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12th International Symposium on Digestive Physiology in Pigs
February 8, 2012 —  [Conf.]
This scientific program will focus on the digestive tract of the pig, emphasizing physiology, immunology and microbiology. Additionally, the Symposium will review the latest advances in the field of...

Hormel to Cease Use of Sow Gestation Crates by 2017
February 8, 2012 —  [Welfare]
Hormel Foods will end the use of sow gestation crates by 2017, the company’s chief executive told attendees at its annual meeting, according to a report by the Austin (Minn.) Daily Herald. Jeff...

NIOSH Funds Study of Occupational Safety and MRSA in Swine Veterinarians
February 8, 2012 — Peter Davies [Research]
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has funded a study of occupational safety in US swine veterinarians, including a long term study of Staphylococcus aureus and MRSA...

An Evaluation of Interventions for Reducing the Risk of PRRSV Introduction to Filtered Farms via Retrograde Air Movement through Idle Fans
February 8, 2012 —  [Abs.]
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) is an economically significant pathogen of pigs that can be transported via the airborne route out to 9.1 km. To reduce this risk, large...


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Pre-registration Ends Soon for AASV Annual Meeting
February 8, 2012 — AASV Staff [AASV]

Wanted: Veterinarians to Participate in "Vet Hunt" at AASV Meeting in Denver
February 8, 2012 — AASV Staff [AASV]

Position Announcement: Veterinarian
February 8, 2012 — Christensen Farms [Jobs]

Balloting Continues for AASV District Directors
February 8, 2012 — AASV Staff [AASV]

IPVS 2012: Early Bird Registration Ends Feb. 28
February 8, 2012 — Harry Snelson [Conf.]

AASV Vice President Candidates: Drs. Michelle Sprague and Doug Groth
February 8, 2012 — AASV Staff [AASV]

Pork Industry Scholarships
February 8, 2012 —  [Ind.]

OMS Training to be Offered at AASV Annual Meeting
February 8, 2012 — Amy Woods [AASV]

Position Announcement: JSHAP Executive Editor
February 8, 2012 — Tom Burkgren [Jobs]

PRRS Corner: Standardizing PRRS Terminology (Part 1 of 2)
February 8, 2012 — Harry Snelson [PRRS]

Position Announcement: Technical Services Veterinarian - Swine
February 7, 2012 — TheVetRecruiter [Jobs]

Position Announcement: Wean-to-Market Herd Veterinarian
February 1, 2012 — The Maschhoffs [Jobs]

ASF: Continued Spread in Russia, Re-occurrence in South Africa
February 1, 2012 —  [FAD]

Study Provides New Insights into Antibiotics and Pig Feeds
February 1, 2012 —  [Pharm.]

Wanted: Veterinarians to Participate in "Vet Hunt" at AASV Meeting in Denver
February 1, 2012 — AASV Staff [AASV]

International Symposium on Humane Euthanasia of Production Livestock
February 1, 2012 —  [Welfare]

USDA Loan Repayment Awards Help Deliver Veterinarian Services to Underserved Rural Communities
February 1, 2012 —  [USDA]

People on the Move: Dr. Ron White
February 1, 2012 — AASV Staff [AASV]

2012 NIAA Annual Conference in Denver -- Early Registration Ends Feb. 8
February 1, 2012 —  [Conf.]

Pork Industry Scholarships
February 1, 2012 —  [Ind.]

PRRS Corner – New Feature in e-Letter
February 1, 2012 — Harry Snelson [PRRS]

Watch for Your Ballot: District Director Elections Under Way
January 31, 2012 — AASV Staff [AASV]

AASV Vice President Candidates: Drs. Doug Groth and Michelle Sprague
January 31, 2012 — AASV Staff [AASV]

New Swine Information Library Content Available
January 25, 2012 — AASV Staff [AASV]

Position Announcement: Wean-to-Market Herd Veterinarian
January 25, 2012 — The Maschhoffs [Jobs]

IPVS 2012: Registration and Abstract Submission Now Open
January 25, 2012 — Harry Snelson [Conf.]

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Category abbreviations: AASV=Membership information, announcements, and other information from the American Association of Swine Veterinarians; Abs.=Abstracts from journal articles of general interest to swine veterinarians.; ALERT=Used to create email alerts; An.H.=Animal Health; Conf.=Conference announcements and other continuing education opportunities; FAD="Foreign" Animal Disease and other news most significant to regions outside of North America.; Food=Food Safety; Gov.=Information about legislation, regulations, and rulemaking that may affect the swine industry or swine veterinarians.; Hum.H.=Human health; Ind.=News from the pork industry, including NPPC and Pork Board activities.; International=Information regarding swine health and production internationally.; Jobs=Position announcements, primarily seeking swine veterinarians.; Meet=Provides a short synopsis of meetings of importance to swine veterinarians.; News=Agriculture related news events.; Nutr.=Swine nutrition; OP-ED=Opinion or editorial articles expressing the thoughts of individual Association members.; Pharm.=Pharmaceuticals and biologicals; PRRS=Articles from the AASV PRRS Task Force; Practice=Information associated with practice management or development.; Research=Research topics of interest to swine veterinarians.; Students=Information of interest to AASV student members.; USDA=US Dept. of Agriculture activities of interest to swine veterinarians.; Welfare=Animal welfare issues

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