Abstract: Global Seropositivity of Swine Leptospirosis: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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Obituary: Dr. Lawrence “Doc” Birchmier
AASV was saddend to learn of the passing of Dr. Larry Birchmier.
4 Steps to Improve Your Swine Herd’s Biosecurity
Are you having recurring health issues in your herd? Improving pig health and well-being may mean changing biosecurity protocols. Making a plan and getting everyone on board is crucial to success. Once everyone on the team understands why the changes are being made, they can buy in to ensure the changes are done correctly.
When Disease-Associated Streptococcus Suis Strikes Your Herd
Streptococcus suis is a challenging bacterial pathogen when it comes to swine health since it can cause infections in the brain, joints, heart and lungs of young pigs. Streptococcus suis is a normal inhabitant of the respiratory tract and is found in all swine herds.
May Domestic Swine Disease Monitoring Report Now Available
The Swine Health Information Center’s (SHIC) May Domestic Swine Disease Monitoring Report is available.
Resource Reminder: Resource Directory for Early Career Veterinarians
The Early Career Committee compiled a list of veterinarians and others who may be able to offer expertise, knowledge, or serve as a resource for early career veterinarians should they have questions about a specific topic. Example topics include diseases, diagnostics, ventilation, finances, and leadership.
Be Prepared: Transitioning Certain OTC Antimicrobial Products to Rx June 2023
FDA published Guidance for Industry (GFI) #263 in June 2021 which outlined a plan for transitioning certain over-the-counter (OTC) antimicrobial products for animals to prescription (Rx) status. As outlined in FDA’s Guidance for Industry (GFI) #263, FDA expects approved animal drug products containing medically important antimicrobials that are currently available as OTC products to transition to Rx status beginning in June 2023. To help prepare for this transition, FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is conducting outreach to increase awareness about this expected change.
Wellness Wednesday
Wellness Wednesday – Physical Wellbeing Tip: Include stipends for gym memberships or other fitness activities in the benefits packages for your employees.
What’s a Swine Vet Worth? You Tell Us! AASV Salary Survey Now Under Way
What’s a swine veterinarian worth? Isn’t that what we all want to know? Are your salary and benefits comparable to those of your colleagues? Are you paying your associate veterinarians enough to keep them from searching for greener pastures? What do you need to offer an early career veterinarian to be competitive with other offers they are likely to receive? The answers to these questions start with YOUR participation in the 2023 AASV Salary Survey, now under way!
Position Announcement: Swine Veterinarian
Country View Family Farms is seeking a full-time Swine Veterinarian based in Hagerstown, Indiana.