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Journal of Swine Health and Production

The Journal of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians

September and October, 2021 Volume 29, Number 5


Table of Contents

President’s message: People and pigs
Mary Battrell

Executive Director’s message: Have you hugged a sponsor today?
Harry Snelson

Executive Editor’s message: Practitioner case reports
Terri O’Sullivan

Evaluation of a staged loadout procedure for market swine to prevent transfer of pathogen contaminated particles from livestock trailers to the barn
Ruston CR, Linhares D, Blay E, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

Evaluation of Sow Caliper for body condition measurement of gestating sows
Li Y, Cui S, Baidoo SK, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

Development of effective and minimally invasive surgical techniques for the preparation of intact, sterile boars
Superti BFV, de Souza AP, Müller BC, et al

(PDF PDF version available)

Proposed modifications to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus herd classification
Holtkamp D, Torremorell M, Corzo CA, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

News from the National Pork Board: AgView fact sheet
(PDF PDF only)

AASV news:

  • Call for abstracts — Industrial Partners sessions
  • Nominate colleagues for AASV awards
  • Call for abstracts — Student Seminar
  • 2022 AASV Annual Meeting: in-person, on-site
  • Member leadership opportunities
  • AASV Early Career Swine Veterinarian Conference

AASV Foundation news:

  • Students: Offset externship expenses with $500 grant
  • Who decides how the money is spent?

Advocacy in action: Certified Swine Sample Collector training program
Sherrie Webb

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Disclaimer

Scientific manuscripts published in the Journal of Swine Health and Production are peer reviewed. However, information on medications, feed, and management techniques may be specific to the research or commercial situation presented in the manuscript. It is the responsibility of the reader to use information responsibly and in accordance with the rules and regulations governing research or the practice of veterinary medicine in their country or region.