- The American Association of Swine Veterinarians honored Dr. Glen Almond with the 2026 Outstanding Swine Academic of the Year Award at its Annual Meeting in Las Vegas.
- Almond is a professor of swine health and production management at North Carolina State University.
- His research has focused on reproductive physiology, urogenital disease, and interactions between disease and growth in swine.
- He has led a senior swine medicine course that has trained students from 12 veterinary colleges and seven countries.
- Almond has also contributed to the profession through AASV committees and student engagement initiatives.
Dr. Glen Almond was named the 2026 Outstanding Swine Academic of the Year by the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) during the association’s 57th Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada. The award recognizes AASV members in academia who demonstrate excellence in teaching, research, and service to the swine veterinary profession.
Almond is a professor of swine health and production management at North Carolina State University, where he has served on faculty since 1987. His research has focused on reproductive physiology, urogenital disease, and how disease affects growth and productivity in swine.
Commitment to Student Training
A major part of Almond’s impact has been his dedication to mentoring veterinary and graduate students interested in swine medicine. As coordinator of a senior swine medicine course, he has provided educational opportunities for students from multiple veterinary schools and countries.
Service to the Profession
In addition to his academic role, Almond has been active in AASV for many years, serving on the Student Engagement and Collegiate Activities committees and contributing to the Program Planning Committee multiple times. He received the AASV Howard Dunne Memorial Award in 2020.
Information sourced from the association’s press release.
