For the first time ever, China is reporting an outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease in cattle and pigs. It is suspected that the disease, identified as a type Asia 1 strain, has been circulating for approximately 2 months prior to the recent report. It appears the disease is present in pigs in at least 10 Chinese provinces.
Monthly Archives: May 2005
Vesicular Stomatitis Outbreak Reported in the US
An outbreak of vesicular stomatitis (VS) was reported in horses in New Mexico on April 27, 2005. The main concern with this disease is the fact that it cannot be distinguished from Foot-and-Mouth Disease clinically. Pigs are susceptible to VS which occurs sporadically in the US. It is most common during the warm summer months and is transmitted primarily by biting flies although indirect transmission has been associated with contaminated watering troughs or feed bunks.
AASV members invited to PRRS meeting at WPX
The AASV invites members to hear presentations and participate in discussion on the subject of PRRS at the upcoming World Pork Expo in Des Moines. AASV Vice President Dr. Daryl Olsen will conduct the afternoon conference, scheduled for 1-5pm on Thursday, June 9 in the Tourism Building on the Iowa State Fairgrounds. The meeting program will be available soon, and includes presentations and discussion on recent PRRS research, PRRS planned exposure, and regional control and eradication. There is no charge to attend and registration is not required; however, attendance is restricted to AASV members only.
AASV announces new e-Letter sponsors
The AASV is pleased to announce Boehringer-Ingelheim Vetmedica and Elanco Animal Health as sponsors of the AASV e-Letter for 2005. As a new e-Letter sponsor, Boehringer’s initial sponsor message appears in this week’s edition of the e-Letter. Elanco is continuing the support they’ve provided over the past year and their sponsor message will be appearing in future editions. Click on the sponsor messages to obtain more information regarding products or services. The financial support of these companies enables AASV to continue efforts to enhance the content and appearance of the e-Letter in order to best serve members.
Position Announcement: New staff position created at AASV
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians announces the creation of the position of Director of Communications. The responsibilities of this new position will include the AASV e-Letter, as well as internal and external communications. Internally, the Director will be providing support for AASV committees. Externally, emphasis will placed on maintaining and building liaisons within the swine industry and the veterinary medical profession. A list of qualifications and duties is provided below. Applications are being accepted until June 15. Applicants are requested to send a resume, two references, and a brief statement of why they are applying for this position to:
Beef Checkoff Upheld
The United States Supreme Court has held as follows: “Because the beef checkoff funds the Government’s own speech, it is not susceptible to a First Amendment compelled-subsidy challenge.” In other words, the Beef checkoff — and, presumably, similar programs such as the Pork checkoff — can remain in place.
AASV Foundation golf event set for August 24
Mark your calendar and make plans to join your AASV colleagues and other industry stakeholders in Carroll, Iowa on Wednesday, August 24 for the AASV Foundation Midwest Golf Outing! The Carroll Country Club will provide the course for the 18-hole best-ball team competition. Proceeds from the event help fund the AASV Foundation endowment. Registration details will be available soon. In the meantime, pass the word and practice that swing!
People on the Move: Dr. Russ Daly
Dr. Russ Daly has recently accepted a position as Extension Veterinarian, Assistant Professor in the Veterinary Science Department at South Dakota State University in Brookings. He was formerly engaged in practice at the Montrose/Dell Rapids Veterinary Clinics. Updated contact information for Dr. Daly is available at http://www.aasv.org/members/only/directory.php. Are you on the move? If so, let us know at aasv@aasv.org.
Canadian Integrated Program for Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Strengthens On Farm Component
The Canadian Integrated Program for Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance (CIPARS) was developed in response to recommendations of the 2002 Health Canada Advisory Committee on Animal Uses of Antimicrobials and Impact on Resistance and Human Health. CIPARS was modeled after several initiatives already underway in the United States and Europe. This program is providing an ongoing, permanent, national surveillance system to monitor antimicrobial resistance trends among selected enteric organisms from humans, animals and animal-derived food sources across Canada. In addition to the antimicrobial resistance surveillance data from human and animal sources the program also monitors antimicrobial use. The on farm component of this program is a recent initiative. Collection of this information is crucial to the development and evaluation of prudent-use policies and other risk management strategies.
AASV to host PRRS meeting for members at World Pork Expo
AASV members are invited to hear presentations and participate in discussion on the subject of PRRS at the upcoming World Pork Expo in Des Moines. AASV Vice President Dr. Daryl Olsen will conduct the afternoon conference, scheduled for 1-5pm on Thursday, June 9 in the Tourism Building on the Iowa State Fairgrounds. The program will include presentations and discussion on recent PRRS research, PRRS planned exposure, and regional control and eradication. There is no charge to attend and registration is not required; however, attendance is restricted to AASV members only.