Recipients of the 2024 Growing Research and New Technology for Swine (GRANTS) program cycle have been selected. The Swine Research and Technology Review Board has selected three, covering topics including PRRSV spread and recombination, as well as use of innovative artificial intelligence to improve sow and piglet welfare. Each recipient will receive $35,000 in funding. […]
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Applications Now Open for Neil Dierks Scholarship Honoring Former NPPC CEO
The National Pork Industry Foundation (NPIF), a nonprofit dedicated to advancing research and education within the pork industry, is now accepting applications for the Neil Dierks Scholarship. This scholarship honors Neil Dierks, the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) former longtime CEO, and his remarkable contributions to the industry. The $5,000 scholarship is awarded annually to […]
AVMA Releases Expanded Humane Slaughter Guidelines
The latest AVMA Guidelines on the Humane Slaughter of Animals contains new sections on fur-bearing animals and frogs along with additional information on poultry. The guidelines are presented in a user-friendly format in which chapters are arranged by species. The newest version of the AVMA Guidelines for the Humane Slaughter of Animals published September 13 with notable […]
Abstract: Enhancing disease surveillance and preparedness: An early warning tool for disease occurrence in U.S. swine breeding herds
Abstract: Enhancing disease surveillance and preparedness: An early warning tool for disease occurrence in U.S. swine breeding herds Understanding regional disease risk is critical for swine disease prevention and control. Since 2011, the Morrison Swine Health Monitoring Project (MSHMP) has strengthened partnerships among practitioners and producers to report health events (e.g., porcine reproductive and respiratory […]
AASV Members Receive ACVPM Helwig-Jennings Award
Drs. Gary Bowman (Ohio State ’67), Columbus, Ohio, and Andrew Bowman (Ohio State ’07), Columbus, Ohio, for outstanding and prolonged service to the ACVPM. Dr. Gary Bowman served on the veterinary faculty of The Ohio State University prior to retirement. He is a diplomate of the ACVPM. Dr. Andrew Bowman is an associate professor in […]
Reagan-Udall Foundation to Research Challenges in Animal and Veterinary Industries
As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine continues to progress in implementation of its Animal and Veterinary Innovation Agenda, the center is supporting a collaborative agreement to the Reagan-Udall Foundation for the FDA (the Foundation) to conduct a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis. This SWOT analysis aims to research the […]
FDA Announces Animal and Veterinary Innovation Centers Partnerships
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine is announcing today the establishment of four Animal and Veterinary Innovation Centers (AVICs), which are the recipients of funding for work to advance regulatory science and further development of innovative products and approaches to better support animal health and veterinary interventions. These AVICs further the […]
Abstract: Molecular profile and epidemiological traits of Streptococcus suis isolated from diseased pigs in western Canada reveal multiple-serotype infection: Implications for disease control
Abstract: Molecular profile and epidemiological traits of Streptococcus suis isolated from diseased pigs in western Canada reveal multiple-serotype infection: Implications for disease control Objective: Streptococcus suis is a major agent of disease in modern swine operations, linked to increased mortality, treatment costs, and secondary infections. Although it is ubiquitous in swine, only a fraction of pigs develop clinical disease. […]
Students Applicants Sought 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 […]
Wellness Wednesday
#WellnessWednesday – Spiritual Wellbeing Tip: Cultivate a daily personal gratitude practice, either by journaling or talking about it with friends and loved ones.