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The American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) announces the Swine Spectacular Seminar & Wet Lab, an engaging veterinary continuing education event designed to build comfort and confidence in individual pig medicine. This one-day event is tailored to answer the real-world questions that arise in the clinic and provide hands-on practice. The Swine Spectacular is scheduled for Saturday, February 28, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada, in conjunction with the 57th AASV Annual Meeting.
AASV’s newest educational offering focuses on providing a strong foundation in individual pig medicine and preventative care, offering 7 hours of veterinary continuing education. The morning seminar will be held at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel, followed by an afternoon wet lab at the Viticus Center.
Participants will gain immediately applicable, real-world skills through an interactive format, including hands-on learning with both live pigs and cadavers. Key takeaways include:
- Fundamentals of individual pig husbandry: Nutrition, housing, vaccinations, and preventative health
- Practical techniques: Basic pharmacology, anesthesia, and surgical techniques
- Hands-on essential procedures: Trimming hooves, administering medications, conducting routine surgical procedures, and performing necropsies and diagnostic evaluations.
The Swine Spectacular is ideal for practitioners just getting started in swine medicine or mixed-animal practitioners who see pet pigs, show pigs, or niche and hobby-farm pigs. Whether you’re seeking to improve your comfort level with routine pig cases or expand your services, this workshop offers practical, immediately applicable skills. Veterinary students are welcome to register at the full seminar fee.
Registration, Fees, and Deadlines:
$500 – Early registration ends Friday, January 23
$600 – Regular registration closes Friday, February 20
Register online
Registration includes the seminar and wet lab, refreshments, lunch, and round-trip transportation between the Paris Las Vegas Hotel and the Viticus Center.
Registration is limited to 40 participants. Registration for this seminar is separate from the AASV Annual Meeting, and registration for the AASV Annual Meeting is not required.
The AASV 2026 Annual Meeting will take place from February 28 to March 3, 2026, at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Swine Spectacular is scheduled just prior to the main conference, offering an ideal start to the week of professional development.
November 18, 2025 - American Association of Swine Veterinarians
