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HEALTH

4-H Pig Health
Amy L. Woods, DVM

4-H Swine Diseases
Amy L. Woods, DVM

Biosecurity for Youth Livestock Exhibitors
William Shulaw, DVM, Gary Bowman, DVM,  The Ohio State University

Biosecurity and Your Pig Project
American Association of Swine Veterinarians, aasv.org AND Pork Checkoff, pork.org

Dehydration, The Need For Water
Dr. Marcia Carlson Shannon, University of Missouri

Diarrhea in Swine
Bruce Lawhorn, Texas A&M University

Handling-Management to Prevent Stress in Show Pigs
Dr. Jodi Sterle, Texas A&M University/Texas Cooperative Extension

Keeping Show Pigs Healthy
Bruce Lawhorn, Texas A&M University

Porcine Stress Gene
Dr. Jodi Sterle, Texas A&M University/Texas Cooperative Extension

Preventing Drug Residues in Livestock
Dr. Jodi Sterle, Texas A&M University/Texas Cooperative Extension

Preventing Heat Stress in Show Pigs
Dr. Jodi Sterle, Texas A&M University/Texas Cooperative Extension

Providing A Safe Wholesome Product/Administration of Medications
Dr. Jodi Sterle, Texas A&M University/Texas Cooperative Extension

Skin Diseases of Swine
Alan R. Doster, DVM, PhD

Swine Feeding and Fitting Guidelines
Ryan Harrell, Harrell Educational Services

Swine Medication Withdrawal Times
Purdue University

 

Nutrition

Basic Show Pig Feeding and Care
Darrell Rothlisberger, Utah State University Extension

By Product Ingredients for Swine Diets
Akey Nutrition

Feeding Chart
Dave Luis

General Nutrition Principles for Swine
Kansas State University

Paylean for Youth Livestock Projects
Celina Johnson, Brett Kaysen, Colorado State University

Swine Nutrition for Show Animals
Jim Sprinkle, The University of Arizona

 

GENETICS & Breeding

Artificial Insemination in Swine
Dr. Jodi Sterle, Texas A&M University/Texas Cooperative Extension

Artificial Insemination Steps
National Pork Board, pork.org

Baby Pig Basics
Dr. Jodi Sterle, Texas A&M University/Texas Cooperative Extension

Breeding Swine Selection
Dr. Chris Skaggs, Dr. Chris Boleman, Texas A&M University/Texas Cooperative Extension

Ear Notching Swine
Kristal Zimmers

Farrowing Vaccines
Bruce Lawhorn, Texas A&M University

How Inheritance Works in Swine
Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension

Genetic And Environmental Interactions
Dr. Jodi Sterle, Texas A&M University/Texas Cooperative Extension

Gestation Table
National Swine Registry

Importance of Structural Soundness
Dr. Jodi Sterle, Texas A&M University/Texas Cooperative Extension

Keeping Show Gilts as Replacements
Dr. Jodi Sterle, Texas A&M University/Texas Cooperative Extension

Pork Carcass Clinic Value Determining Traits
Colorado State University

Semen Management
National Pork Board, pork.org

Selection of Swine Breeding Stock
Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension

Universal Ear Notching System
National Swine Registry

 

SHOWing & Ethics

A Judge's View
by Kevin Wendt

Basic Swine Showmanship
Author Unknown

The Basics of Swine Showmanship
Kim Brock, Oklahoma State University

Clipping Show Pigs
Dr. Steve Moeller, The Ohio State University

Ethics in Youth Livestock Programs
Denise Schwab, Iowa State University

Fitting and Showing Show Pigs
Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension

Guide to Livestock Showmanship
Iowa State University

Q&A Regarding Body Clipping & Shaving Pigs
Dr. Steve Moeller, The Ohio State University

Show Project Facilities
LSU Ag Center Research & Extension

Swine Showmanship MSU
Mississippi State University Extension Office

Swine Showmanship Tips
Dale Ricker, The Ohio State University

Swine Showmanship
Rusty Gosz, Oklahoma State University

Youth PQA Good Production Practices
National Pork Board, pork.org

Youth PQA Plus Manual
National Pork Board, pork.org

 

Skillathon, Evaluation & JuDGING

Evaluating Market Swine
Chris T. Boleman, Texas A&M University

From Pen To Plate - Carcass Composition of Market Hogs
Dr. Jodi Sterle, Texas A&M University/Texas Cooperative Extension

Judging Performances Classes
Richard Coffey, Kevin Laurent, University of Kentucky

Livestock Calculations for Skillathon Contests
Richard Coffey, Kevin Laurent, University of Kentucky

Livestock Judging Basics
Missouri State University

Livestock Judging Manual
Mississippi 4-H Department

Livestock Judging Techniques
Jerry Lipsey, University of Missouri

Reading Ear Notches
Ryan Harrell, Harrell Educational Services

Skillation Practice: Livestock E-Quiz Link
University of Illinois Extension

 

Pigs, PORK & The Industry

2010 NSR Breeders Directory

A Career In Pork
National Pork Board, pork.org

Breeds of Swine
Ryan Harrell, Harrell Educational Services

Carcass Quality
Dr. Jodi Sterle, Texas A&M University/Texas Cooperative Extension

Career Planner Workbook
National Pork Board, pork.org

Comparing the Commercial Swine Industry & the Show Pig Industry
Dr. Rosie Nold, University of Nebraska

Food Safety
Liz Wagstrom, DVM, MS, National Pork Board

Meat Quality
Dr. Rosie Nold, University of Nebraska

Parts of a Pig
Ryan Harrell, Harrell Educational Services

PQA Plus Good Production Practices
National Pork Board, pork.org

PQA Plus Manual
National Pork Board, pork.org

Quick Facts - The Pork Industry at a Glance
National Pork Board, pork.org

Selecting the Perfect Chop (or Steak)
Dr. Jodi Sterle, Texas A&M University/Texas Cooperative Extension

 
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