Dr. Clayton Johnson has been named the 2026 recipient of the Meritorious Service Award, recognizing his outstanding dedication and service to the American Association of Swine Veterinarians and the swine industry.
Johnson serves as Director of Veterinary Services at Carthage Veterinary Services in Carthage, Illinois, where he leads a team of veterinarians working with production systems across the pork industry. He is widely recognized for his expertise in swine health management, disease control strategies, and veterinary leadership.
Throughout his career, Johnson has played an active role in advancing the swine veterinary profession through mentorship, education, and industry engagement. From 2022 through 2025, he led the AASV Early-Career Swine Veterinarian Development Program, an initiative designed to provide mentorship, communication training, and leadership development for young veterinarians entering the field.
Johnson has also served on numerous AASV committees over the years, including leadership roles on the Student Recruitment Committee and the Pharmaceutical and Biologics Committee, one of the association’s most active groups.
In addition to his veterinary practice, Johnson hosts the widely recognized Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, a global platform that translates complex swine health research into practical insights for producers and veterinarians.
Johnson credits his father, also a veterinarian, for instilling the foundational skills that shaped his career, including strong technical knowledge, communication, and relationship building.
The Meritorious Service Award recognizes individuals whose commitment and leadership have made a lasting impact on the American Association of Swine Veterinarians.
SwineWeb congratulates Dr. Clayton Johnson on this recognition and his continued leadership in advancing swine health and veterinary education.
