Dr. Jianqiang Zhang, professor of veterinary diagnostic and production animal medicine, has been named the Lora and Russ Talbot Endowed Professor in Veterinary Medicine. The endowed faculty position is one of three named professorships that the Talbots have established in the College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Rachel Allbaugh, professor of veterinary clinical sciences, and Dr. […]
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“Prepare to Be Tired, But Professionally Fulfilled” at 2025 AASV Annual Meeting
Swine veterinarians will be gathering in San Francisco, Calif., on March 1-4 for the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) Annual Meeting. The theme of this year’s conference is “Be the Pig’s Champion.” “Veterinarians are uniquely qualified through their training to serve as the pig’s champion among all of the other stakeholders in swine health […]
AVMA Animal Welfare Assessment Contest Registration Open
The Animal Welfare Assessment Contest (AWJAC) provides a unique educational experience while strengthening student reasoning and communication skills. The competition teaches students to assess the welfare of animals in a variety of settings using science-based methods and reasoning. Students are given the opportunity to weigh evidence and present sound evaluations. This contest ensures that tomorrow’s […]
Bid Now on AASV Foundation Silent Auction Items
The 2025 AASV Foundation Fundraising Auction site is up and running, and you can bid on Silent Auction items now! Once again, the silent auction will be conducted virtually via ClickBid. Bidding on the Silent Auction (Items #15-63) closes Monday, March 3 at 7:00 PM Pacific Standard Time. View all items, register for a bidding number, and bid […]
Wellness Wednesday – Is the “5 to 9 Before 9 to 5” Trend for You?
The “5 to 9 before 9 to 5” trend involves waking up at 5 a.m. to engage in self-care activities before starting the workday. Psychologist Ramone Ford notes benefits such as improved physical health and better work-life balance but cautions that it may lead to sleep deprivation. “You may be more successful if you ease […]
Position Announcement: Swine Health Technical Services Veterinarian
United Animal Health, a global ag biosciences company innovating nutrition and health solutions for food animal production, is seeking a Swine Health Technical Services Veterinarian to join our team! In this pivotal role, you will drive the success of our swine health products worldwide by developing innovative solutions and providing expert technical support to customers, […]
Position Announcement: English/Spanish Animal Welfare Auditor – Mexico Based
CloverLeaf Animal Welfare Systems is the leading international company dedicated to advancing animal welfare through auditing, training, consulting, and certification services. Our CloverLeaf Animal Welfare Certified Care® seal ensures compliance with the highest animal welfare standards, supporting food production from farm to processing. We provide 24/7 support to help businesses implement best practices and continuously […]
Position Announcement: Assistant or Associate Professor – Swine Nutrition and Management
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign seeks to fill an Assistant or Associate Professor, Full-Time Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Swine Nutrition and Management in the Department of Animal Sciences (45% Research, 20% Teaching, 35% Extension). Description This position is available through a strategic departmental hiring plan to expand research and education to provide safe, reliable […]
Position Announcement: Department Chair – Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine
The Department of Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine (VDPAM) in the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is seeking a dynamic and accomplished individual to serve as Department Chair. This is a full-time, 12-month appointment with a proposed start date of July 1, 2025. VDPAM is one of five academic departments in […]
Two Acosta Scholars Receive Annual Meeting Attendance Stipends
The AASV Foundation has awarded two $2500 stipends to veterinary students in Mexico to facilitate their attendance at the 2025 AASV Annual Meeting in San Francisco, California. The recipients, Yaneli Hernández Flores, a student of Centro Universitario del Sur, and José de Jesús González Franco, a student of Centro Universitario de los Altos, were selected […]