Journal of Swine Health and Production

January and February, 2010
VOLUME 18, NUMBER 1

Cover Photo

A cozy barn in a cold Quebec winter

Photo courtesy of
Dr Martin Choinière

 The Journal of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians

“Trust me when I tell you that those with an agenda are making their opinions known while we’re tending our pigs or harvesting our crops.”

quoted from the Advocacy in action message

President’s message: Influenza – the doleful footprint of vaccines

From the Executive Director: Moving day

From the Associate Editor: Facilitating manuscript publication

Letter to the Editor: Clostridium novyi infection

Evaluation of in vitro bactericidal activity of commercial disinfectants against Lawsonia intracellularis
Wattanaphansak S, Singer RS, Gebhart CJ
(PDF PDF version available)

The REFLECT statement: Methods and processes of creating reporting guidelines for randomized controlled trials for livestock and food safety
O’Connor AM, Sargeant JM, Gardner IA, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

Practice tip: Feed additives for swine: Fact sheets – flavors and mold inhibitors, mycotoxin binders, and antioxidants
Jacela JY, DeRouchey JM, Tokach MD, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

News from the National Pork Board:

  • PQA Plus update
  • International symposium on food safety highlights US commitment
  • USDA announces National Pork board appointments
  • New factsheet offers “green” insights
  • New message points dispel myths on H1N1 origin, impact of modern agriculture

AASV news:

  • Veterinarians and producers consider PRRS eradication
  • We've moved!
  • Wow! AASV 2010 membership: what a value!

AASV Foundation news:

  • AASV Foundation prepares for annual auction
  • AASV Foundation requests research proposals
  • NPIF veterinary internship stipend recipients announced
  • Swine veterinarians invited to apply for Hogg Scholarship

Advocacy in action: At least the food was good

Straight talk: Continuing education

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.