and make an effort to go exploring. Walking in a natural outdoor setting has been shown to be effective at reducing depression, stress, and anxiety.
Oral Fluid Use Survey Closes Oct 23
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]
Position Announcement: Veterinary Medical Officer
This Direct-Hire position is in the Food and Drug Administration and is located in the Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM), Office of Research, in Laurel, Maryland. The mission of the Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is to protect human and animal health. The individual in this role collaborates with Principal Investigators, Staff Scientists, and Animal Care Staff to assist in technical and surgical procedures, as well as postoperative care for animals. They also offer veterinary medical guidance to researchers involved in animal research. This announcement opens on 10/4/2023 and closes 10/18/2023 or to first 100 applicants.