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Swine ShowSoutheastern Youth FairOfficial Attire4-HPANTS (NO BLUE JEANS)GREENBLACKKHAKISHIRTCOLLARED WHITE LONG SLEEVE WITH 4-H INSIGNIA4-H JACKETOPTIONALFFAPANTS (NO BLUE JEANS)BLACKSHIRTCOLLARED WHITE BUTTON UP SHIRTFFA TIE/SCARFFFA JACKETZIPPED UP AND WORN CORRECTLYRECORD BOOKSTYPED OR HAND WRITTENFOUND ON WEB SITEMSDOC- SAVE AND THEN TYPEPDF- PRINT AND HAND WRITERECORDS START THE DAY OF WEIGH INKEEP PROFESSIONAL IT IS NOT A SCRAP BOOKMUST BE SECURE TO THE BINDBIND FOLDERS OR THREE STAPLES ON BINDNO THREE RING BINDERSNEW FOR RECORD BOOKSRecord books must be complete & will be checked at the gateNew Photo section (six photos required)All Exhibitors (4H-FFA) will have to show evidence of a project demonstration.Story OR Photo

LETTERSBUYER LETTERBE PROFESSIONALINTRODUCE YOURSELF, YOUR CHAPTER/CLUB AFFILIATION & PROJECTDISCUSS LESSONS LEARNEDPLANS FOR YOUR FUTUREWRITE MANYFOLLOW UP VISITS THANK YOU LETTERBE PROFESSIONALINTRODUCE YOURSELF, YOUR CHAPTER/CLUB AFFILIATION & PROJECTBE APPRECIATIVE OF THEIR INVESTMENTPLAN FUTURE USE OF INVESTMENTDESCRIBE LESSONS LEARNEDDUE TO SEYF OFFICE MARCH 31, 2013

PREMIERE EXHIBITORCULMINATION OF PLACING IN THREE CATEGORIESSKILL A THONRECORD BOOKSHOWMANSHIPALL AGE DIVISIONS ARE ELIGIBLE WILL SELL IN CHAMPIONS ROW

Hog FactsThey have poor circulatory systems.They DO NOT SWEAT.They will be 6-10 weeks of age when you purchase.The smartest of the farm species.Eat, chew food and then drink water.Use hog water system. Buckets Do Not Work.

FacilitiesWarm, dry, well ventilated area.Clean Feeder and Water System.Fencing should keep predators out, Exercise Areas are necessary to build up stamina.Avoid animal area if you have a cold or flu.Easily passed to animal.Use a shoe dip or designate shoes for your hog area.Beware of dogs.

NutritionCarbohydrates & Fats (Energy)- (Feed Ration)Protein- (Feed Ration)Minerals- (feed ration)Vitamins- (Feed Ration)Water- Hogs avg. 2 gallon/day Use a automatic hog water system.

Hay, straw or shavings can used for bedding.

NutritionMonogastric - small simple stomachHogs eat small rations all dayFeed concentrated rationUse an automatic feeder Small feed troughWeigh your hog oftenAdjust feed as neededFresh clean waterNot sureASK your 4-H Leader or FFA Advisor

FEEDShould be labeled for pigs/hogs.Good show ration 18% or higher in protein.General rule.Garbage in, Garbage out.Cheap feed will under perform.Do your homework- compare, ask questions.Digestive Track

Signs of Sickness DroopinessLoss of appetite Increased rate and depth of respiration Discharge from the nose and eyesCoughingFever

Parts of the Hog

Parts of the Hog

Ideal Market Hog

SelectionMuscling- long, level, wide over the shoulder, loin and down through the hams.Structural Correctness- correct bone structure, no leg/walking problems, etcStyle and Balance- appealing to the eye, straight legs, trim middle, etc

Resource LinksUniversity of Floridahttp://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/4h210

National Pork Boardhttp://www.pork.org/filelibrary/YouthPQAPlus/YPQAmanual.pdf