The Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine (ISU CVM) is seeking veterinary student applicants for summer 2025 swine, bovine and poultry internship positions! Applications are due December 1, 2024 (late applications accepted but higher priority given to those received by December 1st). To apply: https://iastate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_80QAIGnQydgWAIu More information: https://vetmed.iastate.edu/vdpam/academics/summer-opportunities Note about summer availability – even if your university has classes […]
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Externship: Seaboard Foods
Join Seaboard Foods for a dynamic 2-week swine production externship in Guymon, Oklahoma. This externship provides veterinary students with invaluable hands-on experience and comprehensive insight into production herd health. Participants will gain technical training in veterinary practices, such as blood sampling, conducting necropsies, collecting and processing diagnostic samples, and performing full tissue workups. Students will […]
SHIC/AASV Webinar on H5N1 Risk to US Swine Set for November 20
As part of the Swine Health Information Center’s response to the USDA-APHIS-confirmed diagnosis of H5N1 in a backyard pig housed with a mix of poultry and other livestock on a small Oregon farm on October 30, 2024, a webinar titled H5N1 Influenza Risk to US Swine will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, from […]
Students: Apply by Nov 15 for Alternate Student Delegate on AASV Board of Directors
The AASV Student Engagement Committee is accepting applications from veterinary students interested in serving as the Alternate Student Delegate on the AASV Board of Directors. This student will represent student interests and serve as a non-voting member of the AASV board. This experience will provide the student with a unique perspective of the inner workings […]
SHIC Lit Review Outlines Current Information and Knowledge Gaps for H5N1 Risk to Swine
The recent emergence of H5N1 Influenza A clade 2.3.4.4b in dairy animals, coupled with persistent outbreaks in commercial poultry, poses a significant threat to the US swine industry. To summarize the current understanding of H5N1 risk to pigs as well as identify knowledge gaps, the Swine Health Information Center funded a literature review conducted by […]
SHIC to Host a Special Session in 2024 North American PRRS/NC229 International Conference of Swine Diseases
The Swine Health Information Center is co-hosting a special session entitled, “Novel Tools and Technologies to Address Emerging Diseases of Swine,” at the 2024 NAPRRS/NC229: International Conference of Swine Viral Diseases from December 8 – 9, 2024, in Chicago. This conference, an annual educational event, brings together swine industry researchers, professionals, and field practitioners to learn […]
Position Announcement: Director of Grow-Finish Health – Seaboard
Seaboard Foods offers an exciting Director of Grow-Finish Health position available in the Guymon, Oklahoma office. In this highly impactful role, you will be a key member of the Live Operations team. The Director of Grow-Finish Health will oversee the development and execution of comprehensive health strategies for wean to finish commercial operations that align with company goals […]
Drug Availability Issues? Let Us Know!
If you are experiencing drug availability or supply issues, please send any animal drug shortage information to the FDA Animal Drug Shortages mailbox (animaldrugshortages@fda.hhs.gov) or call FDA at (240)762-8893. This will facilitate FDA drug shortage staff getting access to all information more expeditiously. You can also reach out to AASV and we will submit on […]
Does Your Practice or Company Host Veterinary Students? Let Us Know!
AASV members, do you have opportunities for students to gain experience in your practice or production company? Attract interested students with your listing in the AASV directory of swine-oriented internships and externships!
Position Announcement: SHIC Grant and Contract Administrator
The Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) is responsible for developing and maintaining a global swine disease information network for the purpose of protecting and enhancing the health of the United States swine herd by minimizing the impact of emerging disease threats through preparedness, coordinated communications, global disease monitoring, analysis of swine health data, and targeted […]