The AASV Foundation, in collaboration with Merck Animal Health, is pleased to once again offer the AASVF-Merck Animal Health Veterinary Student Scholarships to assist with the educational expenses of aspiring swine veterinarians. Merck has generously contributed $50,000, allowing the AASV Foundation to award five scholarships of $10,000 each in 2025. The deadline for applications is […]
Category Archives: Student
Apply by Dec 31 – Neil Dierks Scholarship
The $5,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a graduate student enrolled in a land-grant university pursuing a field of study that directly supports the pork industry. 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 […]
Video Resources for AASV Members
Many video resources are available to AASV members in the Video Library at aasv.org/video. Annual Meeting videos AASV members can view keynote addresses, special 50th anniversary videos, and other selected presentations from 2005-2024 Annual Meetings. SHIC/AASV webinars Webinars sponsored by the Swine Health Information Center and AASV bring together subject matter experts to discuss current […]
New veterinary program to address Canadian swine industry shortages
Nearly a decade ago, John Harding, DVM, noticed an alarming trend across Canada. As the country’s swine veterinarians grew older and reached retirement age, the number of young veterinarians interested in taking their place in the swine industry was dwindling. “There was a realization that we needed to change our approach to training swine veterinarians,” […]
Student Room Sharing Sign Up for the AASV Annual Meeting
Calling all students attending the AASV Annual Meeting in San Francisco, California! Are you looking for ways to keep more money in your pocket while attending the conference? The AASV Student Engagement Committee has created a survey to help connect students who are interested in sharing hotel rooms and dispersing the expense across multiple students. […]
Apply by Dec 31 – $10,000 AASVF-Merck Veterinary Student Scholarship
The AASV Foundation, in collaboration with Merck Animal Health, is pleased to once again offer the AASVF-Merck Animal Health Veterinary Student Scholarships to assist with the educational expenses of aspiring swine veterinarians. Merck has generously contributed $50,000, allowing the AASV Foundation to award five scholarships of $10,000 each in 2025. The deadline for applications is […]
Veterinary Students: Apply for Podcasting Opportunity by January 17
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians is once again providing an opportunity for 30 students to earn $200 each at the 2025 AASV Annual Meeting in San Francisco, California, by conducting a recorded interview of an AASV speaker for podcasting. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to expand your knowledge and get to know […]
AVMA 2025-2026 Fellowship Program Applications Open
From recent veterinary school graduates to veterinarians with years of experience, every veterinarian possesses the skills needed to make a difference. The AVMA Fellowship Program is an unparalleled opportunity to shape public policy while enhancing your knowledge of the political process. The AVMA is now accepting applications for the AVMA 2025 – 2026 Fellowship Program. […]
Apply by Dec 31 – Neil Dierks Scholarship
The $5,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a graduate student enrolled in a land-grant university pursuing a field of study that directly supports the pork industry. 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 […]
Veterinary Students: Apply for Podcasting Opportunity by January 17
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians is once again providing an opportunity for 30 students to earn $200 each at the 2025 AASV Annual Meeting in San Francisco, California, by conducting a recorded interview of an AASV speaker for podcasting. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to expand your knowledge and get to know […]