Journal of Swine Health and Production

 The Journal of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians

President’s message: PED: Three little letters, infinite implications
Michelle Sprague, DVM

Executive Director’s message: Integrity, education, success
Tom Burkgren, DVM

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

Serological and virological surveillance for porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus, porcine circovirus type 2, and influenza A viruses among smallholder swine farms of the Mekong Delta, Vietnam
Cuong NV, Carrique-Mas J, Thu HTV, et al
( PDF version available)

A qualitative study to identify potential biosecurity risks associated with feed delivery
Dewey C, Bottoms K, Carter N, et al
( PDF version available)

Fine-needle aspiration and cytology as an antemortem method for evaluating injection-site lesions
Wiedmeyer CE, Fangman TJ, Schwartz K, et al
( PDF version available)

Carbon dioxide system for on-farm euthanasia of pigs in small groups
Rice M, Baird C, Stikeleather L, et al
( PDF version available)

News from the National Pork Board:

• New common industry audit platform announced
• National Pork Board elects new officers
• National Pork Board members approved
• USDA orders mandatory PEDV reporting for US pork producers
• Pork Academy sessions online
• New Safe Pig Handling Tool introduced
• Porkcares.org updated to engage visitors

AASV news:

• FDA secures full industry engagement on antimicrobial resistance strategy
• Mandatory reporting of novel coronaviruses in swine
• Call for papers — AASV 2015 Student Seminar / Veterinary Student Scholarships
• Nominate exceptional colleagues for AASV awards
• Call for submissions — Industrial Partners

Advocacy in action: Swine vets go to Washington
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.