2023 AAAP Annual Meeting Program
Don't miss this first look at the 2023 AAAP Annual meeting program!
Don't miss this first look at the 2023 AAAP Annual meeting program!
Following the AAAP AWC meeting in Atlanta, there has been some discussion regarding the availability of tools and support from AAAP to ensure that members can communicate about their experiences, frustrations, etc. after depopulation. We know that the last 13 months have not been easy for the industry for many of our members, and for those directly involved in depopulation implementation. Making sure that people have an outlet to talk and a safe forum for support is really important.
To that end, AASV has produced some very thoughtful and useful documents for their members, including the one linked below. It is a ‘check-in tool’ to use to assess the resiliency and emotional wellness of individuals/teams involved in depopulation measures. While it was originally developed for swine vets, the application of this tool in poultry teams and companies could be very beneficial.
Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. This is a summer internship for a student interested in poultry health located in Wakefield, Nebraska. The student will be trained in proper necropsy techniques, sampling techniques, biosecurity, and other opportunities as they arise.
Internship Overview
Location: Wakefield, NE
Species: Egg layer chickens
--Preceptorship (2-3 week commitment)
--Summer Internship (8 weeks commitment)
--Paid Internship? Yes
--Housing Available? Yes
--Deadline to apply: Ongoing
--Contact person: Dr. Julie Kelly at [email protected]
--Other information: Housing provided as available, lunch provided, most transportation available
Join us for the 2023 AAAP Keynote Address given by Dr. David Swayne! Dr. Swayne will present his talk "The Global Changing Landscape of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza" on Sunday, June 11th, 8:15 - 9:00AM in the Champions Ballroom of the Sawgrass Marriott. Don't miss it!
The AAAP Nominations Committee has nominated the following for the Student Director. A brief biography of each candidate is included in this email.
The AAAP Nominations Committee has nominated the following for positions on the AAAP Board of Directors. A brief biography of each candidate is included in this email.
President-Elect:
The 2022 Research Priorities of the American Association of Avian Pathologists are now available to read online.
Visit the Research Priorities Members Page or click the button below to view the report now!
The AAAP Foundation is pleased to announce that the AAAP Excellence in Mentorship Award has been fully funded, due to a significant donation made by Huvepharma to complete this award. The award will now be given each year in perpetuity as the Huvepharma Excellence in Mentorship Award, and will recognize AAAP members who demonstrate a passion for mentoring students and fellow colleagues. The Development Committee would like to thank Huvepharma for generously contributing to fund this award, as well as all of the AAAP members who have donated to this award since its inception in 2019.
Join us for the 2023 AAAP Annual Meeting! The meeting will be held in beautiful Jacksonville, FL, June 11-14 at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa.
As a previous AVMA PAC contributor, have you ever wanted to discuss what issues are important to the veterinary profession with your representatives in Congress and their staffs? Are you looking for an opportunity to participate in a unique, hands-on advocacy experience that will help educate lawmakers before they make public policy decisions that impact your clients, your patients, and YOU?
Deadline: February 15, 2023
You have the opportunity to nominate deserving individuals for the AAAP Awards that are presented at the AAAP Annual Meeting. Information on the awards and the nomination process is listed below. Please submit your nominations to [email protected].
In the spirit of promoting animal welfare presentations, the AAAP announces the Outstanding Animal Welfare Presentation Award. This new award, funded by the families of Drs. Kate Barger and Ken Opengart, will be awarded to the most outstanding animal welfare presentation during the annual American Association of Avian Pathologists meeting. Presentations should reflect original research that drives continuous improvement of poultry welfare outcomes and may include topics that enhance welfare understanding, highlight practical application of animal welfare principles and best practices, and/or evaluate innovative technology.
Outstanding Animal Welfare Presentation Award Criteria:
Join us this summer for the first AAAP Annual Meeting independent of AVMA! This year's meeting will take place at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa in Jacksonville, Florida, June 11-14, 2023.
The AAAP Fall 2022 newsletter has been posted to the newsletters page. Click the link below to see all past newsletters!
The AAAP Foundation is still accepting applications for AAAP Foundation Preceptorship Program Scholarships. The deadline for these applications has been extended to January 11th. https://www.aaap.info/apply-for-a-scholarship
Dr. Nik Mohd Faiz Nik Mohd Azmi, known to many as Nik, was born in Kelantan, Malaysia. He grew up in a rural agricultural area and always wanted to pursue a career where he could make a difference in the lives of people and animals, which is the main reason he pursued a career in veterinary medicine. During the fourth year of his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program, he developed an interest in poultry. He was inspired by his mentors at his school and became a young lecturer at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia. With increased interest in poultry, he obtained a Master of Veterinary Medicine degree in avian medicine. After completing his Master’s program, the Malaysian government funded his doctoral degree at the College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University. His doctoral research was focused on Marek’s disease under the supervision of Drs. Isabel Gimeno and James Guy. In 2016, he defended his doctoral thesis and also received the AAAP Richard B. Rimler Memorial Paper award for his outstanding research. The following year, he achieved diplomate status in the American College of Poultry Veterinarians. After his return to Malaysia, he rejoined the faculty at the Universiti Putra Malaysia. His research on Marek’s disease virus-induced immunosuppression is extremely relevant to understand the current challenges faced by the poultry industry due to Marek’s disease virus. In his short tenure at the Universiti Putra Malaysia, he established his research program and supported the poultry industry gaining the trust and appreciation of his peers both within and outside of the University. At the time of his premature death on December 17th at the age of 37 years, he was a senior lecturer at the Department of Veterinary Clinical Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia.
There has been a growing interest in small and home poultry flocks around the country. An ever-growing population of urban chicken keepers works to change city ordinances to allow for home poultry.
As with any animal production enterprise, health problems occur. Unfortunately, there are very few avian veterinarians available to help this group of producers. Most avian veterinarians are employed by large poultry production companies. This became a serious issue starting in January 2017 when new Veterinary Feed Directive regulations restricted the availability of common antibiotics. Any small or backyard flock owner wanting to purchase some medications previously available over-the-counter now needs a prescription from a licensed veterinarian. There must be an existing veterinarian-client-patient relationship for the veterinarian to provide a prescription.
The AAAP is calling for abstracts to be presented at the 2023 AAAP Annual Meeting in Jacksonville, FL on June 11-14. The deadline to submit an abstract is February 1st, 2023. You will be notified of your submission status on March 13th, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact the AAAP business office at [email protected] or 904-425-5735.
The 2022 AAAP Foundation Giving Eggstravaganza was very successful, with $9170.00 raised during the week. THANK YOU to all of the AAAP members who contributed to these efforts—you are greatly appreciated!
Congratulations to Dr. Deirdre Johnson for winning the free AAAP membership, as well as all of the donors who won a AAAP Foundation mug!
Today is the final day to donate to the 2022 AAAP Giving Eggstravaganza! If you have not donated yet, don’t delay—you can donate online using this link: https://aaap.memberclicks.net/aaap-foundation-giving-eggstravaganza.
MUG GIVEAWAY: Random drawing of 5 donors who make a donation in ANY amount