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.
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CE: 2023 ISU James D. McKean Swine Disease Conference Registration Open
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.
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.
People on the Move: Dr. Tim Pasma
Dr. Tim Pasma has begun work as a Client Services Veterinarian for the Animal Health Laboratory at the University of Guelph. He was previously employed by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs. Dr. Pasma’s updated contact information is available at aasv.org/directory. Are you on the move? Let us know at aasv@aasv.org.
CE Conference: American College of Animal Welfare
The American College of Animal Welfare is hosting their annual continuing education conference June 8-10 at North Carolina State University. Registrants may also attend virtually via Zoom livestream.
Abstract: Clostridial diarrheas in piglets: A review
Abstract: Clostridial diarrheas in piglets: A reviewClostridium perfringens type C and Clostridioides difficile are the main enteric clostridial pathogens of swine and are both responsible for neonatal diarrhea in this species. The role of Clostridum perfringes type A is under discussion.
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?
Abstract: Evaluating remote post-mortem veterinary meat inspections on pig carcasses using pre-recorded video material
Abstract: Evaluating remote post-mortem veterinary meat inspections on pig carcasses using pre-recorded video material
Welcome to the Profession, New Graduates!
Congratulations! You did it! Welcome to the profession, doctors! As your celebrations wind down and you begin your next journey, you might find the following AASV resources particularly helpful.
Supreme Court Upholds California Prop 12
The U.S Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by the National Pork Producers Council challenging California’s controversial Proposition 12. That law, which passed in 2018, requires pork meat sold in the state to come from pigs born to a sow hosed in at least a 24-square-foot-pen.