Wellness Wednesday – Physical Wellbeing Tip: Get moving! Find some way to move your body that is fun for you, and do it multiple times a week. There are so many options from walking or running to hiking to Zumba to barre class to pickle ball to lifting weights to yoga to riding mules to cycling to martial arts to kayaking to rock climbing to chopping wood-the possibilities are literally endless! It is up to YOU to find what works for YOU, and then DO IT.
Author Archives: AASV Staff
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]
Master of Veterinary Science in Livestock Systems Health Application is Open- Apply now!
The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine offers an online Master of Veterinary Science (MVS) degree in Livestock Systems Health. The MVS degree is a 32-credit-hour program designed for adult learners. The 16-week courses move at a pace conducive to online learning while giving adult learners opportunities to interact with instructors and classmates through live sessions and virtual office hours. Students should expect to spend 8-10 hours on course materials each week. Applications due October 15.
Position Announcement: Associate Director
The Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) is seeking candidates for the position of Associate Director due to the promotion of current Associate Director Dr. Megan Niederwerder to Executive Director as of January 1, 2024.
Abstract: The genomic landscape of swine influenza A viruses in Southeast Asia
Abstract: The genomic landscape of swine influenza A viruses in Southeast Asia
The EVP Graduate Certificate Program in Systems Health Management Application is Open- Apply now!
The EVP Graduate Certificate Program in Systems Health Management is now accepting applications for our spring cohort, which will begin in January 2024. The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine will admit 25 students into the program and do a rolling admission process, so please do not wait to submit your application! The early application deadline is September 15th. EVP has been re-structured and built on the foundation of “an engineering-based approach to improvement”.
Abstract: Interspecies Transmission of Swine Influenza A Viruses and Human Seasonal Vaccine-Mediated Protection Investigated in Ferret Model
Abstract: Interspecies Transmission of Swine Influenza A Viruses and Human Seasonal Vaccine-Mediated Protection Investigated in Ferret Model
People on the Move: Dr. Brent Sexton
Dr. Brent Sexton recently joined the team at Suidae Health and Production as an associate veterinarian. He has spent the past 4 years with The Maschhoffs, LLC as a herd veterinarian within the Central Prairie Region. Dr. Sexton’s updated contact information is available at aasv.org/directory. Are you on the move? Let us know at aasv@aasv.org.
Zoetis Foundation Announces $2.6 Million in Grants to Advance Opportunities for Veterinarians and Livestock Farmers; AASV Foundation Recipient
The Zoetis Foundation announced that it will distribute $2.6 million during its second round of 2023 grants, supporting six initiatives to help enable thriving professions and livelihoods for livestock farmers and veterinary professionals.
Call for Abstracts: AASV 2024 Student Seminar and Poster Scholarship Competition
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians announces an opportunity for veterinary students to make a scientific presentation at the AASV Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, on Sunday, February 25, 2024. Interested students are invited to submit a one-page abstract of a research paper, clinical case study, or literature review for consideration. The submitting student must be a current (2023-24) student member of the AASV at the time of submission, and must not have graduated from veterinary school prior to February 25, 2024. Submissions are limited to one (1) abstract per student.