Public Health
An important part of the AASV mission is to advocate for science-based approaches to veterinary, industry, and public health issues. Swine veterinarians play a critical role in promoting and protecting public health every day. They ensure a safe food supply, conduct surveillance for emerging and zoonotic diseases, and promote responsible use of antibiotics.
AASV Resources
COVID-19 – What Swine Veterinarians Need to Know
Human Health, Safety, and Well-being Committee
Zoonoses Prevention
Compendium of Veterinary Standard Precautions for Zoonotic Disease Prevention in Veterinary Personnel, National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians
Zoonotic influenza, National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians
Toolkit to Prevent Zoonoses Associated with Animals in Public Settings, National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians
Resource Repository for Influenza Education Among Youth in Agriculture from the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists
Resource Database from the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center at the University of Minnesota
Industry Resources
National Pork Board Public Health
Other Resources
Center for Food Security and Public Health, Iowa State University
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Hierarchy of Controls for implementing feasible and effective control measures for occupational hazards.