Abstract: Assessing feral swine damage in the western gulf region of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas
Monthly Archives: April 2023
Abstract: Development of a highly sensitive point-of-care test for African swine fever that combines EZ-Fast DNA extraction with LAMP detection: Evaluation using naturally infected swine whole blood samples from Vietnam
Abstract: Development of a highly sensitive point-of-care test for African swine fever that combines EZ-Fast DNA extraction with LAMP detection: Evaluation using naturally infected swine whole blood samples from Vietnam
People on the Move: Dr. David Pyburn
Dr. David Pyburn recently accepted a position with Zoetis as a Swine Technical Veterinarian, where he will be responsible for working with accounts in the western United States. Dr. Pyburn’s updated contact information is available at aasv.org/directory. Are you on the move? Let us know at aasv@aasv.org.
Abstract: Composting of Wild Boar Carcasses in Lithuania Leads to Inactivation of African Swine Fever Virus in Wintertime
Abstract: Composting of Wild Boar Carcasses in Lithuania Leads to Inactivation of African Swine Fever Virus in Wintertime
People on the Move: Dr. Kevin Eggers
Dr. Kevin Eggers recently joined Pig Improvement Company, USA as a Health Assurance Veterinarian. Kevin will be working with other Health Assurance Veterinarians and local Health Team Veterinarians to implement the PIC Health Assurance Program that protects the PIC supply chain and their customers herds. He will continue working from the Indianapolis area. Updated contact information for Dr. Eggers is available at aasv.org/members/only/directory.php. Are you on the move? If so, let us know at aasv@aasv.org.
Report Available: PACCARB’s Preparing for the Next Pandemic in the Era of Antimicrobial Resistance
The Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria (#PACCARB) released their 11th recommendation report, Preparing for the Next Pandemic in the Era of Antimicrobial Resistance.
What’s a Swine Vet Worth? You Tell Us! AASV Salary Survey Now Under Way
What’s a swine veterinarian worth? Isn’t that what we all want to know? Are your salary and benefits comparable to those of your colleagues? Are you paying your associate veterinarians enough to keep them from searching for greener pastures? What do you need to offer an early career veterinarian to be competitive with other offers they are likely to receive? The answers to these questions start with YOUR participation in the 2023 AASV Salary Survey, now under way!
Free Respiratory Protection 101 Webinar Available
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS) is offering a free webinar, “Developing an Effective Respiratory Protection Program” on May 10. A robust respiratory protection program is needed for all situations that can expose people to infections in the workplace. From small animal veterinary hospitals to a foreign animal disease response, everyone involved needs to know now to properly use a fit tested respirator.
National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility Tour Informs Pork Industry Representatives
Presentations by the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility directors and research leaders, in addition to touring the facility, provided important insight into potential collaboration opportunities to pork industry representatives who share a mission to protect US swine herd health. “Seeing the facility firsthand provided a valuable opportunity to learn about future capabilities, capacity, and priorities relating to US swine health,” remarked SHIC Associate Director Dr. Megan Niederwerder. The group also visited the Biosecurity Research Institute at Kansas State University and heard from leadership there before receiving a tour.
SHIC Wean-to-Harvest Biosecurity Program RFP Round 2 Deadline Approaching
The deadline for the second round of research proposals for the Swine Health Information Center’s Wean-to-Harvest Biosecurity Program is April 28, 2023. SHIC is seeking research proposals to investigate cost-effective and innovative technologies, protocols, or ideas to enhance biosecurity during the wean-to-harvest phases of pig production. Funding for the selected proposals will be provided by SHIC, the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research, and Pork Checkoff.