The Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) has a vacancy for a Veterinary Medical Officer in the CVM Office of Applied Science, based in Laurel, Maryland. The incumbent’s initial primary focus will include conducting veterinary examinations of various terrestrial species and all other related procedures and operations. Future focus may include examination of aquatic and/or amphibian […]
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Abstract: A latent class analysis of biosecurity attitudes and decision-making strategies of swine producers in the United States
Abstract: A latent class analysis of biosecurity attitudes and decision-making strategies of swine producers in the United States The 2018 African swine fever (ASF) outbreak highlighted the importance of biosecurity in food production systems. Despite the significant economic impacts, the sociopsychological consequences on decision-making have been overlooked. Previous studies have focused on algebraic models and […]
Abstract: Pathogen and Host Associations of Soft Ticks Collected in South Texas
Abstract: Pathogen and Host Associations of Soft Ticks Collected in South Texas Background: Soft ticks (Family: Argasidae) are vectors of relapsing fever Borrelia in the United States and are potential vectors of African swine fever virus, a pathogen that could have a devastating effect on the U.S. swine industry if introduced to the U.S. mainland. Much of the […]
Abstract: Spatial patterns of influenza A virus spread across compartments in commercial swine farms in the United States
Multiple genetic variants of H1 and H3 influenza A viruses (IAVs) circulate concurrently in US swine farms. Understanding the spatial transmission patterns of IAVs among these farms is crucial for developing effective control strategies and mitigating the emergence of novel IAVs. In this study, we analyzed 1,909 IAV genomic sequences from 785 US swine farms, […]
Wellness Wednesday
#WellnessWednesday – Social Wellbeing Tip: Highlight an employee a week or month to give everyone the opportunity to share about themselves and get to know one another better.
SHIC Invites Input for 2025 Plan of Work
The Swine Health Information Center annually solicits input for its Plan of Work which guides its activities. Now being developed, SHIC is requesting ideas for its 2025 Plan. SHIC’s five strategic priorities include 1) improving swine health information, 2) monitoring and mitigating risks to swine health, 3) responding to emerging disease, 4) surveillance and discovery […]
Pursuing Board Certification in Swine Health Management? Apply by Oct 1 for AASV Foundation Help!
For the second year, the AASV Foundation is offering a scholarship to support an AASV member pursuing certificationin Swine Health Management (SHM) through the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP). As part of its mission to support the development and scholarship of students and veterinarians, the foundation seeks to relieve some of the financial burden […]
Industrial Partners Submissions Due October 1
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians invites submissions for the Industrial Partners oral and poster sessions at the 56th AASV Annual Meeting. This is an opportunity for commercial companies to make brief presentations of a technical, educational nature to AASV members. The oral sessions consist of a series of 15-minute presentations scheduled from 1:00 to 5:00 […]
Position Announcement: Senior Veterinarian – Hog Production
Smithfield Foods seeks a Senior Veterinarian based in Princeton, Missouri. The successful candidate will promote process improvement with a focus on disease prevention in order to improve the health of the system, and diagnose and treat diseases of swine by performing the following duties. Core Responsibilities The above statements are intended to describe the general […]
Position Announcement: Associate Veterinarian – Hog Production
Smithfield Foods seeks an Association Veterinarian – Hog Production, based in Algona, Iowa. The person selected for this opportunity will promote process improvement with a focus on disease prevention in order to improve the health of the system, and will diagnose and treat diseases of swine by performing the following duties. Core Responsibilities The above […]