Journal of Swine Health and Production

May and June 2008
VOLUME 16, NUMBER 3

Cover Photo

A large grow-finish site nestled in the Nebraska Sand Hills surrounded by a sea of wildflowers

Photo courtesy of
John Waddell

 The Journal of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians

President’s message: The blessings of old friends

From the Executive Director: Where did you want to be on March 8 to 11?

From the Executive Editor: Reading with a critical eye – random allocation

Duration of effectiveness of tulathromycin injectable solution in an Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae respiratory-disease challenge model in swine
Waag TA, Bradford JR, Lucas MJ, et al.
(PDF PDF version available)

Effect of weaning age on nursery pig and sow reproductive performance
Smith AL, Stalder KJ, Serenius TV, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

Influence of method of administration of prostaglandin on farrowing and relationship between gestation length and piglet performance
Straw B, Bates R, May G
(PDF PDF version available)

Reproductive failure associated with porcine circovirus type 2 in gilts
Pittman JS
(PDF PDF version available)

News from the National Pork Board

AASV news

Annual meeting report

AASV Foundation Midwest Golf Outing
(PDF PDF version available)

AASV Foundation news: AASV Foundation presents Heritage Award

Advocacy in action: Communicating effectively with your representatives

Straight talk: Veterinary students give AASV feedback

Classified advertising: Position Announcement


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