Journal of Swine Health and Production

The Journal of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians

January and February, 2024 Volume 32, Number 1


Table of Contents

President's message: Speak up
William L Hollis

Executive Director's message: Veterinary midlevel professional
Harry Snelson

Advocacy in action: Advocacy on the hill
Abbey Canon

Outbreak investigations of Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae serotype 15 in central Iowa in the winter of 2021-2022
Machado I, Mil-Homens M, Silva AP, et al
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Zinc responsive parakeratosis in growing pigs
Radke S, Forseth A, Hoogland M, et al

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News from the National Pork Board

  • Research and functional exercises prepare producers and animal health officials for potential FAD outbreak
  • AgView

AASV news

  • AASV committees to meet virtually before Annual Meeting
  • AASV publishes 2023 Salary Survey results
  • Early-career veterinarians met in September and November
  • AVMA Committee and Council positions open
  • Scholarships available for MentorVet Leap; apply by February 2
  • It’s time to vote!

AASV Foundation news

  • Heritage Video Library expands
  • Y'all bid now, ya hear?
  • Two Acosta Scholars receive meeting attendance stipends
  • AASV Foundation continues AASV luncheon partnership

Vice-Presidential candidates

  • Rebecca Robbins
  • Stephen D. Patterson

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Disclaimer

Scientific manuscripts published in the Journal of Swine Health and Production are peer reviewed. However, information on medications, feed, and management techniques may be specific to the research or commercial situation presented in the manuscript. It is the responsibility of the reader to use information responsibly and in accordance with the rules and regulations governing research or the practice of veterinary medicine in their country or region.