articles about health

AASV Foundation awards prestigious Heritage Award to Dr. Joe Connor
Dr. Joseph Connor becomes only the seventh recipient of the award which recognizes individuals who have lifelong outstanding achievements in swine veterinary medicine.

Porcine ear necrosis? Rethinking ear lesions in pigs
Initial injuries at the tip of the ear are usually due to chewing behavior, while injuries at the base of the ear appear to be influenced by feeder-related bites.

From animal feed to health: VIV Health & Nutrition Asia 2026 concludes on a high note
Three days of discovery, connection, and business at Asia’s most focused animal nutrition and health event — co-located with VICTAM Asia, GRAPAS Asia, and Horti & Agri Asia.

333 will be the exclusive media partner of IPRRS 2026 in Barcelona
Registration and abstract submission period now open

Spain: Update on ASF cases in wild boars
Since the last report, one new outbreak in wild boars has been reported with a total of 11 cases, with one case detected in the municipality of Barcelona.
Seasonal occurrence of African swine fever in wild boar and domestic pigs in EU Member States

AASV recognizes 2026 Swine Practitioner of the Year
Dr. Brad Leuwerke was named the 2026 Swine Practitioner of the Year by the American Association of Swine Veterinarians.

Porcus and HyoVet merge to create a leading, unified player in the industry
The merger marks a strategic step in which two experienced and well-established companies combine their skills, resources and market insights.

South Korea enhances strategy to promote responsible antibiotic use
The 5-year plan aims to reduce antibiotic usage and resistance in humans and livestock and protect public health.

Necropsy video: Fibrinous bronchopneumonia
To complement the necropsy course, we have produced a series of videos of different processes in pigs.

We have the solution for ASF!
It turned out to be much easier than it seemed...

ASF Spain: New municipality affected within restricted zone II
Since the last report, three new outbreaks in wild boars have been reported with a total of 21 cases, with one case detected in the municipality of Sant Just Desvern for the first time.

VIV Health & Nutrition Asia 2026 brings together innovation and business across the animal feed and health industry
The total animal feed and health event for Asia returns to BITEC, Bangkok, 10-12 March 2026.

IICA and USDA promote joint agenda to strengthen food security and agricultural trade in the Americas
IICA and USDA officials agreed to deepen technical cooperation to strengthen biosecurity, improve responses to pests and diseases, and promote more robust, science-based agricultural trade.

AASV Installs 2026 Officers
Dr. Rebecca Robbins was installed as president of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians.