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 most common topics and questions on raising livestock projects. A successful project always begins with knowledge and preparation. The more you can prepare up front…the fewer surprises you’ll encounter! Lack of knowledge and planning can cost you stress, money and the wellbeing of your market pig. As you read the articles, jot down items that you need to buy. This will help eliminate extra trips to the store!
This website is organized by Categories of Species and Topics. Under the “How To” tab, select the species or topic that you are interested in. There is also a search option can help locate specific topics or issues. The organization of the articles is:
1st Year- Suggested Reading and other 1st-year information for parents and 1st-year showmen.
Species Categories – Goats, Sheep & Swine
“How To” are Articles by Species – Goats, Sheep & Swine
Sub-Category Topics –
Selection
Feeding
Training & Showmanship
Grooming
Health Management
Feed – Information and articles by feed brands.
Health – All Health articles for all species.
Barn – All Barn & Pen Setup articles for all species.
Spotlight Interviews – Interviews of top showmen and industry professionals.
Resource Directory – Find all your livestock professionals here!
Market Corner – Shopping! Shopping! Shopping! Find unique items here!
Newsletter – All newsletters can be found here.
HOW TO USE THE READING LIST
Print out a copy of the reading list and check off each article that is read along with listing items to purchase before you bring your project home. The goal is to read information to help you to be prepared. Through reading about a potential issue, it will help you notice or spot t issues if they arise. Many times, what may look like an illness will be an environmental fix.
SUGGESTED READING – MARKET SWINE
SELECTION
BARNS & PEN SETUP
Daily Pen Assessment This Daily pen check is a “must do” for every showman.
Pen Setup – Gates & Shelters 101
How to Weigh Goats, Sheep & Swine – Equipment & Techniques
FEEDING SWINE
SWINE SHOWMANSHIP & TRAINING
Training Swine for Showmanship
Showmanship Preparation & Strategies Training Swine for Show – Part 1
GROOMING SWINE FOR SHOW
Shopping List
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SWINE HEALTH MANAGEMENT
Daily Health Assessment Chart This is a “must do” for every project showman for any species!
Feeding Problems – Your Pig Won’t Eat
Probiotic Therapies – Goats, Sheep & Swine
Parasite Control – External Parasites
Additional Health Articles
There are many more articles to read, but this group will be a good place to start. Email us with any questions or articles that you would like more information on!
