American Association of Swine Veterinarians

11/23/2025

AASV Veterinarian and Affiliate Members, it’s time to renew your AASV membership for 2026! Renewal notices were mailed recently; you can submit your renewal by mail (US check payment only) or renew online at ecom.aasv.org/renewal (login required). In exchange for annual dues of $325 ($165 for qualifying retirees and graduate students), members receive access to the many benefits described at aasv.org/membership/. Has your address, phone, or email address 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.

https://www.aasv.org/2025/11/renew-aasv-membership-for-2026/

11/23/2025

Antimicrobial resistance can affect the health of people, animals, and the environment. One Health is an approach that recognizes the health of people, animals, and our shared environment is closely connected.

Our collective actions can reduce the risk of antimicrobial resistance by preventing infections from happening in the first place and improving antibiotic and antifungal prescribing and use.

11/22/2025

AASV members, do you have opportunities for students to gain experience in your practice or production company? Attract interested students with your listing in the AASV directory of swine-oriented internships and externships! https://www.aasv.org/2025/10/does-your-veterinary-practice-host-students/

AASV student members who are looking for a swine externship or internship will find the AASV internship/externship listing at aasv.org/internships/.

11/22/2025

There's still time to submit your PEDV manuscript to the Journal of Swine Health and Production Special Topics Section. Learn more about the call for manuscripts, what has been published in this section so far, and details for how to submit your manuscript by visiting https://www.aasv.org/jshap-special-topics/

11/21/2025

For the eleventh consecutive year, the AASV Foundation is collaborating with Merck Animal Health to offer the AASVF-Merck Animal Health Veterinary Student Scholarships. Thanks to a $50,000 contribution from Merck Animal Health, in 2026 the foundation will award 5 scholarships of $10,000 each to sophomore and junior veterinary students at . The scholarships are intended to assist with the educational expenses of aspiring swine veterinarians.

Veterinary students in their second or third year, enrolled in AVMA-accredited or recognized veterinary colleges in the US, Canada, Mexico, South America, and the Caribbean Islands, are eligible to apply. Applicants must be current student members of the AASV for the 2025-26 academic year. The application process requires submission of a resume, the name of a faculty member or AASV member for reference, and responses to four essay questions. Applications are due December 31.

https://www.aasv.org/foundation/veterinary-students/aasvf-merck-scholarship/

11/20/2025

Everyone has a role in fighting antimicrobial resistance. Working together, using the One Health approach, we must improve the global prescribing and use of antibiotic and antifungal drugs and invest in global prevention actions across human health, animal health, plant health, and the environment.

11/20/2025

AABP Building Excellence in Rural Veterinary Practices Workshop – Applications Open

AABP has received a USDA NIFA grant to fund practice management workshops for veterinarians who have graduated from 2016-2025. The course is free to attend for those accepted. The rubric to rank the applications is based on the grant application and includes points for graduation year, ownership or desire ownership, access to practice financials, working in USDA-designated shortage areas and percent of practice devoted to food animals. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.

There will be a limited number of seats available for a fee to register an accompanying person to attend with those who are accepted for the grant, such as a partner, associate, owner, bookkeeper, technician or another person in the practice. There will also be a limited number of seats for a fee available to AABP members who do not qualify for the grant but wish to take the course by contacting [email protected].

The course includes six virtual modules and one three-day in-person seminar. Attendance also includes a two-hour one-on-one mentoring with a faculty member of the course. Total continuing education hours for the course are 36 hours. The available dates for the in-person meeting (3 different groups of 15 attendees each) are:
• March 19-21, 2026
• April 30- May 2, 2026
• July 9-11, 2026

For more information visit https://aabp.org/vps_workshop/workshop.asp. Application deadline is December 19 at 5 pm eastern. Accepted applicants will be notified before December 31. For questions, contact Dr. Fred Gingrich ([email protected]) or Dr. Brian Reed, faculty coordinator.

11/20/2025

The American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation values collaboration across species and industries to support the long-term advancement of production animal welfare now and in the future. The objective of the Angela Baysinger Memorial Scholarship is to promote the long-term improvement of production animal welfare by supporting experiential learning opportunities for the next generation of animal welfare veterinarians and scientists.

This scholarship is awarded annually to a student with a passion for production animal welfare that is currently working or studying in a field of animal welfare science. This individual will contribute to the body of animal welfare science with the goal to continue to expand our understanding of animal welfare and promote animal welfare education of veterinary students, veterinarians, and the public.

Applicants must be a veterinary student, graduate student, resident, or intern pursuing an existing program in a college of veterinary medicine or appropriate graduate department in an academic institution located within North America.

Scholarship funds are intended to be used to support student experiential learning opportunities that will further enhance knowledge in the field of production animal welfare.

For more information: https://www.aasv.org/foundation/baysinger-scholarship/.

Apply by December 31, 2025.

11/19/2025

AASV is pleased to participate in World Antibiotic Awareness Week November 18-24, 2025. https://www.aasv.org/2025/11/antibiotic-awareness-week-november-18-24-6/

11/19/2025

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.

11/19/2025

The shorter days and cooler temperatures can sometimes lead to feelings of sadness or loneliness. If you find yourself feeling down, reach out to friends or family members, join a support group, or talk to a therapist.

Additionally, find ways to relieve stress and express yourself — such as meditation, gardening, journaling, painting or yoga. Taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health.

11/18/2025

The American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) announces the Swine Spectacular Seminar & Wet Lab, an engaging veterinary continuing education event designed to build comfort and confidence in individual pig medicine. The Swine Spectacular is ideal for practitioners just getting started in swine medicine or mixed-animal practitioners who see pet pigs, show pigs, or niche and hobby-farm pigs.

Participants will gain immediately applicable, real-world skills through an interactive format, including hands-on learning with both live pigs and cadavers.

Key takeaways include
🐖Fundamentals of individual pig husbandry: Nutrition, housing, vaccinations, and preventative health
🐖Practical techniques: Basic pharmacology, anesthesia, and surgical techniques
🐖Hands-on essential procedures: Trimming hooves, administering medications, conducting routine surgical procedures, and performing necropsies and diagnostic evaluations.

View the full program and register at https://www.aasv.org/annmtg2026/program/wetlab/.

Registration for this seminar is separate from the AASV Annual Meeting, and registration for the AASV Annual Meeting is not required. The AASV 2026 Annual Meeting will take place from February 28 to March 3, 2026, at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Swine Spectacular is scheduled just prior to the main conference, offering an ideal start to the week of professional development.