Journal of Swine Health and Production

September and October, 2009
VOLUME 17, NUMBER 5

Cover Photo

A picture of health .… a recently weaned pig in the Midwest

Photo courtesy of Tracy Ann Raef

 The Journal of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians

President's message: Sailing the uncharted seas

From the Executive Director: Holding my breath

From the Executive Editor: The evolution of a journal

Growth performance and carcass traits of boars raised in Germany and either surgically castrated or vaccinated against gonadotropin-releasing hormone
Schmoll F, Kauffold J, Pfützner A, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

Survey of disease pressures in twenty-six niche herds in the midwestern United States
Yaeger MJ, Karriker LA, Layman L, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

Clostridium novyi infection causing sow mortality in an Iberian pig herd raised in an outdoor rearing system in Spain
García A, Ayuso D, Benítez JM, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

Practice tip: Feed additives for swine
Jacela JY, DeRouchey JM, Tokach MD, et al
(PDF PDF version includes both fact sheets)

News from the National Pork Board:

  • H1N1 influenza
  • Swine exhibitions and influenza
  • PRRS and pork quality call for research proposals open
  • Swine handling and transport forum
  • PQA Plus update

AASV news:

  • AASV holds summer conference
  • Nominate exceptional colleagues for AASV awards
  • ARS influenza research update
  • Vaccine adverse event reporting
  • Call for abstracts – Industrial Partners
  • Call for abstracts – AASV 2010 Student Seminar and scholarships
  • Dr. Torremorell to serve as Leman Chair
  • MP3 CD for windshield time
  • $100,000 for 2009 PRRS research

AASV office construction update
(PDF PDF version only -- photo spread)

American Association of Swine Veterinarians position statement on pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza
(PDF PDF version available -- includes additional details)

Advocacy in action: AASV leadership visits DC

Straight talk: AASV membership benefits

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.