The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) has a veterinary government relations externship opportunity for six (6), 4th-year veterinary students for 2022. The externships are two weeks in length and take place in Washington, D.C. (unless noted otherwise). The goal of the program is to expose students to the pivotal role of veterinarians in public policy, advocacy, legislation, and regulation at the national level.
Monthly Archives: November 2021
USDA to Collaborate with Several Partners to Study Antimicrobial Use and Resistance in Animal Health Context
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has begun a new collaborative effort to study antimicrobial use and resistance on commercial swine farms in the Midwest. The work will focus on use and resistance related to animal health and production-related indicators. APHIS is partnering with several animal health and industry organizations on this study. This collaboration could serve as a model for future studies to monitor antimicrobial use and resistance. [Source: USDA 30 November 2021]
Passing of Dr. Tony Forshey, Ohio State Veterinarian
The Ohio Department of Agriculture announced Friday the death of State Veterinarian Tony Forshey. [Source: Fulton County Expositor]
African Swine Fever: Cases Explode in Vietnam, New Case in Germany
African swine fever (ASF) continues to spread widely in Vietnam. Government officials said this outbreak has forced the culling of 230,000 hogs – three times the number of hogs culled in 2020, Reuters reports. [Source: Farm Journal’s Pork 29 November 2021 by Jennifer Shike]
Webinar Available On Demand: Advancing Animal Welfare
National Hog Farmer is pleased to announce another episode of “Science Talks,” a webinar series sponsored by Merck Animal Health, available on demand.
AASV Committees to Meet Virtually During Winter Months
The AASV’s issue-based committees will meet virtually prior to the AASV Annual Meeting in addition to the in-person meetings to be held Saturday morning, February 26, 2022, in Indianapolis. Meeting dates (beginning in December) are continuously being added to the AASV Committee webpage. Agendas will be posted on each committee page as they become available.
Position Announcement: Veterinarian – Swine Consultancy
This role is based in the beautiful, sunny beach side city of Perth, Western Australia, nestled on the Swan River Perth offers a relaxed pace with all the perks of a big city, as well as perfect weather, picturesque beaches and world class wineries, life in Perth gives you access to the ultimate work-life balance.
It’s Time to Renew Your Membership for 2022
AASV Veterinarian and Affiliate Members, it’s time to renew your AASV membership for 2022! Watch for your renewal notice to arrive in the mail and submit your renewal by mail (US check payment only) or online (credit card payments) at ecom.aasv.org/membership. In exchange for annual dues of $280, members receive access to the many benefits described at aasv.org/aasv/membership.html. Has your address, phone, or email address changed? This is a good time to make sure your contact details are up to date; visit aasv.org/directory to view your directory listing. Submit changes via email to aasv@aasv.org. Please contact the AASV if you have any questions regarding your membership status: aasv@aasv.org or 515-465-5255.
Position Announcement: Executive Director of the Food Armor Foundation
This exciting full-time position is responsible for the day-to-day management and operation of the Food Armor program – an industry leading education and certification program focused on enhancing antimicrobial stewardship: foodarmor.org. The Executive Director oversees continuing education opportunities, stakeholder relationships, USDA grant obligations and applications, marketing and communications. They will be the primary spokesperson for Food Armor with the veterinary medical profession, allied groups, and industry stakeholders.
Call for Abstracts: Annual Therio Conference
The Society for Theriogenology and the American College of Theriogenologists have issued a call for research and case abstracts to be presented at the Annual Therio Conference July 20-23, 2022 in Bellevue, Washington. Application deadline is February 1, 2022. For more information, visit https://www.theriogenology.org/page/2022CallforAbstracts