During the AASV Annual Meeting, 28 veterinary students interviewed conference speakers to gainadditional 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 Mary O’Loughlin interviewed Dr. Christa Goodell who presented âUsing litter oral fluids from weanling pigs to monitor PRRS status in commercial sow farms- field studyâ in the “Industrial Partners” Session. Watch for additional podcast interviews in the coming weeks!
Monthly Archives: July 2014
PEDv Update – July 30, 2014
The NAHLN was unable to provide AASV with the weekly update in time to meet our Wednesday deadline. The weekly New Case Report will be posted on the AASV web site as soon as we receive it.
Restrictions on the Importation of Fresh Pork and Pork Products From a Region in Mexico
USDA APHIS is proposing to amend the regulations governing the importation of animals and animal products to define a low-risk classical swine fever region in Mexico from which USDA would allow the importation of fresh pork and pork products under certain conditions. Under this proposed rule, such pork and pork products would have to be derived from swine raised on farms meeting stringent sanitary and biosecurity requirements. USDA would also provide safeguards against commingling of the swine and the pork and pork products with animals and products that do not meet the proposed requirements. Establishments that slaughter the swine from which the pork or pork products are derived would have to allow periodic inspection and evaluation of their facilities, records, and operations by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. This proposed rule would relieve some restrictions on the importation of pork and pork products from Mexico while continuing to protect against the introduction of classical swine fever into the United States.
Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act heads to the White House
The U.S. Senate recently passed the U.S. Houseâs version of the Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act, completing the final step to send this bill to President Obama.
Despite One New Case PED Situation in Canada Remains Stable
The manager of the Canadian Swine Health Intelligence Network reports, with the exception of one new case reported in the past month, the PED status in Canada remains stable. With the exception of one new case of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea, reported this week in a farrow to finish farm in Perth County, Ontario, there have been no new cases reported in Canada since mid-June. Efforts in Ontario to eliminate the virus were discussed recently as part of a PED summit hosted by the Ontario Swine Health Advisory Board and Southwest Ontario Veterinary Services. [Source: Farmscape.ca, July 23, 2014]
U.S. Court Upholds FDA Animal Feed Policy Despite Health Concern
A divided federal appeals court upheld a U.S. Food and Drug Administration policy allowing the use of various antibiotics in animal feed, even if such use might endanger the public health. [Source: Chicago Tribune, By Jonathan Stempel Reuters]
2014 Podcast Series: Jeremy Pittman
During the AASV Annual Meeting, 28 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 Alexander Hintz interviewed Dr. Jeremy Pittman who co-chaired the âSwine Medicine for Studentsâ Pre-Conference Seminar. Watch for additional podcast interviews in the coming weeks!
Call for Research Topics: AASV 2015 Annual Meeting
Plans are underway for the 46th annual meeting of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV), to take place in Orlando, Florida on February 28 â March 3, 2015. As part of the meeting, there will be a session highlighting research projects related to swine health and production. Abstracts are now being accepted for potential presentation during the Research Topics session.
AVMA Council on Education Seeks Site Visitors
The Council on Education (COE) is now accepting applications for veterinarians interested in serving as Site Visitors. Applicants with a background in large animal medicine are encouraged to apply. Site Visitors will conduct veterinary school accreditation site visits on behalf of the COE. The Site Visitors will carefully review the Self-Study from the institution under review, verify the information during a comprehensive site visit of the institution, and submit a detailed report to the COE for its consideration. Site Visitors will make recommendations to the COE, but will not attend COE meetings, discuss findings, or otherwise participate in accreditation decisions.
AASVF Golf Outing Registrations Due August 7
It’s time to recruit your golf team! The popular AASV Foundation Golf Outing is set for Thursday, August 21 at Fox Ridge Golf Club in Dike, Iowa. The foundation is pleased to recognize the industry sponsors who have provided generous support to keep golfers “fed and watered” during the event: Uniferon (dinner), Aivlosin (lunch), and Harrisvaccines (beverages). In addition, golf hole sponsors Zoetis, Pivot Wealth Strategies, Topigs Norsvin USA, Insight Wealth Group, and Alltech will keep golfers engaged with some extra games and activities on the course. Pre-registration for the outing is required by August 7.