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2018 TENNESSEE JUNIOR SWINE SHOW

JANUARY 11-13, 2018TENNESSEE LIVESTOCK CENTER

MURFREESBORO, TENNESSEE

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2018 Tennessee Junior Swine Show Committee Superintendents: Dr. Jason Smith, Dr. Justin Rhinehart, Dr. Jennie Ivey, and Dr. David Kirkpatrick Show Veterinarian: Dr. Lew Strickland Planning committee: Phyllis Ferguson, John Goddard, Matt Horsman, Randall Kimes, Michael Shirley, Kayla Jenkins, Martin Koon, Dwight Loveday, and Zach Bartenslager Entries: Kyla-Jo Farmer Sponsorship: Phyllis Ferguson and Randall Kimes Sales: Randall Kimes Facilities: Tennessee Livestock Center Skillathon: Dr. Dwight Loveday Ribbons and awards: Phyllis Ferguson Weighing: Tennessee Department of Agriculture and UT Extension Specialists Carcass evaluation: Rob Fitzgerald, Dr. David Kirkpatrick, and Dr. Dwight Loveday Publication Authors: Dr. Jennie Ivey, Dr. Jason Smith, Kyla-Jo Farmer; Department of Animal Science

2018 Tennessee Junior Swine Show Judge Mr.SethEbert,York,NebraskaCurrently Seth is the manager at A Cut Above Boar Stud in York, Nebraska. Seth comes from a hog showing background in Ohio. He attended Casper Community College in Wyoming and competed on their judging team. He then transferred to Colorado State University and competed on their team for the 2014 season. Seth was very successful and most notably won the hog division at the National Livestock Judging Contest in Louisville, Kentucky. We are excited to have Seth in Tennessee to judge at the 2018 Tennessee Junior Swine Show!

A special thank you goes out to: The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for loaning additional pens!

And to Phillip and Alanna Vaught and John Buyrl Neely for transporting pens!

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SPONSORS GeneralSponsors

UT Department of Animal Science

UT Extension

Tennessee Pork Producers Association

Tennessee Farmers Cooperative

Farm Animal Care Coalition of Tennessee

Farm Credit Mid-America

Tennessee Livestock Producers

Tennessee Farm Bureau

Tennessee 4-H Foundation

Johnathan Pierce

Jenkins Showpigs

AwardSponsors

Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee

UT Department of Animal Science

Farm Credit Mid-America

Tosh Farms, Pig Improvement Company and Goolsby Sausage

Tennessee Farmers Cooperative

Belt Buckle for Grand Champion Market Hog and Senior Level II Showmanship

Showmanship Division Champion Awards

Grand and Reserve Champion Crossbred Market Hog cash awards S Donation ear tag for all entries

Senior Level I and II Premier Exhibitor Scholarships

Any sponsorship received after publication will be announced during the show.

Rob Fitzgerald

Mr. Phillip and Dr. Alanna Vaught

and John Buryl Neely

Reese Brothers Mule Company

Prater Showpigs

Carr Brothers

National Swine Registry

Team Purebred

National Pork Board

Zoetis

KY-TN Crop Insurance-Leath

Family Farms


SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Thursday,January11

8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Arrival, weigh-in and check-in

8:00 a.m. - 2:00 pm Ultrasound market hogs (230 – 340 lbs)

2:00 p.m. Weight cards due for purebred barrows (bring to check in table)

3:00 p.m. - completion Prospect Market Hog Show (hogs weighing 180-229 lbs)

Friday,January128:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Skillathon (Explorer, Junior and Junior High)

8:30 a.m. - completion Showmanship

12:00 p.m. Barbecue lunch provided by TN Pork Producers Association, TN Farm Bureau and National Pork Board

One hour following Purebred gilt show showmanship

Immediately following Purebred barrow show purebred gilt show

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Skillathon (Senior Levels I and II)

Saturday,January138:30 a.m. - completion Market hog show (230-340 lbs)

Awards will be announced and presented as soon as possible following the conclusion of the show.


Have you thanked a volunteer lately? Have you considered the number of volunteers that have helped you to get where you are today?

The Tennessee Junior Swine Show would not be possible without a large number of volunteers. These people have worked tirelessly to prepare for this event.

Take some time to thank anyone who has helped you to succeed in this program.

Swine Show Photography Contest Rules Exhibitors may enter no more than two photos. Photos must be no larger than 5 in. x 7 in. and may include a mat. No frames or glass are allowed. The photo must be accompanied by the digital file. The exhibitor’s name, county and grade must accompany the digital file. The subject of the photograph must pertain to the swine project and must have been taken by the exhibitor. There are three age divisions: Junior (4th and 5th grades), Junior High (6th, 7th and 8th grades), and Senior (9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grades). Once submitted, photos will become property of the University of Tennessee. Photos may be used by the University of Tennessee without restriction, and entrants will forgo any compensation for their use. All photos entered will appear on the Tennessee 4-H Livestock Program Facebook page. The photo with the most “likes” will receive an award.

CoverImageThe cover image was submitted by Abbie Lampley from Hickman County during the 2017 Hog Show Most Liked Photo Contest, where she received first place. Great job, Abbie!


Support the Tennessee Junior Swine Show by purchasing a Tennessee Ag

Tag for your motor vehicle

When you purchase or renew your license tags, purchase an Ag Tag. Income generated from the sale of Ag Tags supports the Tennessee 4-H and

FFA programs.

Ask your county clerk for an AG TAG today!


Proud Sponsor2018 State Hog Show


Purpose of the Tennessee Junior Livestock Program ToaidthedevelopmentofyouthintoresponsibleAmericancitizensby:

§ Teaching responsibility and developing self-esteem through working with animals that depend on the youth to provide proper feed, care and management.

§ Teaching decision-making, communications, leadership and other life skills. § Teaching the value, use and management of money through its investment in the project

and realizing a profit or loss. § Teaching sportsmanship and cooperation through participation in shows and working

with other members.

Tohelpyouthgainskillsin:§ Selecting the kind of animal that will gain rapidly and efficiently while producing a high-

quality and safe end-product. § Handling, managing and caring for livestock in a humane and ethical manner. § Feeding animals for optimum growth and proper development. § Training, grooming and showing livestock. § Recordkeeping.

Tohelpyouthgainanappreciationfor:§ The role of the livestock industry in production agriculture and its contribution to the

country and world. § The value of properly planned preventative and responsive health programs. § The importance of proper growth and development of breeding animals for building a

productive foundation to establish purebred and commercial herds of their own. To provide Tennessee 4-H and FFA members with the opportunity to compete and gain recognition for their efforts, knowledge, skills and accomplishments in selecting, feeding, training, showing and marketing of meat animals.


AspecialthankstoDr.AlannaL.VaughtandPhillipVaughtfortheirsupport!

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Programs in agriculture and natural resources, 4-H youth development, family and consumer sciences, and resource development. University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture and county governments cooperating. UT Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.

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