If you forgot to register for the 2021 AASV Annual Meeting – or want to add seminar registrations to your existing registration – you can still do so at http://ecom.aasv.org/annmtg. To add a seminar registration to an existing registration, select the “No charge” option under “Registration Fees” and write “already registered” in the Comments portion of the form. Then you’ll be able to select and pay for the desired seminars. Since staff will be busy overseeing the virtual conference, please be patient while your virtual meeting account is entered or updated. Registrants will have access to all of the presentations (up to 80 hours of continuing education) through April 30!
Monthly Archives: February 2021
S&T Releases New Information Resource to Address African Swine Fever Proactively
As African Swine Fever (ASF) continues to spread among pigs throughout parts of Asia, Africa and Europe, the U.S Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is helping the scientific community and government decisionmakers get ahead of this devastating animal disease. S&T released today the ASF Master Question List (MQL) a comprehensive resource that provides an up-to-date authoritative summary of publicly available information about the virus to promote coordinated research and improved emergency response preparedness. [Source: Homeland Security 22 February 2021]
AASV, the National Pork Board, and the National Pork Producers Council Encourage Your Participation in the 2021 NAHMS Swine Study
Swine operations in 38 states will be contacted by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) starting in June 2021 and asked to participate in a national level study. This study focuses on the health, health practices and biosecurity employed by swine producers in this country. These confidential national studies have been occurring every 5-8 years for 30 years. National estimates of this type have found use in trade negotiations and providing objective information to the swine industry, policymakers and researchers of all types.
AASV Office Closed Feb 26–March 2 for Annual Meeting
The AASV office will be closed Friday, February 26 through Tuesday, March 2 to allow staff to conduct the 2021 AASV Annual Meeting. The office will reopen on Wednesday, March 3. We hope you’re planning to join us! (Take a sneak peek here.) If you’re not already registered, we’ll still accept registrations. Although we won’t be able to guarantee immediate access to the meeting in-progress, all presentations will be on-demand until April 30.
Registered for the AASV Annual Meeting? What You Need to Know Before You Go
All aboard! The 52nd AASV Annual Meeting will begin in just a few days! Before you dive into the CE sessions, tech tables, and special events, we encourage you to get to know the virtual platform. Click here for a sneak peek!
Tips to Make the Most out of the Virtual AASV Annual Meeting
The virtual AASV Annual meeting is right around the corner, and we are so excited to share this experience with you! Expect excellent swine medicine CE, unique opportunities that could only happen in the virtual space, fun student activities, and breaks that teach you how to truly take a break! Ahead of the meeting, we’ve collected some tips on how to make the most out of the meeting in this virtual setting:
What do Exercise Bicycling, Fly Fishing, Diagnostics, and Golfing Have in Common?
What do exercise cycling, fly fishing, diagnostics, and golfing all have in common? Passionate people! Not only that, but the AASV Foundation Auction features items up for bid that appeal to each one of these four diverse passions. Remember, your bids in the auction also support the profession you are passionate about! The bidding will be over by this time next week, so don’t wait — take a peek at these incredible opportunities below to fuel YOUR particular passion, sign up for your bidding number, and enter your bids today at aasvf.cbo.io.
Webinar March 11: Using Data and Technology to Efficiently Make Swine Health and Production Decisions
National Hog Farmer is pleased to announce another episode of “Science Talks,” a webinar series sponsored by Merck Animal Health, airing on March 11 at 1 p.m. Central.
Position Announcement: Swine Veterinarian – Pillen Family Farms
Pillen Family Farms and DNA Genetics are seeking a veterinarian to join our Veterinary Services team in Columbus, Nebraska at our new office facilities and world headquarters. We are a fully integrated, family-owned swine production company and genetics company with farms located across Nebraska, South Dakota, and Iowa. This veterinarian will be part of a progressive team of health professionals, producers, nutritionists, geneticists, technical advisors, researchers, and support team members, all striving to be industry leaders while maintaining our core principles: do what’s right, do the best you can, treat others the way you want to be treated. Swine experience is preferred, new graduates are encouraged to apply.
Speed Networking Event at the AASV Annual Meeting – Sign up Today
AASV members, would you like to meet the “up and coming” generation of swine veterinarians? Third- and fourth-year veterinary students, are you looking for your future spot in the world? Don’t miss the opportunity to network during the AASV Annual Meeting! The AASV Student Recruitment Committee has gotten creative to offer this efficient networking activity virtually for veterinarians and veterinary students. Students and veterinarians, sign up today – space is limited!