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Journal of Swine Health and Production

March and April, 2011
VOLUME 19, NUMBER 2

Cover Photo

Contented piglets Photo courtesy of Tracy Ann Raef

 The Journal of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians

President’s message: We die alone or live together: Which will it be?

President-elect’s message: Opportunities for involvement

From the Executive Director: Allies

From the Executive Editor: Giving back to society – the Red Bull story

Erratum

Influence of finishing environment on pig growth performance and carcass merit
Bates RO, Edwards DB, Ernst CW, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

Isospora suis infection and its association with postweaning performance on three southwestern Ontario swine farms
Aliaga-Leyton A, Friendship R, Dewey CE, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

Survey of Salmonella populations from swine waste-treatment technologies
Payne JB, Li X, Santos FBO, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

Stability and bioactivity of tetracycline hydrochloride water medication in a swine production unit
Mason SE, Suyemoto M, Baynes R, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

Bacterial flora on the mammary gland skin of sows and in their colostrum
Kemper N, Preissler R
(PDF PDF version available)

News from the National Pork Board:

  • Checkoff research highlighted at International PRRS Symposium
  • Litter-rearing environment may affect sow productivity
  • Comprehensive disease surveillance moves forward
  • Swine premises identification surpasses 90%
  • Carbon footprint tool on way
  • TQA advisor recertification here

AASV Foundation News:

  • AASV Foundation supports veterinary students participating in swine externships
  • New FUNdraiser for the foundation: Piggy bank raffle

AASV News:

  • Terminology for classifying swine herds by porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus status
  • Alternate Student Delegate selected for AASV Board
  • AASV mail no longer being forwarded: Update your check-writing software
  • CVM working to address shortage of injectable iron dextran: Status update
  • Veterinarian’s Oath revised
  • Olsen is recipient of 2010 Science with Practice Award from ISU College of Veterinary Medicine
  • Iowa State University selects new veterinary medicine dean
  • AASV adds student poster competition to annual meeting
  • Latest additions to Swine Information Library

Advocacy in action: How safe are our borders?

Straight talk: Working smarter

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.