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Journal of Swine Health and Production

The Journal of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians

January and February, 2021 Volume 29, Number 1


Table of Contents

JSHAP Spotlight: Mike Tokach

President’s message: Opportunities in a new year
Jeff Harker

Executive Director’s message: The virtual experience
Harry Snelson

Executive Editor’s message: Introducing JSHAP Spotlight
Terri O’Sullivan

Increasing creep pellet size improves creep feed disappearance of gilt and sow progeny in lactation and enhances pig production after weaning
Craig JR, Kim JC, Brewster CJ, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

Time and temperature requirements for heat inactivation of pathogens to be applied to swine transport trailers
van Kessel J, Strom S, Deason H, et al

(PDF PDF version available)

Serologic monitoring of herds with and without bacterin vaccination for Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae
Dunlop H, McOrist S

(PDF PDF version available)

News from the National Pork Board

  • National Pork Board launches AgView, a new tool to help protect the industry from foreign animal disease fallout
  • Surveillance Working Group makes progress, funds multiple African swine fever and classical swine fever projects

AASV news

  • Highlights: AASV Board of Directors and committee leaders
  • Join us for the first-ever virtual AASV Annual Meeting!
  • AASV committees to meet virtually before annual meeting
  • AASV publishes 2020 Salary Survey results

AASV Foundation news

  • Apply for Hogg Scholarship by January 31
  • Applications due January 31 for $5000 debt-relief scholarships
  • Foundation solicits research proposals, due January 15
  • AASV Foundation Auction: full speed ahead!

Advocacy in action: Assessing pain in pigs
Sherrie Webb

Vice-Presidential Candidates’ messages:

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Disclaimer

Scientific manuscripts published in the Journal of Swine Health and Production are peer reviewed. However, information on medications, feed, and management techniques may be specific to the research or commercial situation presented in the manuscript. It is the responsibility of the reader to use information responsibly and in accordance with the rules and regulations governing research or the practice of veterinary medicine in their country or region.