http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-news/association/aasv RSS Feed for AASV en-us Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-news/association/aasv/AASV-announces-Veterinary-Student-Poster-Competition-awardees-198463141.html The American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) provided an opportunity for 15 veterinary students to compete for awards in the Veterinary Student Poster Competition at the association’s 44thAnnual Meeting in San Diego, CA. http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-news/association/aasv/Award-recipients-honored-at-2013-AASV-Annual-Meeting-198463001.html The American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) honored five members for their contributions to the association and the swine industry. http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-news/association/aasv/BIVI-Swine-Health-Seminar-covers-vertical-disease-transmission-194805051.html Boehringer Ingelheim (BIVI) hosted its Swine Health Seminar as a kick-off to the 44th annual American Association of Swine Veterinarians meeting being held in San Diego this week. http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-news/association/aasv/AASV-Board-amends-sow-housing-position-statement---181864711.html At the request of the leadership of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV), the Pig Welfare Committee reviewed the association’s position on pregnant sow housing approved in July 2002 and adopted a revised statement. http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-news/association/aasv/Expanding-pork-productions-insights-and-realities---176196951.html Last week’s release of “A Pig’s Tale” by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has drawn significant attention. The four-minute animated video is directed at children, parents and educators. The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) offers some perspective on the realities of pork production today. http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-news/association/aasv/NAHMS-Swine-2012-Study-enters-phase-II-169339736.html USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has completed phase I of the National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) focused on swine. It is now entering phase II, and organizers need pork producers’ help. http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-news/association/aasv/BIVI-accepting-2013-PRRS-Research-Proposals-168184446.html For the last 10 years, Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (BIVI) has contributed $75,000 annually through its Advancement in PRRS Research Awards to fund three selected research programs. The company is soliciting research proposals for 2013. http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-news/association/aasv/Washington-Farm-Animal-Welfare-Symposium-163167726.html The Center for the Study of Animal Well-Being at Washington State University will host the Washington Farm Animal Welfare Symposium Sept.15, in Pullman, Wash. Dale Moore, DVM, MPVM, PhD, Washington State University, says this is an important meeting for veterinarians to attend. http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-news/association/aasv/Future-of-swine-production-leads-IPVS-meeting-158606855.html The 22nd International Pig Veterinary Society (IPVS) Congress in Jeju, South Korea, revealed the latest program of activities aimed at transforming livestock production. http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-news/association/aasv/Kroger-turns-up-the-heat-on-gestation-housing--157110445.html The United States’ No. 1 traditional grocery chain, Kroger Co., has announced its commitment to sourcing pork from suppliers that eliminate the use of gestation-sow stalls.