Journal of Swine Health and Production

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VOLUME 25, NUMBER 3

Cover Photo

A young Hampshire pig in a Missouri barn

Photo courtesy of Tina Smith

 The Journal of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians

President’s message: Be careful what we ask for
Alex Ramirez

Executive Director’s message: Full value: AASV Annual Meeting
Tom Burkgren

Executive Editor’s message: Share your stories
Terri O’Sullivan

Antimicrobial susceptibility of Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae, Pasteurella multocida, Streptococcus suis, and Bordetella bronchiseptica isolated from pigs in the United States and Canada, 2011 to 2015
Sweeney MT, Lindeman C, Johansen L, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

Average daily gain and the impact of starting body weight of individual nursery and finisher Ugandan pigs fed a commercial diet, a forage-based diet, or a silage-based diet
Carter NA, Dewey CE, Grace D, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

Effect of direct-fed microbial Bacillus subtilis C-3102 on enteric health in nursery pigs after challenge with porcine epidemic diarrhea virus
Canning P, Ruston C, Madson D, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

News from the National Pork Board:

  • Checkoff launches new version of TQA
  • Checkoff’s science and technology team delivers results
  • Checkoff partners with National Hog Farmer to produce antibiotic Webinar
  • Checkoff’s Pork Store offers valuable resources

AASV news:

  • AASV installs 2017 officers
  • What’s a swine vet worth?
  • Call for papers – AASV 2018 Student Seminar

Annual Meeting Report
(PDF PDF version available with additional photos)

AASV Foundation news:

  • Five receive AASV Foundation-Merck Veterinary Student Scholarships
  • AASV Foundation accepting applications for ACAW scholarship
  • Foundation endowment grows with addition of two Legacy Funds
  • PRRSV research selected for funding in 2017
  • Foundation auction benefits Ethiopian charity as well as swine veterinarians

Advocacy in action: Committees meet in Denver
Harry Snelson

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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.