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August 14, 2020 — [News]
The USDA has announced the availability of assistance for agricultural producers in the Midwest affected by the recent severe weather to help eligible farmers and ranchers reestablish their...
August 13, 2020 — [Abs.]
Senecavirus A (SVA) is an emerging picornavirus that causes vesicular disease (VD) in swine. The virus has been circulating in swine in the United Stated (USA) since at least 1988, however, since...
August 13, 2020 — [Abs.]
African swine fever (ASF) continues to spread across Asia, devastating pig populations. The disease is nearly 100% fatal in pigs, and currently, there is no effective vaccine available. Therefore,...
August 12, 2020 — [Conf.]
The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine will host a USDA-backed online exercise to bring together a broad spectrum of livestock industry stakeholders to work in collaboration to...
August 12, 2020 — [USDA]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking feedback on its proposed list of pests and diseases of concern that are likely to pose a high...
August 12, 2020 — [News]
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have taken steps to plan for and implement the successful transfer of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility...
August 11, 2020 — [AASV]
The dictionary defines a "tip" as a small but useful piece of practical advice. Synonyms include a hint, suggestion, pointer, clue, guideline, recommendation, word of warning, or counsel....
August 11, 2020 — AASV Staff [AASV]
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians announces an opportunity for veterinary students to make a scientific presentation at the AASV Annual Meeting in San Francisco, California, on Sunday,...
August 11, 2020 — AASV Staff [AASV]
Plans are underway for the 52nd annual meeting of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV), to take place February 27 - March 2, 2021 in San Francisco, California. The AASV is moving...
August 11, 2020 — [Conf.]
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are transitioning our 30th Annual Swine Conference to an Online Virtual Conference. While we are disappointed that we will not be able to see everyone in person, we...
August 11, 2020 — [Students]
Veterinary student, are you shadowing a swine veterinarian this summer or involved in an interesting clinical case investigation? Are you working on your veterinary skills by designing a list of...
August 10, 2020 — AASV Staff [AASV]
Come share how your week has been, get advice if you want it, give advice if you have it, and invest in the strength of yours and others’ resilience during these challenging times. Join HEARD...
August 10, 2020 — [Conf.]
Make plans to attend the Allen D. Leman Swine Conference September 19 - 22, 2020 - virtually! This new format has the same great content featuring science-driven solutions to the complex challenges...
August 10, 2020 — [Abs.]
Background: Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) is one of the most economically devastating diseases affecting the pork industry globally. PRRS is caused by PRRS virus (PRRSV)....
August 10, 2020 — [Abs.]
The role of animal feed as a vehicle for the transport and transmission of viral diseases was first identified during the porcine epidemic diarrhoea virus (PEDV) epidemic in North America. Since that...
August 7, 2020 — Smithfield Foods [Jobs]
Smithfield Foods seeks a swine veterinarian based in Iowa to promote animal health and wellbeing, with a focus on disease prevention and process improvement, in order to improve the health of the...
August 6, 2020 — [News]
More than 200 pounds of pork concealed in the engine compartment of a vehicle were discovered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge in Laredo,...
August 5, 2020 — AASV Staff [AASV]
Come share how your week has been, get advice if you want it, give advice if you have it, and invest in the strength of yours and others’ resilience during these challenging times. Join HEARD...
August 5, 2020 — [News]
The tragic deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, among others, have changed our world, and have created an increased sense of urgency and deepened commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion...
August 5, 2020 — [Conf.]
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are transitioning our 30th Annual Swine Conference to an Online Virtual Conference. While we are disappointed that we will not be able to see everyone in person, we...
August 5, 2020 — [Research]
Did you have PRRSV outbreaks in breeding herds this year? Consider enrolling in our PRRSV monitoring studies to investigate factors associated with time-to-stability and...
August 5, 2020 — [Welfare]
North Carolina State University is conducting research on the use of pain control drugs on-farm. The goal of this research study is to gain a better understanding of the use of pain management drugs...
August 5, 2020 — [Practice]
The American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine (ACVPM) seeks new Diplomates to join some of the most distinguished veterinary professionals in preventive medicine and public health at...
August 5, 2020 — [USDA]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing the availability of a sources sought notice that will be posted for 30 days to gather...
August 5, 2020 — [USDA]
USDA APHIS is focusing on the following issues and concerns regarding import permit time frames and standards including contingency plans for transit shipments. View the July 30, 2020 USDA...
August 5, 2020 — [News]
Hurricane Isaias made landfall in North Carolina on Monday night and traveled directly through the state's major pork producing counties. Despite heavy rains, initial reports indicate that no pig...
August 4, 2020 — AASV Staff [AASV]
With careful attention to social distancing guidelines and other COVID-19 precautions, plans are moving forward for the annual AASV Foundation Golf Outing, which is returning to Veenker Memorial Golf...
August 4, 2020 — AASV Staff [AASV]
Plans are underway for the 52nd annual meeting of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV), to take place February 27 - March 2, 2021 in San Francisco, California. The AASV is moving...
August 4, 2020 — [Conf.]
Need some veterinary continuing education credits? Register by August 10 for the Emerging and Exotic Diseases of Animals online course. Learn about the causes and consequences of foreign animal...
August 4, 2020 — [Students]
Veterinary student, are you shadowing a swine veterinarian this summer or involved in an interesting clinical case investigation? Are you working on your veterinary skills by designing a list of...
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Category abbreviations: AASV=Membership information, announcements, and other information from the American Association of Swine Veterinarians; Abs.=Abstracts from journal articles of general interest to swine veterinarians.; ALERT=Used to create email alerts; An.H.=Animal Health; Conf.=Conference announcements and other continuing education opportunities; FAD="Foreign" Animal Disease and other news most significant to regions outside of North America.; Food=Food Safety; Gov.=Information about legislation, regulations, and rulemaking that may affect the swine industry or swine veterinarians.; Hum.H.=Human health; Ind.=News from the pork industry, including NPPC and Pork Board activities.; International=Information regarding swine health and production internationally.; Jobs=Position announcements, primarily seeking swine veterinarians.; Meet=Provides a short synopsis of meetings of importance to swine veterinarians.; News=Agriculture related news events.; Nutr.=Swine nutrition; OP-ED=Opinion or editorial articles expressing the thoughts of individual Association members.; Pharm.=Pharmaceuticals and biologicals; PRRS=Articles from the AASV PRRS Task Force; Practice=Information associated with practice management or development.; Research=Research topics of interest to swine veterinarians.; Students=Information of interest to AASV student members.; USDA=US Dept. of Agriculture activities of interest to swine veterinarians.; Welfare=Animal welfare issues