Resources

Publish Date: June 24, 2019

This video gives you a behind the scenes tour of a commercial swine farm and the daily operations that take place. As a young swine producer, it is important to understand the correct terminology and practices that occur out in the industry so that you can be a credible advocate for the industry.

Publish Date: June 15, 2017

This video will describe the tools, equipment and other items that are needed to go to the show.

Publish Date: June 15, 2017

The veterinary feed directive (VFD) is a written statement given to the animal owner by a veterinarian that is similar to a prescription.

Publish Date: June 15, 2017

Youth need to have a veterinary client patient relationship (VCPR). A VCPR is a working relationship with your veterinarian where he or she advises you in deciding what medications are appropriate for your animal.

Publish Date: June 15, 2017

This video provides an overview of preventing heat stress and keeping pigs comfortable at home, during transport to and from the show, and at the show.

Publish Date: June 15, 2017

Helping youth to identify fresh pork cuts. This video includes carcasses labeled with primal cuts and retail cuts.

Publish Date: June 15, 2017

Proper care and prevention of stress to help get pigs ready for a show

Publish Date: March 15, 2016

Food animal performance and profitability, meat quality, individual safety, family dynamics, and consumer perspectives are all impacted by the way people work livestock on the farm, in transportation or at exhibition. Using proper pig handling and movement practices will not only contribute to good animal care and performance, but will improve pig and human safety and public perception as youth prepare, transport, and exhibit pigs at fairs and shows. Proper pig handling will also improve youth and their family's experience and success in raising a swine project for exhibition.

Publish Date: January 4, 2016

Techniques to help youth weight their 4H and FFA show pig projects.

Publish Date: January 4, 2016

Guidelines for youth preparing their pig projects for the show ring.