Dr. Maryn Ptaschinski has been appointed Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) for Topigs Norsvin International. In this role, she will lead the Global Veterinary Services team to develop, implement and monitor a Global Health Plan to support and ensure the health status of the Topigs Norsvin breeding and production infrastructure around the world. Dr. Ptaschinski will […]
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Abstract: Evaluation of antibiotic purchase data for ceftiofur and enrofloxacin and minimum inhibitory concentrations among Escherichia coli isolates from swine farms in the Midwestern United States using multiple statistical models
Abstract: Evaluation of antibiotic purchase data for ceftiofur and enrofloxacin and minimum inhibitory concentrations among Escherichia coli isolates from swine farms in the Midwestern United States using multiple statistical models Antimicrobial resistance is considered a global One Health threat. Controlling selection pressure by reducing antibiotic use in livestock is a significant component of the response […]
JSHAP Online Ahead of Print: Ergotism in an organic sow herd and the impact on lactation performance and subsequent reproductive performance
JSHAP Online Ahead of Print: Ergotism in an organic sow herd and the impact on lactation performance and subsequent reproductive performance Abstract: Ergot alkaloids (EA) are produced by fungi, including Claviceps purpurea, which can lead to EA contamination of wheat and cereal grains and cause sow agalactia by inhibiting prolactin production. In this case of […]
APHIS Releases 2024 Impact Report
Each year, we have the honor of sharing the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services’ (APHIS) achievements through our Impact Report. Despite facing many challenges, including the continued response to highly pathogenic avian influenza, APHIS ensured that our mission to protect the health and value of America’s agricultural and natural resources continued. Our work […]
2025 FFAR Veterinary Student Research Fellowship – Apply by Feb 26
As producers grapple with devastating diseases like H5N1 influenza (bird flu), African swine fever and foot-and-mouth disease, alongside growing demands for improved animal welfare and sustainable practices, the need for skilled veterinarians to safeguard the nation’s food supply has never been more urgent. However, the United States is experiencing a critical shortage of veterinarians specializing in […]
Calling Musicians to Join AASV Praise Team
Each year, a group of dedicated members prepare and lead the AASV Praise Breakfast on Sunday morning during the AASV Annual Meeting. All meeting attendees are welcome to attend and enjoy breakfast together, along with an inspirational message, scripture readings, and singing. If you’re planning to attend the meeting in San Francisco and would like […]
For Comment: AVMA Depopulation Guidelines, Model Practice Act
Proposed updates to the AVMA Guidelines for the Depopulation of Animals and the Model Veterinary Practice Act are available for review and commenting by AVMA members. Comments are due on January 30 for the depopulation guidelines and on February 14 for the model practice act. [Source: AVMA Vitals 25 November 2024]
SHIC Wean-to-Harvest Biosecurity: Economic and Epidemiologic Benefits of Market Haul Trailer Sanitation (Final Report)
A study funded by the Swine Health Information Center Wean-to-Harvest Biosecurity Research Program, in partnership with the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research and Pork Checkoff, aimed to understand how different levels of trailer washing impacts the spread of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus. The goals of the study were to determine the best practices that […]
2024 Highlights from SHIC Domestic Swine Disease Monitoring
The Swine Health Information Center recently renewed funding for the Domestic Swine Disease Monitoring Reports through September 2025. Drs. Giovani Trevisan and Daniel Linhares, Iowa State University, lead the program which was initially funded by SHIC in 2017 and continues to focus on the analysis and reporting of collated veterinary diagnostic laboratory data to identify […]
AASV Swine Medicine Talk Feb 4 with Dr. Darin Madson
The Iowa State University AASV Student Chapter is excited to extend the invitation for all AASV members to view the next Swine Medicine Talk on February 4, 2025: Dr. Darin Madson, The Future -Vision and perspectives on using diagnostic data to improve swine health and productivity The Swine Medicine Talks are a 3-part swine medicine […]