Journal of Swine Health and Production

November and December, 2010
VOLUME 18, NUMBER 6

Cover Photo

Sleeping piglets
Photo courtesy of
Tina Smith

 The Journal of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians

President’s message: If you’re going to go, you have to be prepared to leave…
Paul Ruen

From the Executive Editor: Outcome mapping and a foot in two continents
Cate Dewey

From the Summer Intern: A summer of firsts
Jennifer Arnall

Assessment of a hydrated sodium calcium aluminosilicate agent and antioxidant blend for mitigation of aflatoxin-induced physiological alterations in pigs
Harper AF, Estienne MJ, Meldrum JB, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

Effect of injection tool on incidence of head and neck abscesses at slaughter
King D, Painter T, Holtkamp D, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

Influence of dietary net energy content on performance of growing pigs fed low crude protein diets supplemented with crystalline amino acids
Yi XW, Zhang SR, Yang Q, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

Relationships among gilt and sow live weight, P2 backfat depth, and culling rates
Hughes PE, Smits RJ, Xie Y, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

Trichuris suis in finishing pigs: Case report and review
Pittman JS, Shepherd G, Thacker BJ, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

News from the National Pork Board:

  • Wanted: Participation in swine influenza virus surveillance
  • Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) Plus site assessment deadline nearly here
  • TQA Advisor recertification deadline nears
  • More information on pork’s carbon footprint

AASV news:

  • Student Recruitment Committee seeks practitioners to mentor students
  • Nominate exceptional colleagues for AASV awards
  • Applicants sought for Alternate Student Delegate on AASV Board of Directors
  • AASV represented in the AVMA House of Delegates
  • Schwartz named Faculty Member of the Year
  • Dr Fred Sick receives 2010 Switzer Award in Veterinary Medicine
  • AASV submits comments on VFD rule
  • Kelly named Boilermaker Honoree
  • Swine Disease Manual, 4th edition, available for purchase online

AASV Foundation news:

  • AASV Foundation requests research proposals
  • Foundation hot on the trail to auction success in Phoenix
  • Perfect weather greets golfers

Advocacy in action: Swine influenza surveillance
Harry Snelson

Straight talk: Skills
Tracy Ann Raef with Paul Ruen, Gordon Spronk, and Dale Polson

Thank you, reviewers!

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