Journal of Swine Health and Production

The Journal of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians

March and April, 2021 Volume 29, Number 2


Table of Contents

President's message: Finding silver linings
Jeff Harker

President-elect's message: Progress during a pandemic
Mary Battrell

Executive Director's message: COVID-19 parallels
Harry Snelson

Executive Editor's message: Pivot
Terri O'Sullivan

Tonsil scrapings for porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus detection in growing pigs under field conditions
Walker HL, Bowman AS, Ferreira JB, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

Drinker to nursery pig ratio: Drinking behavior, aggression, and drinker location preference over 2 days
Jackson CJ, Johnson AK, Stalder KJ, et al
(PDF PDF version available)

Enzootic pneumonia-like lesions: ultrasound vs pathological findings under field conditions
Tosi U, De Angelis E, Gabrielli L, et al

(PDF PDF version available)

News from the National Pork Board

  • AgView gains momentum with more adoption
  • Humane Animal Handling modules available in Spanish
  • Managing increased feed costs
  • Russ Nugent to represent NPB on SHIC Board of Directors

AASV news

  • SHIC and AASV host recurring webinars
  • AASV’s virtual meeting brings new -- and continuing -- opportunities
  • Alternate Student Delegate selected for AASV Board
  • AASV proceedings online

AASV Foundation news: One good thing leads to another... Leman Fellow

Advocacy in action: Sharing your experience
Sherrie Webb

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