Journal of Swine Health and Production

May and June, 2007
VOLUME 15, NUMBER 3

A Central Nebraska finishing site nestled behind spring flowers in full bloom Photo courtesy of John Waddell  The Journal of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians

President’s message From the Executive Director From the Editor Influence of gestation housing on sow behavior and fertility Jansen J, Kirkwood RN, Zanella AJ, et al ( PDF version available) Acute and prolonged effects of ammonia on hematological variables, stress responses, performance, and behavior of nursery pigs von Borell E, Özpinar A, Eslinger KM, et al ( PDF version available) Plasma concentrations of sodium salicylate in nursery pigs treated orally Patterson AR, Karriker LA, Apley MD, et al ( PDF version available) Effect on total pigs weaned of herd closure for elimination of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus Schaefer N, Morrison R ( PDF version available) First confirmed occurrence of classical swine fever in Kerala state, India Ravishankar C, Priya PM, Mini M, et al ( PDF version available) Video mentioned in the article is near the end of the HTML version News from the National Pork Board AASV news AASV Foundation Midwest Golf Outing Annual meeting report Advocacy in action Straight talk Also in the print edition: Masthead (online equivalent: Journal of Swine Health and Production Contacts, AASV Contacts) Sponsors (online equivalent: AASV Industry Support Council) Conversion tables AASV News (online: AASV e-Letter) Errata Upcoming meetings Guidelines to authors Cumulative index 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.