2025 AASV Foundation Auction

AASV 2025 Annual Meeting
San Francisco, California
March 3, 2025

To make a contribution to this key fundraiser for the AASV Foundation, please complete and return the Donation Form by December 1. Click here for details about the auction and the Auction Committee roster.

Cash Donors

Our “Golden” Donors
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Every donation is like a “nugget of gold” that helps the foundation fulfill its mission through its many programs! We sincerely thank the following donors for their monetary contributions to this important fundraising effort:

AMVC: $5000
Dr. Paul J. Armbrecht: $5000
Dr. Butch and Emma Baker: $2000
Dr. Wayne and Karen Freese: $1000
Dr. Peggy Anne Hawkins: $1000
Dr. Steve Henry: $1000
Drs. J. Tyler Holck and Gayle Brown: $1000
Mrs. Mary Lou Hogg: $1000
Drs. Jim and Erin Lowe: $1020.80
Dr. Alex Ramirez: $1000
Dr. Cameron and Cassie Schmitt: $1000
Dr. Teddi Wolff: $1000
Dr. Vincil Wilt: $600
Boyle Capital: $500
Dr. Hans Rotto: $500
Struve Labs International: $500
Dr. Harold Tilstra: $300

Items Up for Bid

Thanks to generous donors, the following items will be up for bid in the 2025 AASV Foundation fundraising auction.

Luxury Glamping
Donated by: Boehringer Ingelheim

Immerse yourself in the great outdoors without forgoing the comforts of home. Under Canvas is the nation’s premier upscale camping experience provider. This $2000 gift card will allow you to select your date and your preferred accommodation (tent style) in one of 10 exciting locations: Bryce Canyon, Acadia, Lake Powell, Zion, Grand Canyon, Moab, Yellowstone, Mount Rushmore, Great Smokey Mountains and Glacier. Under Canvas includes daily housekeeping, fire pit, organic bath products, private bathroom, on-site dining, adventure concierge, complimentary camp activities, USB battery packs and they are pet friendly. See www.undercanvas.com. An additional $500 VISA gift card is also a part of this package!

Market value: $2500

Wyoming Trout Fishing
Donated by: Boehringer Ingelheim

A $2400 gift certificate for wyominganglers.com will provide an all-inclusive, 3-night stay and 2 full days of guided trophy trout fishing on the North Platte River near Casper, Wyoming! The Grey Reef section of the North Platte near Casper was named the #1 Big Fish Destination in the lower 48 by American Angler magazine.

Market value: $2400

Benelli SBE-3 12g Shotgun
Donated by: Pharmgate Animal Health

Waterfowl hunters, take note of this Super Black Eagle 3 Semi-Automatic 12-Gauge Shotgun (Model 10360). Benelli design engineers have focused on three areas of critical importance to the serious waterfowler: Improved ergonomics, intuitive, flawless functionality and an updated design, style and feel for the latest in modern waterfowling reliability. This model’s Comfort Tech™ 3 stock, receiver, and 26″ barrel are finished in Gore™ Optifade™ Timber. A standard hard case and 4 chokes are included.

Restrictions: U.S. bidders only. This item cannot be shipped directly to the winning bidder. The buyer may come to Perry, Iowa to complete the required in-person background check to take possession. Alternatively, the gun can be shipped to a licensed firearms dealer near the buyer (additional fees may be imposed by the local dealer for background check and transfer of possession).

Market value: $2100

Cooler with Wagyu Beef
Donated by: ARKO Laboratories

ARKO Laboratories is filling this Plano 32-quart cooler with $500 worth of Wagyu beef from 5 BAR 1 Meat Co, a sibling-run meat company dedicated to excellent product and service. The company produces locally raised and nationally sourced beef and pork, specializing in high quality Wagyu and Berkshire, as well as conventional meat options. The company is made up of Paul Skartvedt’s nieces and nephews and was formed to provide income to help pay for their future college endeavors. The five siblings have worked together on the farm to build their cow base, focusing on meat quality. Paul works at ARKO Labs in Jewell, and has enjoyed these products produced by 5 BAR 1 Meat Co. many times. They have very consistent product that tastes amazing!

Market Value: $700

Compart Duroc Pork (x2)
Donated by: Aurora Pharmaceutical

One Case Indiana Kitchen Bacon
Donated by: Indiana Packers Corporation

Our flagship bacon. No liquid smoke, gluten or MSG. Just smoked over real hardwood chips and cured in the essentials: water, salt and sugar. For those who want to feed their families the highest quality meat they can get their hands on. Indiana Packers will ship 1 case (24 one-pound packages) of bacon directly to the winning bidder.

Market Value: $150

Beer & Bacon
Donated by: Iowa State University Faculty and Smithfield Foods

This package includes one of the best pairings in the history of man-kind. One case of Smithfield Classic Cut Bacon (24 one pound packages) and four cases of craft beer from Iowa’s best breweries, or a $200 gift certificate to an establishment of your choosing for beer (if winning bidder is outside of Iowa). The bacon was generously donated by Smithfield Foods. Beer is courtesy of swine faculty in the Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine Department at Iowa State University.

Market Value: $320

Tailgate Palooza: ISU Cyclones
Donated by: Suidae Health & Production

The countdown is on, college football season is right around the corner!  And, come game day, football fans know what goes hand-in-hand with college football…tailgating of course!

And if you’ve ever been to a tailgate party, you know how much fun people have in the parking lots of stadiums and arenas. Loaded with energy and excitement, game day can become the ultimate fan experience when kicked off with a tailgate party at the Suidae Health and Production RV followed by watching the home Iowa State football game of your choice (excluding Iowa) from some of the best seats in the house!

The Suidae tailgate will find you surrounded with spontaneous cheers and chants from the crowds, savory smells from portable grills drifting in the air, food from an award-winning pork menu, plenty of drinks, and great company!

With 4 tickets in hand following the tailgate, you and your friends will make your way to row 2 in the end zone with Sukup End Zone Club Premier seating.

The premier hospitality section at Jack Trice Stadium, the Sukup End Zone Club allows you the comforts of home while you cheer on your team from the stands! Along with your tickets to the premium outdoor chair-back seats, you will have access to a climate-controlled two-level lounge overlooking the field, “gameday”-themed à la carte food stations, full-service cash bar (mixed drinks, beer, and wine), and private restrooms within club lounge areas.  Want to catch up on your other gameday favorites during halftime?  No problem! The lounge also features Wi-Fi service and 21 HD televisions on each level.

This tailgating package, hosted by Suidae Health and Production, includes food and drink while tailgating plus 4 tickets to your choice of home Iowa State Cyclone football game (excluding Iowa).

Market Value: $2,500

Tailgate Palooza: Fighting Illini
Donated by: Drs. Clayton Johnson & Aaron Lower

Tailgate Palooza: MN Golden Gophers
Donated by: Fairmont Veterinary Clinic and Preferred Capital Management

You and three of your friends can help Coach Fleck and the Golden Gophers “Row the Boat” to a Gopher victory! Indulge in food and adult beverages in the tailgate 4 hours pre-game, then watch the game from the prestigious Cambria suite section. The winning donor will have the opportunity to choose from any of the 2025 University of Minnesota home games. Come cheer on the Gophers!

Market value: $2500

Ninja Expresso, Coffee Maker & Barista System
Donated by: Pharmgate Animal Health

Experience barista-quality coffee at home with the versatile Ninja Barista Plus system. Its 19-bar pressure technology brews rich, flavorful espresso with a silky cream, while the fold-away frother lets you craft cappuccinos, lattes, and more. Enjoy single-serve espresso or brew sizes up to a 12-cup carafe with options for Classic, Rich, or Over Ice coffee. The adjustable cup tray fits everything from travel mugs to espresso shots, and the used capsule bin holds up to 20 capsules for easy recycling. Convenient features like Delay Brew, Keep Warm, and a removable water reservoir make brewing effortless. Also included in this package is an 80 piece variety pack of espresso pods, with eight rare and popular blends collected for the true coffee lover, and of course a couple of coffee mugs to go along with your new system!

Market Value: $335

Coffee Mugs: Pink & Blue Pigs
Donated by: Dr. Dyneah Classen

This set of 4 generous 11-oz mugs is perfect for holding plenty of whatever beverage gets your morning off to a great start! The cute pink-and-blue pig design was created by a veterinarian at Flufftons Art Studio.

Market Value: $75

Coffee Mugs: Pig Farm Vet Visit
Donated by: Dr. Dyneah Classen

It’s what you do: take care of pigs and drink caffeinated beverages (not necessarily in that order). Strut your stuff with this set of 4 spacious mugs designed by a veterinarian at Flufftons Art Studio.

Market Value: $75

Pigs & Vets Travel Mugs
Donated by: Dr. Dyneah Classen

It’s the perfect combination: Pigs and Pig Vets. Keep your liquid refreshment handy and safe while you’re on the road to your next call. This set includes one travel mug of each design, created by a veterinarian at Flufftons Art Studio.

Market value: $70

Statue: Veterinarian and Piglet
Donated by: Drs. Hank and Isabel Harris

This statue depicting a woman veterinarian holding a small piglet is a plaster casting with an acrylic coating. The base measures approximately 5″ x 5″ and the height is approximately 15″. It would make the perfect gift for a new veterinarian – or a lovely addition to your office décor! Sculptor: Dillon Harris (www.sxulptura.com).

Market value: $300

Statue: Veterinarian and Cat
Donated by: Drs. Hank and Isabel Harris

The statue depicting a woman veterinarian holding a small cat is a plaster casting with an acrylic coating. The base measures approximately 5″ x 5″ and the height is approximately 15″. It would make the perfect gift for a new veterinarian – or a lovely addition to your office décor! Sculptor: Dillon Harris (www.sxulptura.com)

Market value: $300

“Wayne” Steel Cow Print
Donated by: National Pork Producers Council

During the 2024 World Pork Expo, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) unveiled the third and final painting of the Steel Cow series, featuring a Hampshire pig named Wayne. This work of art pays homage to Wayne Maschhoff, one of the founding members of the historic Moline 90. In May 1966, Wayne and 89 of his peers gathered in Moline, Illinois, to strategize on advancing the pork industry. This painting serves as a tribute to the enduring spirit of those who paved the way for the modern pork industry. Each piece in the Steel Cow series encapsulates this legacy, blending artistry with the rich history of pork production. Print is 20″ x 20″.

Market Value: $149

Talavera Ceramic Plate
Donated by: Dr. Joaquin Becerril

Put your AASV pride on display when you serve your guests on this certified Talavera 8.6″ x 12″ oval ceramic plate featuring the AASV logo. Talavera is a type of majolica earthenware, a white and glazed type of ceramic.  Although the Spaniards introduced this type of pottery, ironically the term Talavera is used much more in Mexico than in Talavera de la Reina, Spain. In fact, Talavera is the oldest tin-glazed ceramic in America and it is still being manufactured with the same techniques as in the 16^th century. Talavera is made from a mixture of only two clays, a dark clay and a light, slightly rose-colored clay. One characteristic of authentic Talavera pottery is the quality of detail in the painting, expertly applied. Only natural earth pigments are used for the colors.

This Talavera plate was created in a certified workshop in the state of Puebla, Mexico; using the traditional Talavera process. Workshops producing authentic Talavera are certified by passing an inspection and verification process at least every six months. The Mexican Talavera Regulatory Council regulates the production of Talavera and restricts the use of the term to items produced within the designated zone of Puebla. There are less than 20 certified workshops producing genuine Talavera. Certified Talavera pieces bear the signature of the potter, the logo of the workshop and the special hologram that certifies the piece’s authenticity. Only pieces from workshops that meet the standards are certified.

Market Value: $150

Bose Soundlink Home Bluetooth Speaker
Donated by: Dr. Larry Rueff

Be the center of attention from any direction. The all-new SoundLink Home Speaker brings standout sound from a size that fits in, while chic touches add a premium feel and sleek good looks. It’s wireless, too, so you can add music to any room of your home — from bedroom to kitchen and back — matching the space to your musical mood.

Market Value: $199

Bose QuietComfort Headphones
Donated by: Dr. Larry Rueff

Take charge of your music and stride along to the beat. High-fidelity audio and legendary noise cancellation work their magic by sealing you in, eliminating distractions, and letting you dive deep into your own rhythm. Toggle between Quiet and Aware Modes, or create a Custom Mode and adjust outside sound to the moment. The design is iconic and the comfort lasting, while an optional audio cable with an in-line microphone plugs you into sound as bold as you, even without a Bluetooth® connection.

Market Value: $349

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds
Donated by: Dr. Larry Rueff

Enjoy amazing sound and noise cancellation that is perfectly yours. The everyday, made epic. New Bose QuietComfort Earbuds offer iconic audio, renowned noise cancellation, and a relentless, long-lasting battery — all in a compact, durable package that’s powerful, not precious.

Market Value: $179

Kemin Pig Party Pack
Donated by: Kemin Animal Nutrition & Health

The “Kemin Pig Party Pack” consists of a red Bose Soundlink speaker, a Zippo Heatbank handwarmer and power bank combo, two (2) navy blue 20-oz BruMates, and an army green Richardson ballcap with a Kemin embroidered logo.

Market Value: $250

“Hogs and Kisses” Note Cards (x2)
Donated by: Karen Richardson

Retired JSHAP Publications Manager Karen Richardson has handcrafted “Hogs and Kisses” note cards. The 5-card set includes two blank note cards with “Hogs and Kisses” on the front and 3 pressed flower cards with “Hogs and Kisses” on the inside.

We’ll have 2 sets of cards, to be auctioned separately.

Market value: $15 per set

Jute Wild Boar Figure (green/purple)
Donated by: Dr. Christa Goodell

This hand-woven jute figurine is one of a kind! The Atlanta artist Patty Pun originated this form of art more than 30 years ago using specially treated jute as the medium. Fusing macrame and origami techniques around a wire foundation, these natural and died jute twine boars can be shaped and posed to captivate the imagination! Even their color patterns have meaning. So vibrant and unique, each art piece will ignite conversation, whether on your desk, at your clinic, or in your home as the newest addition to your collection. A must-have for any pig art lover! Approximately 7″ long by 4″ tall.

Market value: $45

Jute Wild Boar Figure (orange/purple)
Donated by: Dr. Christa Goodell

This hand-woven jute figurine is one of a kind! The Atlanta artist Patty Pun originated this form of art more than 30 years ago using specially treated jute as the medium. Fusing macrame and origami techniques around a wire foundation, these natural and died jute twine boars can be shaped and posed to captivate the imagination! Even their color patterns have meaning. So vibrant and unique, each art piece will ignite conversation, whether on your desk, at your clinic, or in your home as the newest addition to your collection. A must-have for any pig art lover! Approximately 7″ long by 4″ tall.

Cabela’s / Bass Pro Gift Card
Donated by: Cambridge Technologies

Whether you’re after a kayak or a winter coat, this gift card is your ticket to treating yourself! The winning bidder will receive a $500 gift card good at any Cabela’s or Bass Pro Ships store or online. Card will be mailed from Cambridge Technologies.

Market Value: $500

Carhartt Duck Vest
Donated by: Genesis Instruments

Show up in style and warmth with this great extra layer, Carhartt’s Duck Vest made of 100% ring spun cotton duck canvas. This water repellent/wind resistant vest is loaded with lower front pockets, rib knit collar and a relaxed fit. Winner gets a size – Large with Genesis Instruments embroidered on the chest.

Market Value: $155