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Journal of Swine Health and Production

March and April, 2013
VOLUME 21, NUMBER 2

Cover Photo

Alert Canadian gilt

Photo courtesy of Andrew Woodley

 The Journal of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians

President’s message: Tribute to farmers and the AASV
Tara Donovan

President-elect’s message: Are you a horse doctor, auto mechanic, or something altogether different?
Matt S. Anderson

Executive Editor’s message: The survey results are in!
Terri O’Sullivan

Member forum: Bridging the gap
Lawrence D. Firkins

Assessment of the economic impact of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus on United States pork producers
Holtkamp DJ, Kliebenstein JB, Neumann EJ, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

Postpartum dysgalactia syndrome: A simple change in homeorhesis?
Martineau GP, Treut YL, Guillou D, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

Effect of oral vitamin D3 supplementation on growth and serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D levels of pigs up to 7 weeks of age
Tousignant SJP, Henry SC, Rovira A, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

News from the National Pork Board:

  • Checkoff research drives science-based knowledge
  • General Swine Disease and Foreign Animal Disease Research 2004-2012
  • 2013 Environmental Stewards nominations open
  • Sow Housing Webinars slated
  • Pork Checkoff offers FAD Fact Sheet

AASV news:

  • USDA publishes final traceability rule
  • Researchers awarded NIFA grant to study PRRS
  • New Swine Information Library content available
  • Alternate Student Delegate selected for AASV Board
  • NAHLN swine surveillance update
  • AASV committees to meet at annual meeting

AASV Foundation news:

  • Raffling the way to 100K!
  • Up to $500 available to veterinary students to defray swine externship expenses
  • 2013 NPIF interns matched with mentors

Advocacy in action: Animal Disease Traceability becomes law
Harry Snelson

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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.