Journal of Swine Health and Production

 The Journal of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians

President’s message: Where will the science come from?

From the Executive Director: Don’t stop me if you have heard this before

From the Executive Editor: Positive pre-veterinary experience builds interest in swine veterinary work

Stillbirth and preweaning mortality in litters of sows induced to farrow with supervision compared to litters of naturally farrowing sows with minimal supervision 214
Nguyen K, Cassar G, Friendship RM, et al
( PDF version available)

Investigation of tiamulin hydrogen fumerate in-feed antibiotic for the control of porcine respiratory disease complex that includes Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae
Roberts E, Hammer JM, Lechtenberg K, et al
( PDF version available)

Use of betaine in gilts and sows during lactation: effects on milk quality, reproductive parameters, and piglet performance
Ramis G, Evangelista JNB, Quereda JJ, et al
( PDF version available)

Effect of porcine circovirus type 2 vaccine on postweaning performance and carcass composition
Venegas-Vargas MC, Bates R, Morrison R, et al
( PDF version available)

News from the National Pork Board:

• Latest Checkoff research
• MRSA prevalence and threat from swine
• Other Checkoff news

AASV news:

• Ruen to serve on AVMA Steering Committee on veterinary oversight of antimicrobials
• FDA approves alternative to surgical castration for pigs
• Company announces availability of injectable iron
• 43rd AASV Annual Meeting: Call for abstracts – Research Topics session
• 43rd AASV Annual Meeting: Call for submissions – Industrial Partners session

AASV Foundaton news:

• Foundation supports development of online training module for veterinary students
• Externship grants assist veterinary students interested in swine medicine

AASV Webinars: Euthanasia Solutions

Advocacy in action: FDA seeks input on unapproved drug issue

Straight talk: That first year

AASV Foundation Midwest Golf Outing
( PDF version available)

• 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.