On July 28, 2021, the Ministry of Agriculture of the Dominican Republic confirmed the presence of African swine fever (ASF) after learning the results of tests on 389 samples collected from pigs raised on farms and in backyards sent to the USDA – Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (Plum Island) through an existing cooperative surveillance program.
Monthly Archives: July 2021
Dominican Republic Confirmed Positive for African Swine Fever
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that the Dominican Republic (DR) has confirmed cases of African swine fever (ASF). The cases were confirmed as part of a cooperative surveillance program between the United States and the DR. The United States remains free of ASF – an animal disease affecting only pigs with no human health implications – and imports no pork, animal feed or other pork production-related products from the Dominican Republic. [Source: NPPC 28 July 2021]
USDA Statement on Confirmation of African Swine Fever in the Dominican Republic
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory has confirmed African swine fever (ASF) in samples collected from pigs in the Dominican Republic through an existing cooperative surveillance program. [Source: USDA 28 July 2021]
International Conference on Pig Survivability set for October 27-28
The International Conference on Pig Survivability will be held October 27 and 28, 2021 in Omaha, Nebraska, at the Hilton Omaha. The conference’s objective is to facilitate the discussion and dissemination of the most current information relative to sow, litter, weaned pig and grow-finish mortality.
SHIC Adds to Preparedness with Updated PTV and JEV Fact Sheets
Two more fact sheets have been updated in the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) Swine Disease Fact Sheet Library. As part of SHIC’s mission to protect the health of the US swine herd, providing guidance and resources for producers, practitioners, and diagnosticians who are on the front lines of swine health concerns is paramount. Updated fact sheets on porcine teschovirus (PTV) and Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) were recently posted.
Committee Shoat Out: Pharmaceutical Issues Committee
Committee Shoat Out: The Pharmaceutical Issues Committee continues to monitor swine practice drug issues, recommend actions to AASV members, and provide educational materials for members.
Position Announcement: Associate Swine Veterinarian
Pipestone Veterinary Services is seeking an Associate Swine Veterinarian in Rensselaer, Indiana. Every day, independent family farms across the country rely on Pipestone Veterinary Services to provide outstanding veterinary care to assist with their ability to provide a wholesome food source to help feed the growing world. We are looking for an entrepreneurial individual to join our fast-paced veterinary team as we continue our next phase of growth.
Wellness Wednesday – 6 Ways to Keep Sexual Harassment Out of your Workplace
Workplace harassment, including sexual harassment, remains a persistent and often unreported problem across many professions, and veterinary medicine is no exception. Not only does it extract a steep cost from those who are harassed; it also harms our workplaces, creates toxic work environments, and leads to decreased productivity, increased turnover, and reputational harm for the workplace. The well-being of our veterinary colleagues depends on all of us working to address this issue. We can’t expect harassment to stop on its own, but we can all work to combat it. To learn about 6 concrete actions each of us can take to kick workplace harassment to the curb, read the full article in dvm360.[Source: dvm360 13 July 2021 by Jen Brandt]
Position Announcement: Swine Health and Production Extension Specialist
The Department of Animal Sciences and the Center for Food Animal Health (CFAH) in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University seeks to employ a 12-month, tenure-track faculty member at the Assistant or Associate rank as a Swine Health and Production Extension Specialist. This DVM position will focus on swine extension and research. The position split will be 80% Extension and 20% applied research, with the appointment being 50% CFAH and 50% Department of Animal Sciences. Expectations are for this hire to begin in the late fall 2021, or when a suitable candidate is employed.
Position Announcement: Veterinary Services Manager
Topigs Norsvin USA is currently searching for a Veterinary Services Manager. This position will report to the Chief Operating Officer and provide technical expertise in health management, including biosecurity and production processes. The Veterinary Services Manager must be able to evaluate pig production systems and assist with the development and management of strategies to maintain high health and improve genetic performance. The successful candidate will be able to commit to a 50% travel schedule, including some overnight stays, and reside within the Midwest US.