Journal of Swine Health and Production

January and February, 2011
VOLUME 19, NUMBER 1

Cover Photo

On top of the world.

Photo courtesy of Dr Antonio Palomo Yagüe Madrid, Spain

 The Journal of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians

President’s message: Meaningful work, membership with purpose – defining the AASV

From the Executive Director: Lessons from a reunion

From the Executive Editor: Evidence-based practice

Field evaluation of the effects of a porcine circovirus type 2 vaccine on finishing pig growth performance, carcass characteristics, and mortality rate in a herd with a history of porcine circovirus-associated disease
Jacela JY, Dritz SS, DeRouchey JM, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

Willingness-to-approach behavior of weaned pigs after injection with Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae vaccines
Fangman TJ, Johnson AK, Okones J, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

Prediction of live body weight using length and girth measurements for pigs in rural Western Kenya
Mutua FK, Dewey CE, Arimi SM, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

Use of a micro-encapsulated eucalyptus-medium chain fatty acid product as an alternative to zinc oxide and antibiotics for weaned pigs
Han Y-K, Hwan Hwang IL, Thacker PA
(PDF PDF version available)

Terminology for classifying swine herds by porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus status
Holtkamp DJ, Polson DD, Torremorell M, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

News from the National Pork Board:

  • Checkoff research on oral fluids pays dividends
  • Koeman joins Checkoff as director of producer and public health
  • PQA Plus site assessments continue
  • TQA® Advisor recertification deadline

AASV Foundation news:

  • AASV Foundation requests research proposals
  • Applications invited for Hogg Scholarship
  • Prepare to bid at the AASV Foundation Auction!
  • Six veterinary students to receive NPIF internship stipends

Advocacy in action: This little piggy went to market, but from where?

Straight talk: Making cents of the markets

Vice -presidential candidates:


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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.