The American Association of Swine Veterinarians invites submissions for the Industrial Partners oral and poster sessions at the 53rd AASV Annual Meeting. This is an opportunity for commercial companies to make brief presentations of a technical, educational nature to members of the AASV. The conference will be held February 26 through March 1, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The oral sessions consist of a series of 15-minute presentations scheduled from 1 to 5 pm on Sunday afternoon, February 27th. A poster session takes place the same day. Poster authors will be required to be stationed with their poster from noon until 1 pm, and the posters will remain on display throughout the afternoon and the following day for viewing.
SUBMISSION PREREQUISITE: All companies submitting topics for presentation during the Industrial Partners sessions must register to participate in the AASV Technical Tables Exhibit before October 1st.
Restricted program space necessitates a limit on the number of presentations per company. Companies that are a member of the Journal of Swine Health & Production Industry Support Council and sponsor the AASV e-Letter may submit three topics for oral presentation. Companies that are either a member of the JSHAP Industry Support Council or sponsor the AASV e-Letter may submit up to two topics. All other companies may submit one topic for oral presentation. In addition, every company may submit one topic for poster presentation, but the topic must not duplicate the oral presentation. All topics must represent information not previously presented at the AASV Annual Meeting or published in the meeting proceedings.
To participate, send the following information to aasv@aasv.org by October 1, 2021: 1) Company name 2) Presentation title 3) Brief description of the presentation content 4) Presenter name and contact details (mailing address, telephone number, and email address) 5) Whether the submission is intended for oral or poster presentation
Receipt of submissions will be confirmed by email. Presenters will be notified of their acceptance by October 15th and must submit a paper by November 12th for publication in the meeting proceedings. Failure to submit the paper in a timely manner will jeopardize the company’s future participation in these sessions.
The presenting author is required to register for and attend the meeting in person to make the presentation. Recorded or virtual presentations will not be accepted unless the meeting converts to an entirely virtual event.
Presenters may register for the meeting either as a Tech Table representative, or as an individual registrant (nonmember oral and poster presenters are eligible to register at the AASV regular member rate). AASV does not provide a speaking stipend or travel reimbursement to Industrial Partners presenters.
Nominate colleagues for AASV awards
Do you know an AASV member whose dedication to the association and the swine industry is worthy of recognition? The AASV Awards Committee requests nominations for the following awards – including a new one – to be presented at the 53rd AASV Annual Meeting in Indianapolis.
The association is establishing a new award for outstanding members engaged in academia to recognize faculty, graduate students, and researchers who have demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, and service to the swine veterinary profession. The specific award title and description will be determined by the AASV Board of Directors at the end of September, so watch for details in the e-Letter and the next issue of JSHAP and prepare to nominate an outstanding academician!
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 the area of service to the AASV members, AASV officers, and the AASV staff.
Swine Practitioner of the Year – Given annually to the swine practitioner (AASV member) 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, who 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, E-mail: aasv@aasv.org.
Call for abstracts – Student Seminar
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians announces an opportunity for veterinary students to make a scientific presentation at the AASV Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sunday, February 27, 2022. Interested students are invited to submit a one-page abstract of a research paper, clinical case study, or literature review for consideration. The submitting student must be a current (2021-2022) student member of the AASV at the time of submission and must not have graduated from veterinary school prior to February 27, 2022. Submissions are limited to 1 abstract per student.
Abstract submission
Microsoft Conference Management Toolkit will be used to receive and review student abstract submissions. Abstracts and supporting information must be submitted online at https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/AASV2022. Submissions must be completed before 11:59 pm Central Daylight Time on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 (firm deadline). Late submissions will not be considered.
Students will receive an email confirmation of their submission. If they do not receive the confirmation email, they must contact Dr Andrew Bowman (bowman.214@osu.edu) by Friday, September 17, 2021 with supporting evidence that the submission was made in time; otherwise the abstract will not be considered for judging.
The abstracts will be reviewed by an unbiased, professional panel consisting of private practitioners, academicians, and industry veterinarians. Fifteen abstracts will be selected for oral presentation in the Student Seminar at the AASV Annual Meeting. Students will be notified of the review results by October 15, 2021, and those selected to participate will be expected to provide the complete paper or abstract, reformatted for publication in the conference proceedings, by November 12th.
Student Seminar and Scholarships
As sponsor of the Student Seminar, Zoetis provides a total of $20,000 to fund awards and the top student presenter scholarship. The student presenter of each paper selected for ORAL presentation receives a $750 award when they make the presentation at the meeting. These students also compete for one of several scholarships awarded through the AASV Foundation. The oral presentations will be judged to determine the amount of the scholarship awarded. Zoetis funds a $5000 scholarship for the student whose paper, oral presentation, and supporting information are judged best overall. Elanco Animal Health provides $20,000 in additional funding, enabling the AASV Foundation to award scholarships of $2500 each for 2nd through 5th place, $1500 each for 6th through 10th place, and $500 each for 11th through 15th place.
Student Poster Session
Abstracts that are not selected for oral presentation in the Student Seminar will be considered for presentation in a poster session at the annual meeting. Zoetis, sponsor of the Student Poster Session, has joined with AASV to provide a $250 award for each student poster presenter at the meeting. Students selected to make a poster presentation will be expected to supply a brief paper, formatted for publication in the conference proceedings, by November 12th. The guidelines for preparing posters for the display are available at aasv.org/annmtg/2022/posters.php.
Veterinary Student Poster Competition
The presenters of the top 15 poster abstracts compete for scholarship awards ranging from $200 to $500 in the Veterinary Student Poster Competition, sponsored by United Animal Health. See aasv.org/annmtg/2022/postercomp.htm for poster judging details.
In all cases, the student presenter is required to attend the meeting in person to make the presentation. Recorded or virtual presentations will not be accepted unless the meeting converts to an entirely virtual event.
Complete information for preparing and submitting abstracts is available at aasv.org/annmtg/2022/studentseminar.htm. The rules for submission should be followed carefully. For more information, contact the AASV office by phone, 515-465-5255, or email, aasv@aasv.org.
2022 AASV Annual Meeting: in-person, on-site
The AASV is moving forward with plans to hold the 2022 AASV Annual Meeting on-site in Indianapolis on February 26 – March 1.
Member leadership opportunities
Are you interested in leadership positions within AASV? You are perfect for the job! Listed below are a few volunteer opportunities to get you started.
AASV Committees
The AASV Board of Directors recognizes that the committees form the backbone of our organization. The Board relies on the committees as “issue experts” and seeks their input regarding issues of importance to swine veterinarians. Committees are called upon to examine an issue and advise the Board on official positions the association should take or to develop additional resources to educate our membership.
Each AASV committee typically conducts a face-to-face meeting on Saturday morning during the AASV Annual Meeting. Additional committee activity is generally handled virtually during the remainder of the year.
Learn about each committee, read their reports and workplans, and review committee guidelines at the AASV committee page: aasv.org/aasv/committee.php. All AASV members and student members are welcome to attend any committee meeting, but only committee members are eligible to vote. If you are interested in joining a committee, please contact the committee chair or the AASV office.
Not sure which committee to join? Let us know! Some committees have open seats!
AASV representation to the AVMA
AASV designates representatives for several committees of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Current representatives are listed at aasv.org/members/only/AVMAreps. Visit avma.org/membership/volunteering-avma/avma-volunteer-opportunities-vacancies for more details and descriptions of each committee.
AASV Board of Directors
The AASV is governed by a Board of Directors representing each of the 11 North American districts. Potential candidates must be Active (veterinarian) AASV members residing in the district for which they wish to represent. Directors are elected on a rotating basis to ensure leadership continuity on the board. In the coming months, Districts 3 (MO, KY, AR) and 7 (western US) will nominate and vote on candidates to fill the positions currently occupied by Drs Greg Cline and Megan Potter, who have each served 2 terms and are not eligible for re-election. In each district, the two nominees receiving the most nominations will be placed on the ballot, subject to their consent to serve.
Each newly elected director will serve a three-year term of office that begins in the spring.
The AASV district directors (eleven in all) along with the officers form the governing board of the AASV. The Board of Directors meets twice annually in the spring and fall to set policies and conduct association business. The AASV reimburses travel expenses to attend the board meetings. Occasionally, the board conducts additional conference calls or email discussions.
For more information, view the AASV Bylaws at aasv.org/aasv/bylaws.htm.
AASV Executive Officers and Committee
The AASV Board of Directors prepares a slate of candidates for the office of president-elect and vice president. President-elect and vice president officers are elected by the AASV membership each year. The AASV Executive Committee is composed of the president, immediate past president, president-elect, and vice president. Each officer’s term is one year beginning at the close of the annual business meeting.
For more information, view the AASV Bylaws at aasv.org/aasv/bylaws.htm.
NOTE: Affiliate, Associate, and Student Members are not eligible to hold office or vote.
AASV Early Career Swine Veterinarian Conference
Engage, Empower, and Elevate your Swine Career: November 5 2021; Ames, IA
This AASV-hosted conference will be held immediately following the ISU James D. McKean Swine Conference. Registration is limited to 50 veterinarians within their first 10 years of practice.
The conference includes an afternoon of lectures geared towards early career veterinarians followed by a networking event in the evening.