How To Pick Out a Market Project for 1ST Time Showmen
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 TERMINOLOGY
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…
SWINE BEHAVIOR
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…
SWINE AUCTION EXPERIENCE
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…
SUGGESTED READING – MARKET SWINE
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 PIG BREEDS
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…
EVALUATING SWINE CONFORMATIONS
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…
HOW TO PICK THE RIGHT SIZED PIG
HOW TO PICK THE RIGHT SIZED PIGSuccessful Steps for Meeting Show Weights Feed management begins the day you select your pig. Starting off with the correct weight will be the…