Southeastern Youth Fair

Southeastern Youth Fair Swine Show

Official Attire • 4-H • PANTS (NO BLUE JEANS) • GREEN • BLACK • KHAKI • SHIRT • COLLARED WHITE LONG SLEEVE WITH 4-H INSIGNIA • 4-H JACKET • OPTIONAL • FFA • PANTS (NO BLUE JEANS) • BLACK • SHIRT • COLLARED WHITE BUTTON UP SHIRT • FFA TIE/SCARF • FFA JACKET • ZIPPED UP AND WORN CORRECTLY

RECORD BOOKS • TYPED OR HAND WRITTEN • FOUND ON WEB SITE • MSDOC- SAVE AND THEN TYPE • PDF- PRINT AND HAND WRITE • RECORDS START THE DAY OF WEIGH IN • KEEP PROFESSIONAL • IT IS NOT A SCRAP BOOK • MUST BE SECURE TO THE BIND • BIND FOLDERS OR THREE STAPLES ON BIND • NO THREE RING BINDERS

NEW FOR RECORD BOOKS • Record books must be complete & will be checked at the gate • New Photo section (six photos required) • All Exhibitors (4H-FFA) will have to show evidence of a project demonstration. • Story OR Photo

LETTERS • BUYER LETTER • BE PROFESSIONAL • INTRODUCE YOURSELF, YOUR CHAPTER/CLUB AFFILIATION & PROJECT • DISCUSS LESSONS LEARNED • PLANS FOR YOUR FUTURE • WRITE MANY • FOLLOW UP VISITS • THANK YOU LETTER • BE PROFESSIONAL • INTRODUCE YOURSELF, YOUR CHAPTER/CLUB AFFILIATION & PROJECT • BE APPRECIATIVE OF THEIR INVESTMENT • PLAN FUTURE USE OF INVESTMENT • DESCRIBE LESSONS LEARNED • DUE TO SEYF OFFICE MARCH 31, 2013

PREMIERE EXHIBITOR • CULMINATION OF PLACING IN THREE CATEGORIES • SKILL A THON • RECORD BOOK • SHOWMANSHIP • ALL AGE DIVISIONS ARE ELIGIBLE • WILL SELL IN CHAMPIONS ROW

Hog Facts • They 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.

Facilities • Warm, 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.

Nutrition • Carbohydrates & 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.

Nutrition • Monogastric - small simple stomach • Hogs eat small rations all day • Feed concentrated ration • Use an automatic feeder • Small feed trough • Weigh your hog often • Adjust feed as needed • Fresh clean water • Not sure—ASK your 4-H Leader or FFA Advisor

FEED • Should 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 • Droopiness • Loss of appetite • Increased rate and depth of respiration • Discharge from the nose and eyes • Coughing • Fever

Parts of the Hog

Ideal Market Hog

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

Resource Links • University of Florida • http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/4h210 • National Pork Board • http://www.pork.org/filelibrary/YouthPQAPlus/YPQAmanual.pdf

Southeastern Youth Fair