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News from the AASV
AASV Summer Conference:
Small yet successful
Forty-three AASV members took advantage
of the opportunity to participate in the AASV’s first summer conference,
“Advanced Techniques for Swine Veterinarians,” held in June prior
to World Pork Expo. The program was designed to enhance swine practitioner
skills in the areas of information management, diagnostics, swine reproduction,
and project management. In addition to the registered attendees, 25 veterinary
students assisted with logistical details and attended conference sessions,
which utilized the facilities at the Iowa State University (ISU) College of
Veterinary Medicine.
The conference speakers employed a combination of lecture and lab formats.
The availability of wireless Internet access in the lecture hall enhanced
the sessions addressing information and project management. In the lab
portions of the program, speakers utilized both live animals and tissue
specimens. Multiple stations equipped with dedicated plasma screens allowed
participants to rotate through the lab sessions in small groups. From
the survey responses, it was apparent that attendees appreciated these
opportunities for personalized, hands-on instruction.
Attendees gathered at the nearby Holiday Inn Ames Conference Center
for two evening social events, thanks to generous support from the following
sponsors: Elanco Animal Health; Fort Dodge Animal Health; Merial; MVP
Laboratories; Newport Laboratories; Novartis Animal Health, US; and Pfizer
Animal Health. Lunches were prepared and served by the ISU Student Chapter
of the AASV.
The summer conference program committee was chaired by Dr Mike Mull,
and included Drs Scanlon Daniels, Jeff Harker, Erin Johnson, Randy Jones,
Locke Karriker, and Jason Kelly. Plans are underway to offer a similar
conference again next year.
Special thanks to our sponsors who made the
AASV Summer Conference possible:
- Elanco
- Fort Dodge Animal Health
- Merial Limited
- MVP Laboratories, Inc
- Newport Laboratories
- Novartis Animal Health, US, Inc
- Pfizer Animal Health
Dr Scanlon Daniels prepares to discuss a variety
of techniques for humane euthanasia of swine
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Participants examine sow reproductive tracts during Dr Billy Flowers’s
presentation on investigation of reproductive problems
Dr Jim Lowe displays the “tools of the trade” as part of
his presentation on tonsil-collection techniques
Summer Conference attendees work in small groups to discuss the interpretation
of results on a case study during the diagnostics module
Photos courtesy of Dr Alex Ramirez |
AASV award nominations
Do you know an AASV member whose dedication to the association
and the swine industry is worthy of recognition? The AASV Awards
Committee requests nominations for three awards to be presented at
the upcoming AASV annual meeting in San Diego. The awards are:
Swine Practitioner of the Year. Given annually to the
private practitioner (AASV member) who has demonstrated an unusual
degree of proficiency in the delivery of veterinary service to his
or her clients.
Howard Dunne Memorial Award. Given annually to an AASV
member who has made a significant contribution and rendered
outstanding service to the AASV and the swine industry.
Meritorious Service Award. Given annually to an
individual who has consistently given time and effort to the
association in the area of service to the AASV members, AASV
officers, and the AASV staff.
Nominations are due December 15. The nomination letter should
specify the award and cite the qualifications of the candidate for
the award. Submit to: AASV, 902 1st Avenue, Perry, IA
50220-1703; Fax: 515-465-3832; E-mail: aasv@aasv.org.
Call for abstracts – Industrial Partners
The AASV invites submissions for the Industrial Partners portion
of the 39th AASV Annual Meeting, to be held March 8 to
11, 2008, in San Diego, California. This is an opportunity for
commercial companies to make brief presentations of a technical,
educational nature to members of the AASV.
As in the past, the oral sessions will consist of a series of
15-minute presentations scheduled from 1:00 to 5:30 pm on Sunday
afternoon, March 9. A poster session will take place on the same
day. Poster authors will be required to be stationed with their
posters from 12:00 noon until 1:00 pm, and the posters will remain
on display throughout the afternoon for viewing by meeting
attendees. All presentations – oral and poster – will
be published in the proceedings of the meeting.
Restricted program space necessitates a limit on the number of
presentations per company. Companies that are members of the
Journal of Swine Health and Production Industry Support
Council (listed on the inside front cover of JSHAP) may
submit two topics for oral presentation. All other companies may
submit one topic for oral presentation. Each company may submit one
additional topic for poster presentation. All topics must represent
information not previously presented at the AASV annual meeting or
published in the meeting proceedings.
Topic titles, a brief description or abstract of the
presentation content, and presenter information (name, address,
telephone and fax numbers, e-mail address) must be received in the
AASV office by October 1, 2007. Please identify whether the
submission is intended for oral or poster presentation. Send to:
Commercial Sessions, AASV, 902 1st Avenue, Perry, IA
50220-1703; Fax: 515-465-3832; E-mail: aasv@aasv.org.
Authors will be notified of their acceptance by October 15,
2007, and must submit the complete paper for publication in the
meeting proceedings by November 15, 2007. Companies failing to
submit papers in a timely manner will not be eligible for future
participation in these sessions.
 Waddell elected to COBTA
AASV member and past president Dr John Waddell, of Sutton,
Nebraska, has been elected to serve a 6-year term on the AVMA
Council for Biologic and Therapeutic Agents (COBTA), representing
food-animal medicine. The election took place during the House of
Delegates meeting at the AVMA Annual Convention in Washington, DC.
Waddell’s candidacy was endorsed by both the AASV and the
Nebraska Veterinary Medical Association.
According to information on the AVMA Web site,1 COBTA
“serves as an informational and advisory resource to
government agencies and to other AVMA groups on issues pertaining
to veterinary biologics, drugs, and other therapeutic agents. The
council also fosters the proper use of biologic and therapeutic
agents in the practice of veterinary medicine.”
Waddell’s background reflects his interest and experience
in issues involving the availability and use of therapeutic agents.
Most recently, he served as chair of the FDA Veterinary Medicine
Advisory Committee. From 1998 to 2000, he chaired the AVMA Steering
Committee on Antimicrobial Resistance. He has also served as chair
of the AASV Pharmaceutical Issues Committee. Waddell has been
engaged in food-animal practice in Sutton, Nebraska, for 26
years.
Reference
1. American Veterinary Medical Association. Volunteering in the
AVMA. Councils, Committees, and Trusts at a Glance. Available at:
http://www.avma.org/about_avma/governance/volunteer_opp.pdf.
Accessed 20 July 2007.
Call for papers – AASV 2008 student seminar and veterinary student
scholarships
The AASV announces an opportunity for up to 15 veterinary students to make
scientific presentations during the student seminar at the AASV Annual Meeting
on Sunday, March 9, 2008, in San Diego, California. Interested students are
invited to submit a one-page abstract of a research paper, clinical case study,
or literature review for consideration. Abstracts and supplementary materials
must be received by Dr Alex Ramirez by midnight on Friday, September
21, 2007 (firm deadline). Faxes are acceptable. Late abstracts will not be
considered. The abstracts will be reviewed by an unbiased, professional panel
consisting of a private practitioner, an academician at a school from which
no students have submitted an abstract, and an industry veterinarian. Students
whose papers are selected for presentation at the meeting will be notified
by October 15, 2007, and will be expected to provide the complete paper or
abstract for publication by November 15, 2007.
To help defray the costs of attending the AASV meeting, Alpharma Animal Health
provides a $750 honorarium to the student presenter of each paper selected
for the seminar.
Veterinary students whose papers are selected for presentation at the meeting
will be eligible to compete for one of several veterinary student scholarships
awarded through the AASV Foundation. The oral presentations will be judged
to determine the amount of the scholarship awarded.
Alpharma Animal Health funds a $5000 scholarship for the student whose paper,
oral presentation, and supporting information are judged best overall.
The Eli Lilly & Company Foundation, on behalf of Elanco Animal Health,
has provided $20,000 in additional funding enabling the AASV Foundation to
provide awards of $2500 each for 2nd through 5th place,
$1500 each for 6th through 10th place, and $500 each
for 11th through 15th place.
Students whose papers are not selected for oral presentation in the student
seminar will be eligible to be considered for participation in a poster session
at the annual meeting. Up to 15 posters will be selected through a competitive
process. Alpharma funds a stipend of $250 for each student who is selected
and participates in the poster presentation.
Complete information for preparing and submitting abstracts is available on
the AASV website (http://www.aasv.org/annmtg/2008/studentseminar.htm). Please note:
the rules for submission should be followed carefully. For more information,
contact the AASV office (Tel: 515-465-5255; Fax: 515-465-3832; E-mail: aasv@aasv.org).
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