— Dr. Terri O’Sullivan was named the 2025 recipient of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians’ Meritorious Service Award during the association’s 56th Annual Meeting in San Francisco, California. The award recognizes individuals who have provided outstanding service to the AASV.
O’Sullivan earned her DVM from the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) and spent over a decade in rural Ontario, Canada, in private mixed-animal practice with an emphasis in food-animal medicine. She returned to OVC to complete a PhD in epidemiology, then subsequently joined the OVC as a faculty member, where she currently pursues her passion for teaching and swine research.
In 2012, Dr. O’Sullivan became the executive editor for the Journal of Swine Health and Production (JSHAP) a trusted resource and leading journal in peer-reviewed swine research. As such, she has provided a tremendously valuable service to the AASV and is honored to play a key role in disseminating critical knowledge to advance the field. Under her leadership of the peer-review process of JSHAP, 270 manuscripts have been published.
In her role as executive editor, Dr. O’Sullivan is able to embrace her passion for swine health and population medicine and commitment to lifelong learning. “JSHAP plays a vital role in ensuring we all continue to grow and stay informed,” she stated.
Dr. O’Sullivan applies skills gained during her recently acquired MA in leadership to develop and inspire future leaders and advance the swine veterinary profession. “I believe that strong leadership is essential for fostering innovation and collaboration within the field of veterinary medicine.”
Thankful for the opportunity to serve the association, Dr. O’Sullivan stated, “It is a profound honor to receive the AASV Meritorious Service Award this year. This recognition is deeply meaningful to me, as it reflects my commitment to serving our profession and advancing the field of swine health and production. Thank you once again for this incredible honor. I am truly grateful to be recognized by an organization that has been so influential in shaping my career and supporting the advancement of our profession.”
