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 […]
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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 […]
APHIS Introduces a New NADPRP Projects Dashboard to Help Stakeholders Learn about Projects and Enhance Program Transparency
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is today launching the new National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program (NADPRP) Projects Dashboard. The new dashboard can be found here: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/funding/nadprp APHIS created this dashboard in response to feedback we heard from stakeholders that they wanted a more efficient way to […]
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 […]
North American African Swine Fever Forum Focused on Protecting Pork Sector
Participants explored the challenges of managing ASF in wild pig populations and strategies for controlling the spread. The fourth annual North American African Swine Fever Forum brought together government and industry leaders, and decision-makers to address the ongoing threat of ASF to the Americas. Held in Ottawa from Sept. 17 to 19, the NA-ASF Forum continued the […]
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 […]
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.
Financial Assistance Available to Conduct CSSC Trainings – Apply Today!
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 […]
Boehringer Ingelheim Announces 2024 GRANTS Recipients
Recipients of the 2024 Growing Research and New Technology for Swine (GRANTS) program cycle have been selected. The Swine Research and Technology Review Board has selected three, covering topics including PRRSV spread and recombination, as well as use of innovative artificial intelligence to improve sow and piglet welfare. Each recipient will receive $35,000 in funding. […]
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 […]