Farms.com Home   News

Join AASV’s Exclusive Swine Health Update Event

May 27, 2025
By Farms.com

AASV Hosts Members-Only Session at Pork Expo 2025

The American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) will host a members-only session during the World Pork Expo on Thursday, June 5.

This exclusive event will take place from 1:00 to 3:00 PM CDT at the Elwell Family Food Center, located on the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

There is no cost to attend, but access is limited to AASV members, with membership verification required at the door.

Chaired by AASV Vice President Chris Rademacher, the session will begin with a welcome at 1:00 PM, followed by a presentation from Anna Forseth on the proposed HPAI H5N1 response plan for the swine industry. Attendees will have the opportunity to provide feedback and ask questions regarding the plan.

At 1:35 PM, Dusty Oedekoven and Meredith Petersen will introduce the National Pork Board’s National Swine Health Strategy.

Member feedback on the strategy will be facilitated by Mark FitzSimmons at 2:10 PM. The session will conclude with closing remarks from Rademacher at 2:45 PM.

This meeting offers AASV members a valuable platform to engage with key industry topics and contribute to shaping future health strategies for the swine industry.


Trending Video

How pig feed starts - How pig feed is made! Part 1

Video: How pig feed starts - How pig feed is made! Part 1


Every batch of pig feed begins with the right ingredients! In this first stage, trucks deliver grains like corn, wheat, and soybean meal to the feed mill. Each ingredient is tested, checked, and stored before it’s turned into feed.

Learn how feed mills in Ontario make sure every load meets quality and safety standards before it enters the system — because great feed starts with great ingredients!