SHOW PIG BASICS

JASON HODDE [email protected]

FACILITIES/SUPPLYS DAILY ROUTINES FEEDING/NUTRITION HEALTH SELECTION SHOWMANSHIP

Will dictate success and enjoyment of project.

Ideal space is 6’ x 10’

Fresh supply of water

Shelter --- protection from extreme weather

Ideal temperature is from 60-75 degrees

CONCRETE Easiest to clean and

maintain Easiest to get skin &

hair right Make sure concrete

has a light broom finish for traction

Most expensive Use deep shavings

DIRT Use a creek based

sand Keep surface level Still need shavings

especially in sleeping area

Hard to maintain and keep clean

Rough on hair coat

Clip on plastic

feeders hung on the fence

Hang at right height Drill holes in the

back so you can tie feeder to fence so they will not be able to dump

STATIONARY OR HANGING

NEEDS TO BE COOL AND AS FRESH AS POSSIBLE

NIPPLES OR BOWLS BOWLS ARE THE

BEST

HOT MONTHS Fans to keep cool Rinse twice daily if

time allows Misters , but keep off

of bedding

COLD MONTHS Heaters or heat lamps Keep bedding thick Keep draft off of pigs Control dust Have ventilation

BRUSHES Soft horse hair for dark skin Rice root for white pigs Hard Bristle for washing

SHOW STICKS Whips Pipes

HAIR CARE PRODUCTS Shampoo Conditioners Baby oil

SPRAY BOTTLES

FEEDING ROUTINE Feed pig at same time every morning and every night This will improve appetite and feed efficiency

CLEANING Keep shavings as dry and clean as possible Wet and dirty shavings will stain hair coat and increase a risk

of disease and infection Helps with fly control and smell COMPLETELY CLEAN AND RE-BED PEN ONCE A

WEEK BRUSH DAILY

Creates a bond with you and your pig Allows for impeccable skin and hair

WASHING

Wash once a week Too much washing will

dry out skin Wash just enough to keep

feet and legs from staining

EXERCISING Once pig is tame enough

take out and exercise once a day

EARLIER THE BETTER

DAILY WEEKLY EVERY 2 WEEKS Cough Weigh same time and

day Deworm

Loose Stools Feeling well Eat everything Joint swelling Limping Water working Skin condition

THINGS TO AVOID Roller Coasters Inconsistencies Feeding at different times each day

AGE OF PROJECT Is the single most important factor Make sure age will allow for target weight at show Pigs today need to be full and fresh so buying pigs that are

too old or too young will not allow you to feed the optimal amounts

ARRIVAL “ACCLIMATION” Usually 3 weeks

GROWING 80lbs – 125lbs 125 lbs – 150lbs

FINISHING

150lbs – 200 200-????

Lindner Feed & Milling, 2012 VATAT

GETTING ON FEED Want pig to consume 3-4 lbs of feed with a ADG 1.5 Appropriate feed and transition Feed same time every day

GET HEALTHY PEN TOGETHER

Helps with taming Helps with appetite Will not get lonely


AT LEAST 20% PROTEIN

Medicated with Mecadox-Banmith, CTC/Denegard or Linco to aid in respiratory stress and disease control from hauling, mixing, and environmental change

Medicated with Linco/Safeguard for respiratory and joint health as well as deworming


Train yourself to feed to a phenotype Start Training to eat!

Be realistic on how much the pig will eat. (3-4# consumption; 1.5-2# ADG)

Be patient and strong 1) Just give enough to clean up by next feeding (1wk) 2) Let pick through the day, but pull feed after 20 min at

night (1 wk) 3) Pull feed after 20 min

Start Training to show


Add supplement (s) after 100# Slowly and for a reason

Have any supplement you will use in the ration ever by 150# (except Paylean)

Change ration by ¼# per feeding (4-5# consumption; 2#ADG)

Start weighing pigs


16-20% protein; ~1.1-1.3% Lysine Important to not drop protein too quickly

during crucial times of muscle and skeletal growth, but also make sure you are aware what type of pig you have.

20% -more muscle, shape, expression (usually comes with higher lysine levels)

18%-obviously intermediate, and typically can be used on a majority of pigs.

16%-use on a little harder pigs, or when definitely need to soften in shape, also during periods of rapid growth will help to not tighten up ( additional 16% and other 14% are available for ultra extreme pigs)

If you need to hold do it at this time Monitor gain (1.5-1.75#/day..at least under 2#)

Joint management through growth Preparing for final push/bloom

Build Stamina while practicing showing Be 180-200 pounds 30 days prior to the show

LAST 30-40 DAYS Final push Need to gain 2lbs or

better a day Increase amount of

feed gradually Wet feed Start paylean

Specialty Finishing Feeds Feeds that are high in

fat and protein Feeds that have

paylean in them

Weigh pigs weekly (at the most) Set Markers for weight range, not just end

point…. Average Daily Gain (ADG) but Phenotype

most important remember they let you show from 230-270 or

240-280 or whatever and if the pig doesn’t look right it doesn’t matter what you weigh

Always ask for help.

Clean Water and good complete feed goes a long way!!!!!! Don’t get away from basic nutrition.

There is no miracle cure or silver bullet out there, just tools to help in the feeding process.

Include additives slowly and see what they are really doing.

FATS Smoother softer look

MILK Enhance appetite and

fat/protein source OATS/BEEF PULP

Fill and body PROTEIN

Muscle and bloom

ELECTROLYTE Maintain hydration

AMINIO ACIDS Lean muscle shape

PAYLEAN Burns fat and builds

muscle mass

The most important nutrient!!!!!! If not clean, animals may go off feed

Smell Taste Temperature Availability

COMMON HEALTH ISSUES: PARASITES LAMENESS RESPIRATORY DIGESTIVE

ROUND WORMS Most common Eggs can remain in

soil for up to 20 years Sometimes a cough is

a sign or a rough stale look

DEWORM every 6 weeks

TREAT WITH Safe guard (top dress)

Ivomec (Injectable

Dectomax (Injectable)

WHIP WORMS Infect large intestine Eggs survive

environment 10-20 years

First sign will be blood in stool

If not treated early can be fatal

TREATMENT Not all dewormers treat

whip worms SAFE GUARD works

the best.

MANGE Most common and most prevalent Will cause red, irritable, itchy, skin Usually starts under belly and between legs Can be treated with: Prolate ( spray) Ivomec (Injectable)

DEGENERATIVE JOINT DISEASE Osteoarthritis Swollen hocks Wont put weight on leg Toes will close

TRAUMA/INJURY Sore pads Cracked hoof wall Fracture leg or muscle tear

COUGH THUMPING LETHARGIC GO OFF FEED FEVER RISK FACTORS:

Drastic change of temperature

Wet and dirty pens Exposure to other

pigs from shows

MEDICATIONS BAYTRIL NUFLOR RESFLOR

GASTRIC ULCERS Caused by stress Poor balanced diet Clean fresh water and feed go a long way!!!! -----HARD TO TREAT!----- SCOURS 1. Caused by bacterial imbalance or poor diet 2. Treated with penicillin and a proper balanced diet

1. AGE AND GENDER 2. STRUCTURAL SOUNDNESS 3. BALANCE AND DESIGN 4. MUSCLE

RELY ON BREEDER FOR ADVICE

Feet and legs must be correct

Knees and hocks must have desirable slopes and angles and pig must move comfortably

Pig must be proportional in width an be as wide coming as going

Must take a long relaxing step on a good circumference of bone

Need to be level both standing and on the move

Have good extension of front (head & neck)

Stout, but pretty headed

Uniform in body depth and thickness

When selecting a young pig, one must be very careful when selecting for this trait. Not too much Not too little Smooth but not round Must be proportionate to frame size and base width Have to be able to make a projection Study genetics/ASK BREEDER

NORMAL/HEAVY MUSCLED

LESS THAN DESIRED

1. CARDINAL SINS 2. EQUIPMENT 3. RING ENTRY 4. SPEED & CONTROL 5. PENNING 5. SHOW ETIQUETTE

Getting between the hog and the judge None or little eye contact with judge Spending time on fence or in corner of ring Pig not moving Over use of whip or pipe Over showing Letting free hand ride on the back of the hog

DRIVING TOOL Whip or pipe

BRUSH Small brush that can fit in pocket Needs to have firm bristles to brush dirt off pig

SMALL RAG Wipe manure off of

THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF THE SHOW Must make good eye contact Pig must have head up and move with a moderate pace Do not turn or stop the pig upon entry Once judge has finished looking, drive pig to opposite ends

of the ring and maintain pig movement until he/she has given everyone a look

Moderate steady pace is desired

Head carriage must be up at all times

Remember all hogs look better on the move!!

WHEN JUDGE POINTS TO YOU: Drive the hog directly

to pen Open gate and drive

hog in the pen Check hog for dirt or

blemishes to hair coat Spray water on skin to

refresh skin DO NOT GIVE A

DRINK

DRESS THE PART Wear nice jeans and

shirt No hats Look like a livestock

person BE COURTEOUS SHOW DIGNITY

AND CLASS AT ALL TIMES

GET EVRYONE INVOLVED

SUPPORT EACH

OTHER BUILD MEMORIES

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SHOW PIG BASICS