The Journal of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians

Table of contents

President’s message

President-elect’s message

From the Executive Director

Effects of ractopamine step-up use programs on finishing pigs fed under commercial conditions
Todd A. Armstrong, Brian T. Kremer,Thomas A. Marsteller, et al
(PDF version)

Effects of type of machine and covering on viruses and microorganisms recovered from dust in ultrasound machines used in German swine production operations
Johannes Kauffold, Jochen Beckjunker, Regina Scheller, et al
(PDF version)

Sow and litter performance following farrowing induction with prostaglandin: Effect of adjunct treatments with dexamethasone or oxytocin
Glen Cassar, Roy N. Kirkwood, Robert Friendship, et al
(PDF version)

Ringworm in lactating sows
Jeremy S. Pittman, John D. Roberts
(PDF version)`

The porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome quandary. Part I: Fact versus speculation
William L. Mengeling
(PDF version)

Diagnostic notes:
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome diagnostics in the breeding herd: Back to the basics
Laura Batista
(PDF version)

Practice tip: A new obstetrical instrument and advanced method of veterinary obstetrics for sows
Hermann H. Schuh, Ekkehard T. G. Kurth
(PDF version)

News from the National Pork Board

What’s your interpretation?
E. Johnson, J. Lowe

• Masthead (online equivalent: Journal of Swine Health and Production Contacts, AASV Contacts)
• Sponsors (online equivalent: AASV Industry Support Council)
• Conversion tables
• AASV News (online: AASV e-Letter)
• Errata
• Upcoming meetings
• Guidelines to authors
• Cumulative index

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.