The University of Minnesota is requesting applications for the 2013 Carlos Pijoan Graduate Student Fellowship in Swine Medicine. This endowed fellowship provides support for applied research in swine health for a graduate student at the University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine.
Monthly Archives: November 2012
FY2013 “Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Diseases” Interagency Program
The Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Diseases program supports research on the ecological, evolutionary, and socio-ecological principles and processes that influence the transmission dynamics of infectious diseases. The central theme of submitted projects must be quantitative or computational understanding of pathogen transmission dynamics. The intent is discovery of principles of infectious disease transmission and on testing mathematical or computational models that elucidate infectious disease systems. Projects should be broad, interdisciplinary efforts that go beyond the scope of typical studies. They should focus on the determinants and interactions of transmission among humans, non-human animals, and/or plants. This includes, for example, the spread of pathogens; the influence of environmental factors such as climate; the population dynamics and genetics of reservoir species or hosts; or the cultural, social, behavioral, and economic dimensions of disease transmission. Research may be on zoonotic, environmentally-borne, vector-borne, or enteric diseases of either terrestrial or freshwater systems and organisms, including diseases of animals and plants, at any scale from specific pathogens to inclusive environmental systems. Proposals for research on disease systems of public health concern to developing countries are strongly encouraged, as are disease systems of concern in agricultural systems. Investigators are encouraged to involve the public health research community, including for example, epidemiologists, physicians, veterinarians, food scientists, social scientists, entomologists, pathologists, virologists, or parasitologists with the goal of integrating knowledge across disciplines to enhance our ability to predict and control infectious diseases.
Nominations for AASV Awards Due December 14
Do you know an AASV member whose dedication to the association and the swine industry is worthy of recognition? The AASV Awards Committee requests nominations for the following five awards to be presented at the upcoming AASV annual meeting in San Diego.
NC229 PRRSV Meeting and Swine Viral Diseases Presentations at 2012 CRWAD
There will be presentations on PRRSV and other viral respiratory diseases of swine in conjunction with the 2012 Conference for Research Workers in Animal Diseases (CRWAD) on December 2-4, 2012, in Chicago. Details on the oral and poster presentations are at http://www.cvmbs.colostate.edu/mip/crwad/2012oral-poster.htm
Pig-Ski Headed to Copper Mountain
The popular Pig-Group Ski Seminar is slated for February 20-22, 2013 at Colorado’s Copper Mountain. The event opens with a reception on Wednesday evening, Feb 20. Continuing education sessions take place Thursday and Friday mornings, with the afternoons free for recreational activities. The family-oriented resort offers shopping, skating, snowmobiling, sleigh rides and night life activities – all within walking distance.
It’s Time to Renew Your AASV Membership for 2013!
AASV 2013 membership renewal notices were mailed recently to all AASV members (except students). To continue your membership for the coming year, use the materials you receive in the mail, or renew online at http://ecom.aasv.org/membership. Payment of the $200 membership dues enables access to the many membership benefits described at aasv.org/aasv/membership.html, including new content just added to the Swine Information Library. Retired members (who have belonged to AASV for ten consecutive years or more) and full-time graduate students qualify for reduced dues rates. Please contact the AASV if you have any questions regarding your membership status or the renewal materials: aasv@aasv.org or 515-465-5255.
Passion for Pigs in Missouri Offers 8 Hours CE Credit
The 5th Annual Passion for Pigs Seminar and Trade Show will be held in Columbia, Missouri on December 5. The program was recently approved for 8 hours of veterinary continuing education. In addition, Passion for Pigs is coming to Coralville, Iowa on December 19 as part of its “Midwest Hoops Tour,” featuring an educational program held in conjunction with a college basketball game. See below for links to the seminar programs and registration forms.
Ensure Our Future Today – 100K!
Under the leadership of Dr. Daryl Olsen, the AASV Foundation Auction Committee is off and running towards the goal of raising more than $100,000 at the 2013 fundraising auction. With the promise from MVP Laboratories and MJ Biologics of a $100,000 bonus should the goal be reached, the committee members are determined to cross the 100K finish line and win the prize for the Foundation next March. Hence the theme for the 2013 Auction: Ensure Our Future Today – 100K! The committee asks ALL AASV members to join in the race and support the effort! Here’s how:
People on the Move: Dr. Angela Baysinger
Dr. Angela Baysinger has joined PIC as a Health Assurance Veterinarian, where she will be responsible for implementation of the health program in PIC’s genetic dissemination system and work with customers to improve the performance of PIC products.
Position Announcement: Swine Production Veterinarian – Iowa
Join The HANOR Company as a Swine Production Veterinarian. We are excited to announce this new position within our veterinary team.