Evaluating whether post-mortem specimens such as tongue tip fluids (TTF) can serve as a viable tool for disease surveillance during the post-weaning stages of pork production is needed. To help fill this knowledge gap, the Swine Health Information Center funded a study to determine if TTF can aid in detection of key pathogens affecting swine […]
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SHIC-Funded Study Develops Diagnostic Tools for Glaesserella australis
Glaesserella australis, a newly recognized Gram-negative bacterium species, was isolated from the lung lesions of pigs in Australia in 2018 and in two swine herds in Ontario, Canada in 2023. In response, the Swine Health Information Center funded a study led by Dr. Nubia Macedo, Iowa State University, to investigate the detection and characterization of […]
USDA Announces Biosecurity Assessments and Audits to Support Avian Influenza Prevention
Following U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins’ recent announcement of emergency funding to combat avian flu and reduce egg prices, USDA is announcing the expansion of biosecurity assessments and audits available to commercial poultry producers. These programs are part of the proactive measures taken to improve biosecurity on individual premises and prevent introduction or spread of highly […]
Leadership Opportunity: AASV District 6 Director (Iowa)
With Dr. Chris Rademacher’s election to the position of AASV Vice President, he can no longer serve as the District 6 Director, so Iowa members must elect a new director to represent District 6 on the AASV Board. Within the next week, each eligible voter in District 6 will be receiving an email message containing […]
Position Announcement: Swine Health Technical Services Veterinarian
United Animal Health, a global ag biosciences company innovating nutrition and health solutions for food animal production, is seeking a Swine Health Technical Services Veterinarian to join our team! In this pivotal role, you will drive the success of our swine health products worldwide by developing innovative solutions and providing expert technical support to customers, […]
It’s Already Begun: Planning for AASV 2026
Plans are already underway for next year’s meeting in Las Vegas, to be held February 28 to March 3 at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino. You can help! Please offer your suggestions for improvements — and let us know what topics and speakers should be included in 2026 — by completing the brief […]
Position Announcement: Assistant or Associate Professor – Swine Nutrition and Management
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign seeks to fill an Assistant or Associate Professor, Full-Time Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Swine Nutrition and Management in the Department of Animal Sciences (45% Research, 20% Teaching, 35% Extension). Description This position is available through a strategic departmental hiring plan to expand research and education to provide safe, reliable […]
What Would the Pig Do? 4 Ways Swine Veterinarians Can Be a Champion of the Pig
Swine veterinarians are uniquely positioned to be a champion of the pig, Clayton Johnson, DVM, with Carthage Veterinary Service Ltd., said during his Howard Dunne Memorial Lecture at the American Association of Swine Veterinarians’ annual meeting. “No other technical support functions visit the farm and its caretakers as frequently as swine veterinarians do,” he says. […]
AVMA Animal Welfare Assessment Contest Registration Open
The Animal Welfare Assessment Contest (AWJAC) provides a unique educational experience while strengthening student reasoning and communication skills. The competition teaches students to assess the welfare of animals in a variety of settings using science-based methods and reasoning. Students are given the opportunity to weigh evidence and present sound evaluations. This contest ensures that tomorrow’s […]
Beyond Private Practice Webinar Series
The Center for Public and Corporate Veterinary Medicine is excited to announce our FREE Beyond Private Practice Webinar Series, which is designed to inform veterinarians about the diverse career opportunities available in the public and corporate sectors. Our first Organizational Overview session in the Beyond Private Practice Webinar Series will be held with USDA Food Safety and […]