Kansas State University’s Jürgen A. Richt has been elected to the prestigious National Academy of Medicine, one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine that recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service. Richt is a regents distinguished professor, a university distinguished professor in diagnostic medicine and pathobiology, and a […]
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AASV Announces Student Poster Competition Participants for 2025
The AASV is pleased to announce the participants in the fifteenth annual Veterinary Student Poster Competition, sponsored by United Animal Health. Based on scores received in the judging of abstracts submitted by veterinary students in September, the top fifteen poster abstracts have been chosen for judging. The selected presentations were randomly assigned to the judging […]
AASV Announces Student Seminar Participants for 2025
The AASV is pleased to announce the program for the Student Seminar at the 56th AASV Annual Meeting, to be held in San Francisco, California. Forty-two veterinary students from 15 universities submitted abstracts for consideration. A panel of six veterinarians from private practice, industry, and academia reviewed and scored the abstracts to select 15 for […]
AASV Foundation Funded Research: Interim Report Available
In 2024, the foundation granted $22,442.50 to Dr. Daniel Linhares and Dr. Daniel Moraes and coinvestigators from Iowa State University to fund the proposal, “Assessing the effect of pooling commonly used samples on the probability of influenza A virus sequencing and virus isolation.” An interim report is available. The objective of the project is to compare the […]
Put in the Work to Chase Your Dream, Says Veterinarian Megan Bollin
As soon as Megan Bollin was old enough to drive, she drove to her local veterinary clinic to find a job. That proved to be a wise decision. Growing up in a small Midwestern town, she was very active in 4-H and showed pigs from her great-uncle’s farrow-to-finish farm. Like many, she dreamed of becoming […]
Abstract: Assessment of changes in antibiotic use in grow-finish pigs after the introduction of PRRSV in a naïve farrow-to-finish system
Abstract: Assessment of changes in antibiotic use in grow-finish pigs after the introduction of PRRSV in a naïve farrow-to-finish system Responsible antibiotic usage (ABU) is crucial for both animal and human health and requires constant improvement of antimicrobial stewardship (AMS). The presence of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV), a viral pathogen with immunosuppressive […]
New Release in Feral Swine Video Series
The newest video in the ongoing series, Feral Swine in America: Chapter Seven- Missouri, looks at the integrated approach used to manage feral swine in Missouri. Watch the video: Feral Swine in America: Chapter Seven- Missouri. To increase public awareness, APHIS is offering this video series, which chronicles the impact of feral swine on Americans’ livelihoods through […]
Students Applicants Sought 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 […]
Position Announcement: Swine Veterinarian – Indiana/Ohio
Tyson Foods Inc, the world’s largest protein producer and the second-largest food production company in the Fortune 500, is looking for a Veterinarian to join our Pork Group Technical Services team. The Pork Group Veterinarian I is primarily responsible for direct interaction with contract producers, and management company leadership in our Indiana/Ohio grow-finish operation. Daily […]
Position Announcement: Veterinarian, Holden Farms
Holden Farms strives to be the most progressive, innovative, and collaborative pork producer in the nation. At Holden Farms we pride ourselves on teamwork, personal growth, and opportunity. If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career check out Holden Farms today! The Veterinarian reports as the division General Manager and is responsible for the […]