Fort Dodge Animal Health welcomes you to the 39th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians at the Sunday evening Welcome Reception. Please join us in the Pavilion on Sunday, March 9 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to visit with friends and make new acquaintances. Enjoy the beef carving stations to the chocolate fountain stand as we embark on another successful meeting, “Building on Our Strengths.”
Monthly Archives: February 2008
Position Announcement: Swine Technical Consultant
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.
Humane Society suing USDA
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has moved its campaign on downer cattle to a new venue: the courts.
More interest needed by this Friday if spouse tour to expand –
We still need a few more registrants for the San Diego City spouse tour if we’re going to be able to expand the tour. Currently, we’ve filled one bus and we have a waiting list for additional participants. If you (or your spouse or family members) are interested in participating in the tour and have not already been placed on the waiting list, please send an email message by Friday, February 29 to aasv@aasv.org to let us know. If we receive enough responses, we’ll expand the tour and contact you. The tour features a harbor cruise of San Diego Bay, followed by lunch at Casa Guadalajara and a visit to historic Old Town San Diego. Transportation, tour guide, lunch, and gratuities are all included in the $100 per person fee. For details, see http://www.aasv.org/annmtg/2008/spouse.htm.
Commission Briefs Staffers on Livestock Antibiotic Use
The self-appointed National Commission on Industrial Farm Animal Production conducted a congressional briefing to discuss antibiotic resistance and its link to animal agriculture. The briefing was attended by approximately 100 staffers. This is in advance of the release of a commission technical report (the first of eight) on antimicrobial resistance. The commission is planning a second briefing on Friday February 29th on the topic of environmental issues.
Join us for the AASV Opening Night Reception, courtesy of Schering-Plough
You’re invited to the opening night reception on Saturday evening (March 8) at the AASV Annual Meeting in San Diego! Sail into the annual meeting with refreshments, buffet dining and live interactive music at the Sheraton Bayside Pavilion overlooking San Diego Bay. The evening – sponsored by Schering-Plough Animal Health – begins at 6:30 pm and continues until 8:30 pm. There will be placards in the Sheraton Hotel lobby directing you to the Bayside Pavilion.
Concerned about Pharmaceutical Issues? The PI Committee Needs Your Help
The mission of the AASV’s Pharmaceutical Issues committee is to monitor the activities of government and commodity organizations as they relate to matters pertaining to drug availability for swine practitioners and to keep the Association aware of matters associated with drug availability. The committee is also charged with developing educational materials dealing with proper antimicrobial use and works with the National Pork Board to develop and promote the Pork Quality Assurance Program.
AASV Committees to meet on Saturday
In a change from previous years, most of the AASV issue-based committees will be meeting on Saturday morning before the 2008 AASV Annual meeting in San Diego, CA.
Canadian Swine Vets to meet at AASV
Dr. Ernest Sanford has provided the following agenda for the Canadian Association of Swine Veterinarians’ meeting during the 2008 AASV Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA.
People on the Move: Dr. Laura Batista
Dr. Laura Batista recently joined the team at the Centre de développement du porc du Québec inc in Quebec, Canada. Dr. Batista will be in charge of swine health research and development at the center. Among her responsibilities she will focus on farm and regional control of PRRSV, development and establishment of integral biosecurity strategies, antibiotic resistance and food safety for the Quebecoise swine industry. Dr. Batista was formerly a professor and researcher at the University of Montreal. Updated contact information for Dr. Batista 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.