North Dakota is now requiring the following statement on Certificates of Veterinary Inspection on all swine (except those destined for immediate slaughter) entering the state: ” To the best of my knowledge, swine represented on this certificate have not originated from a premises known to be affected by Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDv), and have not been exposed to PEDv within the last 30 days.” More information on North Dakotaâs swine importation requirements is available at http://www.nd.gov/ndda/program-info/animal-importation-requirements/swine.Number of New Cases Reported — Weekly aggregate update of new cases. Starting with the report for diagnostics conducted during the week of 6/17/13, the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) has taken over collecting the data and compiling the report from all labs conducting PED testing. The NAHLN reports 310 new cases this week bringing the grand total to 3873. 25 states have reported at least one confirmed case of PED. The NAHLN has made significant changes to the format of the report. They have added some valuable analytic charts and graphs along with a reporting of the number of accessions tested each week. Take a look, I think you’ll like what you see. The weekly report of new cases by state starts on page 4. Last updated: 02/26/14 for the week of 02/16/14.Canada â Currently, PEDv is confirmed in 4 Canadian provinces (Ontario (21 cases), Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and Manitoba).
Monthly Archives: February 2014
ADVET-S Program to Offer Second Course on PRRS Diagnostics
The University of Minnesotaâs ADVET-S program is offering its second course on PRRS Diagnostics: Bringing Value to your Clients through Accurate Interpretation and Sound Implementation. Part 2: Diagnostics for Positive and Negative Scenarios will be held March 17 â 30, 2014. This course will be conducted by experts in swine diagnostics from the University of Minnesota including Dr. Montserrat Torremorell, Dr. Bob Morrison and Dr. Peter Davies. Webinar dates for the course are Friday March 21st 6:00 am â 7:00 am CST and Thursday March 27th 7:00 pm â 8:00 pm CST. Continuing education credits will be available. For more information on the course and to register please go to http://www.advet.net.
APC North American Update and Activities regarding PEDv
At APC as we gain a better understanding of what is happening in the market with regard to PEDv and how it impacts the industry, we will provide regular updates on the steps that APC is taking to help you better manage your feed programs. [Source: APC industry release]
Effect of Day of Mixing Gestating Sows on Measures of Reproductive Performance and Animal Welfare
Effects of day of mixing sows after breeding were measured for reproduction and welfare on a commercial research farm. Sows (n = 1,436) were weaned into stalls for breeding, and groups of sows were assigned to: 1) no mixing and housed in individual stalls (STL); 2) mixed on d 3 to 7 after breeding (D3); 3) mixed on d 13 to 17 after breeding (D14); or 4) mixed 35 d after breeding (D35). Mixed sows were moved into pens (n = 58 sows/pen) with an electronic sow feeding station and maintained as a static group. In the first 12 d after mixing or movement into STL (period 1), sows were assessed for lameness and lesions every 3 d and then every 2 wk until farrowing (period 2). Cortisol and fights were measured in period 1. Conception rates were reduced (P < 0.005) in D3 (87.1%) and D14 (89.2%) compared to D35 (92.2%) and STL (96.2%). Farrowing rates were lower (P < 0.0001) in D3 (82.8%) compared to D35 (90.5%) and STL (96.2%), but litter size was not (P = 0.20) affected by mixing. The proportion of sows bred within 10 d of weaning was reduced (P < 0.05) for D14 compared to STL, but D3 and D35 did not differ among treatments. Number of fights 24 h after mixing was less (P < 0.0001) for D14 compared to D3 and D35 groups, and serum cortisol was greater (P < 0.05) for D35 compared to STL and D3. From period 1 to 2, lameness increased in D3, decreased in D35, but did not change for D14 and STL (treatment � period, P < 0.05), whereas leg inflammation did not differ (P > 0.10) among treatments. Head and body lesion scores declined from period 1 to 2 in all mix groups, whereas vulva lesions increased in the D3 and D35 but did not change in D14 and STL (treatment � period, P < 0.0001). These results suggest STL can improve most measures of welfare compared to mixing in groups. However, when mixing sows, assessments for reproductive performance and welfare may change from gestation to farrowing. The poorest reproductive performance and welfare was observed when sows were mixed 3 to 7 d after breeding. There were few differences between the D14 and D35 treatments in reproduction or welfare, but D14-not D35- differed from STL in weaned sows re-bred. Overall, results of this trial suggest that, even though any of the mixing days can result in acceptable measures of reproduction, there are clear effects of day of mixing on fertility and welfare, and special attention should be focused on the long-term reproductive and welfare consequences.
Position Announcement: Veterinary Diagnostic Pathologist for Food Animals and Poultry
The Veterinary Population Medicine Department at the University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine, is recruiting a veterinary diagnostic pathologist. This position will be an annually renewable academic professional at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Clinical Specialist. The final rank and terms of appointment will depend on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate consistent with collegiate and University policies.
AASV Office Closed Feb 27 – Mar 5
Online registration is now closed. Registrations will be accepted on-site in Dallas, beginning Saturday, March 1. The AASV office will be closed Thursday, February 27 through Wednesday March 5 to allow staff to travel to and from Dallas. The office will reopen on Thursday, March 6. See you in Dallas!
New! Download AASV Proceedings Prior to the Meeting
The proceedings of the 2014 AASV Annual Meeting are available for members (only) to download from the AASV website. To access the files, members can go to www.aasv.org/annmtg and click on the “Proceedings Download” link under “Information for Attendees” (username and password required). There will be 3 options available:
Position Announcement: Food Supply Veterinarian
Cooper Farms, an integrated turkey, swine and table egg producer in northwest Ohio is looking for a food supply veterinarian. Must have a passion for food safety, animal care, diagnostics, team member training and team building. Licensed and accredited in Ohio and Indiana. To apply, send resume to sandyh@cooperfarms.com.
Position Announcement: Faculty Position in Diagnostic Pathology
The Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine invites applications for a full-time clinical-track or full-time tenure-track faculty position in diagnostic pathology in the Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (ISU VDL). Applications for clinical-track will be accepted at the levels of clinician or senior clinician. Applications for tenure-track positions will be accepted at the levels of assistant, associate, or full professor.
AASV Committees to Meet at Annual Meeting
The AASV committees will meet again this year on Saturday morning March 1st at the AASV Annual Meeting in Dallas, TX. All committee members are encouraged to attend. The meeting times are shown in the chart below. Meeting locations and agendas are posted on the AASV website.