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Journal of Swine Health and Production

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VOLUME 26, NUMBER 4

Cover Photo

Nursery pigs at University of Missouri Swine Teaching Center

Photo courtesy of Tina Smith

 The Journal of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians

President’s message: Are you taking care of yourself?
C. Scanlon Daniels

Executive Director’s message: On the edges of knowledge
Tom Burkgren

Executive Editor’s message: The internet
Terri O’Sullivan

Comparison of shower-in and shower-in plus bench entry protocols for prevention of environmental contamination due to personnel entry in a commercial swine facility
Anderson AV, Fitzgerald C, Baker K, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

Comparison of the pharmacokinetics and efficacy of two different iron supplementation products in suckling piglets
Morales J, Manso A, Martín-Jiménez T, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

The replacement gilt: Current strategies for improvement of the breeding herd
Małopolska MM, Tuz R, Lambert BD, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

Stillbirths in relation to sow hematological parameters at farrowing: A cohort study
Bhattarai S, Framstad T, Nielsen JP
(PDF PDF version available)

News from the National Pork Board

  • New guide provides overview of Secure Pork Supply plan
  • Secure Pork Supply plan moves ahead
  • New General Swine Disease booklet available
  • Checkoff touts sustainability

AASV news

  • AASV adopts position on information technology
  • AASV Annual Meeting call for abstracts — Research Topics Session
  • Call for submissions — Industrial Partners
  • Call for abstracts — Student Seminar
  • Now accepting applications for the new AASV Executive Director

AASV Foundation news

Advocacy in action: AASV Goes to Washington
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.