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In conjunction with its 57th Annual Meeting, the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) held a seminar and wet lab on February 28 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Participants gained immediately applicable, real-world skills through an interactive workshop, including hands-on learning with both live pigs and cadavers.
AASV’s newest educational offering focused on providing a strong foundation in individual pig medicine and preventative care. This engaging veterinary continuing education event was tailored to answer the real-world questions that arise in the clinic and provide hands-on practice.
Attendees learned and practiced:
- 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 was 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. The workshop offered opportunities to sharpen skills and improve confidence with routine pig cases or expand veterinary services.
Among the 39 attendees were 17 veterinary students. The AASV Foundation paid the registration fee for all 17 students.
March 13, 2026 - American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV)
