Whatcha gonna bid? Support the AASV Foundation by placing your bid on one of the many items donated by our Industry Partners for the Silent Auction on Monday, March 6. There is something to tempt every interest and fit into any budget! Stop by the Tech Table exhibit to view the items, place your bid, and say “thank you” to the participating companies. Here’s a list of items – take a look and plan your bid strategy now:
Monthly Archives: February 2006
More than Meetings: Check out the AASV Social Program
The AASV annual meeting is more than just sessions and seminars: check out the numerous opportunities for attendees to interact socially during the meeting. We are grateful to the corporate sponsors who have made these events possible; please thank their representatives!
Nineteen complete initial phase of meat plant auditor certification
Nineteen individuals are on their way to becoming certified meat plant animal welfare auditors after successfully completing a two-day instruction course sponsored by the Professional Animal Auditor Certification Organization (PAACO) and the American Meat Institute (AMI). The 19 trainees all passed an examination at the conclusion of the hands-on course, which was held at two Midwest pork and beef plants, according to Mike Simpson, PAACO executive director.
Student Reception to feature job-seeker postings
Whether you’re a veterinarian or a veterinary student, you’re invited to attend the Student Reception at the AASV Annual Meeting, courtesy of Intervet. An evening of refreshments, entertainment, and good conversation is planned for Sunday, March 5 from 8:00 to 11:00 pm in the Century C ballroom at the Westin. Once again, a posting board and registration cards will be available for use by students interested in listing themselves as seeking employment or externships in swine practice during the coming year. AASV members are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to interact with future swine veterinarians and make contacts to fill upcoming employment and externship opportunities within their practice or company!
Send us your AASV Student Chapter photos!
Attention veterinary students planning to attend the AASV Annual Meeting: grab a digital camera, snap a photo of your group, and send it to us pronto! No time to gather everyone? Shoot a few candids as you go about classes and clinics. Send photos to traef@iastate for inclusion in the slide program for the AASV Awards Reception at the annual meeting. Don’t wait – do it now!
Position Announcement: Swine Technical Service Associate
Elanco Animal Health, a division of Eli Lilly Canada Inc. is engaged in the discovery, development, manufacturing, and marketing of innovative animal health products. We currently have a full-time position available for a Swine Technical Service Associate
Vote Rick Sibbel for AVMA Executive Board – District VII
Ballots for AVMA District VII Executive Board representative have now been delivered to all AVMA voting members in Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. In an effort to ensure that food animal interests are represented within the AVMA, the AASV and AABP (American Association of Bovine Practitioners) have endorsed Dr. Rick Sibbel’s candidacy for this position. The AASV encourages members in AVMA District VII to participate in this important election by marking and returning their ballot for Rick Sibbel.
Join us for the AASV Opening Night reception
Catch a trolley to Kansas City’s 18th & Vine Historic District for Saturday’s opening night reception at the AASV Annual Meeting! Enjoy a dinner buffet, jazz music, and baseball sundries as you step back in time within the halls of the American Jazz and Negro Leagues Baseball Museums. The evening is co-sponsored by Schering-Plough Animal Health and the AASV. Trolleys begin departing from the Westin hotel lobby at 5:30 pm. Former Negro Leaguer Buck O’Neil will throw the first pitch at 6:00 pm to open the evening, which continues until 10:00 pm.
“””Follow Your Snout”” to AASV Welcome Reception in Kansas City”
AASV annual meeting attendees, you’re invited to enjoy some mighty fine eating and good conversation at the AASV Welcome Reception and Barbecue on Sunday, March 5. Grill chef Ted Reader is back by popular demand to demonstrate his award-winning grilling techniques and prepare pork dishes from his cookbook “Hot, Sticky, and On Fire.” Enjoy barbecue and beverages while Ted entertains, courtesy of Fort Dodge Animal Health and Wyeth Animal Health. Just “follow your snout” to Century A & B on the ballroom level of the Westin Crown Center – Sunday, March 5, from 5:30 – 8:00 pm.
Independent Review of FDA Drug Review Process
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioned an independent review of the effects of early involvement in the drug review process. The findings, entitled Independent Evaluation of FDA’s First Cycle Review Performance–Retrospective Analysis, were released on February 7, 2006 and are available for review on the FDA website .