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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AVMA Releases Expanded Humane Slaughter Guidelines
The latest AVMA Guidelines on the Humane Slaughter of Animals contains new sections on fur-bearing animals and frogs along with additional information on poultry. The guidelines are presented in a user-friendly format in which chapters are arranged by species. The newest version of the AVMA Guidelines for the Humane Slaughter of Animals published September 13 with notable […]
Abstract: Enhancing disease surveillance and preparedness: An early warning tool for disease occurrence in U.S. swine breeding herds
Abstract: Enhancing disease surveillance and preparedness: An early warning tool for disease occurrence in U.S. swine breeding herds Understanding regional disease risk is critical for swine disease prevention and control. Since 2011, the Morrison Swine Health Monitoring Project (MSHMP) has strengthened partnerships among practitioners and producers to report health events (e.g., porcine reproductive and respiratory […]
AASV Members Receive ACVPM Helwig-Jennings Award
Drs. Gary Bowman (Ohio State ’67), Columbus, Ohio, and Andrew Bowman (Ohio State ’07), Columbus, Ohio, for outstanding and prolonged service to the ACVPM. Dr. Gary Bowman served on the veterinary faculty of The Ohio State University prior to retirement. He is a diplomate of the ACVPM. Dr. Andrew Bowman is an associate professor in […]
Reagan-Udall Foundation to Research Challenges in Animal and Veterinary Industries
As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine continues to progress in implementation of its Animal and Veterinary Innovation Agenda, the center is supporting a collaborative agreement to the Reagan-Udall Foundation for the FDA (the Foundation) to conduct a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis. This SWOT analysis aims to research the […]
FDA Announces Animal and Veterinary Innovation Centers Partnerships
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine is announcing today the establishment of four Animal and Veterinary Innovation Centers (AVICs), which are the recipients of funding for work to advance regulatory science and further development of innovative products and approaches to better support animal health and veterinary interventions. These AVICs further the […]
Abstract: Molecular profile and epidemiological traits of Streptococcus suis isolated from diseased pigs in western Canada reveal multiple-serotype infection: Implications for disease control
Abstract: Molecular profile and epidemiological traits of Streptococcus suis isolated from diseased pigs in western Canada reveal multiple-serotype infection: Implications for disease control Objective: Streptococcus suis is a major agent of disease in modern swine operations, linked to increased mortality, treatment costs, and secondary infections. Although it is ubiquitous in swine, only a fraction of pigs develop clinical disease. […]
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 […]
Wellness Wednesday
#WellnessWednesday – Spiritual Wellbeing Tip: Cultivate a daily personal gratitude practice, either by journaling or talking about it with friends and loved ones.
Pursuing Board Certification in Swine Health Management? The AASV Foundation Can Help!
For the second year, the AASV Foundation is offering a scholarship to support an AASV member pursuing certificationin Swine Health Management (SHM) through the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP). As part of its mission to support the development and scholarship of students and veterinarians, the foundation seeks to relieve some of the financial burden […]