American Association of Swine Veterinarians

05/27/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Find mental health awareness, wellness, and su***de prevention resources at https://www.aasv.org/veterinarian-wellbeing/ You can also hear AASV members share their stories in the Veterinary Wellbeing video, created for the AASV’s Golden Anniversary under the direction of AASV member Dr. Sarah Probst-Miller.

05/26/2026

05/25/2026

The AASV office is closed today, May 25, for the Memorial Day holiday. The office will reopen tomorrow morning. Enjoy the holiday and join us in honoring our fallen heroes.

05/22/2026

We hope to see you at the AASV Members Only Session at World Pork Expo Thursday, June 4, 2026 where we'll dive into lessons learned from pseudorabies and PRRS. Login to see the agenda at https://www.aasv.org/2026/05/save-the-date-aasv-members-only-session-at-world-pork-expo-9-4/.

05/21/2026

We’re exploring potential future changes to the AASV Annual Meeting schedule and we need your input. While meeting dates are confirmed through 2030, your feedback will help guide planning for 2031 and beyond.

Complete this 2-minute survey to provide input on preferred timing, scheduling, locations, childcare, and other meeting enhancements. Whether you attend regularly or not, your perspective is important. https://forms.gle/kKQ3ugC1W4jW75B26

Thank you for helping us plan for the future!

05/20/2026

Each week, read a book or article relevant to your discipline, career field or career interests to awaken your curiosity. As you learn more, you can identify talking points or questions to raise during future networking conversations. This practice would combine career and intellectual wellness.
Looking for something? Try JSHAP! https://www.aasv.org/shap/issues/

[Source: Cultivating Life-Giving Habits for Career Wellness, Sharon Fleshman]

05/19/2026

Congratulations! You did it! Welcome to the profession, doctors! As your celebrations wind down and you begin your next journey, you might find the following AASV resources particularly helpful. https://www.aasv.org/2026/05/welcome-to-the-profession-new-graduates-5/

05/18/2026

As part of USDA’s efforts to keep New World screwworm (NWS) out of the United States, USDA APHIS' Wildlife Services is leading a coordinated effort to inspect wildlife for signs of NWS infestation.

To date, they’ve inspected more than 18,000 wild animals (102 different species) in 187 U.S. counties. They’ve also distributed more than 900 NWS sampling kits to field staff and partner agencies to increase the reach of these critical surveillance efforts.

05/13/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a timely reminder during one of the busiest seasons on the farm. Between planting, livestock care and the long to-do lists that come with spring, it’s easy to put your own well-being on the back burner.

But taking care of yourself is just as important as taking care of your operation. Whether it’s stepping away for a short break, checking in with a neighbor or reaching out for support, small actions can make a big difference.

If you or someone you know could use support, explore resources designed specifically for the agriculture community. You don’t have to navigate the challenges alone.

For more information, visit
https://porkcheckoff.org/pork-production-management/hot-topics/mental-health-awareness/

05/11/2026

Teachers - do you need some inspiration to finish out the year? Introduce your students to life as a pig vet! AASV has resources for pre-vet students and teachers, including classroom ready curriculum for elementary-high school students.

👩‍⚕️What does a pig vet do?
💉Can I be a pig vet?
🐖What does a pig farm look like?
🐷What are other careers where I can work with pigs?

Find out at aasv.org/students/pre-veterinary-students/.