Journal of Swine Health and Production

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VOLUME 25, NUMBER 4

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President’s message: Understanding generational differences
Alex Ramirez

Executive Director’s message: Would it help?
Tom Burkgren

Executive Editor’s message: Recognizing the first executive editor of Swine Health and Production
Terri O'Sullivan

Determining feeder space allowance across feed forms and water availability in the feeder for growing-finishing pigs
Li YZ, McDonald KA, Gonyou HW
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Modelling contamination of trucks used in the shipment of pigs infected with porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus
Thakur KK, Revie CW, Hurnik D, et al
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In vitro fertility of cryopreserved spermatozoa from boars fed diets supplemented with selenium
Estienne MJ, Whitaker BD
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Microcystin toxicosis in nursery pigs
Classen DM, Schwartz KJ, Madson D, et al
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News from the National Pork Board:

  • Communications, SciTech collaborate on FAD crisis drills
  • New PRRS Research Book available
  • Pork Checkoff awards 22 science scholarships
  • OMS expands outreach to nurse practitioners
  • Enzyme Webinar series coming in August
  • Secure Pork Supply work moves forward

AASV news:

  • Call for submissions — Industrial Partners
  • Call for abstracts — Research Topics session
  • Call for papers — AASV 2018 Student Seminar (Veterinary Student Scholarships)

AASV Foundation news:

  • Moving to the next level: Leman, Heritage, Legacy
  • Golf for the foundation August 24 in Ames, Iowa
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Advocacy in action: R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Harry Snelson

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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.