AASV Annual Meeting Report

AASV “defines its future” at the 53rd Annual Meeting in Indianapolis

Dr. Mike Senn standing behind AASV podium
Dr Mike Senn, AASV president-elect and conference program chair welcomes attendees to the 53rd Annual Meeting.

The American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) held its 53rd Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana, February 26–March 1, 2022, at the JW Marriott Indianapolis. The conference program, themed “Defining Our Future,” was chaired by AASV President-elect Dr Mike Senn.

As reported during the annual AASV business meeting on March 1st, the meeting drew 880 total attendees, including 459 paid registrants and 81 veterinary students from 16 universities. The total attendance also included 252 exhibit representatives from 90 companies and organizations. Including the United States, 16 countries were represented.

The meeting participants enjoyed the opportunity to listen to 213 speakers and poster presenters by attending numerous educational sessions, including 11 preconference seminars, 2 general sessions, 3 break-out sessions, 1 Research Topics session, 3 Industrial Partners sessions, the Student Seminar, and a poster session featuring posters from students, researchers, and industrial partners.

Preconference seminars included topics about influenza, pharmacology, feed risk, applied field research, nutrition, leadership, and the swine veterinarian’s toolbox in 2032. Saturday’s Diagnostics: Opportunities, Advancements, and Implementation and Sunday’s Data-Driven Decision Making preconference seminars drew the most preregistered attendees. As always, the Swine Medicine for Students preconference seminar was well attended by veterinary students. The ever-popular practice tips session, Practice Tips: Learn from the Past and Shape our Future, was judged by volunteers Drs Chelsea Hamilton, Clark Huinker, and Terri Specht, and chaired by Dr Melissa Billing. Dr Thomas Gillespie’s presentation “Ghost piglets” received the top prize, followed by Dr Jeff Harker’s “Learning to work with yourself” and Dr Jessica Risser’s “Tips and tricks for interpreting PRRS whole genome sequencing.” Sunday afternoon, veterinary students highlighted their research and experience to a large crowd during the Student Seminar.

Dr Angela Baysinger, North American animal welfare lead for all species for Merck Animal Health, 2021 AASV Meritorious Service Award recipient, and AASV’s newly elected vice-president, opened the Monday general session with the Howard Dunne Memorial Lecture. During her presentation titled “Leaping into the future: Sit down, buckle up, and hang on,” she acknowledged that members do not always have to agree but should strive to be open minded. Dr Baysinger closed with a statement inspired by a quote from Martin Luther King, Jr. She left the audience by saying, “The ultimate measure of an organization is not where the members stand in moments of comfort and convenience, but where they stand at times of challenge and controversy.”

Dr James Kober, an independent consultant and contract hog finisher, presented the Alex Hogg Memorial Lecture titled “Learning for the future.” Reminding attendees that Dr Alex Hogg completed the Executive Veterinary Program in Swine Health at age 75, he demonstrated that it was never too late to learn. Dr Kober encouraged members to reconnect with their mentors throughout their careers, emphasizing that mentorship is a lifelong endeavor.

A panel of dynamic speakers shared their perspectives on diversity, equity, and inclusion in veterinary medicine during the general session. Speakers shared a similar theme of acknowledgment and apology, acceptance of an opportunity to learn, and forward movement with new knowledge.

The Monday afternoon concurrent sessions challenged veterinarians to evaluate PRRSV RFLP 1-4-4 and its management; think critically about sustainability and animal welfare; and consider new tools to address disease prevention, control, and elimination. The Tuesday general session focused on foreign animal disease preparedness and response. A panel of state animal health officials from Indiana, Iowa, and Minnesota answered numerous questions from the audience.

The AASV continued to emphasize member well-being by hosting the AASV Veterinarian Well-being Center. The center offered an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Wheel of Well-Being, interactive displays, and tips to support a culture of well-being from AASV leaders past and present. The AASV Human Health, Safety, and Well-Being Committee prepared an activity to help attendees get to know and appreciate their AASV colleagues and promote well-being and inclusivity at the annual meeting.

In addition, 15 AASV committees met during the annual meeting to discuss important issues in swine health, public health, animal well-being, and membership services. A new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee, established by the AASV Board of Directors at their April 2021 meeting, focused their discussions on promoting a socially conscious organizational culture that affirms the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The AASV Awards Reception was held Monday night, followed by the AASV Foundation’s annual fund-raising auction. Dr Scanlon Daniels, 2018 AASV president and 2022 AASV Awards Committee chair, introduced the recipients of the Swine Practitioner of the Year Award (Dr Dyneah Classen), the Howard Dunne Memorial Award (Dr Tim Loula), the Meritorious Service Award (Dr Daryl Olsen), the new Outstanding Swine Academic of the Year Award (Dr Montserrat Torremorell), the Technical Services/Allied Industry Veterinarian of the Year Award (Dr Gregory Cline), and the Young Swine Veterinarian of the Year Award (Dr Lauren Glowzenski).

Dr. Dyneah Classen holding plaque
Dr Dyneah Classen, recipient of the AASV Swine Practitioner of the Year Award.

Swine Practitioner of the Year

Dr Dyneah M. Classen was named the 2022 Swine Practitioner of the Year. The award is given to the swine practitioner who has demonstrated an unusual degree of proficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of veterinary service to clients.

Dr Classen is a partner and veterinarian in Carthage Veterinary Service, Ltd, where she is responsible for overall animal health as the Director of Health for the Carthage System, as well as assigned herds. She joined the practice in 2007 and became a partner in 2010. She earned her DVM (2007) and BS in animal science (2003) from the University of Illinois.

While Dyneah worked at a veterinary clinic as a teenager, she had also grown up around pigs. She recognized her passion for working with pig farmers in rural Illinois and sought out internships and experiences to become a swine veterinarian. One internship brought her to Carthage Veterinary Service, Ltd.

As a member of the AASV dedicated to the future of the veterinary profession, Dr Classen has served as a member of the AASV Pig Welfare Committee and member and chair of the AASV Student Recruitment Committee.

“Her strong work-life balance makes her a good role model for students entering into our swine veterinary profession,” expressed a peer.

Asked to share her thoughts about receiving this award, Dr Classen replied, “I am surprised. I didn’t even know I was nominated. I’m very grateful and a little emotional. To have your peers honor you with such an award is very humbling.”

Dr Classen lives in Hamilton, Illinois, with her husband Nathan and four children Elsa, Freya, Willa, and Noah.

De Tim Loula
Dr Tim Loula, recipient of the Howard Dunne Memorial Award.

Howard Dunne Memorial Award

Dr Tim Loula received the 2022 Howard Dunne Memorial Award. The award recognizes an AASV member who has made important contributions and provided outstanding service to the association and the swine industry.

A Minnesota native, Loula received a BA from Drake University and BS and DVM from the University of Minnesota. He spent his first 12 years of his veterinary career in a mixed-animal practice with a focus on swine.

Dr Loula became the cofounder and co-owner of the Swine Veterinary Center in St. Peter, Minnesota in 1991. He helped build the business into an exclusive swine veterinary practice with 15 veterinary consultants. Dr Loula has devoted his life to the swine industry, leading efforts to improve production and herd health status while maintaining profitability for clients. He has consulted in 34 states and 30 foreign countries.

Dr Loula exemplifies the qualities of a Howard Dune Memorial Award recipient. He shares his extensive knowledge with the industry through presentations at producer and veterinary meetings and published articles. He has continuously provided outstanding service to the AASV as president (1993), district director (two terms), and as a member of multiple committees. His lifetime of service has helped swine operations around the world improve health and production.

Others have also recognized Dr Loula’s outstanding service. He earned the AASV Swine Practitioner of the Year award (1990), Allen D. Leman Science in Practice award (2001), Master of the Pork Industry (2009), and Minnesota Pork Distinguished Service award (2021).

Dr Loula’s colleagues and mentees describe his greatest impact as what he has passed forward to others, especially through mentorship to young swine veterinarians and production staff. He is always willing to teach, share, and support. He has always emphasized the importance of building relationships and knowing all people and knows when to enlist the help of fellow swine veterinarians to solve a problem.

When asked to comment on what the award means to him, Dr Loula said, “I feel incredibly honored to receive this award and to be in the company of such an impressive list of past recipients. I would like to thank my colleagues in the AASV, especially my partners at Swine Veterinary Center, for your friendship and for being an invaluable source of continual learning for me. I thank all my clients for allowing me to learn at least as much from them as they did from me. And thank you to all my other friends in this industry who helped me in countless ways to do my job and have fun doing it. But above all, I’d like to thank my family – my wife Ruth, my business and life partner for 44 years, our 2 children and their spouses, and our 6 grandchildren. Their love and support have kept me grounded and have been essential to not only my career, but to every part of my life.”

Dr. Daryl Olsen
Dr Daryl Olsen, recipient of the AASV Meritorious Service Award.

Meritorious Service Award

Dr Daryl Olsen was named the 2022 recipient of the Meritorious Service award. The award recognizes individuals who have provided outstanding service to the AASV.

Olsen grew up on a livestock farm in South Dakota. He earned his BS at South Dakota State University and DVM at Iowa State University. Immediately after graduating in 1982, he went to the Audubon Veterinary Clinic, what was then a traditional mixed-animal veterinary clinic. Audubon-Manning Veterinary Clinic (AMVC) has since developed into a diversified veterinary practice and swine production company doing business in 15 states, employing 23 veterinarians, and 750 total employees. Dr Olsen is a partner at AMVC, currently serving as a managing partner for AMVC, LLC.

Dr Olsen played a key role in establishing and currently serves on the board of directors for the Swine Medicine Education Center at Iowa State University. He chairs the Swine Health Information Center’s Board of Directors. He is committed to his community, as evidenced by his philanthropic leadership.

As expected of a recipient of the Meritorious Service award, Dr Olsen has given tirelessly to the AASV. He has served on the AASV Foundation Auction Committee, multiple issue-based committees, the Program Planning Committee, and was president in 2007. Dr Olsen’s vice-presidential campaign platform was to support the mission of the AASV. He devoted his tenure to ensuring the AASV continued to be a strong organization that united swine veterinarians.

Dr Olsen’s peers admire his ability to always bring out the very best in those around him. He has built a swine veterinary and management business whose greatest accomplishment may be encouraging and allowing the growth and development of his colleagues in the swine veterinary profession.

Grateful for the association, Olsen stated, “Being recognized by your peers is probably the greatest achievement in a professional career. But more importantly, my involvement in AASV has provided me with unbelievable personal and professional satisfaction. AASV is an amazing organization, and I am so proud to be a member.”

Daryl and Nancy’s family includes two daughters and their families. Erika and her husband, Matt Weber, have two daughters, Lucy and Ruby, and reside in Waukee, Iowa. Dena and her husband, Dan Hoffman, have a son, Mack, and a daughter, Ellie, and reside in Prior Lake, Minnesota.

Dr. Montserrat Torremorell holding plaque
Dr Montserrat Torremorell, recipient of the Outstanding Swine Academic of the Year Award.

Outstanding Swine Academic of the Year Award

Dr Montserrat Torremorell was named the 2022 recipient of the Outstanding Swine Academic of the Year award. Newly established and presented for the first time this year, the award is given to an AASV member employed in academia who has demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, and service to the swine veterinary profession. Faculty members, graduate students, and researchers are eligible to receive this award.

Torremorell earned her DVM from the University Autonomous of Barcelona and her PhD from the University of Minnesota. With an extensive background in swine health, research, and production systems, including health improvement strategies, disease eradication, diagnostics, biosecurity programs, and health genomics, she joined the University of Minnesota as the Leman Chair in Swine Health and Productivity in May 2009. She is currently professor and interim chair of the Department of Veterinary Population Medicine.

Torremorell conducts research of economically significant swine diseases focusing on the transmission, control, and elimination of influenza and porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) infections in pigs. She also researches biosecurity technologies with applicability to prevent and mitigate airborne infections in pigs. She serves as the chair of the planning committee for the Allen D. Leman Swine Conference, has served on the AASV Annual Meeting Program Planning Committee, and volunteers for the AASV PRRS Task Force. She teaches both DVM and graduate students and is passionate about helping producers and veterinarians to apply science to control diseases. Mentees and graduates have become leaders within the swine industry and academia.

Described by her peers as a true servant leader, Dr Torremorell is an exemplar academic broadly involved in teaching, outreach, and research. She not only focuses on sharing her own work, but the work of academic and industry members to advance the shared profession. Her peers recognize her academic contribution to the industry as long and impressive, her enthusiasm relentless, her professionalism unchallenged.

The AASV is not alone in recognizing Dr Torremorell’s commitment to academia. She has been awarded the Allen D. Leman Science in Practice award, the Mark of Excellence in Research award, the Outstanding Graduate Student Advising and Teaching award, and the prestigious Zoetis award for Veterinary Research Excellence at the University of Minnesota.

Grateful to her peers, Torremorell stated, “I’m truly honored and humbled by the recognition of this award. I never imagined I would be recognized by my peers in such a distinguished way. It means more than you know, and I am thankful to everyone who has contributed to my success over the years.”

Torremorell dedicates this award to her husband, Kevin, children Alexander and Isabel, and parents, Ramon and Provi.

Dr. Gregory Cline holding plaque
Dr Gregory Cline, recipient of the AASV Technical Services/Allied Industry Veterinarian of the Year award.

Technical Services/Allied Industry Veterinarian of the Year

Dr Gregory Cline received the Technical Services/Allied Industry Veterinarian of the Year award. This award recognizes swine industry veterinarians who have demonstrated an unusual degree of proficiency and effectiveness in delivery of veterinary service to their companies and their clients, as well as given tirelessly in service to the AASV and the swine industry.

With a DVM from the University of Missouri, Dr Cline started his career in private practice as a food-animal practitioner, later transitioning to production as a veterinarian for Cargill Pork and Carroll’s Foods.

In 2001, Dr Cline joined Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health and has held multiple roles. Currently, he is the senior key account veterinarian-swine at Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health. In this role, he offers sales support of key corporate accounts by on-farm diagnostic, therapeutic, and swine management support and ensures compliance with US Department of Agriculture’s pharmacovigilance requirements. He establishes and manages product demonstrations and field trials and communicates technical trial results to internal and external stakeholders. He is also involved in the training of customers.

Dr Cline’s extensive experience in production systems, private practice, and technical service contribute to his ability to support practitioners and truly make them better veterinarians, as stated by peers and clients. Practitioners rely on Dr Cline’s humble yet direct approach to problem solving and technical service to guide decisions for strategic product implementation.

Finishing his second term on the AASV Board of Directors representing the states of Missouri, Kentucky, and Arkansas in District 3, Dr Cline has a long history of leadership and service within AASV. He is an active member of the Human Health, Safety, and Well-being Committee.

Upon acceptance of the award, Dr Cline commented, “I can think of no greater honor than to be recognized by one’s peers. It certainly is a privilege to work in the swine industry, a privilege I enjoy every day.”

Dr Cline lives in Plattsburg, Missouri, with his wife Dana. He has three children and three grandchildren.

Dr Lauren Glowzenski holding plaque
Dr Lauren Glowzenski, recipient of the AASV Young Swine Veterinarian of the Year Award.

Young Swine Veterinarian of the Year

The Young Swine Veterinarian of the Year award was presented to Dr Lauren Glowzenski. The award is given annually to an AASV member five or less years post veterinary graduation who has demonstrated the ideals of exemplary service and proficiency early in their career.

Dr Glowzenski is the Manager of Veterinarian Services at TriOak Foods in Oakville, Iowa, where she is responsible for the overall health and well-being of all TriOak Foods’ pigs.

Glowzenski was raised in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey, where her family established and continues to run Highland Farms, a full-service horse boarding and training facility. Her upbringing around large animals fueled her interests in animal health and helped inspire her pursuit of veterinary medicine.

Glowzenski received a BA from Sarah Lawrence College in 2009. With an indirect path into veterinary medicine, she spent two years as a general science and emotional support educator in inner-city Philadelphia with Teach for America. She simultaneously completed her MSEd (University of Pennsylvania) in 2011.

A 2016 VMD graduate from the University of Pennsylvania, Dr Glowzenski discovered her calling in swine medicine through internships and mentorship. She has been employed as a swine production company veterinarian since graduation, holds licenses to practice in 10 states, and has demonstrated exemplary proficiency early in her career.

Dr Glowzenski is dedicated to the swine veterinary profession and to the AASV. She embraced opportunities to become involved as a student through attendance and poster presentations at AASV Annual Meetings. She received the top “AASV’s Got Talent” award for her 2018 presentation, “Deep tracheal sampling technique for Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae PCR diagnostics: An alternative to laryngeal sampling.” Currently, she is a member of the AASV Boar Stud and Pharmaceutical Issues Committees and PRRS Task Force.

Nominated for this award by many mentors, colleagues, and clients, all spoke to Dr Glowzenski’s unique ability to think critically. Her creativity in clinical skills has led to significant reduction and elimination of disease in herds she oversees. She readily shares her innovative practices and encourages others to think critically, while always maintaining a positive outlook and a smile, even in the worst of times.

Upon acceptance of the award, Dr Glowzenski commented, “I am honored to be the 2022 recipient of AASV’s Young Swine Veterinarian of the Year award and am extremely thankful for this recognition early in my career. Receiving this accolade from an organization that is composed of my peers and mentors is truly a privilege. I am grateful to be a member of AASV and look forward to our industry’s future.”

Glowzenski resides in southeast Iowa with her family, including a herd of meat goats, laying hens, dogs, and horses. She enjoys horseback riding in her spare time.

AASV annual business meeting

American Association of Swine Veterinarians President Dr Mary Battrell reported on the association’s membership and activities during the annual business meeting on Tuesday, March 1st. The 2022 AASV officers, Drs Mike Senn, president; Bill Hollis, president-elect; Angela Baysinger, vice president; and Mary Battrell, past president, were installed. The board welcomed newly elected district directors Drs Stephen Patterson (District 3) and Maryn Ptaschinski (District 7). Dr Battrell also welcomed Hunter Everett (North Carolina State University, class of 2024) as incoming alternate student delegate to the AASV Board of Directors and thanked outgoing Student Delegate Amanda Anderson (Iowa State University, 2022). Sydney Simmons (North Carolina State University, 2023) assumes the role of student delegate. Honored guests at the business breakfast included Drs Jose Arce (American Veterinary Medical Association president), Sam Miller (American Veterinary Medical Association), Dustin Oedekoven (National Pork Board), Liz Wagstrom (National Pork Producers Council), and Paul Sundberg (Swine Health Information Center).

Student activities held during AASV Annual Meeting

It is part of the mission of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians to “mentor students, encouraging life-long careers as swine veterinarians.” To help fulfill this mission, the association encourages veterinary students to attend the AASV annual meeting and offers a variety of activities for student participation during the conference. Once again, the AASV Annual Meeting offered excellent opportunities for students to learn about swine medicine, network with each other, connect with swine faculty, and meet veterinarians and potential mentors.

Annual AASV student membership is $15. Student member registration to the Annual Meeting is free and includes access to all educational sessions and activities, including the preconference seminars on Saturday and Sunday – a real squeal-of-a-deal! As usual, AASV’s Student Recruitment Committee promoted several conference activities designed especially for veterinary students, including the Swine Medicine for Students preconference seminar, a vet hunt, a speed networking opportunity for upper-class students, and the Swine Student Trivia event.

Student Trivia

Merck Animal Health hosted and sponsored prizes for a pub-style trivia event. Nearly 70 students from 13 veterinary schools participated, and all teams competed extremely well! Prizes were awarded for the top three teams, with the winning team getting Bluetooth speakers, tumblers, and gloves. The AASV student delegates Sydney Simmons and Hunter Everett coordinated the sign-ups, Dr Megan Inskeep welcomed the students and reviewed the benefits of AASV student membership, and AASV Student Recruitment Committee Chair Dr Chelsea Hamilton and members Drs Corinne Bromfield and Bri Fredrich emceed the event. While only student teams were eligible to participate, anyone attending the Annual Meeting was welcome to observe and cheer on the teams.

Vet Hunt

The Vet Hunt encouraged veterinary students to network with veterinarians. For a chance to win prizes, students introduced themselves to and visited with at least ten veterinarians who voluntarily participated in the Vet Hunt. The prizes were sponsored by Merck Animal Health.

Speed Networking

Speed networking during the Annual Meeting provided a fun way for mentors, potential employers, swine-savvy students, future interns, and potential new employees to interact with each other. Eight upper-class veterinary students met with sixteen veterinarians, spending 3 minutes to visit with each other in speed-dating style.

Students made meaningful connections and appreciated the opportunity to practice their interviewing and networking skills, even if participating veterinarians were not hiring. In addition to helping students become more proficient at discussions with potential employers, veterinarians also used the opportunity to screen potential candidates for jobs or preceptorships.

Podcasts

AASV once again provided an opportunity for students to earn a $200 stipend by conducting a recorded interview of an AASV speaker for podcasting. Six students selected a speaker, prepared questions in advance, and interviewed speakers during the Annual Meeting. The end products will be 5- to 15-minute MP3 audio recordings available to members in the AASV Podcast Library at aasv.org/podcast/.

Student Reception

Always a favorite, the Student Reception sponsored by Merck Animal Health drew a large crowd on Sunday evening. Students, veterinarians, researchers, and industry representatives spent the evening interacting with each other in an informal setting. The reception was filled with plenty of snacks, beverages, and magical entertainment.

AASV Foundation announces Student Seminar awards and scholarships

The American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation awarded scholarships totaling $25,000 to 15 veterinary students.

Taylor Williams, The Ohio State University, received the $5000 scholarship for top student presentation. Her presentation was titled “Evaluation of water-based foaming as a mass depopulation method for swine.” Zoetis provided the financial support for the Top Student Presenter Award.

Additional scholarships totaling $20,000 were funded by Elanco Animal Health.

Four veterinary student presenters received $2500 scholarships: Madison Durflinger, Iowa State University; Hunter Everett, North Carolina State University; Katyann Graham, Iowa State University; and Megan McMahon, University of Minnesota.

Five veterinary student presenters received $1500 scholarships: Don Banks, North Carolina State University; Seth Melson, University of Minnesota; Andrea Sisk, North Carolina State University; Glorianne Vazquez, Iowa State University; and Kaci Way, The Ohio State University.

The student presenters receiving $500 scholarships were: Amanda Archer, Lincoln Memorial University; Shelby Haryslak, University of Pennsylvania; Kyle Nisley, Iowa State University; Donna Presnell, Lincoln Memorial University; and Nathan VanKley, Michigan State University.

Thirty-seven veterinary students from 12 universities submitted abstracts for consideration by student abstract volunteer judges Drs Alex Ramirez, Christa Goodell, Jessica Higgins, Marlin Hoogland, Russ Daly, and Thomas Painter. From those submissions, 15 students were selected to make oral presentations during the annual meeting. Drs Andrew Bowman and Perle Zhitnitskiy chaired the Student Seminar, which was judged by Drs Russ Daly, Alex Ramirez, Jessica Higgins, Marlin Hoogland, Tom Painter, and Christa Goodell. Zoetis, sponsor of the Student Seminar, provided a $750 award to each student selected to participate.

$5000 student seminar winner
Recipient of the $5000 scholarship for Top Student Presenter during AASV’s Student Seminar: Taylor Williams, The Ohio State University. Pictured with Taylor is Dr Lucina Galina (right) of Zoetis, sponsor of the Student Seminar and Top Student Presenter Award.
$2500 student seminar winners
Dr Jessica Risser (left) presented scholarships sponsored by Elanco Animal Health. Recipients of the $2500 AASV Foundation scholarships were (from left): Katyann Graham, Madison Durflinger, Hunter Everett, and Megan McMahon.
$1500 student seminar winners
Dr Jessica Risser (second from left) presented scholarships sponsored by Elanco Animal Health. Recipients of the $1500 AASV Foundation scholarships were (from left): Seth Melson, Don Banks, Andrea Sisk, Glorianne Vazquez, and Kaci Way.
$500 student seminar winners
Dr Jessica Risser (left) presented scholarships sponsored by Elanco Animal Health. Recipients of the $500 AASV Foundation scholarships were (from left): Kyle Nisley, Shelby Haryslak, Donna Presnell, and Amanda Archer. Not pictured: Nathan VanKley.

Student Poster Competition awardees announced

The American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) provided an opportunity for 15 veterinary students to compete for awards in the Veterinary Student Poster Competition. United Animal Health sponsored the competition, offering awards totaling $4000.

Thirty-seven veterinary students from 12 universities submitted abstracts for consideration by student abstract volunteer judges Drs Alex Ramirez, Christa Goodell, Jessica Higgins, Marlin Hoogland, Russ Daly, and Thomas Painter. Based on judging scores, the top 15 abstracts not selected for oral presentation were eligible to compete in the poster competition. A panel of three AASV practitioner volunteers, Drs Todd Price, Jessica Davenport, and Dennis Villani, interviewed the competing students and scored their posters to determine the scholarship awards. Drs Andrew Bowman and Perle Zhitnitskiy chaired the competition.

Joel Spencer, United Animal Health, announced the following awards during the AASV Luncheon on February 28th:

$500 scholarship: Courtney Wangler, University of Illinois – Top student poster titled “Differentiation of H3N2 and H1N2 IAV-S antigenic sites by RT-qPCR.”

$400 scholarships: Lindsay Miller, University of Minnesota; and Evan Schwarz, University of Illinois.

$300 scholarships: McKenna Brinning, Iowa State University; Megan Kellen, Iowa State University; and Sydney Simmons, North Carolina State University.

$200 scholarships: Alexis Berte, Iowa State University; Isaac Goldner, University of Illinois; Austin Janssen, Iowa State University; Rachel Kanefsky, Tufts University; Kathryn Lenker, University of Pennsylvania; Justin Moeller, The Ohio State University; Katie Parker, Iowa State University; Kaylee Robinson, University of Missouri; and Adam Tatnall, University of Illinois.

In addition to the poster competition awards, each student poster competition participant received a $250 award from Zoetis.

$500 poster winner
Recipient of the $500 scholarship for Top student poster: Courtney Wangler, University of Illinois.
$400 poster winners
Dr Joel Spencer (left) presented scholarships sponsored by United Animal Health. The $400 poster competition winners were Lindsay Miller and Evan Schwarz (not pictured).
$300 poster winners
Dr Joel Spencer (left) presented scholarships sponsored by United Animal Health. The $300 poster competition winners were: Sydney Simmons, Megan Kellen, and McKenna Brinning.
$200 poster winners
Dr Joel Spencer (left) presented scholarships sponsored by United Animal Health. The $200 poster competition winner were (from left): Katie Parker, Isaac Goldner, Kathryn Lenker, Austin Janssen, Alexis Berte, Justin Moeller, and Rachel Kanefsky. Not pictured: Kaylee Robinson and Adam Tatnall.

Thank you, Sponsors and Exhibitors!

Refreshment break at AASV Annual Meeting Poster presentations at AASV Annual Meeting Yoga exercise class at AASV Annual Meeting Musicians at Praise Breakfast at AASV Annual Meeting

AASV members attending the annual meeting make a substantial investment in the form of registration fees, travel, lodging, meals, and potential loss of income while away from work. However, the cost of attendance would be even greater - or the quality of the meeting experience reduced - if it were not for the financial support provided by corporate sponsors for refreshments, meals, and social activities, as well as for travel stipends, awards, and scholarships for veterinary students. In addition, considerable support was provided by the 90 companies and organizations in the 2022 Technical Tables exhibit.

Please join AASV in expressing your personal appreciation to representatives of the following companies for their generous support of the AASV Annual Meeting:

Scholarship and event sponsors

  • Aurora Pharmaceutical (Refreshment Break Sponsor)
  • Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health (AASV Luncheon)
  • Cambridge Technologies (Refreshment Break Cosponsor)
  • DSM Animal Nutrition & Health (Yoga Exercise Class)
  • Elanco Animal Health (AASV Foundation Veterinary Student Scholarships)
  • Hog Slat (Refreshment Break Cosponsor)
  • Merck Animal Health (AASV Awards Reception, Student Reception, Veterinary Student Trivia Event, AASVF-Merck Veterinary Student Scholarships)
  • Newport Laboratories (Veterinary Student Travel Stipends)
  • Stuart Products (Praise Breakfast)
  • United Animal Health (Veterinary Student Poster Awards)
  • Zoetis (AASV Student Seminar and Student Poster Session, AASV Foundation Top Student Presenter Scholarship)

Technical Table Exhibitors

Technical tables at AASV Annual Meeting

ABVP

ADM Animal Nutrition

AgCreate Solutions/Pork Avenue Training Portal

Allflex Livestock Intelligence

Alltech - Hubbard Feeds

Animal Health International

Animal Science Products

APC

Apiam Solutions

ARKO Laboratories

Arm & Hammer Animal & Food Production

Artemis AG-Solutions

Art’s Way Scientific

Aurora Pharmaceutical

Automated Production

AVMA Trust

Bimeda

BioChek

BioSec

Bock Industries

Boehringer Ingelheim

Cambridge Technologies

Cargill Animal Nutrition & Health

Central Life Sciences

Ceva Animal Health

Chr Hansen

Christian Veterinary Mission

CID LINES

Clipper Distributing

DNA Genetics

DSM Animal Nutrition & Health

Ecto

Elanco

Endovac Animal Health

Essential Ag Solutions

Fast Genetics

Furst McNess Company

Genesus Genetics

GlobalVetLink

Hog Slat

Huvepharma

Hypor

IDEXX

IMV Technologies

Indical Bioscience

Innovative Heating Technologies

Insight Wealth Group

JBI Distributor & Services

Kemin Animal Nutrition & Health

LANXESS Corporation

MAI Animal Health

Maximus Systems

MB Swine Reproduction

Medgene Labs

Merck Animal Health

Minitube USA

MWI Animal Health

National Pork Board

National Pork Producers Council

Natural Biologics

Neogen

Newport Laboratories

Norbrook

Novus International

Nutriquest

Olmix

Pharmacosmos

Pharmgate Animal Health

Phibro Animal Health

PIC

PigCHAMP

PigKnows

PMI

PrairiE Systems

Precision Health Technologies

Ralco

RTI

Stuart Products

Swine Health Information Center

SwineTech

TechMix

Tetracore

Thermo Fisher Scientific Animal Health

Tonisity

Topigs Norsvin USA

United Animal Health

Veterinary Pharmaceutical Solutions

Wilson’s Prairie View Farm

Zinpro

Zoetis