Allerson Wins AASV's Outstanding Practitioner of the Year Award

Holden Farms' Veterinarian Matt Allerson was honored as the 2024 Swine Practitioner of the Year by the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) during the association’s 55th Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tenn.

Allerson was honored for his unusual degree of proficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of veterinary service to clients. Based out of Northfield, Minn., he leads a team of veterinarians for Holden Farms, one of the largest family-owned production systems in the country.

“I am honored to receive this award from the AASV. I am very grateful for the team at Holden Farms that I have had the pleasure to work with in the past 13 years. Additionally, I appreciate all of the mentorship I have received from members of the AASV and the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. I am also thankful for my wonderful wife and family and all the support they have provided for me during my career,” Allerson said in a release.

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In addition to presenting many scientific abstracts at AASV annual meetings and other swine health meetings, he is known nationally and internationally for his work in disease control, health and production. He also is highly respected for his outstanding teaching, mentorship, natural team leadership and approachability, AASV said in a release. 

"His ability to navigate and lead through challenging situations with a calm and positive outlook reflects his resilience and unwavering commitment to the well-being of the swine industry,” said one of his nominators.  

He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and his master's of public health, DVM and PhD from the University of Minnesota. 

As noted by both his colleagues and clients, his passion for swine is second only to that of his family. He is very proud of his wife Jenna and three children, Owen, August and Adeline. 

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