Journal of Swine Health and Production

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VOLUME 26, NUMBER 5

Cover Photo

Pigs line up 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 doing "More with Less" or "More with More"?
C. Scanlon Daniels

Executive Director's message: A voice in organized veterinary medicine
Tom Burkgren

Executive Editor's message: Veterinary communication
Terri O'Sullivan

Comparison of postmortem airway swabs and lung tissue for detection of common porcine respiratory pathogens by bacterial culture and polymerase chain reaction assays
Burrough E, Schwartz A, Gauger P, et al
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Reduced mortality and morbidity associated with verotoxin 2e-induced edema disease in pigs using a recombinant verotoxin 2e vaccine
Mallorquí J, Simon-Grifé M, Ferrer-Soler L, et al
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The use of oral fluid diagnostics in swine medicine
Bjustrom-Kraft J, Christopher-Hennings J, Daly R, et al
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Lessons learned from managing electronic sow feeders and collecting weights of gestating sows housed on a large commercial farm
Thomas L, Gonçalves M, Vier C, et al
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News from the National Pork Board

  • Study finds lean red meat can support heart health: Eight pork cuts meet the US Department of Agriculture's lean guidelines
  • Secure Pork Supply plan moving forward
  • New swine disease research booklets available

AASV news

  • Nominate exceptional colleagues for AASV awards
  • Call for submissions -- Industrial Partners
  • Continue the tradition: Share your tip
  • AASV changes student abstract submission process

Advocacy in action: The role of government and industry in limiting feed-borne pathogens
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.