Swine
Species-Chair:
Nicki Brown * swinebarn4H@gmail.com * 231-883-9523
Assistant Species-Chair:
Todd Brown * 231-883-9528
Nicki Brown * swinebarn4H@gmail.com * 231-883-9523
Assistant Species-Chair:
Todd Brown * 231-883-9528
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IMPORTANT DATES |
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IMPORTANT INFO |
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Registration |
February 1st |
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Minimum Weight @ Fair |
225 lbs |
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Birth Date |
After January 1st, 2021 |
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Maximum Weight @ Fair |
315lbs |
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Possession |
May 1st |
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Record Book |
Required |
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Tagging |
TBD |
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Thank You Note |
Required |
IMPORTANT Tagging Update for 2021
If your breeder does not tag with a USDA 840 tag prior to your project pig leaving their farm, you will need to secure your own premise ID tag from MDARD.
Read this article for more information.
Read this article for more information.
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Fair Week Expectations for 2021
Fair Week Expectations will be added in July
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*Cold Weather - Keep your pig comfortable and healthy by making sure it stays warm. If you are able, hang a heat lamp and put up a thermometer in your barn. You can also use an electric heater. Make sure bedding is always dry.
*Swine Health Record - *** New this year *** your vaccinations must be completed by May 30. The signed Health Record is required when you bring your pig to fair. Ask your breeder if they vaccinate for Circovirus, Influenza, Erysipelas, and Mycoplasma.
*Worming - You need to worm your pig twice before you come to fair. Memorial Day and July 4th are good dates to follow.
*Work Bees - All 4-Her's marketing an animal must complete a 2 hour Work Bee at the Fairgrounds. Make sure you sign in and out to receive credit. Please come prepared with your own tools (rakes, shovels, tarps, wheelbarrows.) Dates are posted on the home page.
*Volunteers - We can always use an extra hand with something. During Fair Week, sign up sheets will be posted in the barn and contact Kim or MaryAnn to help.
*Cold Weather - Keep your pig comfortable and healthy by making sure it stays warm. If you are able, hang a heat lamp and put up a thermometer in your barn. You can also use an electric heater. Make sure bedding is always dry.
*Swine Health Record - *** New this year *** your vaccinations must be completed by May 30. The signed Health Record is required when you bring your pig to fair. Ask your breeder if they vaccinate for Circovirus, Influenza, Erysipelas, and Mycoplasma.
*Worming - You need to worm your pig twice before you come to fair. Memorial Day and July 4th are good dates to follow.
*Work Bees - All 4-Her's marketing an animal must complete a 2 hour Work Bee at the Fairgrounds. Make sure you sign in and out to receive credit. Please come prepared with your own tools (rakes, shovels, tarps, wheelbarrows.) Dates are posted on the home page.
*Volunteers - We can always use an extra hand with something. During Fair Week, sign up sheets will be posted in the barn and contact Kim or MaryAnn to help.
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Resources
www.mipork.org www.showpig.com Click on Show Community, then resources. http://pork.msue.msu.edu www.mipork.org www.thepigsite.com Project Market Hog Purchasing Guide Pig Parts How to estimate the weight of a hog
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4-H Swine Breeders
Links for 4-H Pig Producers www.boydshowpig.com/ Boyd Show Pig Auction - April 2 (Download Flyer) www.svecfarms.com/# Jim Demoulpied - 231-947-2186 or 231-631-6263 Tim Recker reckerswinefarms.com 231-342-7698 Melissa Osborn 231-218-3770 Hilltop Feed (Taking orders for delivery to Hilltop Feed from Trattle Livestock) www.trattleslivestock.com www.brightswine.com www.mipigs.com | ||
