Journal of Swine Health and Production

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VOLUME 22, NUMBER 1

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 The Journal of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians

President’s message: The strength and character of an association
Matt S. Anderson, DVM

Executive Director’s message: Relevancy
Tom Burkgren, DVM

Executive Editor’s message: Welcome 2014
Terri O’Sullivan, DVM, PhD

Investigation of the use of meloxicam post farrowing for improving sow performance and reducing pain
Tenbergen R, Friendship R, Cassar G, et al
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Effects of yohimbine, an alpha 2-antagonistic reversal agent, on physiological recovery parameters of anesthetized sows
Pairis-Garcia MD, Johnson AK, Millman ST, et al
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Estimated prevalence and impact of periweaning failure to thrive syndrome in Canada and the United States
O’Sullivan TL, Harding JCS, Friendship R, et al
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Use of equine-origin antitoxins in piglets prior to exposure to mitigate the effects of Clostridium difficile infection – a pilot study
Ramirez A, Rowe EW, Arruda PH, et al
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News from the National Pork Board:

  • Checkoff ready to help producers, as sow packers to require premises ID tags in 2015
  • Checkoff consolidates PEDV research information
  • PQA Plus gains PAACO accreditation
  • Checkoff launches PorkSquare to promote pork careers
  • Checkoff puts QR codes on pork labels
  • Environmental Stewards winners exemplify “We care” ethics

AASV news:

  • New member benefit: Get it for me document retrieval service
  • AASV board approves position statements
  • AASV to survey swine-veterinarian compensation
  • Who moved my proceedings?
  • Read JSHAP on your iPad or Android tablet

AASV Foundation news:

  • A tall tale as “Big as Texas!”
  • AASV Foundation issues call for research proposals: $60,000 available
  • Swine veterinarians invited to apply for Hogg Scholarship

Advocacy in action: 2013 was a busy year for the topic of antimicrobial use
Harry Snelson, DVM

Vice-presidential candidate message: George Charbonneau


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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.