Journal of Swine Health and Production

 The Journal of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians

President’s message: Thank you!
Alex Ramirez

President-elect’s message: The miracle of life
C. Scanlon Daniels

Executive Director’s message: The essentials
Tom Burkgren

Associate Editor’s message: In pursuit of why
Sherrie Webb

The influence of age, farm, and physiological status on pig hematological profiles
Ježek J, Starič J, Nemec M, et al
( PDF version available)

Long-term impact of zinc supplementation in sows: Impact on zinc status biomarkers and performance
van Riet MMJ, Bos EJ, Ampe B, et al
( PDF version available)

Alkaline stabilization of manure slurry inactivates porcine epidemic diarrhea virus
Stevens EE, Miller DN, Brittenham BA, et al
( PDF version available)

Shoulder lesions in sows: A review of their causes, prevention, and treatment
Rioja-Lang FC, Seddon YM, Brown JA
( PDF version available)

News from the National Pork Board:

• US pig farmers receive 25:1 return on Pork Checkoff investments
• Investment breakdown of Checkoff’s scientific studies in 2017
• New pork.org offers improved functionality
• Pig survivability: Key research area in 2018

AASV news:

• Alternate Student Delegate selected for AASV Board
• AASV Annual Meeting proceedings online
• Funding and online resources available for students
• AASV members: Want to practice better medicine? We want to help!

AASV Foundation news:

• ACAW scholarship available to members seeking welfare certification
• Endowment grows as past presidents rise to the challenge

Advocacy in action: Delegation explores African swine fever prevention efforts
Harry Snelson

• 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.