Journal of Swine Health and Production

January and February, 2009
VOLUME 17, NUMBER 1

Cover Photo

Photo courtesy of
Dr Ann Wimmer
Gilroy, California

 The Journal of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians

President’s message: Tipping point?

From the Executive Director: Who’s watching now?

From the Executive Editor: KTT in Kenya = Capacity building

A comparison of the safety, cross-protection, and serologic response associated with two commercial oral Salmonella vaccines in swine
Husa JA, Edler RA, Walter DH, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

Combined treatment with vitamin A and iron to prevent piglet anemia
Jiang JF, Jiang JB, Zhu HS, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

Anatomical abnormalities in a group of finishing pigs: prevalence and pig performance
Straw B, Bates R, May G
(PDF PDF version available)

Effect of treatment with phytosterols in three herds with porcine respiratory disease complex
Fraile LJ, Crisci E, Weenberg J, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

News from the National Pork Board:

  • An introduction to the National Pork Board’s new Chief Executive Officer
  • Nutritional Efficiency Consortium update
  • 2008 Pork Industry Environmental Stewards to be honored at the Pork Industry Forum
  • Pork Checkoff recommends producers and their employees get the “flu shot”
  • Pork Checkoff participates in development of Trichinae Certification Program

AASV news:

  • AASV discusses cephalosporin ban with FDA
  • Breaking news: FDA to rescind order
  • 30-day health rule resolved? Finally!
  • Applicants sought for Alternate Student Delegate on AASV Board of Directors

AASV Foundation news:

  • Biddin’ large in Texas
  • Swine veterinarians invited to apply for Hogg Scholarship

Advocacy in action: 2008 in review

Straight talk: Annual meeting memories

Vice-presidential candidates:

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.