The proceedings of the AASV 2022 Annual Meeting are available for members to download at aasv.org/annmtg/proceedings. Current 2022 membership dues-paid status is required to access the files.

As in the past, the papers are available as follows:

• The “big book” of all the regular session papers in a single PDF file with a linked table of contents
• Seminar booklets: A PDF collection of the papers for each seminar
• An individual paper for each presentation is available in the Swine Information Library: aasv.org/library/swineinfo/

You will be prompted for your AASV website username and password to access the files. If you have forgotten your password, use the “Reset Password” link in the upper right of the AASV website (aasv.org) or contact the AASV office for assistance.

Alternate Student Delegate selected for AASV Board

The AASV Student Recruitment Committee is pleased to announce the selection of Hunter Everett, a second-year veterinary student at North Carolina State University (NCSU), as the incoming Alternate Student Delegate to the AASV Board of Directors.

Hunter’s interest in swine began with a student job on the NCSU 200-sow farrow-to-finish farm where he was employed throughout college. His growing interest in swine led him to hold internships and externships in production and research within multiple different systems. As a member of the Pork Checkoff’s Student Social Forces program, he advocated for the pork industry within his animal science network and beyond. Since joining AASV as a first-year veterinary student, he has been selected for two oral presentations in the AASV student seminar (2021, 2022). Because of his experiences in swine production and research, coupled with strong mentorship, Hunter has a firm commitment to pursuing a career in swine medicine.

Hunter is looking forward to connecting with students and members. “I’m so excited to work with and learn more about AASV over the next two years. I can’t wait to meet and work with other students, members, and future colleagues at this year’s meeting!”

Hunter will assume his duties as Alternate Student Delegate during the 2022 AASV Annual Meeting. The current alternate delegate, Sydney Simmons (NCSU, 2023), will assume the delegate position currently held by Amanda Anderson (Iowa State, 2022), who will rotate off the board. Sydney and Hunter will represent student interests within AASV as nonvoting members of the Board of Directors and the Student Recruitment Committee. Please join us in welcoming Hunter to the AASV Board of Directors and thanking Amanda for her service!

AVMA Committee and Council Positions Open

The AASV designates representatives for several committees of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Current representatives are listed at aasv.org/members/only/AVMAreps. Visit avma.org/membership/volunteering-avma/avma-volunteer-opportunities-vacancies for more details and descriptions of each committee. Several committees have openings; please contact the AASV office if you are interested in representing AASV.

AASV President challenges AASV members to Give A Ham

During the winter holidays, AASV president Dr Mary Battrell challenged all AASV members to celebrate a season of giving by participating in the National Pork Producer Council’s Give A Ham program. Although the winter holidays have passed, you can still participate year-round. Simply go to your local grocery store, purchase pork products, and donate to your favorite charity.