Pork production is a major U.S. agricultural industry with an estimated production value of $30 billion in 2022, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service. While never identified in the U.S., African Swine Fever presents a very real threat to the nation’s multibillion-dollar pork industry. USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) funding supports researchers developing surveillance, prevention and preparedness methods for this highly infectious animal disease.
Monthly Archives: December 2023
Student Internship: Deadline Extended for Swine Veterinary Internship Programs
The Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine (ISU CVM) has extended the application period for summer 2024 swine veterinary student internship positions! Apply now for a great opportunity!
Student Room Sharing at the AASV Annual Meeting
Calling all students attending the AASV Annual Meeting in Nashville, TN! Are you looking for ways to keep more money in your pocket while attending the conference? The AASV Student Engagement Committee has created a survey to help connect students who are interested in sharing hotel rooms and dispersing the expense across multiple students.
Abstract: Cognitive tasks as measures of pig welfare: a systematic review
Abstract: Cognitive tasks as measures of pig welfare: a systematic review
Abstract: First detection of porcine circovirus 4 (PCV-4) in Europe
Abstract: First detection of porcine circovirus 4 (PCV-4) in Europe
Apply by Feb 2 – Scholarships for MentorVet Leap for Spring 2024
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians and MentorVet collaborated in the Spring of 2023 to offer 5 full scholarships to swine veterinarians early in their careers. After a successful pilot, AASV has now approved funding of 5 additional scholarships for early-career swine vets to participate in the 2024 MentorVet Leap program.
It’s Time to Register for the AASV Annual Meeting!
We hope you’ve already made your lodging arrangements for AASV’s 55th Annual Meeting — now it’s time to register for the conference at ecom.aasv.org/annmtg. The meeting will be held February 24-27 in Nashville, Tennessee, where presentations will address the theme Leading AASV into the Future. Conference details, including registration, lodging, and the scientific program are available at aasv.org/annmtg.It pays to register early – after February 2, the member registration rate increases by $100. After February 16, registration will close entirely until on-site registration opens in Nashville on February 24.
Position Announcement: Senior Manager of Health Assurance
AcuFast is founded on the idea that the best way to predict the future is to create it – and that’s exactly what we’re doing. AcuFast is seeking a passionate individual to drive the vision and strategy for AcuFast’s high-health platform. Reporting to the Vice President of Operations and Customer Success, the Senior Manager of Health Assurance will oversee best-in-class health and biosecurity in the AcuFast genetic nucleus farms, boar studs, and multiplication pyramid for AcuFast global business. This position will collaborate with many senior AcuFast team members and will be part of our senior leadership team. The successful candidate can be located in the US or Canada.
Wellness Wednesday
Wellness Wednesday: Environmental Wellbeing Tip – Use environmentally responsible practices in the workplace and at home, like limiting paper use, recycling, and composting.
SHIC Renews Morrison Swine Health Monitoring Project Funding for 2023-2024
With funding from the Swine Health Information Center renewed for 2023-2024, the Morrison Swine Health Monitoring Project’s industry-driven goals continue to focus on enhancing the health of the US swine herd by providing tools that enable implementation of expanded preparedness measures to address emerging or foreign animal disease emergencies. This includes continuously tracking and analyzing trends in the incidence, prevalence, and elimination of pathogens, sustaining ongoing surveillance of PRRSV sequences impacting the US swine population, enhancing producer engagement, broadening representation of the industry, and facilitating access to timely and relevant disease information.