Journal of Swine Health and Production

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VOLUME 27, NUMBER 5

Cover Photo

Weaned pigs in Northwest Iowa.

Photo courtesy of Dr Mandi Neujahr

 The Journal of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians

President's message: Glass half full (Part 1) -- ASF Prevention
Nathan Winkelman

Executive Director's message: ASF arrived and, yada yada, we responded
Harry Snelson

Executive Editor's message: Cost of living
Terri O'Sullivan

Efficacy of a commercial porcine epidemic diarrhea virus vaccine at reducing duration of viral shedding in gilts
Brown J, Rademacher C, Baker S, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

Evidence of improved reporting of swine vaccination trials in the post-REFLECT statement publication period
Moura CAA, Totton SC, Sargeant JM, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

Modified wean-to-finish mat as an alternative handling tool for moving grow-finish pig cadavers: A pilot study
Akin EE, Johnson AK, Ross Jason W, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

News from the National Pork Board

  • Pork Checkoff names 2019-2020 officers
  • Registration open for second Pig Welfare Symposium
  • Checkoff interns win national Undergraduate Research Competition

African swine fever update 2019 (PDF PDF version only)

AASV news

  • Call for submissions -- Industrial Partners
  • Nominate exceptional colleagues for AASV awards
  • AASV student abstracts due September 18
  • Is your practice tip in plain sight?
  • Need something to listen to? Play an AASV Podcast!
  • Video resources for AASV members
  • AASV is on social media

Advocacy in action: American College of Animal Welfare
Sherrie Webb


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