Due Oct 1 – ABVP Board Certification Scholarship Application

Sep 25, 2025

By Abbey Canon

Swine veterinarians who wish to achieve board certification are invited to apply for scholarships to assist with their educational expenses. Scholarship opportunities are available for members seeking certification in the American College of Animal Welfare (ACAW) as well as those pursuing certification in Swine Health Management by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP).

ABVP – Swine Health Management

Applications are due October 1 for the ABVP scholarship, which provides reimbursement for certification-related expenses incurred within the first 3 years following the scholarship award date. The maximum amount of reimbursement is $10,000, with an additional incentive payment of $10,000 upon timely achievement of certification. For application details, see aasv.org/foundation/swine-veterinarians/abvp-scholarship.

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Video: CEOs of the Industry, A Conversation with Daniel Rivest, President & CEO, Olymel

Swine Web’s CEOs of the Industry series welcomes Daniel Rivest, President & CEO of Olymel, for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership, the future of Canadian pork, and the opportunities ahead for one of North America’s largest pork and poultry processors.

Rivest discusses his journey to the CEO role, his leadership philosophy, and his early priorities at Olymel. The conversation explores the company’s strategic direction, its relationships with producers, and how Olymel is positioning itself for long-term growth and competitiveness.

The discussion also tackles some of the biggest issues facing Canadian pork production today, including labor availability, global competition, animal health, trade and export markets, automation, and the growing potential of artificial intelligence throughout the food production system.

Topics include:

• Daniel Rivest’s path to becoming President & CEO of Olymel

• Olymel’s current position and strategic direction

• The outlook for Canadian pork production

• Building stronger relationships with producers

• Global trade and key export markets

• Automation, innovation and artificial intelligence

• Leadership lessons and opportunities for the next generation

The conversation concludes with a Fast Five, giving viewers a more personal look at Rivest’s leadership approach and his vision for Olymel’s future.