The PIC Health Assurance Veterinarian is responsible for the implementation and communication of the PIC Health Assurance Program, including overseeing the health monitoring program, protecting the health status of production farms through oversight of biosecurity and health risk management, and improving the health of PIC herds through disease elimination programs, which enables successful delivery and utilization of superior healthy genetics to customers. This role also provides health services and solutions to support key customers.
Monthly Archives: May 2022
PRRS Management Workshop: Register Now
Attend the PRRSV Management Workshop on Tuesday June 7th at the Iowa State Fairgrounds from 12:30-5:30pm to get exclusive small group access to Q&As, research updates from key opinion leaders, and opportunities to connect with fellow participants–all while contributing the cost of registration ($50) straight to non-profit student activities.
Call to Action: Carbadox Comments Due 6/10
The FDA has extended the comment period on scientific data and information related to concerns over residues of carbadox (Mecadox), which is used in swine feed. If FDA removes the approved residue testing method for carbadox the product could no longer be marketed.
Veterinary First Responder Certificate Program
Veterinary professionals are vital to emergency response. Learn more about this important role.
FDA Shares New Report by Reagan-Udall Foundation on Establishing Public-Private Partnership to Collect and Analyze Antimicrobial Use Data from Food-Producing Animals
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine is announcing the availability of a report drafted by the Reagan-Udall Foundation (the Foundation) for the Food and Drug Administration entitled, Exploring the Potential for A Public-Private Partnership to Support the Tracking and Monitoring of Antimicrobial Use in Food-Producing Animals. Registration is now open for a public forum presenting findings. The report is also open for public commenting.
AVMA CVTEA Vacancy – Call for Candidates
Volunteers are invited to serve on AVMA’s Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA). One position is open to fulfill an unexpired term 2022-2025.
Veterinary syndromic surveillance using swine production data for farm health management and early disease detection
Abstract: Veterinary syndromic surveillance using swine production data for farm health management and early disease detection
Improving young pig welfare on-farm: The Five Domains Model
Abstract: Improving young pig welfare on-farm: The Five Domains Model
AASV Office Holiday Hours
The AASV office will be closed Monday May 30, 2022 for the Memorial Day holiday. The office will reopen Tuesday morning. Enjoy the holiday and join us in honoring our fallen heroes.
People on the Move: Dr. Ben Hause
Dr. Ben Hause has accepted a position as Chief Scientific Officer at Cambridge Technologies in Worthington, Minnesota. He will be leaving his current position at the South Dakota State Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory on May 25. Updated contact information for Dr. Hause is available at aasv.org/directory. Are you on the move? Let us know at aasv@aasv.org.