Abstract: Investigation of the environmental presence of Salmonella spp. in finishing pigs at commercial swine farms in Kansas (United States)
Author Archives: AASV Staff
Veterinary Public Practice Externship Travel Award
The Center for Public and Corporate Veterinary Medicine with the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine is pleased to announce the availability of funding to support the Veterinary Public Practice Externship Travel Award. The purpose of this competitive travel award is to support the education and training of veterinary students interested in pursuing a career in public health, food safety, epidemiology, or other related fields. Students selected to receive this award will be reimbursed for travel expenses up to $1000. Applications will be reviewed monthly and travel awards will be provided until funds are expended, with generous support from USDA NIFA.
Abstract: Can We Reliably Detect Respiratory Diseases through Precision Farming? A Systematic Review
Abstract: Can We Reliably Detect Respiratory Diseases through Precision Farming? A Systematic Review
Wellness Wednesday
Wellness Wednesday – Spiritual Wellbeing Tip: Try meditation. Even five minutes a day of mindful breathing can be beneficial. Seek out the assistance of apps like Headspace and Insight Timer for a plethora of guided meditations that do the thinking for you so you can simply relax.
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?
June Domestic Swine Disease Monitoring Report Now Available
The Swine Health Information Center’s (SHIC) June Domestic Swine Disease Monitoring Report is available.
NPPC Speaks Up on Policy Priorities at World Pork Expo
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) hosted a policy panel today at the 2023 World Pork Expo. NPPC board officers and experts discussed the pork industry’s current priorities vital to protecting producers’ livelihoods and ensuring pork production remains a pillar of the U.S. economy.
People on the Move: Dr. Tara Donovan
Dr. Tara Donovan has ended her tenure at The Hanor Company and will be relocating to New Zealand in September to join her husband who has accepted a position as a Large Animal Veterinarian in the Taranaki region. Dr. Donovan’s updated contact information is available at aasv.org/directory. Are you on the move? Let us know at aasv@aasv.org.
Prop 12 Implementation Webinar Series: California Department of Food and Agriculture Animal Care Program
Three webinars presented by California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Animal Care Program reviewing Prop 12 Animal Confinement regulations and requirements for end-users, distributors, and pork producers.
CE: Register Now – 2023 ISU James D. McKean Swine Disease Conference
We are eager to showcase a transformed 2023 ISU McKean Swine Disease Conference. The conference will be held on Wednesday June 28, 2023 as a one day meeting prior to Iowa Swine Day, which will be held on Thursday June 29, 2023. Although the events are separate, this provides the opportunity to feature two extraordinary conferences here in Ames. Early Bird Registration ends June 11th.