During the AASV Annual Meeting, 29 veterinary students interviewed conference speakers to gain additional information about their presentation topic. The next of these interviews is now available to members on the AASV website at https://www.aasv.org/podcast/. Student member Grace Elijah interviewed Dr. Steve Ensley of Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine who discussed his findings when testing injectable iron products for impurities. Watch for additional podcast interviews in the coming weeks!
Monthly Archives: May 2019
People on the Move: Fond Farewell to Tom Burkgren!
Dr. Tom Burkgren retires from his role as Executive Director on Friday, May 31, after 25 years with AASV. Thank you for your years of service, dedication, and leadership of our organization. You will be greatly missed. Please join us in wishing Tom all the best in his next adventure!
Mental Health Month — Wellbeing Gatekeeper Training for Veterinarians: Learn to Identify and Refer At-Risk Colleagues
Gatekeeper training teaches people without professional mental health backgrounds to recognize the signs that someone may be considering suicide, establish a dialogue, and guide the person to seek professional help. This can be an immediate intervention to save lives – and it’s something that anyone can learn to do.
The Morrison Swine Innovator Prize for DVM Students is Continued at the Allen D. Leman Swine Conference
Veterinary student, did you shadow a swine practitioner this summer or were involved in an interesting clinical case investigation? Did you work on your veterinary skills by designing a differential diagnosis list or working on a treatment plan? Did you investigate a problem by analyzing production records? Share your work at the Allen D. Leman Swine Conference to win the Morrison Swine Innovator Prize!
FAO—African Swine Fever: Challenges for Some, Opportunities for Others?
The outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in East Asia is likely to have a noticeable impact on meat and feed markets worldwide. The extent and speed of the spread and the number of countries affected are still uncertain. FAO monitors the outbreak, providing regular updates through its Emergency Prevention System for Animal Health (EMPRES-AH). It also provides detailed recommendations on how to curb the outbreak and assists governments in their implementation. [Source: FAO Food Outlook Biannual Report on Global Food Markets by Josef Schmidhuber]
OIE Launches Global Initiative to Control ASF
The recent upsurge in the spread of African swine fever (ASF) throughout several regions of the world poses a direct threat to the majority of pig populations worldwide. The 87th General Assembly of OIE National Delegates has called for the establishment of a global initiative to control the disease, in hope of eradicating it entirely, and to reduce its devastating economic impacts on the pig industry. This initiative will be coordinated by the OIE and FAO. [Source: OIE 28 May 2019]
Ode to Tom from Staff
In charge of AASVSince 1994.It really fit to a teeAnd was never a bore. The secret of his success,He was oft heard to say,Is to always hire good folks,And stay out of their way. Though he never took credit,It was often deserved.At the pleasure of the boardHe said that he served. Although he is retiringHis […]
USDA Releases Baseline Data on Antimicrobial Use by Beef and Swine Operations
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is releasing the results of two national studies that examine antimicrobial use and stewardship on beef feedlots and on large swine operations during 2016. [Source: USDA]
Summer Travels? Tell SHIC About Your Experience with US Customs and Border Protection Screening
Keeping African swine fever (ASF) out of the United States requires more than diligence on the farm. International travelers returning home, or those visiting from other countries, present another significant risk. All international travelers entering the United States after visiting a farm or being in contact with animals in a country (or countries) with ASF, or any other foreign animal disease, should declare this information to US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) via written form, airport kiosk, or verbally. The Swine Health Information Center (SHIC), American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV), National Pork Board (NPB), and National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) continue to ask international travelers to report if they were not diverted for secondary screening upon arrival in the United States. CBP has responded to the submission of the pork industry’s reports about missed secondary screenings with new processes and enhanced, proactive measures.
Visual Guides of Animal Reproduction Website Available
The updated and newly released Visual Guides of Animal Reproduction (VisGAR, formerly the Drost Project) is available and can be accessed at https://visgar.vetmed.ufl.edu. The user- and search-friendly website is now accessible on hand held devices including phones and tablets. If you wish to share photos or have questions or comments, please e-mail VISGAR@ad.ufl.edu.