Christensen Farms seeks a Staff Veterinarian who will be responsible for working with the Production Operations Team to develop strategies and process-oriented approaches to improve the health and performance of our swine herd. This position offers the opportunity to develop expertise in all phases of swine production.
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Leman Swine Conference – Submission of Research Abstracts is Now Open
The Allen D. Leman Swine Conference, September 21-24, 2024, offers a great opportunity to showcase your work and help improve the world’s pig industry. For 50 years the conference has brought science-driven solutions to the complex challenges facing the industry. It starts with you! Bring your findings to the 2024 Leman Conference and be part of the discussion.
MentorVet Leap Scholarships Available
As a veterinarian, you’ve followed your calling to support the health and well-being of animals. While the rewards of your chosen profession are plenty, the veterinary profession can be challenging. That’s why AASV is excited to be collaborating with MentorVet to provide you with extra support in the transition to practice.
Reminder for Fair Season: Biosecurity Resources for Youth Exhibitors
‘Tis the season for corndogs, concerts, and commingling. Fair season gives us an opportunity to remind exhibitors and event organizers of ways to keep animals and people healthy.
FFAR’s Rapid Response Program Welcomes Avian Flu Research Proposals
The ROAR Program welcomes research proposals related to HPAI response, prevention or mitigation.
Difference, Not disability: Supporting Neurodivergent Veterinary Team Members
If veterinary teams can effectively recruit and retain neurodivergent employees and highlight their strengths, then the whole workplace will benefit, said Dr. Debra J. Nickelson, founder of Trillium C, a consulting firm for veterinarians.
Move Over Dr. Google, Hello ChatGPT
Clinical practitioners are all too familiar with Dr. Google, the online “expert” who diagnosed your canine patient with cancer, prompting the dog’s owner to question your pancreatitis diagnosis.
Funding Opportunity: Animal and Veterinary Innovation Centers (AVIC)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine is seeking to establish Animal and Veterinary Innovation Centers (AVICs) as part of its ongoing commitment to encourage development of innovative products to better support animal health and veterinary interventions. These AVICs will further the principles outlined in the FDA’s Animal and Veterinary Innovation Agenda (AVIA), which communicated the agency’s plans to address critical unmet needs impacting animal and human health.
Abstract: Experimental Intraperitoneal Infection of Piglets
Abstract: Experimental Intraperitoneal Infection of Piglets
Abstract: Contaminant toxicity of concern for boars and semen used in assisted reproduction programs
Abstract: Contaminant toxicity of concern for boars and semen used in assisted reproduction programs