The Swine Health Information Center, in collaboration with the American Association of Swine Veterinarians, hosted a webinar on H5N1 influenza risk to US swine on November 20, 2024. The goal of the webinar was to provide current information on H5N1 in livestock including updates on the H5N1 outbreak in dairy cattle, the first detection of […]
Category Archives: Education
Aspirin and Sodium Salicylate Use in Swine – Webinar and Audio Recording Available
During the November 20 SHIC/AASV webinar, Dr. Locke Karriker, AASV president-elect, provided an update on aspirin and sodium salicylate use in swine from a US regulatory perspective. Watch Dr. Karriker’s presentation HERE. Download the mp3 audio file HERE. Previously, the the U.S. Food and Drug Administration stated that aspirin use was of low regulatory concern, but […]
Applications Open for AABP Practice Management Training Modules
AABP has received a USDA grant to fund practice management training modules for early career veterinarians (10 years or less since graduation at the time of application). The grants allows three groups of 15 veterinarians per group to participate. AASV members are welcome to apply! Approximately 35 hours of continuing education will be provided. The […]
Early-career Swine Vets Explore Economics, Nutrition, NBAF, and More
Participants in the AASV Participant-Led, Early-Career Swine Veterinarian Development Program met in Nashville, Tennessee Friday, February 23, 2024, immediately before the AASV Annual Meeting. As selected by the program participants, the topic was “Economic problem-solving tools for business and personal financial decisions” presented by Dr Derald Holtkamp. In September, participants had a unique opportunity to […]
2025 CDC Veterinary Student Day
We are excited to announce that the 2025 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Veterinary Student Day will take place in-person at CDC headquarters in Atlanta, GA! CDC Vet Student Day is an opportunity to introduce students to careers in public health. 2025 CDC Veterinary Student Day Presented by the CDC Foundation with lead support […]
Due Dec 1 – Hogg Scholarship Available to Practitioners Seeking MS or PhD
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation is accepting applications for the prestigious Hogg Scholarship. Established in 2008, the intent of the $10,000 Hogg Scholarship is to assist a swine veterinarian in their efforts to return to school for graduate education (resulting in a master’s degree or higher) in an academic field of study related […]
Support Available for Pursuit of Board Certification in Animal Welfare
The AASV Foundation Board of Directors continues to accept scholarship applications from AASV members seeking board certification in the American College of Animal Welfare (ACAW). The scholarship provides annual reimbursements for expenses related to the ACAW certification program, including travel, course fees, and textbooks, with a maximum reimbursement amount of $20,000. Reimbursement will not cover […]
Update on Aspirin and Sodium Salicylate Use in Swine – Webinar Recording Available
During the November 20 SHIC/AASV webinar, Dr. Locke Karriker, AASV president-elect, provided an update on aspirin and sodium salicylate use in swine from a US regulatory perspective. Previously, the the U.S. Food and Drug Administration stated that aspirin use was of low regulatory concern, but due to its increased use in H5N1 affected dairy cattle, FDA […]
Holiday Travel and Need Something to Listen to? Download from AASV’s Audio Library
During the AASV Annual Meeting, veterinary students research a presenter’s topic, prepare questions, and interview conference speakers to gain additional information about their presentation topics. Each 5- to 15-minute audio interview is produced as an MP3 audio file. (Psst – students! Keep an eye out to sign up for the 2025 AASV Annual Meeting Podcasting!) […]
2025 CDC Veterinary Student Day
We are excited to announce that the 2025 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Veterinary Student Day will take place in-person at CDC headquarters in Atlanta, GA! CDC Vet Student Day is an opportunity to introduce students to careers in public health. 2025 CDC Veterinary Student Day Presented by the CDC Foundation with lead support […]