The USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has conducted a study to determine the nutrient composition of nine fresh pork cuts. This is the first time the nutrient composition data for fresh pork has been updated since 1991.
Monthly Archives: June 2006
Call for abstracts: AASV Research Topics
As part of the AASV 2007 Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida, there will be a session highlighting research projects related to swine health and production. This year, the Research Topics session will be held on Sunday, March 4 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Those interested in making a 15-minute presentation should submit a one-page abstract on applied research related to swine health and production issues (virology, bacteriology, parasitology, environment, food safety, odor, welfare, etc.) to:
Institute of Food Technologists Releases Report on Antimicrobial Resistance
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) has released its fourth Expert Report entitled Antimicrobial Resistance: Implications for the Food System.
Canada Bans SRMs from all Animal Feeds
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has instituted a ban on specified risk materials (SRMs) capable of transmitting bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) from all animal feeds, pet foods and fertilizers.
Position Announcement: Swine Veterinarian
Circle Four Farms, located in an “outdoor paradise” in beautiful southern Utah, is looking for a full-time swine practitioner. This position will provide veterinary leadership for 70,000 sows, farrow to finish. Qualifications include DVM degree with emphasis in swine medicine, minimum of 3 years swine experience preferred, ability to work with people in a team environment, and excellent communication and organization skills. Competitive compensation including benefit package provided. This position will remain open until filled. Resumes should be directed to:
People on the Move: Dr. David Baum
Dr. David Baum has moved to West Des Moines, Iowa to accept a position with Newsham Genetics as Vice President, Health and Tech Services. He was formerly employed by Circle Four Farms in Utah. Updated contact information for Dr. Baum 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.
Swine Externship Grants available to senior veterinary students
Senior veterinary students are eligible to receive a $200 grant if they complete a two-week externship in a swine practice or mixed practice with a considerable swine component. To qualify, the student must be a student member of the AASV, and at least one member of the hosting practice must also be an AASV member. The grants are provided by the AASV Foundation to defray the costs associated with externships and help students obtain practical experience in swine medicine. Complete details and the application are available at http://www.aasv.org/students/externgrant.htm, or by contacting the AASV office: aasv@aasv.org; Tel 515-465-5255.
Tee-off in Ames on August 22
Set aside Thursday, August 22 to spend a day golfing with your colleagues and guests at the beautiful Ames Golf & Country Club in Ames, Iowa! That’s the day of the AASV Foundation’s annual Midwest Golf Outing, a friendly best-ball team event that helps support the foundation endowment fund. Registration materials will be available in the July/August issue of the Journal of Swine Health and Production, coming soon. You may register a team of four golfers, or come as an individual and we’ll assign you to a team. Registration is requested by August 8.
Got Tonsil?
No diagnostic sample submission is complete without including the tonsil. Because of their location in the oropharynx, the tonsils are exposed to a variety of viral and bacterial pathogens. Advances in diagnostic capabilities have made analysis of the tonsils an increasingly important tool in the diagnosis of a number of endemic swine diseases. USDA, APHIS now has funding to use the tonsil as part of a routine surveillance program to detect Classical Swine Fever (CSF) and is offering incentives to encourage practitioners to submit samples for surveillance.
Position Announcement: Swine Veterinarian
Circle Four Farms, located in an “outdoor paradise” in beautiful southern Utah, is looking for a full-time swine practitioner. This position will provide veterinary leadership for 70,000 sows, farrow to finish. Qualifications include DVM degree with emphasis in swine medicine, minimum of 3 years swine experience preferred, ability to work with people in a team environment, and excellent communication and organization skills. Competitive compensation including benefit package provided. This position will remain open until filled. Resumes should be directed to: