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Merck Introduces Sequivity with Microsol Diluvac Forte Adjuvant Prescription Vaccine
Merck Introduces Sequivity with Microsol Diluvac Forte Adjuvant Prescription Vaccine

Merck Animal Health announced it has received license approval from the USDA for Sequivity with Microsol Diluvac Forte adjuvant prescription vaccine for use in gilts and sows. 

AASV Foundation Announces Recipients of Hogg Scholarship
AASV Foundation Announces Recipients of Hogg Scholarship

Ashley Johnson and Jana Morgan were named the 2024 recipients of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation Hogg Scholarship.

BREAKING: Mystery Illness Impacting Texas, Kansas Dairy Cattle is Confirmed as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Strain
BREAKING: Mystery Illness Impacting Texas, Kansas Dairy Cattle is Confirmed as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Strain

USDA says genetic sequencing revealed the mystery illness impacting Texas dairies is the same strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) that's been in the U.S. The virus is carried by wild waterfowl.

Florida 4-H Youth Invents Medical Device to Save Pig
Florida 4-H Youth Invents Medical Device to Save Pig

When Cameron Swallows heard his sister crying, he knew he had a big problem to solve.

Brazil Recognizes More States as Free of Foot-and-Mouth Disease Without Vaccination
Brazil Recognizes More States as Free of Foot-and-Mouth Disease Without Vaccination

Brazil recognized 16 states and the country's federal district as areas free of foot-and-mouth disease without vaccination. The measure is part of an effort to make Brazil free of the disease without vaccination by 2026.

U.S. Pork Well Represented in USDA APHIS Accomplishments of 2023
U.S. Pork Well Represented in USDA APHIS Accomplishments of 2023

Of the eight accomplishments USDA APHIS recently acknowledged in their efforts to protect U.S. agriculture and natural resources in 2023, three specifically address the U.S. pork industry.

SHIC 2024 Plan of Work Competitive Call Nets 43 Proposals from 21 Institutions
SHIC 2024 Plan of Work Competitive Call Nets 43 Proposals from 21 Institutions

In January, SHIC issued a request for proposals inviting submissions to specifically address 11 research priorities in its 2024 Plan of Work. Research outcomes from the 43 projects funded will help producers, SHIC says.

Porcine Circovirus Webinar Provides Timely Updates, SHIC Says
Porcine Circovirus Webinar Provides Timely Updates, SHIC Says

Porcine circovirus (PCV) presents a significant swine disease challenge, says the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC). That's why it is included in SHIC’s 2024 Plan of Work as a priority pathogen.

What's the Potential Production Impact of a JEV Outbreak in U.S. Swine?
What's the Potential Production Impact of a JEV Outbreak in U.S. Swine?

Although Japanese encephalitis virus has never been detected in the U.S., experts are paying close attention to it as JEV poses an emerging transboundary threat to domestic sow herds susceptible to viral infection.

Strategize Swine Feed as Part of Risk Management
Strategize Swine Feed as Part of Risk Management

Challenging times in the market offer valuable opportunities to reexamine risk management strategies for feed inputs.

It’s Time to Unravel How Multiple Swine Pathogens Interact in the Pig
It’s Time to Unravel How Multiple Swine Pathogens Interact in the Pig

It’s one thing to know how a disease pathogen affects a pig. It’s another thing to know how multiple disease pathogens affect a pig. A new study sheds light for producers.

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.

AASV Announces 2024 Outstanding Swine Academic of the Year Award
AASV Announces 2024 Outstanding Swine Academic of the Year Award

Rodger Main, DVM, was honored with the American Association of Swine Veterinarians’ Outstanding Swine Academic of the Year award for his excellence in teaching, research and service to the swine veterinary profession. 

Post-Weaning Scours:  No One-Size-Fits-All Solution
Post-Weaning Scours: No One-Size-Fits-All Solution

Post-weaning scours is a big topic of discussion. For a production system with commingled sow farms, even with like-genetic and epidemic disease status, there is always opportunity for improvement. 

Nathan Winkelman Wins 2024 AASV Meritorious Service Award
Nathan Winkelman Wins 2024 AASV Meritorious Service Award

Nathan Winkelman, DVM, was named the American Association of Swine Veterinarians’ Meritorious Service award winner.

Yeske Named 2024 Howard Dunne Memorial Award Recipient
Yeske Named 2024 Howard Dunne Memorial Award Recipient

Paul Yeske, DVM, was named the American Association of Swine Veterinarians’ 2024 Howard Dunne Memorial Award recipient during the association’s 55th Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tenn.

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.

Adopt Strategies to Improve Your Farm’s Sow Longevity Rate
Adopt Strategies to Improve Your Farm’s Sow Longevity Rate

Attention to sow longevity is so important because of the multiple ways it can affect a producer’s economics.

Is Porcine Astrovirus 4 an Emerging Cause of Respiratory Disease?
Is Porcine Astrovirus 4 an Emerging Cause of Respiratory Disease?

Previous studies have shown evidence of porcine astrovirus 4 in respiratory tract lesions of pigs, but the direct contribution of PoAstV4 to clinical disease is poorly understood. Here's how a new study could help.

Meet AASV's 2024 Young Swine Veterinarian of the Year
Meet AASV's 2024 Young Swine Veterinarian of the Year

Meet the AASV Young Swine Veterinarian of the Year honored during the 55th American Association of Swine Veterinarians Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tenn.

AASV Honors 2024 Technical Services/Allied Industry Veterinarian of the Year
AASV Honors 2024 Technical Services/Allied Industry Veterinarian of the Year

Melissa Farber Billing, DVM, was recognized for her proficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of veterinary service as well as her tireless service to the American Association of Swine Veterinarians.

What Are the Stakes if We Fail to Make Progress in Biosecurity?
What Are the Stakes if We Fail to Make Progress in Biosecurity?

Is the U.S. pork industry making progress in the area of biosecurity? Derald Holtkamp, DVM and professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University, says it depends on how you measure progress.

Allerson Wins AASV's Outstanding Practitioner of the Year Award
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 during the association’s annual meeting in Nashville, Tenn.

Merck Animal Health Awards $50,000 in Scholarships to Future Swine Practitioners
Merck Animal Health Awards $50,000 in Scholarships to Future Swine Practitioners

Merck Animal Health and the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation awarded more than $50,000 in scholarships to 10 veterinary students for 2024. Here's a list of the winners.

How an APP Outbreak Could Help Change the Pork Industry
How an APP Outbreak Could Help Change the Pork Industry

When outbreaks of APP15 were detected in Iowa finishers in late 2021, experts agreed they were unusual. In response, SHIC funded research to define the risk and mitigation of this emerging swine disease strain.

APHIS Bolsters Animal Health Surveillance for Unexplained Mortality Investigations
APHIS Bolsters Animal Health Surveillance for Unexplained Mortality Investigations

A new collaborative effort is helping fund rapid investigations of unexplained morbidity or mortality events in animals – unexpected deaths or illnesses that could signal emerging animal disease threats.

What Everyone Was Talking About at AASV's Annual Meeting
What Everyone Was Talking About at AASV's Annual Meeting

A variety of topics ranging from biosecurity breaches to PRRS kicked off conversations during the 2024 American Association of Swine Veterinarians annual meeting. Here’s a quick glimpse of what some experts had to say.

AgView’s New Feature Makes Commuter Agreements a Cinch for Pig Farmers
AgView’s New Feature Makes Commuter Agreements a Cinch for Pig Farmers

A new feature in AgView may be just what you are looking for to save time and be more efficient on the farm.

New Study Examines How African Swine Fever Virus Replicates
New Study Examines How African Swine Fever Virus Replicates

Scientists have taken a major step forward in understanding how African swine fever virus genes are controlled and expressed, helping the global pork industry advance understanding of this deadly disease of swine.

 Japanese Encephalitis Virus: SHIC/FFAR Collaboration Seeks Research Proposals
Japanese Encephalitis Virus: SHIC/FFAR Collaboration Seeks Research Proposals

Understanding potential impacts of JEV on pork production is critical to protecting the health of the U.S. swine herd as well as mitigating the risk of this emerging disease. Here's what the pork industry is doing now.

We Can’t Ignore the Real Costs of PRRS Any Longer
We Can’t Ignore the Real Costs of PRRS Any Longer

Why is the U.S. pork industry living with PRRS? Pipestone's Cara Haden believes this virus is making it challenging for the U.S. to claim to be the "absolute best in the world." She says it's time to do something.

Effective Swine Biosecurity That Helps Stretch a Dollar
Effective Swine Biosecurity That Helps Stretch a Dollar

Swine producers are caught in belt-tightening measures testing the limits of their resourcefulness. Don't let the need to save money blind you to the importance of biosecurity for your operation. Here are ways to save.

Sow Death Loss Reaches All-Time High in 2023: What Can Producers Do Now?
Sow Death Loss Reaches All-Time High in 2023: What Can Producers Do Now?

The latest MetaFarms reports show sow death loss in 2023 was at an all-time high at 15.3%. That’s up 1% from a year ago – a trend that continues to move in the wrong direction. 

Lawmakers Urged to Support Dog Importation and Rural Veterinary Shortage Legislation
Lawmakers Urged to Support Dog Importation and Rural Veterinary Shortage Legislation

Veterinarian advocates are urging congressional offices to support and cosponsor the Rural Veterinary Workforce Act and include the Healthy Dog Importation Act in the new farm bill. Here's why.

The Truth About African Swine Fever Around the Globe
The Truth About African Swine Fever Around the Globe

ASF has been detected in over 50 countries in recent years, and it continues to spread. Although this deadly disease may seem miles away, the urgency to protect the U.S. from ASF has never been greater.

SHIC Requests Research Proposals to Address Emerging Swine Disease Challenges
SHIC Requests Research Proposals to Address Emerging Swine Disease Challenges

Research provides critical information and resources to help pork producers as they face emerging disease challenges in their swine herds. Here's a look at the RFP Research Priorities as included in SHIC’s Plan of Work.

Doggedly Optimistic: What Iowa Pork Producers Heard in Des Moines
Doggedly Optimistic: What Iowa Pork Producers Heard in Des Moines

The hallway chatter is what makes events like the Iowa Pork Congress so meaningful for pig farmers. It's those conversations that bring people back year after year to one of the industry's largest winter shows. 

CIRCUMVENT CML Wins S&P Global Award as Best New Food Animal Product 
CIRCUMVENT CML Wins S&P Global Award as Best New Food Animal Product 

CIRCUMVENT CML, a product of Merck Animal Health, has been awarded the Best New Food Animal Product from S&P Global Animal Health.

Mental Health Challenges Among Veterinary Teams: Study Says It's Getting Better
Mental Health Challenges Among Veterinary Teams: Study Says It's Getting Better

The latest Veterinary Wellbeing Study shows greater levels of job satisfaction and pride in work across veterinary teams, but challenges like student debt and a shortage of qualified veterinary team members remain.

4 Reasons Why Water Medications Work
4 Reasons Why Water Medications Work

Antibiotics delivered via water as a route of administration (ROA) continue to increase in usage. From 2011 to 2020, water as an ROA grew 4%. In 2020, water as a ROA represented 30% of antibiotic administration.

SHIC Releases 2023 Progress Report and 2024 Plan of Work
SHIC Releases 2023 Progress Report and 2024 Plan of Work

While the 2023 Progress Report provides a review of the Swine Health Information Center’s activities and accomplishments, the 2024 Plan of Work outlines projects to address its strategic priorities in the new year.

New Swine Origin Probiotic Saves Nearly $2 Per Pig in Feed Cost, Innovative Solutions Says
New Swine Origin Probiotic Saves Nearly $2 Per Pig in Feed Cost, Innovative Solutions Says

Research trials show Efficor helps improve growth performance and feed efficiency in growing and finishing pigs.

PRRS Prevention Could Reduce Antibiotic Use on Pig Farms, Iowa State Study Shows
PRRS Prevention Could Reduce Antibiotic Use on Pig Farms, Iowa State Study Shows

Large investor groups are putting increased pressure on major food service organizations to reduce antimicrobial use in their protein supply chains. Can gene editing help reduce antibiotic use?

FDA Antibiotics Proposal: NPPC Voices Concerns
FDA Antibiotics Proposal: NPPC Voices Concerns

The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) recently submitted comments noting their criticism of FDA’s draft guidance on the duration of use of certain antibiotics in food animals. 

2023: A Mixed Bag for the U.S. Swine Industry
2023: A Mixed Bag for the U.S. Swine Industry

“Lean and healthy” isn’t just a label on packaged pork in the meat case at your grocery store — right now, it sort of describes the U.S. swine industry.

Don’t Let PRRS Hold Your Swine Operation Hostage Anymore
Don’t Let PRRS Hold Your Swine Operation Hostage Anymore

PRRS has been holding the pork industry hostage for far too long. A new study shows improvements in swine herd biosecurity can reduce the incidence risk of PRRS.

WOAH Releases Statement on Use of Antimicrobials as Growth Promoters
WOAH Releases Statement on Use of Antimicrobials as Growth Promoters

Antimicrobial resistance is not a new concern, but it's a concern that continues to grow, reports the World Organisation for Animal Health.