This rule will ensure consumer confidence in the growing organic market by promoting consistency across the organic industry, supporting the continued growth of the organic livestock and poultry sector. (Click to view USDA graphic) [Source: USDA, Posted by Elanor Starmer, AMS Administrator, 1/18/2017]
Monthly Archives: January 2017
“Wanted: Participants for “”Vet Hunt”” at AASV Annual Meeting”
The AASV Annual Meeting provides a perfect opportunity for veterinary students to establish relationships with practicing veterinarians. To facilitate this networking, we will again offer the “Vet Hunt” contest at this year’s Annual Meeting. Students will be challenged to meet and visit with at least ten veterinarians during the first couple days of the meeting. Every student who visits with ten veterinarians from the list of volunteers will be entered into a prize drawing, sponsored by Merck Animal Health. This is where you – AASV member veterinarians – come in! Contact Brent Sexton, AASV Student Delegate, (aasvstudentdelegate@gmail.com) if you would like to participate in this fun activity. The students will appreciate it!
AASV Members: Sign up for Speed Interviews with Students in Denver
AASV members, would you like to meet the “up and coming” generation of swine veterinarians? Don’t miss the opportunity to interview 3rd- and 4th-year veterinary students at the AASV Annual Meeting in Denver! The AASV Student Recruitment Committee is once again coordinating this efficient networking activity for veterinarians and veterinary students. This activity is reserved for 3rd- and 4th-year veterinary students and is essentially a series of mock interviews for students to practice their interviewing skills. Please note: your company/practice does NOT have to be hiring in order for you to participate in this event. You can use this to screen potential candidates for jobs or preceptorships, or simply to help students become more proficient interviewees. The event will take place Sunday, February 26th from 5:30-6:30 PM in âGraniteâ on the third level of the conference hotel. If you are interested in participating, please contact Brent Sexton (aasvstudentdelegate@gmail.com) with your name and email, as well as your company’s website if desired, by February 3rd.
IIAD Bench to Shop Program Accepting Applications
Do you know any early-career faculty, post-doctoral candidates or graduate students who are interested in transboundary animal diseases and desire to gain the skills needed to take research discoveries to the marketplace?
AVMA Council on Education Seeks Volunteer
The AVMA Council on Education Selection committee is seeking interested and qualified clinical practitioners to serve on the Council. This is one of the most important volunteer roles that AVMA members can fill.
Attention Swine Veterinarians! MSU Needs Your Help.
Michigan State University (MSU) is participating in a study funded by USDA and the National Pork Board to investigate the use of pig behavior traits to reduce production losses. One objective of this project aims to develop, deliver and evaluate educational resources for pork industry stakeholders. MSU researchers would like to invite you to take part in an online survey to investigate the transfer of information to North American pork producers.
Seaboard Foods Offers Veterinary Internship
The Seaboard Foods veterinarian internship gives veterinary students insight and experience in population medicine as it is applied in an integrated pork production system. The veterinarian internship will provide hands-on and technical training in veterinarian practices, including necropsy, blood and tissue collection, differential diagnosis lists, developing action and treatment plans, conducting health audits, and managing other health concerns as they arise. The veterinary internship may require several mini-projects as assigned by the veterinary staff throughout the summer. This internship is a paid internship, with housing and utility costs provided. The internship is approximately eight (8) weeks and is located in Guymon, Oklahoma.
PIC Swine Veterinary Externship Program
Objective To expose proactive swine veterinary students to a pioneering genetics company with a focus on the role of the swine veterinarian in a high health breeding stock multiplication system.
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.
Position Announcement: Field Veterinarian JBS-USA
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.