In an effort to determine how porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) may have been introduced into the U.S. swine herd, AASV is conducting an epidemiologic survey of PED-positive herds. This survey was compiled in collaboration with National Pork Board, National Pork Producers Council and USDA.
Monthly Archives: May 2013
PRRS Corner: Project Aims for Unified PRRS Mapping System
A project at the University of Minnesota has investigated the feasibility of a unified mapping system for the many regional projects to control Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS).
PED Case Description
The recent emergence of porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) in U.S. swne can have a dramatic impact on young pigs and sows alike. Following is a description of the viral progression in one sow herd as related by the herd veterinarian.
Veterinary Students: Apply for Swine Externship Grant
The AASV Foundation encourages veterinary students with an interest in swine medicine to gain extra-curricular, âhands-onâ experience working with swine practitioners in a private practice or production company. The foundationâs swine externship grant program, now in its twelfth year, provides financial support to veterinary students who participate in a qualifying externship. The grants are available year-round, and range from $200 to $500 per student, based upon the actual expenses incurred during the externship.
NBAF Construction Set To Begin
The DHS animal disease lab known as NBAF will begin construction Tuesday, May 28th, according to Kansas Senator Pat Roberts.
Shuanghui International and Smithfield Foods Agree to Strategic Combination, Creating a Leading Global Pork Enterprise [edited]
Smithfield Foods, Inc. and Shuanghui International Holdings Limited have entered into a definitive merger agreement that values Smithfield at approximately US$7.1 billion, including the assumption of Smithfield’s net debt. Shuanghui International is the majority shareholder of Henan Shuanghui Investment & Development Co., which is China’s largest meat processing enterprise and China’s largest publicly traded meat products company as measured by market capitalization.
Iowa Swine Day 2013 Promises to Exceed Last Year’s Event
A world of information will be available to pork producers at the Iowa Swine Day Thursday, June 27. The event at the Scheman Building at Iowa State University in Ames will run from 9 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. This is the second year Iowa State, Iowa Pork Producers Association and Iowa Pork Industry Center have organized the one-day event for the swine industry.
PED Update and Biosecurity Suggestions
Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) didnât just spontaneously evolve in Midwest swine herds. It was introduced into the U.S. from somewhere. So, where did it come from? That is the question to which everyone is seeking an answer. AASV, in collaboration with Pork Board, NPPC and USDA, has developed a survey to examine the epidemiology of the recent introduction of PEDV. The objective of the survey is to determine how the virus entered the U.S. swine herd. The survey will be distributed this week to members having experience with PED positive herds.
2013 Podcast Series: Duane L. Garner
During the AASV Annual Meeting, 30 veterinary students interviewed conference speakers to gain additional information about their presentation topic. The next of these MP3 audio interviews is now available to members on the AASV website at https://www.aasv.org/members/only/pod/. Student member Anne Duquette interviewed Dr. Duane L. Garner whose presentation âSexed semen technology updateâ was part of Boar Stud Technology pre-conference seminar. Watch for additional podcast interviews in the coming weeks!
AASV Session at World Pork Expo Expanded to Include PED
The AASV will hold a members-only session again this year at the World Pork Expo. This year’s session, chaired by AASV Vice president Ron Brodersen, is entitled Changes in Veterinary Oversight of Antimicrobials and will examine the issues associated with proposed changes to the veterinary feed directive and antimicrobal residues in cull sows. Also, given the recent introduction of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus into the U.S. swine herd, the session organizers have expanded the agenda to include presentations on this topic as well. The agenda is available online at https://www.aasv.org/members/only/WPX/WPXAASVMeeting2013.pdf