Journal of Swine Health and Production

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VOLUME 26, NUMBER 1

Cover Photo

Missouri sow

Photo courtesy of Tina Smith

 The Journal of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians

President's message: Sorry, I am busy
Alex Ramirez

Executive Director's message: The power of blue
Tom Burkgren

Associate Editor's message: Looking back
Judi Bell

Long-term impact of zinc supplementation in sows: Impact on claw quality
van Riet MMJ, Bos EJ, Ampe B, et al
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Nursery pig behavior evaluation pre- and post injection using digital-image methodology
Weimer SL, Fangman TJ, Karriker LA, et al
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Serum and mammary secretion antibody responses in porcine epidemic diarrhea-immune gilts following porcine epidemic diarrhea vaccination
Bjustrom-Kraft J, Woodard K, Giménez-Lirola L, et al
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Antibody evidence of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus detected in sera collected from feral swine (Sus scrofa) across the United States
Pedersen K, Miller RS, Musante AR, et al
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News from the National Pork Board:

  • Checkoff holds first Pig Welfare Symposium
  • Checkoff collaborates with China on pig welfare
  • Pig Loss Working Group continues work
  • Checkoff research: Surveillance changes needed to reflect the impact of on-farm antimicrobial use

AASV news:

  • Webb accepts new role with AASV
  • Burkgren announces retirement
  • University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine establishes fund in memory of Dr Bob Morrison

AASV Foundation news:

  • Challenges, challenges!
  • Everybody bid!
  • Foundation earmarks $60,000 for research: Proposals due January 16
  • Hogg Scholarship applications due February 1

Advocacy in action: VFD audits
Harry Snelson

Vice-Presidential candidate's message
Jeff Harker

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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.