Journal of Swine Health and Production

 The Journal of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians

President’s message: Vision, fueled by passion, creates purpose
Matt S. Anderson, DVM

Executive Editor’s message: Sunshine, mentorship, and inspiration!
Terri O’Sullivan, DVM, PhD

Member forum: What do you want to be when you grow up?
Karen Lehe, DVM, Diplomate ACVPM

A field and laboratory investigation of viral diseases of swine in the Republic of Haiti 
Jacques-Simon R, Millien M, Flanagan JK, et al
( PDF version available)

An investigation of the impacts of induced parturition, birth weight, birth order, litter size, and sow parity on piglet serum concentrations of immunoglobulin G
Nguyen K, Cassar G, Friendship RM, et al
( PDF version available)

Cleaning and disinfection with Virkon S significantly reduces Lawsonia intracellularis survival and transmission to naive pigs
Collins AM, Fell SA, Barchia IM
( PDF version available)

Evaluation of blood parameters as an early assessment of health status in nursery pigs
Buzzard BL, Edwards-Callaway LN, Engle TE, et al
( PDF version available)

News from the National Pork Board

• Pork producers reaffirm industry support for producer choice on sow housing
• US pork industry: more sustainable than 50 years ago
• Swine health leader, Jim Leafstedt, receives pork Distinguished Service Award
• Upcoming PORK 101 courses
• Japan, Mexico offer new opportunities

AASV news

• AASV announces 2013 officers
• Call for papers – AASV 2014 Student Seminar

Annual meeting report
( PDF version available)

AASV Foundation news

• AASV Foundation holds successful 2013 auction
• AASV Foundation announces recipient of Hogg Scholarship

2013 AASV Annual Meeting photos
( PDF version only)

Advocacy in action: Advocacy updates
Harry Snelson, DVM

• 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.