Journal of Swine Health and Production

March and April, 2010
VOLUME 18, NUMBER 2

Cover Photo

Chowing down!
Photo courtesy of Tina Smith

 The Journal of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians

President’s message: The pandemic year

President-elect’s message: Reliable knowledge

From the Executive Director: A gathering storm

From the Executive Editor: Reviewing scientific papers: Introduction and materials and methods

Associations between dental and oral conditions at weaning and future growth
Tucker AL, Widowski TM, Friendship RM
(PDF PDF version available)

Pre-weaning mortality of piglets in a bedded group-farrowing system
Li Y, Johnston L, Hilbrands A
(PDF PDF version available)

Enteritis in grower-finisher pigs caused by F18-positive Escherichia coli
Pittman JS
(PDF PDF version available)

Feed additives for swine: Fact sheets – high dietary levels of copper and zinc for young pigs, and phytase
Jacela JY, DeRouchey JM, Tokach MD, et al.
(PDF PDF version available)

News from the National Pork Board:

  • Checkoff supports PRRS research, international symposium
  • Quick Facts book available
  • PQA Plus advisor recertification for 2010
  • Cooperating on improved surveillance

AASV news:

  • Are you aware there are unapproved animal health products on the market?
  • Alternate Student Delegate to AASV board selected
  • AVMA supports comprehensive surveillance system

AASV Foundation news:Veterinary students invited to apply for swine externship grants

Advocacy in action: Comprehensive and integrated swine surveillance

Straight talk: The other side of the microphone


Also in the print edition:

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.