JBS Live Pork is seeking a Swine Veterinarian for our Midwest Region located in eastern Iowa or western Illinois. This role will be a member of the region leadership team and responsible for the health of 50,000 sows and their offspring. A successful candidate will possess the ability to interpret and respond to production limiting […]
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Position Announcement: Swine Veterinarian – Oklahoma
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 Holdenville/Central Oklahoma sow operation. […]
Position Announcement: Staff Veterinarian, Jennie-O – Barron, Wisconsin area
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the world of poultry health? Join our dynamic team as a Staff Veterinarian dedicated to supporting turkey production! Work in collaborative environment where you’ll have the opportunity to apply your expertise in preventive medicine, diagnostics, and health management. If you’re passionate about animal welfare and eager […]
Take Action to Maintain Access to AASV Members-Only Content – Create a New Password for the New Website
We are pleased to announce the launch of AASV’s new website! If you haven’t yet visited, explore the new website at https://aasv.org. We’ve worked hard to ensure a smooth transition, but we know there will be missed bumps in the road. Thank you for letting us know if you run into anything that doesn’t work and for your patience as we work to resolve any unexpected issues.
AASV Swine Health Speaker Bank Sign Up
Are you interested in speaking to Veterinary students and pre-Veterinary students about Swine Medicine related topics? Would you be willing to volunteer your time to teach the next generation of veterinarians about what swine veterinarians do? The AASV Communications Committee is inviting members who are willing and able to do public speaking engagements about Swine […]
Who Are the “Champions” of AASV? Nominate them for an Award!
The 2025 AASV Annual Meeting theme exhorts each of us to “be the pig’s champion.” As nominations open for the awards to be presented at the meeting, it seems fitting to ask, “Who are the champions of AASV?” That is, who are the members that elevate the profession by striving for excellence in their role […]
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 […]
Oct 18 Deadline Research RFP – Pathogen Management and Prevention: Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus
The National Pork Board Swine Disease Research Task Force has identified three research priorities for requests for proposals related to pathogen management and prevention. Submission Deadline: October 18, 2024. The Swine Disease Research Task Force has identified three research priorities for requests for proposals. Endemic enteric disease continues to challenge the industry on a day-to-day […]
People on the Move: Dr. Lauren Glowzenski
Dr. Lauren Glowzenski recently accepted a position with Pipestone Veterinary Services, where she will be serving customers in Missouri, Illinois and Indiana. Dr. Glowzenski was most recently employed by TriOak Foods, which was acquired by JBS USA in 2022. Prior to that she was with Tyson Foods’ The Pork Group. She received her Veterinary Medical […]
Abstract: Risk factors associated with piglet pre-weaning mortality in a Midwestern U.S. swine production system from 2020 to 2022
Piglet pre-weaning mortality (PWM) is a significant issue in the U.S. swine industry, causing economic losses and raising sustainability and animal welfare concerns. This study conducted a multivariable analysis to identify factors associated with PWM in a Midwestern U.S. swine production system. Weekly data from 47 sow farms (7207 weaning weeks) were captured from January […]