The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a faculty position at either Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor levels in the Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine with responsibility for teaching and research related to infectious diseases of importance to food animal medicine, including swine. The successful applicant will have a strong background […]
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Position Announcement: Senior Veterinarian – Hog Production
Smithfield Foods seeks a Senior Veterinarian based in Princeton, Missouri. The successful candidate will promote process improvement with a focus on disease prevention in order to improve the health of the system, and diagnose and treat diseases of swine by performing the following duties. Core Responsibilities The above statements are intended to describe the general […]
Position Announcement: Associate Veterinarian – Hog Production
Smithfield Foods seeks an Association Veterinarian – Hog Production, based in Algona, Iowa. The person selected for this opportunity will promote process improvement with a focus on disease prevention in order to improve the health of the system, and will diagnose and treat diseases of swine by performing the following duties. Core Responsibilities The above […]
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 […]
ISU AASV Chapter Clothing Fundraiser – Order by Oct 13
The Iowa State AASV Student Chapter’s Fall Clothing Fundraiser is now open! The online store will be open until October 13th at 11:59pm. A variety of clothing items and tumblers are available with 6 different logo options, including the AASV logo! You can have orders shipped right to your home or pick up at Iowa State. […]
Financial Assistance Available to Conduct CSSC Trainings – Apply by Oct 15!
Veterinarians, SAHOs, state pork associations, and extension personnel are eligible to apply for CSSC training program funds by submitting an application before October 15, 2024. During July 2024, AASV was awarded a grant from the US Department of Agriculture’s National Animal Disease Response and Preparedness program to provide funding to stakeholders who facilitate Certified Swine […]
Save the Date: Pig Ski
Plan to attend Pig Ski February 5-7, 2025! February 5-7, 2025 (Wed-Fri)Copper Mountain, Colorado For more information:Web: https://pigski.com/Email: pyeske@swinevetcenter.comTel: 507-381-1647 Reservations for a room can be made by calling (866) 837-2996 and referencing “The Pig Group 2025” or “Reservation ID #6443”. Please note the conference is still in Central Village, but will be held in the Village […]
Michigan State University Student Awarded 2024 Morrison Swine Innovator Prize
Savannah Thomson, a second-year student at Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine, received the 2024 Morrison Swine Innovator Prize, an award given to veterinary students who want to make a difference in swine health and production. The award was presented on Sept. 23 at the annual Allen D. Leman Swine Conference hosted by the University of Minnesota […]
USDA Adding HPAI to Dairy Beef–Surveillance Programs as Virus Continues to Spread
The outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI, more specifically avian influenza type A H5N1), continues among U.S. dairy cattle after its initial discovery in that species this spring. Since March, H5N1 outbreaks have been confirmed in dairy cattle in over 200 herds. This includes 34 dairy cow operations in California, making it 14th state with dairy […]
Opposing Midlevel Practitioner Proposals
As the collective voice and leading advocate for our nation’s veterinary profession, the AVMA is working across numerous fronts to oppose proposals to create a midlevel veterinary practitioner—a role that would endanger animal safety, public health, our food supply, and client trust. The AVMA and our members fully understand the grave danger posed by such […]