Journal of Swine Health and Production

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VOLUME 22, NUMBER 6

Cover Photo

A litter of Minnesota piglets
Photo courtesy of Tina Smith

 The Journal of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians

President's message: The changing role of the veterinarian
Michelle Sprague, DVM

Executive Director's message: Leveraging time and talent
Tom Burkgren, DVM

Executive Editor's message: Thank you!
Terri O’Sullivan, DVM, PhD

Investigation of the impact of oral rennet supplementation on serum globulin concentration in neonatal piglets
Jenvey CJ, Van Wettere WHEJ, Reichel MP, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

Detection of Torque teno sus virus in diarrheic piglet fecal samples positive or negative for porcine group A rotavirus
de Arruda Leme R, Lorenzetti E, Alfieri AF, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

Comparison of commercial one-dose and two-dose baculovirus-expressed porcine circovirus type 2 subunit vaccines
Seo HW, Lee J, Park C, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

Individual Pig Care program improves productive performance and animal health in nursery-growing pigs
Pineiro C, Morales J, Dereu A, et al
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Mortality, morbidity, and fertility after accidental electrical shock in a swine breeding and gestation barn
Knox RV, Shipley CF, Bressner GE, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

News from the National Pork Board:

  • Sow PIN tags deadline January 1, 2015
  • 2014 Environmental Stewards announced
  • Johnson named interim CEO of National Pork Board

AASV news:

  • AASV hosts Vietnamese veterinarians, government officials
  • AASV releases salary survey results
  • Dr James Bailey honored by South Dakota Veterinary Medical Association
  • Applicants sought for alternate student delegate on AASV Board of Directors
  • Nominate exceptional colleagues for AASV awards

AASV Meeting Program

AASV Foundation news:

  • Sun shines on AASV Foundation golf outing
  • "Following your passion" key to success
  • AASV Foundation issues call for research proposals: $60,000 available

Advocacy in action: On-farm antimicrobial use data -- what's our position?
Harry Snelson, DVM

Thank you, reviewers

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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.