Feral pigs cost the agriculture industry at least $1.5 billion in damage, disease and control costs around the United States annually, running rampant on large swaths of grazing lands. The swine root in soil and eat most everything in sight. [Source: Phys.org, 29 March 2021, by Brad Buck]
Monthly Archives: March 2021
People on the Move: Dr. Dennis Villani
Dr. Villani has merged his business, All About Swine, with AMVC Swine Health Services, a swine-exclusive practice located in Frankfort, Indiana. Villani, who brings over 25 years of swine veterinary medicine experience, will be transitioning into the role of overseeing and directing swine veterinary service efforts in Indiana and serving existing AMVC clients in the eastern United States, as well as maintaining his current client base. He joins Drs. Amy Woods, Jeff Harker and Max Rodibaugh. Updated contact information for Dr. Villani is available at aasv.org/directory/. Are you on the move? If so, let us know at aasv@aasv.org.
NCSU Swine Research Forum set for May 11
North Carolina State University scientists will be presenting and discussing their latest swine related research at the NCSU Swine Research Forum to be held on May 11, 2021. The forum will offer pre-recorded presentations from some of NC State’s finest swine specialists and will also include breakout sessions where guests will have the option to choose their desired session. Dr. David Rosero, senior nutritionist and technical leader for the Hanor Company, will be the keynote speaker. [Source: National Hog Farmer 29 March 2021]
International Council for Veterinary Assessment Seeks Volunteer Practitioners for Board Directors, NAVLE Item Writers/Reviewers
ICVA, the world leader in veterinary assessments, is looking for volunteer veterinary practitioners. The organization recently sent out a call for nominations for two open “At-Large” positions on the Board of Directors. The Board consists of 13 members – eight (8) Designated directors (including a public member), and five (5) At-Large positions. The At-Large directors may be nominated by a veterinary organization, an individual, or be self- nominated. Directors are appointed for three-year terms and may serve a maximum of three terms. [Source: ICVA 26 March 2021]
Virtual Carthage Spring Symposium April 27 – Registration Open
Register now to attend the free Carthage Spring Symposium (Virtual Event) held on Tuesday, April 27, 2021.
AASV Foundation Funded Research: Final Report Available
Dr. Fabio Vannucci and co-investigators at the University of Minnesota were awarded $19,700 from the AASV Foundation to fund the project, “Development of a diagnostic platform for in situ detection and subtyping of PRRSV within histological lesions,” in 2019. The project is complete and the final report is available.
Position Announcement: Swine Technical Services Manager
Ceva is seeking a Swine Technical Services Manager to lead all aspects of the technical veterinary functions for the autogenous vaccines, genomic platform development, commercial vaccines and pharmaceutical products.Ceva Animal Health, LLC is dedicated to the pork industry, passionate about healthy pigs and focused on providing solutions to the challenges customers are facing. Ceva is a global animal health company with a focus on supporting the swine industry. The company was founded by veterinarians and led by industry experts focusing in the areas of reproduction, emerging diseases, grow/finish products and unmet industry needs. Since our founding in 1999, Ceva has grown rapidly to become a top 5 animal health company. However, we have managed to retain the entrepreneurial and innovative spirit of a small to medium-sized enterprise.
Evidence of Viral Survival in Representative Volumes of Feed and Feed Ingredients During Long-Distance Commercial Transport across the Continental United States
The hypothesis that feed ingredients could serve as vehicles for the transport and transmission of viral pathogens was first validated under laboratory conditions. To bridge the gap from the laboratory to the field, this current project tested whether three significant viruses of swine could survive in feed ingredients during long-distance commercial transport across the continental US. One-metric tonne totes of soybean meal (organic and conventional) and complete feed were spiked with a 10 ml mixture of PRRSV 174, PEDV and SVA and transported for 23 days in a commercial semi-trailer truck, crossing 29 states, and 10,183 km. Samples were tested for the presence of viral RNA by PCR, and for viable virus in soy-based samples by swine bioassay and in complete feed samples by natural feeding. Viable PRRSV, PEDV and SVA were detected in both soy products and viable PEDV and SVA in complete feed. These results provide the first evidence that viral pathogens of pigs can survive in representative volumes of feed and feed ingredients during long-distance commercial transport across the continental United States. Dee S, Shah A, Jones C, SIngrey A, Hanson D, Edler R, Spronk G, Niederwerder M, Nelson E. Evidence of viral survival in representative volumes of feed and feed ingredients during long-distance commercial transport across the continental United States. Transbound Emerg Dis. 2021 Mar. https://doi.org/10.1111/tbed.14057
Wellness Wednesday
Wellness Wednesday – Emotional Wellbeing Tip: Provide positive reinforcement and encouragement when a team member prioritizes healthy boundary setting between home and work.
Position Announcement: Technical Services Veterinarian – Swine
Merck Animal Health offers a field-based position responsible for providing technical support to sales and marketing for our Company’s Animal Health products specific for swine.