Journal of Swine Health and Production

March and April, 2012
VOLUME 20, NUMBER 2

Cover Photo

A handsome Iowa gilt
Photo courtesy of Tina Smith

 The Journal of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians

President's message: Serving the AASV

President-elect's message: Pigs have vets, too?

From the Executive Director: Change is hard

From the Executive Editor: What do you expect of your physician?

Detection of Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae in oral-fluid samples obtained from experimentally infected pigs
Costa G, Oliveira S, Torrison J
(PDF PDF version available)

Mycoplasma-associated arthritis: Critical points for diagnosis
Gomes Neto JC, Gauger PC, Strait EL, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay detection of antibodies against swine influenza virus in western Romania
Pascu C, Costinar L, Herman V
(PDF PDF version available)

News from the National Pork Board:

  • New research: Using less bedding can benefit in-transit market pigs
  • Checkoff-funded PRRS research compiled
  • 2012 Environmental Stewards nominations due

AASV news:

  • US Supreme Court strikes down California law
  • Alternate Student Delegate selected for AASV board
  • New Swine Information Library content available
  • AASV Webinar available online
  • PRRS elimination projects utilize PADRAP
  • 2011 AASV Salary Survey results now available

AASV Foundation news:

  • Dig deep -- Buy a button!
  • Six veterinary students to receive NPIF internship stipends
  • Financial support available for swine externships

Advocacy in action: Who advocates for swine veterinarians?

Straight talk: "Good to the last drop"


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.