American Association of Swine Veterinarians

11/27/2024

The AASV office will be closed Thursday and Friday November 28 and 29 in celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday. We thank you for your continued support of the AASV and wish each of you a very happy holiday season.

11/26/2024

As heads to the Golden State, the AASV Foundation Auction Committee is staking its claim on holding another successful fundraising auction. Committee members are already prospecting for auction items and cash donations, and they are banking on their partners (AASV members and sponsors) to lend a hand.

Every donation is a nugget of gold that helps the foundation fulfill its mission through its many programs. The foundation’s travel stipends, externship grants, and scholarships help attract veterinary students to the profession, while its research grants, debt-relief awards, and support for advanced certification programs provide opportunities for graduate veterinarians.

Join the wagon train of foundation supporters: Submit your donation by December 1 by using the form available at https://www.aasv.org/foundation/auctioninfo/.

11/26/2024

AASV Veterinarian and Affiliate Members, it’s time to renew your AASV membership for 2025. Renewal notices were mailed recently; you can submit your renewal by mail (US check payment only) or online (credit card payments) at ecom.aasv.org/renewal (login required). If you haven’t already created your password for the new website, you'll need to take care of that first. To better understand and serve the diverse needs of the AASV membership, the AASV Board of Directors is requesting some additional demographic details; please assist by supplying the requested information when you renew. Has your mailing address, phone, email address, or employer changed? Submit changes via email to [email protected]. Please contact the AASV if you have any questions regarding your membership status: [email protected] or 515-465-5255.

11/25/2024

The exhorts each of us to “be the pig’s champion.” As nominations open for the awards to be presented at the meeting, it seems fitting to ask, “Who are the champions of AASV?” That is, who are the members that elevate the profession by striving for excellence in their role within it? NOMINATE BY DECEMBER 11!

Who comes to your mind as a champion industry leader? A first-rate teacher or researcher? An exemplary tech services veterinarian? Someone who says “yes” and does a great job when asked to serve the association? An outstanding practitioner or young swine vet? It is time to give them the recognition they deserve! Nominate them for one of the following six awards to be presented in San Francisco, California.

Learn more about the AASV awards at https://www.aasv.org/2024/10/who-are-the-champions-of-aasv-nominate-them-for-an-award-2/

11/22/2024

? The AASV hosts an internship and externship directory AND the AASV Foundation offers up to $500 to assist with externship expenses! What a great way to check out swine medicine!

AASV student members who are looking for a swine externship or internship will find the AASV internship/externship listing at https://www.aasv.org/career-services/externships-internships/. New opportunities are added often, but deadlines are approaching for many summer internships soon.

Additionally, the AASV Foundation provides grants of up to $500 to assist with externship expenses. AASV student members who complete an externship of at least two (2) weeks in a swine practice or a mixed-animal practice with a considerable swine component are eligible to apply (limit one grant per student). Details are available at: https://www.aasv.org/foundation/veterinary-students/externship-grants/.

11/22/2024

As part of its mission to fund research with direct application to the profession, the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation seeks research proposals for funding in 2025. Proposals are due by 12:00 PM (noon) Central Time on Friday, December 13, 2024, and may request a maximum of $30,000 (US$) per project.

The announcement of projects selected for funding will take place on Monday, March 3, 2025, during the AASV/AASV Foundation Luncheon at . Up to $100,000 will be awarded across three or more projects.

https://www.aasv.org/foundation/research/call-for-proposals/

11/22/2024

📢 Attention Graduate Students in Swine Programs! 🎓

Apply NOW for the $5,000 Neil Dierks Scholarship, honoring the former NPPC CEO. Open to current or accepted grad students in swine programs.

Requirements:

✅ Cover sheet with personal and school information
✅ Essay on a pork industry issue
✅ Brief letter on your future role in the industry
✅ Two reference letters

📅 Deadline: Tuesday, December 31, 2024
LINK TO APPLY: https://nppc.org/neil-dierks-scholarship/

11/22/2024

Biosecurity against H5N1on farms with multiple species can be especially challenging. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service offers best practices to keep the virus off your farm, protect all of your animals and provides financial assistance for producers.
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/fs-hpai-biosecurity-multi-species-farms.pdf

11/21/2024

The Iowa State University AASV Student Chapter is excited to extend the invitation for all AASV members to view the Swine Medicine Talks!

The Swine Medicine Talks are a 3-part swine medicine seminar series, hosted by the ISU AASV student chapter and funded by the AASV student engagement committee. The series is currently available by live audio/video stream via Zoom to other veterinary schools across North America and to AASV members, and it is completely free! Those who register will receive an email along with the Zoom link to join the webinar.

The first lecture of the year will be Thursday, November 21st, at 7PM CDT. The AASV Communications Committee will be presenting on “Opportunities in Swine Medicine”, highlighting the various opportunities that are available for students as well as professionals within the industry!

https://www.aasv.org/2024/11/aasv-swine-medicine-talk-nov-21-aasv-communications-committee-opportunities-in-swine-medicine/

11/20/2024

- Emotional Wellbeing Tip: Incorporate healthy animal interactions in your workplace. Maybe even a visit to the Aquarium of the Bay while in San Francisco at ! https://www.aquariumofthebay.org/

11/20/2024

AASV has filled a member and an alternate member seat to represent antimicrobial issues in swine health on the AVMA Committee on Antimicrobials since its inception.

Every year, World Antimicrobial Awareness Week is celebrated November 18-24 to improve awareness and understanding of the issue and encourage best practices to reduce the further emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance.

11/20/2024

As part of the Swine Health Information Center’s response to the USDA-APHIS-confirmed diagnosis of H5N1 in a backyard pig housed with a mix of poultry and other livestock on a small Oregon farm on October 30, 2024, a webinar titled H5N1 Influenza Risk to US Swine will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm CST. Learn more and register at https://www.aasv.org/2024/11/shic-aasv-webinar-on-h5n1-risk-to-us-swine-set-for-november-20/

11/19/2024

The AASV Foundation, in collaboration with Merck Animal Health, is pleased to once again offer the AASVF-Merck Animal Health Veterinary Student Scholarships to assist with the educational expenses of aspiring swine veterinarians. Merck has generously contributed $50,000, allowing the AASV Foundation to award five scholarships of $10,000 each in 2025. The deadline for applications is December 31.

Veterinary students in their second or third year, enrolled in AVMA-accredited or recognized veterinary colleges in the United States, Canada, Mexico, South America, and the Caribbean Islands, are eligible to apply. Applicants must be current student members of the AASV for the 2024-2025 academic year.

The scholarship winners will be announced on Monday, March 3, during the AASV-AASV Foundation Luncheon at in San Francisco (attendance not required).

Detailed application instructions are available at https://www.aasv.org/foundation/veterinary-students/aasvf-merck-scholarship/. Apply by Dec 31!

11/19/2024

The American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation is accepting applications for the prestigious Hogg Scholarship. Established in 2008, the intent of the $10,000 Hogg Scholarship is to assist a swine veterinarian in their efforts to return to school for graduate education (resulting in a master’s degree or higher) in an academic field of study related to swine health and production. The recipient of the Hogg Scholarship will be announced during the Monday Luncheon at . Applications due Dec 1.

https://www.aasv.org/foundation/swine-veterinarians/hogg-scholarship/

11/18/2024

With the passing of AASV president Dr. Angela Baysinger, AASV lost a valued member, leader, and friend to many. The veterinary profession lost a dedicated veterinarian with a love for pigs and a passion for the well-being of all animals.

To honor Angela’s memory and extend her work to understand and improve animal well-being, the Baysinger family and Merck Animal Health have made generous contributions to establish the Angela K. Baysinger Memorial Fund within the AASV Foundation. Will you join us in this effort to honor Angela’s memory and support her passion for animal welfare?

Learn more about the initiatives to be funded and how to contribute at https://www.aasv.org/2024/10/angela-k-baysinger-memorial-fund/.

11/18/2024

AASV is pleased to participate in World Antibiotic Awareness Week November 18-24, 2024. https://www.aasv.org/2024/11/antibiotic-awareness-week-november-18-24-5/

11/18/2024

11/18/2024

Veterinarians are leaders and stewards in preserving the effectiveness of antimicrobials. We work conscientiously with antimicrobial drugs, safeguarding their continued effectiveness in both human and veterinary medicine while ensuring high-quality medical care for our animal patients.