The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Abbey Canon: AASV Early-Career Program | Ep. 191
Jan 07, 2026In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Abbey Canon, Director of Public Health and Communications at the American Association of Swine Veterinarians, shares insights into developing and supporting early-career swine veterinarians. She discusses mentorship, education, and professional growth through the Early-Career Committee’s initiatives and USDA-funded training programs. Learn how building peer networks strengthens the next generation of swine veterinarians. Listen now on all major platforms!
What you'll learn:
- Mentorship and retention
- Early-career veterinarian training
- Communication development
- Building peer networks
- Impact on swine health
Meet the guest:
Dr. Abbey Canon serves as the Director of Public Health and Communications at the American Association of Swine Veterinarians. With a background in veterinary public health, field epidemiology, and swine medicine, she leads initiatives that enhance education, mentorship, and communication within the profession.
Discover Dr. Abbey Canon's perspective on empowering early-career swine veterinarians and strengthening industry collaboration on The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast. Listen now on all major platforms.
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn
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