Journal of Swine Health and Production

September and October, 2006
VOLUME 14, NUMBER 5

A boar stud and isolation-training facility in the Midwest Photo courtesy of John Waddelll  The Journal of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians

President’s message: Your AASV in action! From the Executive Director: Roots From the Editor: Malaria and typhoid impact field research in western Kenya Reproductive traits in gilts housed individually or in groups during the first thirty days of gestation Estienne MJ, Harper AF, Knight JW ( PDF version available) Limited effects of a commercial direct-fed microbial on weaning pig performance and gastrointestinal microbiology LeJeune JT, Kauffman MD, Amstutz MD, et al ( PDF version available) Meloxicam as adjunctive therapy in treatment and control of porcine respiratory disease complex in growing pigs Georgoulakis IE, Petridou E, Filiousis G, et al ( PDF version available) Sampling of adult boars during early infection with porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus for testing by polymerase chain reaction using a new blood collection technique (blood-swab method) Reicks DL, Muñoz-Zanzi C, Rossow K ( PDF version available) Duration of viability of desiccated porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus in broken vials of Ingelvac® PRRS modified live vaccine 265 Dimmich KM, Delks AM, Amass SF, et al ( PDF version available) Practice tip: Blood sampling boars Dewey C, Carman S ( PDF version available) News from the National Pork Board AASV news Advocacy in action: The 2007 Farm Bill Harry Snelson Straight talk: The sky’s the limit Back cover: Got tonsil? Also in the print edition: Masthead (online equivalent: Journal of Swine Health and Production Contacts, AASV Contacts) Sponsors (online equivalent: AASV Industry Support Council) Conversion tables AASV News (online: AASV e-Letter) Errata Upcoming meetings Guidelines to authors Cumulative index 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.