Providing veterinarians, producers more tools to identify, treat bacterial infections in livestock, data will help improve antimicrobial use decision making.
Author Archives: AASV Staff
Apply Now: Recent Graduate Award to Attend the 2024 WVC
Viticus Group is proud to present the Dr. W. Bruce Wren Food Animal Incentive Award recognizing five recent graduates in veterinary medicine. Recipients of the Dr. W. Bruce Wren Food Animal Incentive Award receive a $1,000 stipend, complimentary registration, lodging, airfare, meals, and a daily stipend to attend the WVC 96th Annual Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, on February 18-21, 2024.
Abstract: One Health Surveillance Highlights Circulation of Viruses with Zoonotic Potential in Bats, Pigs, and Humans in Viet Nam
Abstract: One Health Surveillance Highlights Circulation of Viruses with Zoonotic Potential in Bats, Pigs, and Humans in Viet Nam
Compounding Resources from AVMA
AVMA has provided resources on compounding for veterinarians, including factsheets, webpages, and webinars.
People on the Move: Dr. Emily Mahan-Riggs
Dr. Emily Mahan-Riggs has moved to Iowa to begin work as Director of Veterinary Services for Cactus Family Farms. The company has operations in Iowa, Nebraska, South Carolina, and Georgia. Dr. Mahan-Riggs received her DVM degree in 2017 from North Carolina State University and was previously employed at Smithfield Foods. Her updated contact information is available at aasv.org/directory. Are you on the move? Let us know at aasv@aasv.org.
Let’s Golf: Support the AASV Foundation!
Golfers, it’s time to recruit and register your golf team to support the AASV Foundation! Registration is now open for this annual fundraiser, to be held Wednesday, August 23 at Veenker Memorial Golf Course in Ames, Iowa. Veenker has a history of providing lovely weather, great food, and a well-groomed course for golfers to enjoy at this event. Click here to register a team or individual golfer.
Wellness Wednesday
Wellness Wednesday: Creative Wellbeing Tip – Make a commitment to take the class you’ve always wanted: ceramics, photography, singing, learning a new instrument, painting, creative writing– check out your library or other community resources for what may be available in your area.
CVB Notice 23-06: Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Genes in Veterinary Biologics Products
The Center for Veterinary Biologics (CVB) recently added CVB Notice 23-06: Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Genes in Veterinary Biologics Products to its website. The intended purpose of this notice is to outline current policy regarding the presence of antimicrobial resistant (AMR) genes in veterinary biologics administered to animals.
Last Call for Abstracts: Leman Swine Conference
The Allen D. Leman Swine Conference, September 16-19, 2023, offers a great opportunity to showcase your important work and help improve the world’s pig industry. For nearly 50 years the conference has brought science-driven solutions to the complex challenges facing the industry. It starts with you! Bring your findings to the 2023 Leman Conference and be a part of the discussion. Abstracts for posters and oral presentations can be submitted online through July 7, 2023.
DVM Students: Apply to the Morrison Swine Innovator Prize
Veterinary students: Are you shadowing a swine practitioner this summer, or have you been involved in an interesting clinical case investigation? Did you work on your veterinary skills by designing a differential diagnosis list or working on a treatment plan? Did you investigate a problem by analyzing production records?