AASV News (Nov 2018)
Twenty-five years ago, at the 1994 AASP Annual Meeting, Dr Beth Lautner became the first woman – one of only two ever – to receive the prestigious Howard Dunne Memorial Award. At the same meeting, Dr Alan Davis, a practitioner from Flanagan, Illinois, was named the Swine Practitioner of the Year, and AASP charter member Dr Wally Brandt received the Meritorious Service Award. Dr Brandt was instrumental in recording the history of the first 25 years of the association, raising the question: Who will make history at the 50th AASV Annual Meeting?
Do you know an AASV member whose dedication to the association and the swine industry is worthy of recognition at this milestone meeting? The AASV Awards Committee requests nominations for the following five awards to be presented at the upcoming AASV Annual Meeting in Florida.
Howard Dunne Memorial Award – Given annually to an AASV member who has made a significant contribution and rendered outstanding service to the AASV and the swine industry.
Meritorious Service Award – Given annually to an individual who has consistently given time and effort to the association in service to the AASV members, AASV officers, and the AASV staff.
Swine Practitioner of the Year – Given annually to the swine practitioner who is an AASV member and who has demonstrated an unusual degree of proficiency in the delivery of veterinary service to his or her clients.
Technical Services/Allied Industry Veterinarian of the Year – Given annually to the technical services or allied industry veterinarian who has demonstrated an unusual degree of proficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of veterinary service to his or her company and its clients as well as given tirelessly in service to the AASV and the swine industry.
Young Swine Veterinarian of the Year – Given annually to a swine veterinarian who is an AASV member, 5 years or less post-graduation, and has demonstrated the ideals of exemplary service and proficiency early in his or her career.
Nominations are due December 15. The nomination letter should specify the award and cite the qualifications of the candidate for the award. Submit to: AASV, 830 26th Street, Perry, Iowa 50220, Email: aasv@aasv.org.
AASV members receive discount on the 11th edition of Diseases of Swine – now with color photos
The classic veterinary reference Diseases of Swine has been completely revised, and pre-orders for the 11th edition may be placed now at www.wiley.com. The publisher anticipates a mid-April 2019 release date. AASV members receive a 20% discount when purchasing the book using the order code available at www.aasv.org/members.
Diseases of Swine has been the definitive reference on swine health and disease for over 60 years. This new edition has been completely revised to include the latest information, developments, and research in the field. Now with full color images throughout, this comprehensive and authoritative resource has been redesigned for improved consistency and readability, with a reorganized format for more intuitive access to information.
The book’s editors, Drs Jeffrey Zimmerman, Locke Karriker, Alejandro Ramirez, Kent Schwartz, Gregory Stevenson, and Jianqiang Zhang, are all AASV members and faculty at Iowa State University.
Diseases of Swine covers a wide range of essential topics on swine production, health, and management, with contributions from more than 100 of the foremost international experts in the field. This revised edition makes the information easy to find and includes expanded information on welfare and behavior.
Written for veterinarians, academicians, students, and individuals and agencies responsible for swine health and public health, Diseases of Swine is considered by many to be an essential guide to swine health.