News Release from AASV March 5, 2018 — The American Association of Swine Veterinarian’s Young Swine Veterinarian of the Year Award was presented to Dr. Adam Schelkopf during the 49^th Annual Meeting of the AASV in San Diego, CA.  It is given annually to an AASV member five or less years post graduation who has demonstrated the ideals of exemplary service and proficiency early in his or her career. Dr. Schelkopf received his DVM degree in 2012 from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. Following graduation, Dr. Schelkopf accepted a position as an associate veterinarian with Pipestone Veterinary Services and is currently a partner in Pipestone Holdings.  He serves as the Health Director for the Pipestone Management and Director of the East Region, working with independent producers across the Midwest. In addition to his full-time commitment to practicing swine medicine, Dr. 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, Dr. Schelkopf commented, “I am honored and humbled to receive this award, and exceptionally thankful to the AASV.  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.  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, Dr Schelkopf enjoys golfing, water sports and hunting.