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Celina Johnson Colorado State University

Summary of. NationalMarket HogSymposium. Held in Stillwater, OKDecember 2002. What are some problems that show managers face?. PQAFeel the need to teach exhibitors and advisorsShows must maintain product qualityLead by example!Protestors

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Celina Johnson Colorado State University

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    1. Celina Johnson Colorado State University

    2. Summary of Held in Stillwater, OK December 2002

    3. What are some problems that show managers face? PQA Feel the need to teach exhibitors and advisors Shows must maintain product quality Lead by example! Protestors – PETA, etc.

    4. What are some problems that show managers face? Limited number of packers to bid on show pigs Clipping pigs High % mortality High PSE in top end of live placing

    5. What are some problems that show managers face? Show pigs too lean? Leads to stress? Need to have product fit the consumer needs Potentially stress gene testing

    6. What are some problems that show managers face? Mandatory PQA No clipping (being considered) Mandatory water in pens (being considered) Disposal fee for getting rid of pigs??? Non terminal shows – eliminate carcass contests???

    7. What causes stress in show pigs? Genetics Extreme muscling/leaness Feed additives used improperly Management practices (like water removal) Loading and transportation Handling prior to harvest

    8. How common is the stress gene? Commercial production: < 10% Increased number in show pigs 296 barrows tested for stress gene from San Antonio and Houston (over 3 years) 49% normal, 45% carriers, 6% stress

    9. Factors affecting stress Extreme muscling/leaness Packers may be discounting ultra lean (want no less than 0.6” backfat) Feed additives Alter how the animal uses nutrients May change how pigs handle stress

    10. Factors affecting stress Management Restricted intake of food and/or water Pigs are pampered at home, then come to the show and are treated differently Comingling with other animals

    11. What can YOU do to reduce your pigs stress? Expose animal to a variety of situations before the show Even practice loading/unloading Manage your pigs weight early, avoid holding an animal by planning early!

    12. What can YOU do to reduce your pigs stress? Handle calmly in the cool part of the day NEVER RESTRICT WATER Care for your animal until it leaves the grounds

    13. Who is your customer? The PACKER who buys your animal at the show! Don’t forget the packer’s customer as well – the CONSUMER!

    14. What does your customer want? The packers ideal market hog: No growth hormone No Paylean 270 to 280 lbs All white or no clipping (anything to make dehairing easier) No downers (stressed animals that can’t make it to the harvest facility)

    15. What does your customer want? The packers ideal market hog: No less than 0.6” backfat Minimum of 54% lean 7-8 inch loin eye area Stress free NOT DEHYDRATED!

    16. Take Home Message… If we want to keep youth pig shows around, may need to consider changing some of the currently accepted practices

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