Many of the former SMEC students and interns were invited to present, compete, and attend the 2014 AASV Annual Meeting in Dallas, Texas. Sarah Balik was invited to the student poster session for her study of, “On-Site Testing of Oral Fluids for Ceftiofur Residues Using Beta-Lactam SNAP Testing,” Dr. Jessica Bates was invited to the student poster session for her study of, “Translactational Transfer of Meloxicam for Piglet Analgesia During Castration and Tail Docking,” Alexa Buckley was invited to the student oral presentation competition for her study on, “The Efficacy of Different Heat Bulbs and Reflectors in a Commercial Sow Barn,” Deanne Day was invited to the student oral presentation competition for her study on, “Infection with Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus and Streptococcus Suis Changes the Pharmokinetics of Ceftiofur Hydrochloride in Nursery Pigs,” Christine Mainquist was invited to the student poster session for her study of, “Dermestes Maculatus Infestation of Swine Barns,” Kelly Pertzborn (pictured) was invited to the student poster session for her study of, “Biological Pain Indicators for the Characterization of Piglet Pain During and After Processing,” Lauren Scruggs was invited to the student poster session for her study of, “Comparison of Different Blood Storage and Transport Temperature Effects on PRRSV ELISA Results,” and Joel Sparks was invited to the student poster session for his study of, “Comparison of Chlortetracycline Concentrations in Feed, Plasma, and Oral Fluids with Pathogen MICs in Treated Commercial Swine Sites.”