HAY NEEDS FOR GOATS & SHEEP
HAY NEEDS FOR GOATS & SHEEPTHE STORY OF A RUMINANT Market goats & sheep need high quality hay to complement their grain ration. A diet of grain alone can potentially…
HAY NEEDS FOR GOATS & SHEEPTHE STORY OF A RUMINANT Market goats & sheep need high quality hay to complement their grain ration. A diet of grain alone can potentially…
HOW TO PICK OUT A MARKET PROJECT FOR 1ST TIME SHOWMEN Every year, some unsuspecting parent is suddenly faced with the request “Hey Mom & Dad! I want to show…
SWINE SHOWMANSHIP TRAININGTIPS & TECHNIQUES FOR CALMING A HIGH STRUNG OR NERVOUS PIG In the horse and dog world, it’s said, if your animal is spun up & nervous, that…
UNDERSTANDING NORMAL BEHAVIOR OF PIGS Pigs are by nature, very clean and hygienic animals, but that’s not what history and name calling would suggest! So the next time you’re called…
THE AUCTION EXPERIENCEWhat to Expect at a Pig Auction Attending an auction is a great education in preparing for showing a market project. Even if you already have plans to…
How to Use Suggested Reading for Raising Market Projects If this is your first year showing a market pig, Pets-n-Projects is here to provide easy to find articles on the…
MARKET SWINE 101 – BREEDS Common breeds of market hogs seen at United States county fairs and jackpot shows are Hampshire, Yorkshire, Berkshire, Duroc, Blue Butt Cross and Spot. Many…
PARASITE CONTROL IN SWINEWhy We Worm Market Pigs De-Worming pigs is the most overlooked and underestimated health practice! Worms are parasites that deprive the pig of nutrients and cause poor growth…
MEDICINE CABINET FOR SWINE Medicine Cabinet Items to Have on Hand. WOUND TREATMENT: Betadine Solution Hydrogen Peroxide Spray Bottle Cotton facial pads Blood Coagulate Powder Topical Antibiotic Spray or Ointment…
HEAT STRESS PREVENTION, SIGNS, SYMPTOMS & REMEDIES Pigs are very sensitive to heat and humidity. Humidity can be harder on pigs than a dry heat. Most animals release excess heat…