Journal of Swine Health and Production

The Journal of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians

September and October, 2020 • Volume 28, Number 5

Table of Contents

President’s message: See the forest and the trees
Jeff Harker

Executive Director’s message: The decision to depopulate
Harry Snelson

Executive Editor’s message: Mentoring amid COVID-19
Terri O’Sullivan

Relationship between weekly porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus exposure in breeding herds and subsequent viral shedding and mortality in the nursery
Trevisan G, Robbins RC, Angulo J, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

Assessment of hemoglobin concentration in relation to sow reproductive stage and parity
Castevens K, Ferreira JB, Gillespie T, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

Interactive euthanasia training program for swine caretakers; a study on program implementation and perceived caretaker knowledge
Campler MR, Pairis-Garcia MD, Rault JL, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

News from the National Pork Board

  • National Pork Board names Kara Behlke as new Director of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Industry gains keen insights for African swine fever preparation during COVID-19 pandemic
  • AgView platform development continues
  • Pig farmers live out We Care during COVID-19

AASV news

  • AASV student abstracts due September 16
  • Call for abstracts – Industrial Partners sessions
  • What’s YOUR tip?
  • AASV promotes well-being, offers HEARD VET – a swine vet virtual social support group
  • Missed the 2020 AASV Annual Meeting? Catch up with an AASV Podcast or Video
  • Nominate exceptional colleagues for AASV awards

AASV Foundation news

  • Swine externship opportunities and $500 grants available
  • Foundation seeks to support members pursuing ACAW board certification

Advocacy in action: As the world turns
Sherrie Webb

COVID-19: AASV Resources for Swine Veterinarians

https://aasv.org/resources/publichealth/covid19

Swine veterinarians have an essential role in providing services that protect public health and swine health and welfare.

The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting our practices, communities, clients, and families. The AASV continues to ensure you have the information you need to stay healthy and continue meeting a critical need. Find resources for:

  • Veterinary practice, business, legislation, and CE
  • Producers
  • Crisis planning and animal welfare Industry

The AASV is committed to providing members with resources to promote and enhance well-being – the state of being comfortable, healthy, and happy.

Visit AASV’s Veterinarian Well-being webpage at aasv.org/resources/wellbeing to find resources to assess and improve your own well-being and resources to help support colleagues, clients, friends, and family.


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Photo courtesy of Dr. Antonio Palomo.

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Disclaimer

Scientific manuscripts published in the Journal of Swine Health and Production are peer reviewed. However, information on medications, feed, and management techniques may be specific to the research or commercial situation presented in the manuscript. It is the responsibility of the reader to use information responsibly and in accordance with the rules and regulations governing research or the practice of veterinary medicine in their country or region.