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AASV Student Poster Competition Winners Announced
AASV Student Poster Competition Winners Announced

The American Association of Swine Veterinarians provided an opportunity for 15 veterinary students to compete for awards in the Veterinary Student Poster Competition.

AASV Foundation Announces Student Seminar Awards and Scholarships
AASV Foundation Announces Student Seminar Awards and Scholarships

The American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation awarded scholarships totaling $25,000 to 15 veterinary students who participated in the AASV Student Seminar at the Annual Meeting.

AASV Foundation Awards More than $100,000 for Research
AASV Foundation Awards More than $100,000 for Research

As part of its mission to fund research with direct application to the profession, the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation awarded more than $100,000 in funding for research.

Hall Receives David A. Schoneweis Scholarship
Hall Receives David A. Schoneweis Scholarship

Madeline Hall, a Kansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, was awarded the David A. Schoneweis Scholarship during the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Annual Meeting.

Twelve AASV Members Receive Debt Relief Grants
Twelve AASV Members Receive Debt Relief Grants

Twelve $7,500 grants were awarded by the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation Feb. 26 during the American Association of Swine Veterinarians 55th Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tenn.

AASV Installs 2024 Officers
AASV Installs 2024 Officers

Angela Baysinger, DVM, was installed as president of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians during the association’s 55th Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tenn.

Students Vie for Scholarships in AASV Poster Competition
Students Vie for Scholarships in AASV Poster Competition

The American Association of Swine Veterinarians invited 15 veterinary students to compete for awards in the Veterinary Student Poster Competition at the AASV Annual Meeting.

Generous Scholarships Provide Opportunity for AASV Members
Generous Scholarships Provide Opportunity for AASV Members

Thanks to the generosity of charter members, the American Association of Swine Veterinarians can help provide excellent scholarship opportunities for its members. Here are some of the 2023 winners.

Becton Named Technical Services/Allied Industry Veterinarian of the Year
Becton Named Technical Services/Allied Industry Veterinarian of the Year

National Pork Board Director of Swine Health Lisa Becton was named the American Association of Swine Veterinarians’ Technical Services/Allied Industry Veterinarian of the Year.

LeFevre and Riggs Win Hogg Scholarships at AASV Annual Meeting
LeFevre and Riggs Win Hogg Scholarships at AASV Annual Meeting

Claire LeFevre, DVM, and Emily Mahan-Riggs, DVM, were named the 2023 recipients of the AASV Hogg Scholarship during the American Association of Swine Veterinarians 54th annual meeting in Aurora, Colo.

AASV Names Meritorious Service, Outstanding Academic Award Winners
AASV Names Meritorious Service, Outstanding Academic Award Winners

Here's a look at who won AASV's Meritorious Service Award and AASV's Outstanding Swine Academic of the Year Award.

AASV Recognizes 2023 Young Swine Veterinarian of the Year
AASV Recognizes 2023 Young Swine Veterinarian of the Year

AASV's Young Swine Veterinarian of the Year, Jessica Davenport, DVM, works for JBS Live Pork where she is responsible for the health of more than 60,000 sows, gilt multiplication and nursery and grow-finish.

Rodibaugh Receives American Association of Swine Veterinarians' Heritage Award
Rodibaugh Receives American Association of Swine Veterinarians' Heritage Award

Max Rodibaugh, DVM, is the sixth recipient of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation's Heritage Award for his outstanding achievements in swine veterinary medicine.

Bolda Wins David A. Schoneweis Scholarship at AASV Annual Meeting
Bolda Wins David A. Schoneweis Scholarship at AASV Annual Meeting

Random Bolda, a second-year student at Kansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, was awarded the David A. Schoneweis Scholarship during the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Annual Meeting. 

AASV Announces Student Poster Competition Awardees
AASV Announces Student Poster Competition Awardees

Fifteen veterinary students competed for awards in the Veterinary Student Poster Competition sponsored by United Animal Health at the American Association of Swine Veterinarians annual meeting.

AASV Foundation Awards $100,000 for Swine Research
AASV Foundation Awards $100,000 for Swine Research

The American Association of Swine Veterinarians is funding four research projects totaling $100,000 that have direct application to the veterinary profession. Find out more about the four Iowa State University projects.

L to R: Edison Magalhaes, Jianqiang Zhang and Cesar Corzo with Lisa Tokach at the AASV Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Ga.
AASV Foundation Funds Three Research Proposals

The AASV Foundation granted a total of $60,000 to support efforts by researchers at the University of Minnesota and Iowa State University.

(l to r): AASV announces its 2020 officers, including President Jeffrey Harker, President-Elect Mary Battrell, Vice President Michael Senn and Immediate Past-President Nathan Winkelman.
American Association of Swine Veterinarians Installs 2020 Officers

Jeffrey Harker, DVM, was named president of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) on March 10 during the association’s 51st Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Ga.

United Animal Health to Sponsor AASV Student Poster Competition
United Animal Health to Sponsor AASV Student Poster Competition

United Animal Health joins long-time sponsors Zoetis and Elanco Animal Health in supporting the AASV Student Seminar and Poster Session at the AASV Annual Meeting.

This interactive map is part of APHIS' efforts to advance the Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) program.
USDA-APHIS Interactive Map Helps Livestock Producers Get Premises ID

This interactive map is part of APHIS' efforts to advance the Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) program.

Erin Lowe Receives Hogg Scholarship
Erin Lowe Receives Hogg Scholarship

Dr. Erin Lowe was named the 2019 recipient of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation Hogg Scholarship.

AASV Foundation Honors Henry with Prestigious Heritage Award
AASV Foundation Honors Henry with Prestigious Heritage Award

Dr. Steven Henry received the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation's Heritage Award during the AASV's 50th Annual Meeting in Orlando, Fla.

AASV Member Veterinarian Receives Student Debt Relief Scholarship
AASV Member Veterinarian Receives Student Debt Relief Scholarship

Dr. Chelsea Stewart, a 2016 graduate of Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and continuous AASV member, received the newly established AASV Member Student Debt Relief Scholarship.

(l to r) Dr. Nathan Wineklman, president; Dr. Jeffrey Harker, president-elect; Dr. Mary Battrell, vice president; and Dr. C. Scanlon Daniels, immediate past president.
AASV 2019 Officers Ready to Serve Swine Industry

Dr. Nathan Winkelman was installed as the president of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians on March 12.

AASV Celebrates 50 Years with Record Attendance at Annual Meeting
AASV Celebrates 50 Years with Record Attendance at Annual Meeting

The American Association of Swine Veterinarians held its annual meeting in Orlando, Fla., on March 9-12 drawing record attendance for its 50th anniversary celebration.

Illinois Veterinarian Named AASV's 2019 Swine Practitioner of the Year
Illinois Veterinarian Named AASV's 2019 Swine Practitioner of the Year

AASV presented Dr. William Hollis with the 2019 Swine Practitioner of the Year Award for his proficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of veterinary science to clients.