Merial introduces SWIVAX?-MH, the first and only USDA approved swine vaccine administered by a needle-free delivery system exclusively from Merial.
Monthly Archives: February 2007
Animal Handling Conference Scheduled
The 2007 Animal Care and Handling Conference, March 29-30, 2007 at the Sheraton Overland Park in Overland Park, Kan., will again feature three distinct tracks to address the needs and interests of different groups including pork, beef and management.
Streptococcus suis Reported in New York Farmer
A rare case of Streptococcus suis meningitis has been confirmed in a farmer from upstate New York.
CORRECTION: KSU Researchers Evaluate PCVAD Vaccine
An article in last week’s AASV e-Letter entitled Preliminary Trials for a PCV2 Swine Vaccine Look Promising contained an error. The original press release from the KSU office of Research and Extension stated that the vaccine had been “developed” at KSU. The article should have stated that the vaccine had been “evaluated”, rather than “developed”, by researchers at KSU. The KSU website now contains the corrected article.
Pork is only animal group on NIOSH committee
Checkoff staff is representing animal ag on the National Occupational Research Agenda Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Sector Council for NIOSH.
Social events enhance AASV Annual Meeting
The AASV annual meeting is more than just sessions and seminars: check out the numerous opportunities for attendees to interact socially during the meeting here. We are grateful to the corporate sponsors who have made these events possible; please thank their representatives!
AASV Office Closed March 1-8
The AASV office will be closed all day Thursday, March 1 through Thursday, March 8 to allow staff to travel to and from Orlando and conduct the AASV 2007 Annual Meeting. Meeting registrations will be accepted on-site. The AASV office will reopen on Friday, March 9. See you in Orlando!
Position Announcement: Staff Veterinarian – Sow Production
Christensen Farms is seeking a Staff Veterinarian for a 165,000 sow herd with locations in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Colorado and South Dakota. This position will participate as a key member of the Sr. Sow Production Team to support optimal herd health, design and implementation of health strategies and support productivity objectives.
Position Announcement: Swine Business Unit Technical Consultant
Elanco is seeking a Technical Consultant within our Swine Business Unit. Elanco is a global research-based company that develops and delivers product and services to enhance animal health and production. We value innovation, both in scientific research and daily operations, and strive to cultivate a collaborative work environment for more than 1,000 employees worldwide. Founded in 1954, Elanco is a division of Eli Lilly and Company. Our worldwide headquarters and research facilities are in Greenfield, Indiana.