Veterinary specialists 2021
View U.S. veterinarians with various board certifications from AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organizations as of December 2021.
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Feral swine
The AVMA supports scientifically based regulation and/or legislation related to feral swine.
AVMA news
Medicated feed against swine parasites, dysentery withdrawn
The combination medicated feed containing Safe-Guard (fenbendazole) and Lincomix (lincomycin) for use in pigs has been voluntary withdrawn by its…
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UNDER REVIEWSwine castration
The AVMA recommends using swine castration procedures and practices that reduce or eliminate pain, including the use of approved or AMDUCA-permissible…
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The VCPR: Why it needs to be established in person
The AVMA opposes a VCPR being established virtually because it creates serious risks for patient health and safety. Simply put, establishing the VCPR…
African swine fever
African swine fever is a severe viral disease affecting domestic and wild pigs. Prevention is key to keeping pigs safe from it.
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Swine health improvement plan
The AVMA supports the Swine Health Improvement Plan pilot program.
JAVMA news
Promoting swine welfare
The National Pork Board is promoting the Swine Welfare Assurance Program as an assessment tool for producers and veterinarians
JAVMA news
Swine veterinarians shine
At the American Association of Swine Veterinarians annual meeting, Dr. Rick Sibbel, Ankeny, Iowa, took the reigns as president
JAVMA news
Swine bills thwarted
Swine bills thwarted Bills aimed at outlawing the practice of confining pregnant sows in gestation crates have run…
JAVMA news
American Association of Swine Veterinarians
52nd annual meeting, held virtually, Feb. 27-March 2
JAVMA news
American Association of Swine Veterinarians
Swine veterinarians and veterinary students learned to better manage disease risks, improve biosecurity on farms, improve their own well-being, and…
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Combating African swine fever
Swine veterinarians and pork producers are actively working with state and federal officials to combat African swine fever. They can’t do it alone.…
AVMA news
American Association of Swine Veterinarians – March 4-7, 2023
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians held its 54th annual meeting from March 4-7 in Aurora, Colorado. The association presented awards and…
Welfare Implications of Swine Castration
Peer-reviewed summary for veterinarians of scientific literature related to the welfare implications of swine castration.
JAVMA news
Prognostications for swine medicine
The focus was on the future at the American Association of Swine Veterinarians' 37th annual meeting, held March 4-7 in Kansas City, Mo.
JAVMA news
NAHMS to study swine diseases
Randomly selected pork producers will be contacted via mail by the
JAVMA news
African swine fever confirmed in Haiti
African swine fever has emerged in Haiti, the second Caribbean country to develop infections this year, behind the neighboring Dominican Republic.
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Alert: Hog Grower Pellets swine feed
Excessive levels of vomitoxin that could harm swine growth and potentially be fatal to young swine
JAVMA news
Governments coordinate against swine fever
North American agriculture leaders are coordinating plans to keep swine safe from a deadly disease in China and Europe.
JAVMA news
U.S. braces for African swine fever
As another virus deadly to swine spreads in Asia, swine veterinarians across North America are trying to identify any remaining flaws in their…
JAVMA news
USDA to test feral swine poison
Federal wildlife officials will test a toxic bait for invasive feral swine starting this year.
JAVMA news
Five swine veterinarians honored by AASV
Five swine veterinarians received awards for contributions to the swine industry and the American Association of Swine Veterinarians.
JAVMA news
Vesicular disease may be rising in swine
Cases of vesicular swine disease appeared to be increasing this summer, according to an organization that monitors swine health.