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Journal of Swine Health and Production

September and October, 2004
VOLUME 12, NUMBER 5

An isowean pig in Central Iowa
Photo courtesy of Tina Smith

 The Journal of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians

President’s message

From the Executive Director

From the Editor

Letter to the Editor

The impact of ground water high in sulfates on the growth performance, nutrient utilization, and tissue mineral levels of pigs housed under commercial conditions
 John F. Patience, A. Denise Beaulieu, Doug A. Gillis
(PDF version)

Growth performance, carcass characteristics, plasma minerals, and fecal mineral excretion in grower-finisher swine fed diets with levels of trace minerals lower than common industry levels
 Eric van Heugten, Patrick R. O’Quinn, David W. Funderburke, et al
(PDF version)

Transmission of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus under field conditions during a putative increase in the fly population
Scott A. Dee, Jennifer A. Schurrer, Roger D. Moon, et al
(PDF version)

Risk factors associated with Salmonella prevalence on swine farms
Julie Funk, Wondwossen Abebe Gebreyes
(PDF version)

Diagnostic notes: Diagnosis of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae
Eileen L. Thacker
(PDF version)

News from the National Pork Board

Advocacy in action

What’s your interpretation?
Robyn Fleck

Also in the print edition:

The Journal of Swine Health and Production is published by the American Association of Swine Veterinarians. Opinions expressed in this publication are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the endorsement, official attitude, or position of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians, the Journal of Swine Health and Production, or any Industry Support Council member. The Journal of Swine Health and Production is a refereed publication and is a benefit of membership in the American Association of Swine Veterinarians.