Misinformation and conspiracy theories regarding the use of mRNA vaccines in livestock continue, despite efforts of the scientific community, the Animal Health Institute and government agencies.
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Pause for Mental Health Awareness Month with Self-Care and Community Support
Long hours, physical labor, financial stress, isolation, and uncertainty due to weather and market conditions — these factors can contribute to increased stress, anxiety and depression among farmers.
Wellness Wednesday
Wellness Wednesday – Financial Wellbeing Tip: Give employees the opportunity to put a portion of their paychecks into an emergency savings fund that is more easily accessible if the need arises.
More Participation Means More Valid Results – Participate in the AASV Salary Survey Today!
Time is running out, and we’re still missing 2023 salary survey participation from 75% of eligible AASV members! If you’re one of the 226 members who’ve already participated, thank you! For the remaining 674, please don’t wait any longer – take a few minutes right now to complete the brief survey. Your participation is important, even if your work only partially involves swine-related activities.
Release of VMLRP Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Report
Food animal veterinarians are critical to maintaining a healthy, secure, and safe food supply. Today, there is a critical shortage of food animal veterinarians in both private and public practice, particularly in rural communities in the U.S. and insular areas. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) provides approximately $9 million per year in funding to help eligible veterinarians offset a significant portion of debt incurred in pursuit of their veterinary medical degrees in return for their service in certain high-priority veterinary shortage situations.
Abstract: Toward the automated detection of behavioral changes associated with the post-weaning transition in pigs
Abstract: Toward the automated detection of behavioral changes associated with the post-weaning transition in pigs
Protecting U.S. Swine from ASF Through Enhanced Passive Surveillance
With African swine fever, even hours to days of earlier detection can make a significant difference to protect the U.S. swine industry, maintain pork trade.
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.
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.