The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) today announced that its board of directors has decided to cancel the 2020 World Pork Expo in June due to COVID-19 human health concerns. World Pork Expo 2021 is scheduled for June 9-11 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. [Source: NPPC 30 March 2020]
Monthly Archives: March 2020
Foreign Animal Disease Preparation Bulletin
Read the latest Foreign Animal Disease Preparation Bulletin brought to you by the Pork Checkoff, in collaboration with the National Pork Producers Council, Swine Health Information Center, USDA, and AASV.
April 7 SMECast Swine Medicine Talk: Dr. Brina Lopez – Management of Aggression and Select Diseases in Pet Pigs
AASV and the Swine Medicine Education Center (SMEC) at Iowa State University (ISU) are excited to extend the invitation for all AASV members to view the Swine Medicine Talks: An AASV and SMECast Series for Veterinary Students!
Webinar April 7: Causes and Drivers of Post-weaning Mortality
Join us for the first webinar highlighting research from the Improving Pig Survivability project! The webinar will be on April 7th, 2020, from 12:00-1:00 pm, central time.
Webinar April 7: Impact of Recruitment and Retention of Food Animal Veterinarians on the U.S. Food Supply
Food animal veterinarians in the United States safeguard livestock, poultry, and aquatic food animal health and welfare as well as food safety and quality along the entire “farm to fork” continuum. In doing so they help to ensure the financial sustainability of producers and global food security. Of particular importance is the role veterinarians play in preparation for and mitigation of emerging or transboundary (foreign animal) disease outbreaks which could have serious economic impacts on the entire U.S. economy as well as possible public health concerns regarding zoonosis and food security.
Webinar April 2 – SHIC/AASV Hemorrhagic Tracheitis Webinar Addresses Syndrome Management
Hemorrhagic tracheitis syndrome has been progressing east to west across Canada for a period of years and has now reached the US. Practitioners and diagnosticians in Canada and the US will provide insight into the syndrome’s progression during a webinar sponsored by the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) and American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV). Scheduled for Thursday, April 2, 2020, from 10:00 to 11:30 am CT, the webinar will provide information on the syndrome, its signalments, tissues for postmortem assessment, and management. Click here to register.
State-by-State Veterinary Board Actions During Pandemic
The American Association of State Veterinary Boards is compiling a list of states/provinces that have modified their CE requirements, telehealth rules, or made any other special action or announcements in response to COVID-19. Find this and other pandemic resources for swine veterinarians on the AASV COVID-19 webpage or visit AAVSB directly.
Recommendations for Swine Veterinarians During COVID-19 Pandemic
AASV is continuing to work with industry and public health partners to make sure you have the most important information you need to stay healthy and continue meeting a critical need in public and animal health. We are updating these recommendations frequently (most recently March 25, 2020). View more resources for swine veterinarians and producers on AASV’s COVID-19 webpage.
Get to Know Your AASV District Director – Jeff Kurt
Finishing out his second term as the District 9 AASV Director next week, Dr. Jeff Kurt represents members from Minnesota and North Dakota.
AASV Exec Team Made of “Professional” Operation Mainstreet Speakers
Your 2020 AASV Executive Officer Team has presented a combined total of 131 Operation Mainstreet (OMS) presentations! President Jeff Harker leads the team with 75 OMS talks!