Swine Health

Aug 5, 2024

Class of 2028: Working with Pigs is Hog Heaven for Pork Scholar

Lindsey Britton, an incoming first-year student at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, is determined to become a swine veterinarian, despite growing up with little agricultural background.

Mar 9, 2021

NC State Veterinary Students, Alumnus Receive Swine Health Honors

The American Association of Swine Veterinarians has honored several CVM students with national scholarships and named alumnus Jeremy Pittman the 2021 Swine Health Practitioner of the Year. 

Feb 18, 2021

Multi-Model Approach Could Help Farmers Prepare for, Contain PEDV Outbreaks

The approach may enable farmers to be more proactive in preventing the spread of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus and to optimize their efforts to control the disease.

Dec 16, 2020

Grant Supports NC State Livestock Infectious Disease Research

The project led by Gustavo Machado is a collaboration between academia, government and industry to build a sustainable and effective defense against diseases such as African swine fever.

Apr 6, 2020

Almond Honored for Service to Swine Industry, Education

CVM students, alumna also earn awards from the American Association of Swine Veterinarians.

Mar 16, 2018

CVM Students Take Home AASV Accolades

The American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation has singled out several NC State College of Veterinary Medicine students for its list of honors this year.   Megan Hood, class of 2019, was awarded a $1,500 scholarship, funded by Elanco Animal Health. Hood is one of just 15 veterinary students nationwide to earn an AASV Foundation…