The Maschhoffs, the largest independent pork producer in the U.S., is seeking a Herd Veterinarian in the Iowa Falls/Fort Dodge area.
Monthly Archives: September 2015
AASV Industrial Partners Submissions due October 1
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians invites submissions for the Industrial Partners portion of the 47th AASV Annual Meeting, to be held February 27 â March 1, in New Orleans, Louisiana. This is an opportunity for commercial companies to make brief presentations of a technical, educational nature to members of the AASV.
Availability of an Environmental Assessment for Field Testing a Swine Influenza Vaccine, H1N1 & H3N2, Modified Live Virus
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has prepared an environmental assessment concerning authorization to ship for the purpose of field testing, and then to field test, an unlicensed Swine Influenza Vaccine, H1N1 & H3N2, Modified Live Virus. The environmental assessment, which is based on a risk analysis prepared to assess the risks associated with the field testing of this vaccine, examines the potential effects that field testing this veterinary vaccine could have on the quality of the human environment. Based on the risk analysis and other relevant data, APHIS reached a preliminary determination that field testing this veterinary vaccine will not have a significant impact on the quality of the human environment, and that an environmental impact statement need not be prepared. The agency intends to authorize shipment of this vaccine for field testing following the close of the comment period for this notice unless new substantial issues bearing on the effects of this action are brought to our attention. APHIS also intends to issue a U.S. Veterinary Biological Product license for this vaccine, provided the field test data support the conclusions of the environmental assessment and the issuance of a finding of no significant impact and the product meets all other requirements for licensing. APHIS will consider all comments received on or before October 5, 2015. [Docket No. APHIS-2015-0054]
Recognizing European Union (EU) and EU Member State Regionalization Decisions for ASF
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is advising the public that the agency is adding European Union (EU) and EU Member State-defined regions of the EU to the APHIS list of regions affected with African swine fever (ASF). APHIS will recognize as affected with ASF any region of the EU that the EU or any EU Member State has placed under restriction because of detection of ASF. These regions currently include portions of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland, and all of Sardinia. APHIS will list the EU- and EU Member State-defined regions as a single entity. The agency is therefore removing Sardinia as an individually listed region from the APHIS list of ASF affected regions. APHIS is taking this action because of the detection of ASF in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland.
Take Advantage of Focused Tracks on Beef, Pork, and Poultry
AASV is partnering with the North American Meat Institute Foundation to host the 2015 Animal Care and Handling Conference October 15 – 16 in Kansas City, MO. Register today to join industry colleagues for the leading animal welfare educational opportunity for meat and poultry companies, their customers, and those involved in the production and management of livestock and meat and poultry products.
Position Announcement: Clinical Research Attending Veterinarian
The Clinical Research/Attending Veterinarian, based in DeSoto, Kansas, is responsible for providing veterinary oversight to the care and use of laboratory animals (primarily livestock â swine, cattle and horses and some companion research animals) at Merck Animal Health. He/She is responsible for ensuring that humane, legal, ethical, efficient, and scientifically sound research is conducted. In addition to primary care, responsibilities also include training, representation on the IACUC, and facilitating communication between Animal Services/Research Facility and Research and Development departments and Regulatory Agencies.
Position Announcement: Assistant Professor of Swine Immunology
The Department of Population Health and Pathobiology at North Carolina State Universityâs College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications from qualified individuals for a tenure track Assistant Professor of Swine Immunology.
Position Announcement: Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Swine Medicine and Applied Virology
The Department of Population Health and Pathobiology at North Carolina State Universityâs College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications from qualified individuals for a tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Swine Medicine and Applied Virology.
People on the Move: Dr. Steve Sornsen
Dr. Steve Sornsen has been appointed the Director of US Business Development for Fast Genetics, where he will lead the US sales and technical support teams. Previously, Dr. Sornen was Senior Director of Veterinary Business Solutions at Zoetis (formerly Pfizer), Assistant Vice President of Health Assurance at Seaboard Farms, and Veterinarian with Iowa Select Farms. Updated contact information for Dr. Sornsen is available at www.aasv.org/members/only/directory.php. Are you on the move? If so, let us know at aasv@aasv.org.
Reserve Lodging Now for 2016 AASV Annual Meeting
It’s 5 months until the 2016 AASV Annual Meeting, but it’s not too soon to book lodging for the conference. The AASV room block at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans is now open for reservations. Standard, single or double rooms are available for $219 per night, plus tax. The meeting will be held February 27 – March 1 in New Orleans, Louisiana. AASV members who wish to stay at the conference hotel are encouraged to reserve lodging early to avoid disappointment. Reserve online here or call 504-561-1234. Registration for the conference itself won’t open until late December. For more information about the meeting, see www.aasv.org/annmtg.