Journal of Swine Health and Production

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VOLUME 24, NUMBER 5

Cover Photo

Cross-bred pigs in a Japanese farrow-to-finish farm
Photo courtesy of Dr Brian Payne

 The Journal of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians

President’s message: "Don’t fear criticism"
George Charbonneau

Executive Editor’s message: Animal-use statements
Terri O'Sullivan

Why do you do what you do? The winds of change
Brian Schantz

Use of ropes to collect oral fluids from gestating sows housed in dynamic groups and fed via electronic sow feeder
Pierdon MK, Martell AL, Parsons TD
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Antimicrobial resistance and virulence factors of Streptococcus suis strains isolated from diseased pigs in southern Italy (Sardinia)
Tedde MT, Pilo C, Frongia M, et al
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Efficacy of dietary supplementation of bacteriophages in treatment of concurrent infections with enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli K88 and K99 in postweaning pigs
Han SJ, Oh Y, Lee CY, et al
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Fact sheet -- Impact of increased feed intake during late gestation on reproductive performance of gilts and sows
Gonçalves MAD, Dritz SS, Tokach MD, et al
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News from the National Pork Board

  • Bill Even is new National Pork Board CEO
  • National Pork Board elects new officers
  • Youth exhibitor’s guide to new antibiotic rules now available
  • Animal Science Committee’s top five research accomplishments

AASV news

  • Nominate exceptional colleagues for AASV awards
  • Call for papers -- AASV 2017 Student Seminar
  • Call for submissions -- Industrial Partners

Advocacy in action: Meet, discuss, implore. Repeat as needed.
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.