Hands on pig medicine learning for veterinarians and veterinary students
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians has announced the Swine Spectacular Veterinary Training Event 2026, a one-day educational program designed to strengthen skills in individual pig medicine and preventive care. This professional learning event will be held in Las Vegas and is scheduled alongside the AASV Annual Meeting.
The Swine Spectacular focuses on answering real-world questions that veterinarians often face when treating pigs in clinics and farm settings. The program offers seven hours of veterinary continuing education and uses an interactive learning format to improve confidence and practical knowledge.
The event begins with a morning seminar held at a major conference hotel, followed by an afternoon wet lab session at a specialized training center. Participants will work directly with live pigs and cadavers to gain hands-on experience and practice essential veterinary techniques.
Key learning areas include pig nutrition, housing management, vaccination programs, and preventive health planning. Participants will also study basic pharmacology, anesthesia use, and common surgical procedures required in pig medicine.
The wet lab provides guided training on trimming hooves, administering medications, conducting routine surgeries, and performing necropsies and diagnostic evaluations. These activities are designed to give immediate practical value and improve comfort in handling routine pig cases.
This program is ideal for new swine practitioners, mixed-animal veterinarians, and those who treat pet pigs, show pigs, or pigs raised on small and hobby farms. Veterinary students are also encouraged to participate.
Registration includes access to all training sessions, meals, refreshments, and transportation between learning locations. To register, click on the link: https://ecom.aasv.org/order.php?AASV_Order_Form=WetLab. Space is limited, making early registration important. The Swine Spectacular also offers a strong professional development start to the annual veterinary conference week.
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