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Survey: Oral Fluid Use

This survey is an integral part of AASV’s and the swine industry’s efforts to convince USDA that oral fluids should be included as a sample type for surveillance and diagnostic use against ASF and possibly other foreign animal and emerging diseases. To evaluate its use for this purpose, USDA needs to better understand how oral fluids are currently being used in the swine industry. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey. [Harry Snelson]

Reserve Lodging for AASV in Nashville

It’s time to reserve lodging for the 2024 AASV Annual Meeting, to be held February 24-27 in Nashville, Tennessee! The AASV room block at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center is now open for reservations. Single and double rooms are available for $229 per night (fine print: plus resort fee and taxes). Reserve online at aasv.org/annmtg/2024/lodging.php or call 844-631-0595. Need more than 5 rooms? Call 844-631-0595. Registration for the conference itself won’t open until late December, so mark your calendar and don’t forget to register later! For more information about the meeting, see aasv.org/annmtg.

Master of Veterinary Science in Livestock Systems Health Application is Open- Apply now!  

The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine offers an online Master of Veterinary Science (MVS) degree in Livestock Systems Health. The MVS degree is a 32-credit-hour program designed for adult learners. The 16-week courses move at a pace conducive to online learning while giving adult learners opportunities to interact with instructors and classmates through live sessions and virtual office hours. Students should expect to spend 8-10 hours on course materials each week. Applications due October 15.

SMEC to Hold CSSC Trainings

The Swine Medicine Education Center will hold four, two-day training sessions for the Certified Swine Sample Collector program. These trainings will be geared toward individuals with limited swine experience and will include visits to breeding and grow-finish facilities. Training takes place November 7 – 8, 2023.

Students: Applicants sought for Alternate Student Delegate on AASV Board of Directors

The AASV Student Engagement Committee is accepting applications from veterinary students interested in serving as the Alternate Student Delegate on the AASV Board of Directors. This student will represent student interests and serve as a non-voting member of the AASV board. This experience will provide the student with a unique perspective of the inner workings of the AASV. The term of service is 2 years: the first year as alternate student delegate, and the second year as the student delegate.