Journal of Swine Health and Production

 The Journal of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians

President’s message: Making a Difference
Matt S. Anderson, DVM

President-elect’s message: A year of opportunity
Michelle Sprague, DVM

Executive Director’s message: Vortex
Tom Burkgren, DVM

Executive Editor’s message: Scientific writing
Terri O’Sullivan, DVM, PhD

Investigation of the use of meloxicam for reducing pain associated with castration and tail docking and improving performance in piglets
Tenbergen R, Friendship R , Cassar G, et al
( PDF version available)

Prevalence of Brachyspira hyodysenteriae in sows and suckling piglets
Duff JW, Pittman JS, Hammer JM, et al
( PDF version available)

Diagnostic assessment and lesion evaluation of chronic deoxynivalenol ingestion in growing swine
Madson DM, Ensley SM, Patience JF, et al
( PDF version available)

General guidelines for porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome regional control and elimination projects
Mondaca E, Batista L, Cano JP, et al
( PDF version available)

News from the National Pork Board

• Checkoff adds Pyburn to sci-tech team
• Checkoff offers combined FAD materials
• Checkoff increases messaging on sow packer’s 2015 PIN tag requirement
• Checkoff increases frequency of PEDV Update Newsletter
• Environmental Stewards application deadline approaches
• Pork Checkoff sets course through 2020
• New National Swine Reproduction Guide available

AASV news

• AASV surveys salaries and benefits
• Alternate Student Delegate selected for AASV board
• Looking for a scientific paper? Texas A&M will “get it for you”
• The ins and outs of extra-label drug use in animals: A resource for veterinarians
• FDA takes significant steps to address antimicrobial resistance

AASV Foundation news

• Remember the foundation!
• Up to $500 available to veterinary students for swine externships
• Veterinary students selected for mentorship in swine medicine

Advocacy in action: Put a PIN on it!
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.