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Journal of Swine Health and Production

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VOLUME 23, NUMBER 1

Cover Photo

In an Iowa nursery
Photo courtesy of Ashley Schwartz

 The Journal of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians

President’s message: We’re on a mission!
Michelle Sprague

Executive Director’s message: Why do you do what you do?
Tom Burkgren

Executive Editor’s message: Maximize your reading — topics, titles, and abstracts
Terri O’Sullivan

Early indicators of iron deficiency in large piglets at weaning
Bhattarai S, Nielsen JP
(PDF PDF version available)

Variation in porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus open reading frame 5 diagnostic sequencing
Stricker AM, Polson DD, Murtaugh MP, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

Survey of serum vitamin D status across stages of swine production and evaluation of supplemental bulk vitamin D premixes used in swine diets
Arnold J, Madson DM, Ensley SM, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

Collection of oral fluid from individually housed sows
Pepin B, Liu F, Main R, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

News from the National Pork Board:

  • Pork industry launches new common audit to ensure animal care and food safety
  • PEDV research updates continue on pork.org
  • Checkoff goes social with #RealPigFarming
  • National Pork Board funds new Swine Health Information Center
  • Visit Checkoff table at AASV meeting

AASV news:

  • AASV posts findings of membership survey
  • NPPC names assistant director of science and technology
  • AASV promotes swine veterinary careers at National FFA Convention
  • AASV approves mission statement and 2015 budget
  • Looking for a scientific paper? Texas A&M will "Get it for you"
  • 2015 AASV Annual Meeting goes magical — Electronic proceedings and a mobile app!
  • Hogg Scholarship applications due February 1

AASV Foundation news:

  • A foundation for giving: Leman, Heritage, and Legacy
  • MVP Laboratories donates car for raffle
  • AASVF auction dedicated to Dr Rod and Jean Johnson
  • AASV Foundation issues call for research proposals: $60,000 available

Advocacy in action: Swine sector meeting with APHIS
Harry Snelson

Vice-presidential candidates’ messages

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.