The American Association of Swine Veterinarians and MentorVet continue their partnership to offer scholarships to swine veterinarians early in their careers. AASV has approved funding of 5 additional scholarships for early-career swine vets to participate in the spring 2025 MentorVet Leap program. The MentorVet Leap program is a 6-month, entirely virtual, evidence-based mentorship and professional […]
Category Archives: Education
Save the Date: McKean Swine Disease Conference, Iowa Swine Day, Pig Livability
We are pleased to announce the dates for three exciting conferences this year. The ISU James D. McKean Swine Disease Conference, Iowa Swine Day, and the second International Conference on Pig Livability will be held June 24-25, June 26 and November 5-6, respectively. Iowa Swine Day and the McKean conference will again be held back to back in […]
AASV Swine Medicine Talk Feb 4 with Dr. Darin Madson
The Iowa State University AASV Student Chapter is excited to extend the invitation for all AASV members to view the next Swine Medicine Talk on February 4, 2025: Dr. Darin Madson, The Future -Vision and perspectives on using diagnostic data to improve swine health and productivity The Swine Medicine Talks are a 3-part swine medicine […]
Swine Education & Outreach Grant Program RFP – Apply by Jan 31
NPB is thrilled to announce that it will fund the Swine Education & Outreach Professional grant program in 2025, offering $600,000 to swine educators. Deadline for Grant Proposal Submissions: Jan. 31, 2025 The Heart of the Program Swine education and outreach professionals play a crucial role in the swine industry by educating and training students, […]
Scholarships Available for MentorVet Leap; Apply by February 7
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians and MentorVet continue their partnership to offer scholarships to swine veterinarians early in their careers. AASV has approved funding of 5 additional scholarships for early-career swine vets to participate in the spring 2025 MentorVet Leap program. The MentorVet Leap program is a 6-month, entirely virtual, evidence-based mentorship and professional […]
Webinar Series: January is One Health Awareness Month
The United States One Health Coordination Unit (U.S. OHCU) is hosting a series of webinars in January 2025, for One Health Awareness Month. The U.S. OHCU Interagency Core Leadership Team from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Department of the Interior (DOI) will present on advancing One Health […]
Webinar Jan 27: FDA Rules on NSAID Use in Cattle
Dr. Mike Apley will discuss the FDA’s “Dear Veterinarian” letter concerning aspirin use in cattle and discuss the NSAID alternatives that are available. Monday, January 27, 12 Noon (Central)Hosted by Dr. Mike Apley, Department Head of Anatomy & Physiology at K-State College of Veterinary Medicine Register Here. For more information about aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid, or […]
2025 FFAR Veterinary Student Research Fellowship – Apply by Feb 26
As producers grapple with devastating diseases like H5N1 influenza (bird flu), African swine fever and foot-and-mouth disease, alongside growing demands for improved animal welfare and sustainable practices, the need for skilled veterinarians to safeguard the nation’s food supply has never been more urgent. However, the United States is experiencing a critical shortage of veterinarians specializing in […]
AASV Swine Medicine Talk Feb 4 with Dr. Darin Madson
The Iowa State University AASV Student Chapter is excited to extend the invitation for all AASV members to view the next Swine Medicine Talk on February 4, 2025: Dr. Darin Madson, The Future -Vision and perspectives on using diagnostic data to improve swine health and productivity The Swine Medicine Talks are a 3-part swine medicine […]
Webinar Series: January is One Health Awareness Month
The United States One Health Coordination Unit (U.S. OHCU) is hosting a series of webinars in January 2025, for One Health Awareness Month. The U.S. OHCU Interagency Core Leadership Team from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Department of the Interior (DOI) will present on advancing One Health […]