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Adam Schelkopf was recognized at the American Association of Swine Veterinarians’ annual meeting.

March 28, 2018

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ANNUAL MEETING: The 49th annual meeting of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians was held March 3-6 in San Diego.

The American Association of Swine Veterinarians’ Young Swine Veterinarian of the Year Award was presented to Adam Schelkopf during the 49th annual meeting of the AASV, held March 3-6 in San Diego.

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VET RECOGNITION: Adam Schelkopf, a veterinarian with Pipestone Veterinary Services, was the 2018 recipient of AASV’s Young Swine Veterinarian of the Year Award. (Photo courtesy of AASV)

The award is given annually to an AASV member five or fewer years postgraduation who has demonstrated the ideals of exemplary service and proficiency early in his or her career.

Schelkopf received his DVM degree in 2012 from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. Following graduation, Schelkopf accepted a position as an associate veterinarian with Pipestone Veterinary Services, Pipestone, Minn., and is currently a partner in Pipestone Holdings. He serves as the health director for the Pipestone System and as director of Pipestone’s east region, working with independent producers across the Midwest.

In addition to practicing swine medicine, Schelkopf is finishing his master’s degree at Iowa State University. He has been involved in researching porcine epidemic diarrhea virus immunity in sows and piglets, with special consideration to antibody test interpretation.

Schelkopf is a third-generation swine veterinarian.

Upon acceptance of the award, Schelkopf thanked the AASV for the recognition.

“The AASV and the swine veterinary community are wonderful in how they embrace students and young practitioners, provide opportunities to learn and develop professionally as well as create lifelong friendships,” he said. “I owe tremendous gratitude to my parents, my mentors and my colleagues at Pipestone. Pipestone instills a sense of passion for the industry, profession and communities we work in, as well as a sense of family throughout the company — which I am grateful to be a part of. Thank you to the AASV for this award and the opportunity to be a part of this organization.”

In his spare time, Schelkopf enjoys golfing, water sports and hunting. He lives in Sioux Falls, S.D.

Source: American Association of Swine Veterinarians

 

 

 

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