Journal of Swine Health and Production

'July and August 2007
VOLUME 15, NUMBER 4

Colorful weaner in an Iowa nursery. Photo courtesy of Tina Smith  The Journal of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians

President’s message From the Executive Director From the Editor Ovulation induction protocol using equine chorionic gonadotropin and porcine luteinizing hormone in the weaned sow Bennett-Steward K, Cassar G, Plante C, et al ( PDF version available) Effects of water-based antimicrobials on growth performance of weanling pigs Gottlob RO, Dritz SS, Tokach MD, et al ( PDF version available) Palpable lingual cysts, a possible indicator of porcine cysticercosis, in Teso District, Western Kenya Mutua FK, Randolph TF, Arimi SM, et al ( PDF version available) Effect of piglet birth weight on weights at weaning and 42 days post weaning Smith AL, Stalder KJ, Serenius TV, et al ( PDF version available) Tonsilar crypt exudate to evaluate shedding and transmission of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus after inoculation with live field virus or vaccination with modified live virus vaccine Fangman TJ, Kleiboeker SB, Coleman M ( PDF version available) News from the National Pork Board AASV news AASV Foundation Midwest Golf Outing ( PDF version available -- registration form) Advocacy in action Straight talk Classified Also in the print edition: 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.