Is influenza a greater concern to pigs and people in light of the Oct. 30 USDA announcement that H5N1 was detected for the first time ever in a pig from a backyard Oregon farm? If so, how? Andrew Bowman, DVM, one of the country’s top swine influenza experts [and AASV District 1 Director], joined The PORK Podcast […]
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Upcoming Support Groups: Veterinary Hope Foundation
With a mission of supporting mental health, the Veterinary Hope Foundation offers small group sessions for veterinary professionals. These groups provide a community to share common experiences as well as resources and information specific to the profession. During the six-week program, support groups of eight people meet online each week. Affinity groups are offered based […]
Abstract: Understanding Communication Barriers: Demographic Variables and Language Needs in the Interaction between English-Speaking Animal Professionals and Spanish-Speaking Animal Caretakers
This study focused on assessing the language needs of English-speaking animal professionals in their interactions with Hispanic/Spanish-speaking animal caretakers. A survey was administered to a target audience of non-Spanish speaking and bilingual animal professionals to identify communication gaps while interacting with Hispanic/Spanish-speaking animal caretakers. The data was analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics, including ordinal […]
Abstract: Fertility after photodynamic inactivation of bacteria in extended boar semen
Abstract: Fertility after photodynamic inactivation of bacteria in extended boar semen Antimicrobial resistance is an increasing challenge in semen preservation of breeding animals, especially in the porcine species. Bacteria are a natural component of semen, and their growth should be inhibited to protect sperm fertilizing capacity and the female’s health. In pig breeding, where semen […]
2024 Veterinary Order of Merit awarded to Dr. Robert Desrosiers
The Ordre des médecins vétérinaires du Québec is proud to announce the awarding of the 2024 Order of Veterinary Merit to Dr. Robert Desrosiers. He received the honors during the Order’s President’s Tour, which was at the Best Western Universel in Drummondville on Wednesday, October 16. Nearly 130 veterinarians and guests were present for the […]
USDA Builds on Actions to Protect Livestock and Public Health from H5N1 Avian Influenza
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today announced the agency is planning to enhance testing and monitoring for H5N1, building on measures taken by USDA since the beginning of the avian influenza outbreak. In partnership with state veterinarians, USDA will implement a tiered strategy to collect milk samples to […]
Purdue announces national leader in animal health as new veterinary dean and hospital CEO
Purdue University Provost Patrick Wolfe announced Thursday (Oct. 24) that Dr. Bret Marsh, Indiana state veterinarian and the state’s top-ranking animal health leader, will join Purdue to serve as its next dean and hospital CEO of the College of Veterinary Medicine. Marsh, a first-generation college student from rural Indiana who earned his bachelor’s degree in animal […]
Save the Date: SafePork – October 6-8, 2025, in France
After Brazil in 2017, Berlin in 2019 and New Orleans in 2023, France will host the International Symposium on the Epidemiology and Control of Biological, Chemical, and Physical Hazards in Pigs and Pork – SafePork 2025! It is in the heart of Brittany, in Rennes, that Researchers working towards a single objective – health safety […]
Internship: Summer Veterinary Internship Programs; Apply by Dec 1
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 […]
USDA-APHIS Confirms H5N1 in Pig from Small Oregon Backyard Farm
The AASV has been coordinating with other swine industry organizations, including the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC), National Pork Board (NPB), and National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), as well as USDA and others to monitor H5N1 in the United States. USDA-APHIS confirmed the H5N1 diagnosis from a Crook County, Oregon, backyard farm where a mix […]