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Students: Apply by Nov 15 for Alternate Student Delegate on AASV Board of Directors

The AASV Student Engagement Committee is accepting applications from veterinary students interested in serving as the Alternate Student Delegate on the AASV Board of Directors. This student will represent student interests and serve as a non-voting member of the AASV board. This experience will provide the student with a unique perspective of the inner workings […]

SHIC Lit Review Outlines Current Information and Knowledge Gaps for H5N1 Risk to Swine

The recent emergence of H5N1 Influenza A clade 2.3.4.4b in dairy animals, coupled with persistent outbreaks in commercial poultry, poses a significant threat to the US swine industry. To summarize the current understanding of H5N1 risk to pigs as well as identify knowledge gaps, the Swine Health Information Center funded a literature review conducted by […]

SHIC to Host a Special Session in 2024 North American PRRS/NC229 International Conference of Swine Diseases

The Swine Health Information Center is co-hosting a special session entitled, “Novel Tools and Technologies to Address Emerging Diseases of Swine,” at the 2024 NAPRRS/NC229: International Conference of Swine Viral Diseases from December 8 – 9, 2024, in Chicago. This conference, an annual educational event, brings together swine industry researchers, professionals, and field practitioners to learn […]

Position Announcement: Director of Grow-Finish Health – Seaboard

Seaboard Foods offers an exciting Director of Grow-Finish Health position available in the Guymon, Oklahoma office. In this highly impactful role, you will be a key member of the Live Operations team. The Director of Grow-Finish Health will oversee the development and execution of comprehensive health strategies for wean to finish commercial operations that align with company goals […]

Drug Availability Issues? Let Us Know!

If you are experiencing drug availability or supply issues, please send any animal drug shortage information to the FDA Animal Drug Shortages mailbox (animaldrugshortages@fda.hhs.gov) or call FDA at (240)762-8893. This will facilitate FDA drug shortage staff getting access to all information more expeditiously. You can also reach out to AASV and we will submit on […]

Position Announcement: SHIC Grant and Contract Administrator

The Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) is responsible for developing and maintaining a global swine disease information network for the purpose of protecting and enhancing the health of the United States swine herd by minimizing the impact of emerging disease threats through preparedness, coordinated communications, global disease monitoring, analysis of swine health data, and targeted […]

Survey: Addressing Unmet Need Within the Animal and Veterinary Industries

The Reagan-Udall Foundation for the FDA is leading an initiative to identify holistic approaches to address opportunities and challenges in animal health and veterinary medicine. FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) recently released its Animal & Veterinary Innovation Agenda, providing plans to support actions that will further position the agency to work with stakeholders to advance […]

November Domestic Disease Monitoring Report Now Available

The Swine Health Information Center’s (SHIC) NovemberDomestic Swine Disease Monitoring Report is available. This month’s Domestic Swine Disease Monitoring Report  includes a bonus page about diagnostic data supporting the effective Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (MHP) control in breeding herds. SDRS reported PRRSV positivity increased in both sow farm and wean-to-finish sites. PRRSV overall positivity was above expected in Iowa, Oklahoma, Indiana, and […]