JBS Foods, the largest protein production company in the world, is seeking a progressive, motivated swine veterinary team member on their journey to be the BEST! This position could be based in Arkansas, Missouri, or Iowa. Candidates must be licensed and be accredited to perform regulatory duties. Travel time is dependent on location and up to 4 days per week on farms is expected. Duties will include routine health monitoring, diagnostic investigations, executing disease elimination programs, production consultation, vaccine/medication program development, and welfare program monitoring and development. Experience is preferred but new graduates are encouraged to apply. This position will provide a candidate access to and support from other veterinary team members and will report to a lead veterinarian. Extensive access to production team members will provide basic husbandry support as needed.
Monthly Archives: January 2017
Position Announcement: Director of Veterinary Services, JBS-USA
JBS Foods, the largest protein production company in the world, is seeking a director of veterinary services to optimize the health and productivity of the 6th largest live swine operation in the US. This lead veterinarian will be a member of the senior management team and will have a team of 3-4 direct report veterinarians as well as 3-4 contract veterinarians. This candidate could live in Arkansas, Iowa, or Missouri with routine farm activity and monthly travel expected. This position requires a candidate that is a good communicator, highly competent in system level health management, and has a desire to challenge themselves and others to succeed. Minimum of 5 years of experience in swine production and health management, licensure, and USDA accreditation required.
AASV Vice President Candidates: Drs. Brian Schantz and Nathan Winkelman
The annual election for AASV Vice President is underway. The nominees are Drs. Brian Schantz (Laurel, Nebraska) and Nathan Winkelman (Rice, Minnesota). Information about the candidates appears in the January/February 2017 issue of the Journal of Swine Health & Production. Ballots have been mailed to all AASV Active Members (veterinarians in the US, Canada, and Mexico) and must be returned by mail. Only official ballots received in the AASV office by February 17 will be counted. The election results will be announced at the AASV 2017 Annual Meeting in Denver.
One Week Left to Pre-Register for the 2017 AASV Annual Meeting!
If you haven’t already registered for the 2017 AASV Annual Meeting, don’t wait any longer! The member registration rate takes a big jump after February 3. The meeting will be held February 25-28 in Denver, Colorado, where presentations will address the theme, “One World, One Health, One Passion for Pigs.” Conference details, including registration, lodging, and the scientific program are available at www.aasv.org/annmtg. See you in Denver!
Watch for Your Ballot: District Director Elections Under Way
Elections are under way for the AASV District Director positions in Districts 2, 5, 9, and 11. Ballots have been mailed to voting members in each district. The candidates in each district are:
Production Phase, Genetics may be Cause to Rethink Space Allotment
Genetic selection and marketing strategies have created larger pigs, and along with it the possibility for producers to rethink the needed space requirements. At the start of a new year, take a moment to consider one of the animal observations from the Pork Quality Assurance Plus Site Assessment and its impacts. [Source: National Hog Farmer, By Heidi Carroll, South Dakota State University Extension Livestock Stewardship Associate, 1/23/2017]
AASV Committee Meeting Schedule Posted
Just a reminder that the AASV committees will meet on Saturday February 25 during the association’s 48th Annual Meeting in Denver, CO. The meeting times and room assignments have been posted on the 2017 Annual Meeting website. All AASV members are welcome to attend any committee meeting. If you are interested in joining a committee, visit the AASV committee web page and contact the committee leader or the AASV office.
KSU Offers Rabies Titer Testing at NAVC
The Kansas State University Rabies Lab endeavors to insure veterinarians and technicians are aware of their personal level of protection to the deadly disease of rabies. They are doing an outreach to the veterinary community at some of the major conferences to provide this service as well as providing a simple way for individuals to monitor their health.
FDA Ban on Powdered Medical Gloves Applies to Veterinary Use
On December 19, 2016, the Center for Devices and Radiological Health at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a final rule banning all powdered surgeon’s gloves, powdered patient examination gloves, and absorbable powder for lubricating surgical gloves intended for use by humans because these devices present an unreasonable and substantial risk of illness or injury that cannot be corrected or eliminated by a change in labeling. The FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine is issuing this update to ensure that veterinary stakeholders are aware that the ban applies to all powdered medical gloves used by humans except powdered radiographic protection gloves, including powdered medical gloves used in the practice of veterinary medicine. [Source: FDA CVM, 1/13/2017]
Move to Pens will Require the Right People and Greater Training
The Director of the Swine Teaching and Research Center with University of Pennsylvania says the move from stall housing of gestating sows to pen housing will require superior stockmanship and a greater level of training to maximize success. [Source: Farmscape.ca, by Bruce Cochrane, 1/20/2017]