The authors describe a field-based strategy to enhance sow herd immunity to PEDv in herds suffering a recent outbreak. The goals of the program are to 1) establish herd immunity to minimize the time period of baby pig deaths by infecting and recovering all sows and gilts in as short of time frame as possible; and 2) ensure all sows and gilts are on the same timeline to immunity and cessation of shedding of PEDv within the population. To rapidly achieve herd immunity, it is necessary that EACH and EVERY sow and gilt on the premises be infected to develop active immunity. Therefore, initial outbreaks in na�ve herds are managed by whole-herd exposure to virus-containing fecal material from affected pigs by a swift and consistent method to assure exposure, infection and immunity. This paper has been posted on the AASV PEDv web page thanks to the generosity of the authors.
Monthly Archives: December 2013
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year from all of us at AASV! In observance of New Yearâs, the office will close at noon on December 31 and reopen January 2.
Online Registration Now Open for 2014 AASV Annual Meeting
We hope you’ve already made your lodging arrangements for the AASV 2014 Annual Meeting – now it’s time to register for the conference itself! Online registration has opened for the meeting, to be held March 1-4 in Dallas, Texas, where members will focus on “Our Oath in Practice.” Conference details, including registration, lodging, and the scientific program are available at aasv.org/annmtg. Printed registration materials are being mailed to all AASV members, and should arrive in most members’ mailboxes within the next couple of weeks (included with JSHAP for international members who receive mailed copies). See you in Dallas!
Position Announcement: Swine Medicine Education Center Fellowship
The Swine Medicine Education Center (SMEC) at Iowa State University is accepting applications for a post-DVM fellowship. The successful applicant will be involved in clinical instruction and applied research focused on swine medicine and may pursue a graduate degree or specialty board certification. The Swine Medicine Education Center (SMEC) is a center dedicated to providing veterinary students and practicing veterinarians from across the United States and around the world with extensive hands-on experiences and education in swine health and production. The center is a joint collaboration between Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine and AMVC in Audubon, IA. The mission of the SMEC is to collect and synthesize the best practices for clinical swine medicine and to translate and disseminate those practices to stakeholders who can apply them to improve swine health, ensure pork safety, maintain sustainability, and conserve resources. To date, SMEC has trained students from 17 domestic veterinary schools and 29 countries with both on-farm and distance learning modules.
ADVET-S Program to offer course series on PRRS Diagnostics
The University of Minnesotaâs ADVET-S program is offering its second course series entitled PRRS Diagnostics: Bringing Value to your Clients through Accurate Interpretation and Sound Implementation. The first two week course in this three part series is being held January 27 â February 9 2014. Part 1 (of 3) will focus on Tools and How to Use Them. This course will be conducted by experts in swine diagnostics from the University of Minnesota including Dr. Montserrat Torremorell, Dr. Michael Murtagh, and Dr. Albert Rovira. Continuing education credits will be available. For more information on the course and to register please go to http://www.advet.net.
AASVF Auction Donation Deadline Extended
Have you been considering donating an item to the AASV Foundationâs annual auction but just havenât gotten around to it? Good news! The deadline for submitting donations has been extended to December 31!
AASV Committees to Meet During Annual Meeting
As has been the case over the last few years, the AASV committees will meet on Saturday morning March 1 at the AASV Annual Meeting in Dallas, TX. We have set aside 7:00am â noon for committee meetings. The specific time and agenda for each committee will be posted on the AASV web site as we get closer to the Annual Meeting. If you currently serve on a committee or would like to sit in on a committee meeting please plan your travel and hotel accommodations accordingly.
People on the Move: Dr. Dave Pyburn
Dr. Dave Pyburn recently accepted a position with the National Pork Board as Assistant Vice President of Science and Technology. He returns to the Pork Board after a 13-year tenure on the Swine Health staff of USDA-APHIS-VS. Previously, he served as Director of Veterinary Science at the Pork Board from 1997 to 2000. Updated contact information for Dr. Pyburn is available at www.aasv.org/members/only/directory.php. Are you on the move? If so, let us know at aasv@aasv.org.
Alternate Student Delegate Selected for AASV Board
The AASV Student Recruitment Committee is pleased to announce the selection of Chris Sievers (Iowa State University, 2016) as the incoming Alternate Student Delegate to the AASV Board of Directors.
Nominations Open for AASV District Director Positions
Have you ever considered serving the AASV in a governing role? Nominations for the office of AASV District Director are currently being sought in four AASV districts. Nomination cards are being mailed to all eligible voters in districts 2 (southeastern USA), 5 (Illinois and Wisconsin), 9 (Minnesota and North Dakota), and 11 (Canada). Potential candidates must be Active AASV members residing in the district to be represented (Affiliate, Associate, and Student Members are not eligible to hold office or vote). Nominations must be returned by mail to arrive in the AASV office by January 17. In each district, the two nominees receiving the most nominations will be placed on the ballot, subject to their consent to serve.