AAAP Emerging Leader Opportunity: Apply for the 2027 AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference

Reminder: Applications Now Open -
2027 AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference

Deadline to Apply: Thursday, October 1st, 2026

Interested in attending the AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference as an Emerging Leader for AAAP? The selected leader will receive reimbursement for registration, airfare/mileage and up to three nights for hotel room and tax. *
 
What: AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference
When: January 7-9, 2027
Where: Chicago, IL 
Why: Enhance your leadership skills and expand your professional network.
 
The Veterinary Leadership Conference (VLC) is the veterinary profession’s premier conference for leadership development. Through a unique mix of CE sessions, AVMA governance meetings, and networking, attendees will expand and hone leadership skills while connecting with a diverse network of colleagues from all walks of the veterinary profession.
 
Qualifications for Emerging Leaders:
1. DVM
2. AVMA member and 0 – 5 years post-graduation
3. Interested in developing leadership skills

Applicants must submit the following by Thursday, October 1st, 2026 to be considered for the 2027 conference:












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Continuing Education and Training Available Through the AAAP LMS

Continuing Education and Training Available Through the AAAP LMS

Looking to earn CE credits while staying current on key topics in poultry medicine? The AAAP Learning Management System (LMS) offers continuing education courses developed by AAAP committees and industry experts. These courses provide practical insights into current challenges, emerging issues, and disease management strategies affecting poultry health.

Available CE Courses:

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AABP Webinar - USDA ERS Presentation

AABP Webinar - USDA ERS Presentation

 

Title: Food Animal Veterinarians and the Persistence of Rural Shortage Areas
Speaker: Brandon Genetin, Grace Grossen, James Davis, Tom Worth
Date: Wednesday, October 28th, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM, CST

Must register to attend the webinar! Click link to register and Zoom will send you an email for the attendee link.

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Dear Colleagues,

This webinar is sponsored by the American Association of Bovine Practitioners and will review the results from the study conducted by the USDA Economic Research Service.






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AAAP Epidemiology Committee Webinar

AAAP Epidemiology Committee Webinar

Title: Simplifying Molecular Epidemiology: Current Capabilities and Utility in Poultry Medicine
Speaker: Dr. Mohamed El-Gazzar, Associate Professor, Iowa State University
Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM, EST
 

Passcode: 860045 
Meeting ID: 661 950 5426
 

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Dear Colleagues,

The AAAP Epidemiology Committee is pleased to announce the following webinar:





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Results of AAAP EVP Membership Vote

Results of AAAP EVP Membership Vote

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Ken Opengart has won the plurality vote to be AAAP's next Executive Vice President!  Dr. Opengart will begin his 5-year term effective July 30th, 2026.  A press release about Dr. Opengart was emailed out to membership on Thursday May 7th, 2026.  Click here to view the press release.

 

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AAAP Membership Vote - EVP Election

AAAP Membership Vote - EVP Election

Deadline to Vote: Friday May 22nd, 2026

To: AAAP Members

Action: Vote for the EVP

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AAAP Press Release - EVP Announcemen

AAAP Press Release - EVP Announcement

For Immediate Release

May 7th, 2026

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2026 Mentorship Program

2026 AAAP Mentorship Program

Deadline: November 20th, 2025

The AAAP Membership Committee is pleased to announce the 10th annual AAAP Mentorship Program! This program is designed to support undergraduate, graduate, and veterinary students, as well as residents and early-career professionals with less than 5 years in the poultry industry.

If you are interested in participating, please send the requested details below to Dr. Julie Kelly ([email protected]) by November 20th, 2025.

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Virtual Respiratory Diseases Committee Meeting

Save the Date - Virtual Respiratory Diseases Committee Meeting 

Virtual Meeting Date: July 24th, 2025 at 12pm EST

Dear AAAP Members,

The Respiratory Diseases Committee would like to invite you to their next virtual committee meeting, happening on Thursday July 24th, 2025 at 12pm EST.  To join the meeting, please follow the Zoom link below and enter the passcode below when promoted. 

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Save the Date - Virtual Tumor Virus Committee Meeting

Save the Date - Virtual Tumor Virus Committee Meeting 

Virtual Meeting Date: July 22nd, 2025 at 3pm EST

Dear AAAP Members,

The Tumor Virus Committee would like to invite you to their next virtual committee meeting, happening on Tuesday July 22nd, 2025 at 3pm EST.  To join the meeting, please follow the Zoom link below and enter the passcode below when promoted. 

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Save the Date - Virtual History Committee Meeting

Save the Date - Virtual History Committee Meeting 

Virtual Meeting Date: June 23rd, 2025 at 3pm EST

Dear AAAP Members,

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Recorded 2025 AAAP Webinars Available Now

Recorded 2025 AAAP Webinars Available Now 

Title: Challenges and Promises of IBV Serotyping with qPCR and Sequencing  
Speakers: Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo, Dr. TJ Gaydos, & Dr. Brian Jordan

This webinar was held and recorded on April 21st, 2025 at 1pm EST. Please join the Respiratory Diseases Committee as we dive into “The Challenges and Promises of IBV Serotyping with qPCR and Sequencing.” Drs. Rodrigo Gallardo and Brian Jordan have vast research and diagnostic laboratory experience utilizing qPCR and first- and next-generation sequencing techniques, and Dr. TJ Gaydos has ample field experience in using this data to develop IB control programs.  We look forward to providing a better understanding of what the current IBV typing methods can tell us and where diagnostic services may be going from here. Q&A to follow. 

Upon registering, please read the confirmation page/email carefully to receive instructions on how to access the recorded webinar.  This webinar is worth 1 CE credit upon earning a passing score on the assessment.  


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Avian Diseases Journal Special Issue Now Available

Avian Diseases Journal Special Issue Now Available

 

I am pleased to announce the publication of the 2024 Special Issue of Avian Diseases (Volume 68 Issue S1) that has the unofficial title “Current Infectious Bacterial Diseases of Poultry.” The entire Special Issue is being published Open Access. The 19 articles in this Special Issue are divided into 6 important bacterial disease sections: 1) Avibacterium paragallinarum, 2) Enterococcus spp., 3) Streptococcus gallolyticus, 4) Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale, 5) Campylobacter hepaticus, and 6) Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae.

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AAAP Respiratory Diseases Committee Webinar

AAAP Respiratory Diseases Committee Webinar

Title: Challenges and Promises of IBV Serotyping with qPCR and Sequencing  
Date:
 Monday, April 21, 2025
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM, EST
Speakers: Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo, Dr. TJ Gaydos, & Dr. Brian Jordan

Register Here

Please join the Respiratory Diseases Committee as we dive into “The Challenges and Promises of IBV Serotyping with qPCR and Sequencing.” Drs. Rodrigo Gallardo and Brian Jordan have vast research and diagnostic laboratory experience utilizing qPCR and first- and next-generation sequencing techniques, and Dr. TJ Gaydos has ample field experience in using this data to develop IB control programs. We begin this explainer on April 21st at 1pm EST and look forward to providing a better understanding of what the current IBV typing methods can tell us and where diagnostic services may be going from here. Q&A to follow

A Zoom registration Link will be sent to registrants upon the completion of AAAP registration form.  Please use the same email and name during the Zoom Webinar as on your AAAP profile. 

2025 Raffle Tickets Available for Purchase

2025 Raffle Tickets Available for Purchase

Drawing for Winners: July 31st, 1PM PST

Buy your AAAP Foundation Raffle tickets now! Raffle tickets are $10 each or 5 tickets for $40.  This year's raffle features a Maine Shore Clambake Gram for Two donated by BioChek and a 2nd Generation Apple Airpods Pro 2 donated by IDEXX. Winners will be announced on the AAAP website and also notified via email.  

All proceeds raised from the raffle will go towards funding the AAAP scholarships. These scholarships will encourage students to continue a career track in poultry health.

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Webinar H5Nx Policy Gaps and the Path Forward A Deep Dive Into the Current Situation of H5 Influenza

Webinar H5Nx Policy Gaps and the Path Forward A Deep Dive Into the Current Situation of H5 Influenza

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This webinar provides a unique opportunity to engage with leading experts from the American Association of Avian Pathologists (AAAP) as they discuss the recently released statement on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1, focusing on the identified policy gaps, necessary actions, and strategies to mitigate the impact of this disease on animal health, human health, and food security.

AAAP Dues Increase - Comment Period

AAAP Membership Dues Increase - Effective 2026

Starting in 2026, AAAP membership dues will increase to accommodate inflation-related expenses and ensure continued support for our profession.

  • Full and Associate Member Dues: Increasing from $220/year (2025) to $250/year (2026)
  • Student Member Dues: Increasing from $20/year (2025) to $25/year (2026)

At the January 2025 Board of Directors Meeting, the AAAP Board carefully considered this decision, recognizing the importance of maintaining the association's ability to serve its members effectively. This is the first dues increase since 2015, and it was made with thoughtful deliberation to compensate for inflation related increased expenses within the association to ensure AAAP can continue addressing the evolving needs of the poultry profession and its members.

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76th North Central Avian Disease Conference Call for Abstracts

76th North Central Avian Disease Conference

Call for Abstracts

Minneapolis Convention Center

Minneapolis, Minnesota

April 07 – 08, 2025

This is a call for Titles and Abstracts for the North Central Avian Disease Conference (NCADC). This year’s NCADC will be held on April 07-08, 2025, in Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, in conjunction with PEAK 2025.

This year’s conference theme is “Disease Epidemics: Role of Diagnostics, Vaccination, and Biosecurity” where the focus will be on diagnostics, different vaccination approaches, and variable biosecurity techniques to combat diseases outbreaks.

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APHIS Updates Policy to Enhance Surveillance of Turkey Flocks in Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Affected States

APHIS Updates Policy to Enhance Surveillance of Turkey Flocks in Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Affected States

As part of its ongoing, multi-faceted efforts to combat the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service today is updating its policy for pre-slaughter surveillance to enhance testing of turkey flocks in affected states.  In late-December 2024, APHIS became aware of a genetic link between turkeys potentially infected with HPAI H5N1, virus detected in raw pet food, and an infected household cat. 

These updates include implementing isolation with clinical monitoring and premovement testing 72 hours prior to sending to slaughter, for turkey premises outside control areas in HPAI-affected states. Specifically, APHIS will be piloting this enhanced pre-slaughter surveillance, starting with turkey premises greater than 500 birds in Minnesota and South Dakota, based on current and historical HPAI detections of commercial turkey premises in these states. These states were selected because of genetic linkages to virus from infected cats and because of the high percentage of cases in turkeys in those states. APHIS will continue to evaluate progress of the outbreak and may update this policy, if needed, to include additional states.

AAAP Semi-Annual History Committee Meeting Invitation

AAAP Semi-Annual History Committee Meeting Invitation

January 17 at 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EST

Click Here to Join the Virtual Meeting

The AAAP History of Avian Medicine Committee invites members of the AAAP to participate in their semi-annual committee meeting on January 17 at 2:00 PM EST. The passcode to join is: 905499.

You can click the button below to view the agenda for this meeting. For any questions/concerns, please contact Committee Chair Ton Schat at [email protected].