HOW TO WEIGH GOATS, SHEEP OR SWINE
HOW TO WEIGH GOATS, SHEEP OR SWINE One of the most important steps in market project management is weighing your animal. Feed amounts must be adjusted by knowing the weight…
HOW TO WEIGH GOATS, SHEEP OR SWINE One of the most important steps in market project management is weighing your animal. Feed amounts must be adjusted by knowing the weight…
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…
TRAINING TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Swine showmanship starts when you bring your pig home. Showmanship along with feed & health management training all begin on day one. There isn’t a good…
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…
SWINE TERMINOLOGY So what is the difference in names? Like all species, there are specific names for specific points in an animal’s life. But, because many do not know the…
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…
THE PROCESS OF PICKING OUT A PIG The process of selecting a market pig can be an overwhelming task. If you are open to any breed, your first focus should…