FDA is recommending that healthcare practitioners temporarily suspend use of the Rotarix vaccine for rotavirus immunization in the United States while the agency learns more about components of an extraneous virus detected in the vaccine. There is no evidence at this time that this finding poses a safety risk.
Monthly Archives: March 2010
IPVS 2010 Early Bird Registration Deadline Extended
The Early Bird registration deadline for the 21st International Pig Veterinary Society Congress (IPVS 2010) in Vancouver has been extended until Thursday, April 15th.
UN Admits Flaw in Report on Meat & Climate Change
One of the authors of the 2006 United Nations report claiming meat production is responsible for 18 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, more than transportation, is acknowledging that the comparison is flawed in light of recent research by an American scientist, the BBC reports.
What you’ve been waiting for: Bruce Vincent’s AASV presentation
The AASV 2010 Annual Meeting presentation, “With vision, there is hope,” by Montana logger and motivational speaker Bruce Vincent generated many positive comments and numerous requests for a copy of the presentation. Mr. Vincent was kind enough to grant permission to share the video of his presentation with AASV members who weren’t able to attend the meeting. While we are not able to provide a copy for download or public viewing, members may view the presentation online at http://www.aasv.org/members/only/video/2010.php, along with other general session presentations from the AASV conference. In his presentation, Vincent draws comparisons between the challenges faced by the logging and pork industries. “If we’re going to survive, we’re going to have to become activists for our own industries.”
AASV offers Swine Disease Manual, 4th edition
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians is pleased to announce the publication of the 4th edition of the Swine Disease Manual, edited by Drs. Eric Neumann, Alex Ramirez, and Kent Schwartz. The 4th edition has been completely revised and updated, and includes new information on clostridial disease, salmonellosis, porcine circovirus, and more. Copies are available for purchase at http://ecom.aasv.org/sdm.
AASV Seeks Summer Intern
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians is a non-profit organization committed to increasing the knowledge of swine veterinarians. The AASV is seeking a veterinary student to work as a summer intern in the Perry, Iowa office. The intern must be a student in good standing at an accredited College of Veterinary Medicine in North America.
Tell us what you REALLY think
Tell us what you REALLY think – about the AASV Annual Meeting, that is. Whether you attended the meeting or not, we would like your feedback on the meeting location and format. We’d also appreciate your suggestions for topics and speakers at next year’s conference. If you didn’t attend, why not? If you did, what did you like about the meeting? What would like to see changed? We want to know! Please participate in the brief (12-question) survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/aasv2010. We appreciate your help to make the AASV Annual Meeting the best it can be!
Position Announcement: Swine Veterinarian
Zinpro Corporation, the feed industry leader in manufacturing, research and marketing of Performance Minerals®, is seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of Veterinarian (with a strong interest in swine). This newly created position will join the Research and Nutritional Services team in Eden Prairie, Minn. Applications for this position are being accepted through March 31, 2010.
Veterinary Accreditation Changes Effective February 1
The USDA is enacting sweeping changes of the veterinary accreditation program beginning February 1, 2010. The National Veterinary Accreditation Program (NVAP) will require all accredited veterinarians to select between two categories of accreditation and will require continuing education prior to renewal. Although accreditation is a voluntary program, the United States depends extensively on accredited veterinarians to carry out many of its animal health programs and services–including animal inspections, testing, and certifications. Accredited veterinarians serve as the first line of defense in ensuring the health of the Nation’s livestock.
Now online: Video of AASV Meeting Presentations
The AASV 2010 Annual Meeting general session presentations by Dr. Jim Lowe (Howard Dunne Memorial Lecture), Dr. Peter Davies (Alex Hogg Memorial Lecture), Bruce Vincent and Bob Ruth (Tuesday’s General Session) are now available on the AASV Web site for viewing by members. The remaining general session presentations will be added soon. To access the presentations, go to http://www.aasv.org/members/only/video/2010.php (AASV username and password required). The video is available in a variety of formats to accommodate different Internet connection speeds and for download to portable electronic devices. However, Bruce Vincent’s presentation is available only for viewing online by members; AASV’s agreement with him does not allow his presentation to be shared with the public.