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Survey: 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]

Comment Now: Swine Traceability Standards

In response to the growing threat from foreign animal diseases (FADs) including African Swine Fever (ASF), representatives from the National Pork Producers Council and the National Pork Board identified six ASF preparedness priorities for industry. Among them -“develop a plan to regain export markets” – which will require improvements to our ability to trace live hogs.

Students: Applicants sought for Alternate Student Delegate on AASV Board of Directors

The AASV Student Engagement Committee is accepting applications from veterinary students interested in serving as the Alternate Student Delegate on the AASV Board of Directors. This student will represent student interests and serve as a non-voting member of the AASV board. This experience will provide the student with a unique perspective of the inner workings of the AASV. The term of service is 2 years: the first year as alternate student delegate, and the second year as the student delegate.

CE: Webinar Sep 28 -VETERINARY WELLBEING – HOW TO SUPPORT YOURSELF AND OTHERS

Veterinarians and veterinary support staff may be at risk for stress, burnout, and other mental health conditions. Why do these issues occur and what can we do about it? This seminar will explore the most recent research around veterinary mental health and wellbeing. You will also learn how to recognize and respond when you or someone you know may need to seek help. Finally, this discussion will include available wellbeing resources and implementable tools to promote wellbeing within the veterinary profession.

AVMA Is Committed to Addressing the Industry’s Challenges

Each day more than 80,000 companion animal veterinarians work to provide the best possible care for millions of pets in the United States. Additional veterinarians in mixed animal, food animal, equine, laboratory animal, exotic and zoo/wildlife practice, specialty practice and public health provide services that keep patients, their owners and the public safe. And, in academia, veterinarians of all types make certain the next generation of veterinarians is well prepared. The American Veterinary Medical Association works every day to help ensure our colleagues continue to provide high-quality services so important to the health and welfare of animals and the public.