The Professional Animal Auditor Certification Organization (PAACO) seeks an Executive Director. The current director is retiring at the end of the year and will work with the new director to ensure a smooth transition.
Monthly Archives: March 2015
FDA Issues Draft Guidance to Ensure the Safety of Animal Feed On-Farm
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a draft guidance* to help animal producers ensure the safety of animal feed that is used on-farm. The draft guidance outlines steps animal producers can take to identify and prevent feed contaminants that are sometimes present in the farm production environment and could jeopardize the health of farm animals and the safety of human food derived from the animals. [Source: FDA CVM]
Smithfield Gift Supports Research Targeting Swine Health
A $1.4 million gift from Smithfield Foods Inc. will support research studies in the Virginia Tech College of Agriculture & Life Sciences and at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine that will investigate methods to enhance animal well-being and production efficiency in swine-rearing operations. [Source: Feedstuffs, March 23, 2015] The contribution, which will be paid over three years, will fund three projects designed to improve health, reduce antibiotic use and find alternative production methods for growing pigs.
U.S. Pork Exports Up 10 Percent to $6.67 Billion In 2014
For the fourth year in a row, U.S. pork exports eclipsed the $6 billion mark. In 2014, 4.803 billion bounds of pork and pork variety meats valued at $6.674 billion were exported, up 2 percent and 10 percent, respectively from 2013. [Source: Pork Checkoff]
AASV Annual Meeting Video: C. Scanlon Daniels
The second of the 2015 AASV Annual Meeting presentations is now available to watch online. Dr. C. Scanlon Daniels gave the Alex Hogg Memorial Lecture, “Influence and advocacy: Opportunities for swine veterinarians” as part of the Monday General Session, Beyond Our Oath: Integrity, Intensity, Professionalism. The 2015 videos are at https://www.aasv.org/members/only/video/2015.php
AASV Foundation Announces Recipient of 2015 Hogg Scholarship
Dr Chris Rademacher was named the 2015 recipient of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation Hogg Scholarship. The scholarship was presented by Mary Lou Hogg during the associationâs annual meeting in Orlando, FL.
2015 AASV Foundation Auction a Wild Ride
The 2015 AASV Foundation Committee dedicated this yearâs auction in memory of one of the foundationâs strongest supporters, Dr Rod Johnson and his wife Jean. Rod would have been very pleased with everyoneâs generous donations and inspired bidding that resulted in the foundation raising approximately $102,585! This marked the third year in a row that your support topped $100,000. This tremendous effort was aided by the generosity of Mary Lou Hogg and MVP Laboratories through the donation of a Harley Davidson motorcycle. The hog raffle raised $30,150! The funds raised support foundation programs, including student travel stipends, research projects, scholarships, student externships, summer internships, awards, and other opportunities to enhance the personal and professional aspects of swine veterinary medicine.
Award Recipients Honored at 2015 AASV Annual Meeting
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) honored five members for their contributions to the association and the swine industry. Dr Randy Jones, 2011 AASV president, presented the awards at the associationâs annual meeting March 2 in Orlando, FL.
“””Hog”” for Sale”
The Harley Davidson “Hog” raffle held at the recent AASV Annual Meeting was a huge success, raising more than $30,000 for the AASV Foundation! MVP Laboratories donated the customized 2015 Street Glide motorcycle, and Mary Lou Hogg drew the winning ticket belonging to Gentrie Shafer. Gentrie is a young sales manager with some student loans to pay off, and she has reluctantly decided she needs to find a good home for her new “hog.” If you’re interested in owning this special FLHX model with upgraded faring, reflex-linked brakes with ABS, premium touch-screen radio, security, and cruise control, you can reach Gentrie with your offer at 651-829-0332 or gshafer@norbrookinc.com. In the meantime, check out a photo of the motorcycle, along with the foundation auction results, at www.aasv.org/foundation/2015/auctionlist.php.
People on the Move: Dr. Kimberly Crawford
Dr. Kimberly Crawford recently accepted a position with Harrisvaccines as a Clinical Development Veterinarian. She will assume her duties at Harrisvaccines in early April. Dr. Crawford is a 2013 DVM graduate of Iowa State University, and was previously employed by the USDA Agricultural Research Service at the National Animal Disease Center in Ames. Updated contact information for Dr. Crawford is available at https://www.aasv.org/members/only/directory.php. Are you on the move? If so, let us know at aasv@aasv.org.