Swine SessionDirk AaronMay 3, 2014

Live and Die by the Percentages

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Philosophy

Good Genetics+

Good Nutrition+

Work Ethic

The Keys to Successits never just one thing

“A Leader is one who Knows the way, Goes the way, and Shows the way”

-John Maxwell

“Know” the way (provide vision & knowledge)“Go” the way (do what is needed)

“Show” the way (be an example)

Register able vs.... Look Birth Date vs..... Weight Composite vs... Terminal Manipulating vs... Feeding Fitting (What Not to Do?)Who’s the Judge?

Show Goals: Breeding….vs.... Market

Family Goals Facilities Cost Show Dates Vs... Pig’s Age

Experience Breed Preferences Who’s Judging

Selection Issues !!!!!!! Not Criteria

MuscleLeannessSizeBalanceStructure

Selection Criteria-Market Swine

Structure Volume Balance Femininity Underline Lean Muscle

Selection Criteria-Breeding Gilts

Today’s Objectives

Appreciation Nutrition Health Selection Facilities Planning Showmanship Take-a-way's

Nutrition Clean Fresh Water

Proper Nutrition ◦ Control weight gain??

(This doesn’t mean Hold!) Consistency is the key

(Every Bags the Same!)

Many different brand of feeds◦ Lindner Feed ◦ SunGlo◦ Moorman’s Show Tec◦ Purina◦ Acco Showmaster◦ Kent/Evergreen

Find one you are comfortable with and stick with it !!!!!!

Nutrition: Types of Feed

Arrival/Receiving “acclimation” (3 wks.)

Growing a.) ~80-125 pounds b.) 100-150 pounds

Finishing a.) 150-200 pounds b.) above 180-200#

Stages in Feeding Period

Starting Stage• Receive/Acclimation (3 wks.)

– Getting on feed (~3# feed =1-1.5 ADG)• Feeding same time every day (establish schedule)• Comfortable environment (control temperature)• Appropriate feed and transitioning

– Get Healthy (including gut health…)– Penning Together at first is Ok, – BEST if one individual per pen

• Make a Pet

– >20% protein 1.3-1.6% Lysine– Crude Fat 6.00% Crude Fiber 3.50%– Medicated Options:

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

Arrival Stage

Growing &Training a.) ~80-125 pounds

Train yourself to feed to a phenotype (Looks) Start Training to eat!

- Expect (3-4# consumption; 1.5-2# ADG)- Be patient and strong

1) Just give enough to clean up by next feeding2) Let pick through the day, but pull feed after 20 min

at night Start Training Now to Show – Get on the Field

Growing Stage

– Add supplement (s) after 100 lbs.• Slowly and For a Reason (ask yourself Y?)

– When Changing Rations• Increasing consumption• Not as crucial on switching feeds

– Start Weighing - Minimum Weekly• Start at 100 lbs.

Growing Stage~100-150 pounds

Growing & Finishing Stages• 16-20% protein ~1.1-1.4% Lysine

– Feed at consistent time • Important:

• do not drop protein too quickly during crucial times of muscle and skeletal growth,

• But make sure you are aware what type of pig you have. (Extreme vs Plain)

• Matthew 7:7 “Ask,.….”

Specialty Finishing Feeds Ration to: Enhance Body Ration to: Enhance Muscle Ration to: Loosen Tight Muscled Pigs Ration to: Increase Chubby

Appearance Ration to: Increase Consumption Ration to: Maximize Genetic Potential Ration to: Fit your Budget Ration to: ………………….Matthew 7:7 “Ask and….”

Protein - Fat - Carbohydrates Supplements? Exercise ! Spend time with animal ! Understand growth ! (Age vs Fresh) Make a plan ! Call an Audible !!!!

Magic Tricks !!!!!! So is Feeding Pigs Voodoo?

What is my Water Source? What is my Method of Delivery? What is my Water Quality? Water is my Water Quantity? Why should I even ask these questions?

Water _Quantity _Quality

Proverbs 4: 6-7 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding

Clean Water (Magic Drug) Good Complete Feed -- Elite Sources No Miracle Cures or Silver Bullet Know what the additive is for? Most feeds have all you need?

Additives – Supplements ???????Be Wise and Informed

“KISS” MethodKeep it Simple Stupid

Kid Friendly!!!

INTERMISSION

Carcass ContestAthletic ContestBeauty Contest

Keys to Success: Strategies

When Your Home Alone!!!1st

GrandSupreme

Spend time with your pig every day ! Walk at least 3 times a week ! Keep warm in winter, cool in summer ! Good feed, clean water ! Number management !

Keys to SuccessHome Alone !!

“Luck is what happens when preparation meets

opportunity.”Darrel Royal, Football Coach

Get on the Field!!!!

Carcass Contest◦ Lean Vs Fat◦ Know the wholesale cuts◦ Understand terminology

Keys to Success: Strategies Home Alone!!!!

2005 HLS&R Quality Pork ContestBreed CrossbredPercent Muscle 56.632%

Keys to Success: Strategies Home Alone! (Education)

Athletic Contest◦Exercise◦Heart Angles◦Lung◦Joints ◦Durability◦Structure

Athletic Contest??? Soundness V.S. Straight

Same Hog

In Motion ?????The Four Horsemen !!!

Beauty Contest.Skin CareHair CareStale….vs.... OldFresh….vs... Youthful

Education

Keys to Success: Strategies Home Alone!!!!

Preparation by Practice!!!! What do I do?????

Pen Size?Bedding?Number Per Pen?Hand VS Self?

From Day one◦ Walk◦ Water ◦ Wash◦ Weight

The Four W’sPracticeArena

Magic Drug

Wash Rack

Math!!Record!!

Do the simple Stuff !!!!

Poop Scoop

BrushShampooSoap

Training

Health Issues !!!!!Know Your Vet. !!!!

Pigs should be wormed every 30 days !

Use only recommended medications ! Keep accurate records of medications

and treatments ! Early detection is the key!!!

(Mom’s)

Pigs need a dry place to sleepNo mud holes!Clean water is a must!Control fly populationMedicated Feeds?

Health Issues ?Prevention ?

Health IssuesInternal Parasites

Prevention Worm every 30 days

Topical wormer Injectable Oral paste In feed

Worms are common

Symptoms: diarrhea rough coat worms in feces coughing

Health Issues: External Parasites

Prevention/Cure Spray/Pour-on Spray barn with

insecticide

Lice/Mites/Mange Symptoms

Scratching/Itching Weight lossBedding!!!

Health Issues: Diseases

Know Your Vet!!!!! Respiratory

Infections Vaccinate

Symptoms Coughing Wheezing Out of breath Off Feed Limping

Prevention/Cure

inject able Vaccines from local Veterinarian

Antibiotics from your Veterinarian

Health IssuesInjection, How and Where?

Know routes of administering medication

Always be aware of withdrawal times

Use clean syringes and undamaged needles

*Yes

*NO

If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then you are an excellent leader.”

– Dolly Parton

The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things.”

– Ronald Reagan

The greatest teacher and mentor is that person who “does it” not for personal gain but for the joy of helping others feel successful and worthy.

D…A……

Clippers? Blocks? Lube? Care? Rope?

Power of Knowledge!!!!How should I clip?

Length vs Bald? Equipment? Snout? Speedo Guides #2 ----#00

Hair Length????

Clipping Instructions

#OA = 5/16 # 1 = 7/16 # 1A = 9/16

Stick to what works for you! Build Relationships! Don’t go crazy on price$ Don’t out-source the job! Have fun!! Remember the ultimate goal! Play by the Rules! Never jeopardize your morals!

ConclusionShow Preparation Starts Day # 1

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Intermission

Being the Hog Judge! Art ? Science ? Instinct ? Experienc

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Judging and Selection What is Big Deal? What is he thinking? What is he doing? What is he saying? What is his

methodology? What is his criteria? What is his priorities? What is his background? What is his career? What is his future?

Were am I showing?What should I expect?

Jackpot Shows Local Shows County Show NJSA Shows Breeding Shows Market Shows

First View

Upper Width Base WidthShoulder

Second View

Depth of Fore ribDepth of FlankParallel LinesBalanceLevelness

Third View

Upper Middle? Lower? Health? Flex? Bone?

Breeding Hogs?

Can you read Shape?

Describe Her?

Negatives?

Positives?

What is a 3D Look?

Front View? Side View? Top View ? Rear View?

Side View or Profile? Length? Height? Width? Bone? Stride? Soundness? Chubbiness?

Profile View

Major Phenotypical Differences Muscle

Extremely Heavy Muscled (Very Shapely) Normal Show Pig Muscle (Above Average) Light Muscled (Below Average)

Body and Associated fat cover Tight Middle (Tubular) Good Bodied with Full (Natural look) Overly big bodied (Sagging middle) Too much fill (Manufactured)

Thank you!Special thanks goes to:

• TD Tanksley• Buddy Winter • Jay Winter

• Stanley Young• Roger Lacy• David Graf• Johnny Peugh• Chuck Real• Norman Kohls

Why Join?National Swine RegistryNational Jr Swine AssociationCertified Pedigree SwineTeam PurebredTexas Pork Producers AssociationTexas Junior Livestock Association