Journal of Swine Health and Production

May and June, 2012
VOLUME 20, NUMBER 3

Cover Photo

A Hampshire weanling poses for the camera in a Missouri barn.

Photo courtesy of
Tina Smith

 The Journal of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians

President's message -- What's your part?

From the Executive Director -- A family reunion

From the Executive Editor -- Attitude

Reduction of transport-induced stress on finishing pigs by increasing lairage time at the slaughter house
García-Celdrán M, Ramis G, Quereda JJ, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

Evaluation of a needle-free injection device to prevent hematogenous transmission of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus
Baker SR, Mondaca E, Polson D, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

Clinical and laboratory studies on herds affected with postweaning multisystemic wasting syndrome in Denmark, France, Spain, and Sweden: Disease progression and a proposal for herd case definition
Grau-Roma L, Baekbo P, Rose N, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

Subclinical ileitis: Diagnostic and performance parameters in a multi-dose mucosal homogenate challenge model
Paradis MA, Gebhart CJ, Toole D, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

News from the National Pork Board

  • Pork Checkoff investment yields PRRS breakthrough
  • Checkoff study and tools to aid water conservation
  • PQA Plus program enhancements approved
  • Pork Checkoff advances 2012 pork industry research
  • Sow Lifetime Productivity Working Group meets

AASV news

  • AASV announces 2012 officers
  • Call for papers – AASV 2013 Student Seminar
  • Veterinary student scholarships

AASV Foundation Midwest Golf Outing
(PDF PDF version available)

Annual meeting report

  • Swine Practitioner of the Year award
  • Howard Dunne Memorial Award
  • Meritorious Service Award
  • Young Swine Veterinarian of the Year
  • Technical Services/Allied Industry Veterinarian of the Year
  • Student Seminar and scholarships
  • Student Poster Competition
  • Annual Business Breakfast

AASV Foundation news

  • AASV Foundation holds successful 2012 auction
  • AASV Foundation announces recipient of Hogg Scholarship

Advocacy in action - Recent activities with FDA and CDC


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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.