Journal of Swine Health and Production

 The Journal of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians

President’s message: PRRS elimination: Where do we stand?

From the Executive Director: Low-hanging fruit

From the Executive Editor: Executive editor of JSHAP steps down

Clinical efficacy of acetylsalicylic acid as an adjunct to antibacterial treatment of porcine respiratory disease complex
Vilalta C, Alcala T, Lopez-Jimenez R, et al
( PDF version available)

Age-dependent susceptibility to porcine circovirus type 2 infections is likely associated with declining levels of maternal antibodies
Shen HG, Loiacono CM, Halbur PG, et al
( PDF version available)

Effect of olfactory stimulation during suckling on agonistic behavior in weaned pigs
Fuentes M, Otal J, Hevia ML, et al
( PDF version available)

Genetic line influences pig growth rate responses to vaccination for porcine circovirus type 2
Potter ML, Tokach LM, Dritz SS, et al
( PDF version available)

News from the National Pork Board:

• Latest Checkoff research:
  • Effectiveness of non-penetrating captive bolt and restraint for piglet euthanasia
  • Contribution of prior SIV infection in enhancing secondary Haemophilus parasuis
  • To get more Checkoff research in your in-box…
• New euthanasia tool offered
• 2012: The year to achieve PQA Plus certification, site assessment
• PQA Plus version 1.2 Spanish Manual now available on pork.org
• Environmental stewards to be honored at pork forum: Nominations sought

AASV news:

• ‘Tis the flu season
• AASV board approves position statements

AASV Foundation news:

• Calling all bidders!
• Research proposals due February 1
• Swine veterinarians invited to apply for Hogg Scholarship
• Financial support available for swine externships

Advocacy in action: Secure Pork Supply

Straight talk: Black-eyed peas, pork, and great balls of fire

Vice-presidential candidate messages:

• Doug Groth
• Michelle Sprague

• 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.