Abstract: Prevalence and characterization of Salmonella species on U.S. swine sites as part of the NAHMS 2021 swine enteric study Salmonella species are an important cause of systemic and gastrointestinal disease in animals and humans worldwide; they are also increasingly resistant to multiple classes of antimicrobials which may aid in their treatment and control. Salmonella […]
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For Comment: AVMA Depopulation Guidelines, Due Jan 30
Proposed updates to the AVMA Guidelines for the Depopulation of Animals are available for review and commenting by AVMA members. Comments must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on January 30, 2025. Draft AVMA Depopulation Guidelines (AVMA login required.) The AASV Pig Welfare Committee has reviewed the updates and is drafting comments. These will […]
Veterinary Students: Sign up for Swine Trivia Competition in San Francisco
Veterinary students, if you are attending the AASV Annual Meeting in San Francisco, join us Saturday, March 1 at 6:00 pm for appetizers and drinks followed by a fun-filled, interactive evening of competitive swine veterinary medicine trivia! Test your swine knowledge, meet new people, and have some fun! Merck Animal Health hosts the event and […]
Wanted: Participants for “Vet Hunt” at AASV Annual Meeting
The AASV Annual Meeting provides a perfect opportunity for veterinary students to establish relationships with practicing veterinarians. To facilitate this networking, we will again offer the “Vet Hunt” contest at this year’s meeting. Students will be challenged to meet and visit with at least 10 veterinarians during the first couple days of the meeting. Every […]
AASV Members – Sign Up for Speed Networking at the Annual Meeting
AASV members, would you like to meet the “up and coming” generation of swine veterinarians? Don’t miss the opportunity to network with veterinary students at the AASV Annual Meeting in San Francisco! The AASV Student Engagement Committee is once again coordinating this efficient networking activity for veterinarians and veterinary students. This event is essentially a […]
Students – Sign Up for Speed Networking at the Annual Meeting
Students, are you looking for employment following graduation? Could any of us stand to improve our interview, networking, and communication skills? If so, we have the perfect opportunity to do so! The student Speed Networking event at the AASV Annual Meeting is a great opportunity to interact with potential employers and colleagues and also sharpen […]
AASV Swine Medicine Talk Feb 4 with Dr. Darin Madson
The Iowa State University AASV Student Chapter is excited to extend the invitation for all AASV members to view the next Swine Medicine Talk on February 4, 2025: Dr. Darin Madson, The Future -Vision and perspectives on using diagnostic data to improve swine health and productivity The Swine Medicine Talks are a 3-part swine medicine […]
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: 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: Swine Veterinary Services – Eastern Canada
Merck Canada seeks a Swine Technical Services Veterinarian in eastern Canada (eastern Ontario, Quebec, Maritimes). Reporting to the Associate Director, Swine and Poultry Veterinary Services, the Swine Technical Services team member is responsible for providing veterinary support to our company’s Animal Health farm animal business unit, veterinarians, and customers for the Animal Health portfolio of […]