Journal of Swine Health and Production

November and December, 2008
VOLUME 16, NUMBER 6

Cover Photo

Rainbow of pigs

Photo courtesy of
Tina Smith

 The Journal of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians

President’s message: Barriers: real or artificial?

From the Executive Director: Screwdrivers

From the Executive Editor: Animals used for research purposes

Determining the accuracy of gestation feed drops
Schneider JD, Tokach MD, Dritz SS, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

Effect of group size-floor space allowance and floor type on growth performance and carcass characteristics of heavy pigs
Rossi R, Costa A, Guarino M, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

Feral swine exposure to selected viral and bacterial pathogens in southern Texas
Campbell TA, DeYoung RW, Wehland EM, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

Achromobacter xylosoxidans in extended semen causes reproductive failure in artificially inseminated sows and gilts
Payne BJ, Clark S, Maddox C, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

News from the National Pork Board

  • Pork Checkoff is working with producers to build a stronger industry
  • PRRS update

AASV news

  • Student Recruitment Committee seeks practitioners to mentor students
  • Nominate outstanding colleagues for AASV awards!
  • APHIS issues interpretation on 30-day health rule

AASV program

AASV Foundation news

  • A hole lotta fun!
  • AASV Foundation requests research proposals
  • Auction action at AASV 40th Annual Meeting

Advocacy in action: AMDUCA under assault

Straight talk: Everyday challenges

Thank you, reviewers

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