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Journal of Swine Health and Production

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VOLUME 25, NUMBER 1

Cover Photo

Bright winter day at an Iowa swine facility
Photo courtesy of Dr. John Waddell

 The Journal of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians

President’s message: Mental health: It’s a marathon, not a sprint!
George Charbonneau

Executive Director’s message: Smell test
Tom Burkgren

Executive Editor’s message: Reflection
Terri O’Sullivan

Effects of a nursery feed regimen with spray-dried bovine plasma on performance and mortality of weaned pigs positive for porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus
Crenshaw JD, Campbell JM, Polo J, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

Factors that influence mechanical transmission of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus at the time of unloading animals into slaughter plant lairage
Lowe J, McCann R, Greiner L
(PDF PDF version available)

Comparison of growth performance under field conditions in growing pigs each vaccinated with one of two commercial modified-live porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome vaccines
Kang I, Kang HS, Jeong J, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

Fact sheets — considerations regarding marketing heavy-weight pigs, and high-fiber ingredient withdrawal strategy before slaughter in finishing pigs
Gonçalves MAD, Dritz SS, Tokach MD, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

News from the National Pork Board

  • Checkoff unveils updated on-farm euthanasia guide
  • US pig farmers celebrate progress on antibiotic stewardship
  • Pork Checkoff offers public-focused infographic on responsible antibiotic use
  • Swine science online now available

AASV news

  • Alternate Student Delegate selected for AASV Board
  • Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) common form
  • Iowa State University and AASV publish VFD FAQs

AASV Foundation news

  • Give generously in Denver
  • Research proposals sought for funding in 2017
  • Swine veterinarians invited to apply for Hogg Scholarship

Advocacy in action: Change — the one constant
Harry Snelson

Vice-presidential candidates’ messages


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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.