The Animal Welfare Assessment Contest (AWJAC) provides a unique educational experience while strengthening student reasoning and communication skills. The competition teaches students to assess the welfare of animals in a variety of settings using science-based methods and reasoning. Students are given the opportunity to weigh evidence and present sound evaluations. This contest ensures that tomorrow’s […]
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Beyond Private Practice Webinar Series
The Center for Public and Corporate Veterinary Medicine is excited to announce our FREE Beyond Private Practice Webinar Series, which is designed to inform veterinarians about the diverse career opportunities available in the public and corporate sectors. Our first Organizational Overview session in the Beyond Private Practice Webinar Series will be held with USDA Food Safety and […]
AASV Swine Health Speaker Bank Sign Up
Are you interested in speaking to Veterinary students and pre-Veterinary students about Swine Medicine related topics? Would you be willing to volunteer your time to teach the next generation of veterinarians about what swine veterinarians do? The AASV Communications Committee is inviting members who are willing and able to do public speaking engagements about Swine […]
NPPC Celebrates Future Leaders With Annual Scholarship Awards at National Pork Industry Forum
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) proudly announced the recipients of the 2025 Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship and Neil Dierks Scholarship at the National Pork Industry Forum. Sponsored in partnership with CME Group and the National Pork Industry Foundation (NPIF), these awards recognize exceptional university students dedicated to advancing careers in the U.S. […]
Share Your Suggestions for the AASV Annual Meeting
If you attended the 56th AASV Annual Meeting in San Francisco, thank you! We hope it was an enjoyable and productive meeting for you. Please help us improve next year’s annual meeting! Provide your comments and suggestions in our 3-question survey at https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8194509/aasv2025. If you didn’t attend the meeting, we still welcome your participation in […]
The Time Is Now – Reinventing Pork for the Future
Producers like you have spoken, and NPB is taking action. Demand is the driving force behind pork’s future, and in 2025, NPB is making a bold investment to increase demand by launching a new consumer campaign. This is more than a campaign—it’s a transformational shift to ensure pork remains relevant and desirable in the marketplace. […]
Abstract: Optimizing Tongue Fluid Sampling and Testing Protocols for Enhanced PRRSV Isolation from Perinatal Swine Mortalities
Abstract: Optimizing Tongue Fluid Sampling and Testing Protocols for Enhanced PRRSV Isolation from Perinatal Swine Mortalities Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) remains a major concern for swine health. Isolating PRRSV is essential for identifying infectious viruses and for vaccine formulation. This study evaluated the potential of using tongue fluid (TF) from perinatal piglet […]
Obituary: Dr. Mike R. Wilson (1934-2025)
AASV is saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Mike Wilson. Mike Wilson passed away at his home in Australia on February 21. Dr. Wilson was an early member of the American Association of Swine Practitioners (Veterinarians), presented the 1982 Howard Dunne Memorial Lecture, and was awarded the Howard Dunne Memorial Award in 1996. […]
Dr. Howard Hill Honored With NPPC Hall of Fame Induction
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is proud to announce the induction of Dr. Howard Hill into the NPPC Hall of Fame during the 2025 National Pork Industry Forum (NPIF). This prestigious award recognizes individuals who have dedicated their lives to advancing the pork industry. “Dr. Howard Hill has been a driving force in both veterinary […]
Prospecting Auction Raises $110,745 for the AASV Foundation
The foundation’s annual auction fundraiser was held on March 3 during the AASV Annual Meeting at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis in the “golden state” of California. The very successful event was coordinated by the 2025 Auction Committee, led by co-chairs Drs. Chase Stahl and John Waddell. Electronic bidding for silent auction items opened on […]