The Reagan-Udall Foundation for the FDA is leading an initiative to identify holistic approaches to address opportunities and challenges in animal health and veterinary medicine. FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) recently released its Animal & Veterinary Innovation Agenda, providing plans to support actions that will further position the agency to work with stakeholders to advance […]
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November Domestic Disease Monitoring Report Now Available
The Swine Health Information Center’s (SHIC) NovemberDomestic Swine Disease Monitoring Report is available. This month’s Domestic Swine Disease Monitoring Report includes a bonus page about diagnostic data supporting the effective Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (MHP) control in breeding herds. SDRS reported PRRSV positivity increased in both sow farm and wean-to-finish sites. PRRSV overall positivity was above expected in Iowa, Oklahoma, Indiana, and […]
AASV Swine Medicine Talk Nov 21: AASV Communications Committee, Opportunities in Swine Medicine
The Iowa State University AASV Student Chapter is excited to extend the invitation for all AASV members to view the Swine Medicine Talks! The Swine Medicine Talks are a 3-part swine medicine seminar series, hosted by the ISU AASV student chapter and funded by the AASV student recruitment committee. The series is currently available by […]
Survey: Swine Disease Reporting System Seeks Your Input
To be responsive to current US swine industry issues and needs related to disease pathogens, the team assembling the Domestic Disease Monitoring Report has developed a survey to gather stakeholder input. Your response to this survey will help improve reports, suggest new features, and provide guidance on additional pathogens to include. The Swine Health Information […]
Position Announcement: Swine Production Veterinarian – Guymon, OK
Seaboard Foods has an exciting opportunity for a Swine Production Veterinarian in its Guymon, Oklahoma operations. In this highly impactful role, you will be a key member of the Vet Services team. WILL CONSIDER RECENT & FUTURE 2025 DVM GRADS. The Swine Production Veterinarian is responsible for the verification of the health of Seaboard Foods swine […]
Early-career Swine Veterinarians: Twelve $7500 Debt-relief Grants to be Awarded
The AASV Foundation is pleased to announce two opportunities for AASV members to apply for debt relief. Applications are due December 1 for a total of twelve $7500 grants awarded at the 2025 AASV Annual Meeting. While the application process is the same for both opportunities, the eligibility requirements are different as described below and […]
Researchers, Submit your Proposals for Funding
The AASV Foundation announces the availability of up to $100,000 in funding for 2025 to support research with directapplication to the swine veterinary profession. Research proposals are due by 12:00 pm Central Time on December 13, 2024. Proposals are limited to a maximum request of $30,000 per project. Detailed submission instructions are available at aasv.org/foundation/research/call-for-proposals. […]
Internship: Swine Health Internship, National Pork Board
The Swine Health and Production team at National Pork Board (NPB) is seeking a knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and motivated summer intern. Reporting to the Directors of Swine Health, the selected applicant will assist in a variety of projects focused on FAD preparedness, traceability, and both foreign and endemic disease research. The Swine Health and Production intern […]
Applications Now Open for Neil Dierks Scholarship Honoring Former NPPC CEO
The National Pork Industry Foundation (NPIF), a nonprofit dedicated to advancing research and education within the pork industry, is now accepting applications for the Neil Dierks Scholarship. This scholarship honors Neil Dierks, the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) former longtime CEO, and his remarkable contributions to the industry. The $5,000 scholarship is awarded annually to […]
SHIC Invites Input for 2025 Plan of Work
The Swine Health Information Center annually solicits input for its Plan of Work which guides its activities. Now being developed, SHIC is requesting ideas for its 2025 Plan. SHIC’s five strategic priorities include 1) improving swine health information, 2) monitoring and mitigating risks to swine health, 3) responding to emerging disease, 4) surveillance and discovery […]