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Journal of Swine Health and Production

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VOLUME 23, NUMBER 2

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 The Journal of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians

President’s message: Supply and demand
Michelle Sprague, DVM

President-elect’s message: An association of "doers"
Ron Brodersen, DVM

Executive Editor’s message: Maximize your reading — Part 2
Terri O’Sullivan, DVM, PhD

Why do you do what you do?
Lynette Holman, DVM

The course of rectal and vaginal temperature in early postpartum sows
Stiehler T, Heuwieser W, Pfützner A, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

Evaluation of time and temperature sufficient to inactivate porcine epidemic diarrhea virus in swine feces on metal surfaces
Thomas PR, Karriker LA, Ramirez A, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

Characterization of histopathologic lesions among pigs with overgrown claws
Newman SJ, Rohrbach BW, Wilson ME, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

Effect of short (10- or 12-day) or standard (14- or 18-day) periods of estrus suppression with allyl trenbolone on estrus synchronization and fertility in pubertal gilts
De Rensis F, Mazzoni C, Saleri R, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

News from the National Pork Board:

  • National Pork Board names Chris Hodges as chief executive officer
  • PQA Plus versus the common audit
  • Science and Technology Department highlights 2014 figures
  • Find answers to low farrowing rates and more
  • New Swine Health Information Center forming board of directors

AASV news:

  • AASV board breaks with tradition
  • Emily Mahan-Riggs selected Alternate Student Delegate to AASV Board of Directors
  • Who moved my proceedings?
  • Operation Main Street training

AASV Foundation news:

  • Swine Externship Grants available to veterinary students
  • The AASV Foundation is raffling a "hog"!
  • NPIF interns matched with swine practitioner-mentors

Advocacy in action: Hope springs eternal
Harry Snelson, DVM

Classified advertising:

  • Position announcement: Swine Production Medicine and Entrepreneurship
  • Position announcement: Staff veterinarian

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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.