We are pleased to announce the dates for three exciting conferences this year. The ISU James D. McKean Swine Disease Conference, Iowa Swine Day, and the second International Conference on Pig Livability will be held June 24-25, June 26 and November 5-6, respectively. Iowa Swine Day and the McKean conference will again be held back to back in […]
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Dr. Hans Coetzee Awarded the 2025 NAS Prize in Food & Agriculture Sciences
Dr. Hans Coetzee Awarded the 2025 NAS Prize in Food & Agriculture Sciences Pain management is a critical component of ensuring animal welfare in livestock production systems. The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) is awarding Dr. Hans Coetzee of Kansas State University the 2025 NAS Prize in Food & Agriculture Sciences for his groundbreaking research on safe and cost-effective pain management practices […]
Sign Up for Speed Networking at the Annual Meeting by Feb 10
Students, are you looking for employment following graduation? Do you want to improve your interview, networking, and communication skills? AASV members, would you like to meet the “up and coming” generation of swine veterinarians? We have the perfect opportunity for you at the AASV Annual Meeting in San Francisco! The AASV Student Engagement Committee is […]
JSHAP Online Ahead of Print: Hematological parameters of pigs in different housing systems in Slovenia
JSHAP Online Ahead of Print: Hematological parameters of pigs in different housing systems in Slovenia Objectives: Establish blood reference values and evaluate the influence of age on the hematological profile of indigenous Slovenian Krškopolje pigs and compare these values with conventionally farmed pigs. Materials and methods: Blood samples were taken from 57 grower and 36 finisher Krškopolje […]
Abstract: Prevalence and characterization of Salmonella species on U.S. swine sites as part of the NAHMS 2021 swine enteric study
Abstract: Prevalence and characterization of Salmonella species on U.S. swine sites as part of the NAHMS 2021 swine enteric study Salmonella species are an important cause of systemic and gastrointestinal disease in animals and humans worldwide; they are also increasingly resistant to multiple classes of antimicrobials which may aid in their treatment and control. Salmonella […]
For Comment: AVMA Depopulation Guidelines, Due Jan 30
Proposed updates to the AVMA Guidelines for the Depopulation of Animals are available for review and commenting by AVMA members. Comments must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on January 30, 2025. Draft AVMA Depopulation Guidelines (AVMA login required.) The AASV Pig Welfare Committee has reviewed the updates and is drafting comments. These will […]
Veterinary Students: Sign up for Swine Trivia Competition in San Francisco
Veterinary students, if you are attending the AASV Annual Meeting in San Francisco, join us Saturday, March 1 at 6:00 pm for appetizers and drinks followed by a fun-filled, interactive evening of competitive swine veterinary medicine trivia! Test your swine knowledge, meet new people, and have some fun! Merck Animal Health hosts the event and […]
Wanted: Participants for “Vet Hunt” at AASV Annual Meeting
The AASV Annual Meeting provides a perfect opportunity for veterinary students to establish relationships with practicing veterinarians. To facilitate this networking, we will again offer the “Vet Hunt” contest at this year’s meeting. Students will be challenged to meet and visit with at least 10 veterinarians during the first couple days of the meeting. Every […]
AASV Members – Sign Up for Speed Networking at the Annual Meeting
AASV members, would you like to meet the “up and coming” generation of swine veterinarians? Don’t miss the opportunity to network with veterinary students at the AASV Annual Meeting in San Francisco! The AASV Student Engagement Committee is once again coordinating this efficient networking activity for veterinarians and veterinary students. This event is essentially a […]
Students – Sign Up for Speed Networking at the Annual Meeting
Students, are you looking for employment following graduation? Could any of us stand to improve our interview, networking, and communication skills? If so, we have the perfect opportunity to do so! The student Speed Networking event at the AASV Annual Meeting is a great opportunity to interact with potential employers and colleagues and also sharpen […]