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Work Hard & Stay Humble Fourth generation farmers and ranchers from Wall, Texas, Marty and Zach Weishuhn are blazing their own trail of success in the hog barn. This month’s Youth Spotlight showcases these young producers’ show pig start and the dedication they have to learning what it takes to become the best.

Guide to New Antibiotic Rules Starting January 1, 2017, swine producers, youth exhibitors, parents and project advisors will face major changes regarding access to feed and water medications for their pigs. That’s when the FDA will implement new rules for antibiotic use in all animals raised for food. Become informed and prepared for the transition. See our Ask the Expert section with Dr. Logue (pg. 158) on how prevention can be key.

TAMU Swine Program’s Rich Tradition and even Brighter Future Texas A&M University is putting themselves back on the map as a go-to school for hog kids. With the recent addition of Dr. Chad Paulk to lead the charge, TAMU has restarted the swine teaching herd, utilizing a hands-on approach to expose students to the pork industry and provide career opportunities.

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10 Reasons to Choose Certified Texas Bred Registry this Fall As a swine exhibitor or project leader getting ready to purchase the next group of pigs to fill your barn, check out the top 10 reasons why you should be loading up on CTBR pigs. The Certified Texas Bred Registry is one of the most beneficial programs TPPA offers, impacting 4-H/FFA youth across the state.

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Start Unknown, Finish Unforgettable The Producer Spotlight features Mason Garner and Lynn Hays of Underdog Genetics, highlighting the hard work and commitment they’ve put in together to forge a successful partnership and friendship built around pigs. Although the list of accomplishments and banners is growing quickly, these two stay continue to stay grounded in their values of faith, family and work ethic.

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A Picture is Worth a Thousand With the widespread popularity of online sales and the use of social media for promotion, it’s become paramount to have quality pictures in order to effectively market your pigs. With the help from some the industry’s most savvy, we put together helpful tips to go by as you head to the barn, armed with your camera.

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Texas Tech Pork Scholarships Pork Leadership Camp Wrap-up Recipes Sales Trail Biosecurity for Showpig Sales Breeder Directory Advertisers Index 3

Meet your Newly Elected Board Members Peter Baumert

Dalhart Elected to 1 year term

Shannon Barbee

Peter is a member of the senior management team at JBS Live Pork in Dalhart and has direct responsibility over the AI Center in addition to serving as a project leader and mentor for new Associate Team Members that are joining the JBS management team. Within TPPA’s framework, Peter is a member of the Public Policy committee, and the Pork Leadership Institute with NPPC and the National Pork Board, having traveled to Washington, DC several times. Peter and his wife, Denise, have been married for 25 years and have 4 children. He’s held several leadership roles in the community and church and currently serves as the President of the Dalhart I.S.D. Board of Directors. In Peter’s spare time, you might find him helping out at The Sugar Shack, a bistro and sweets shop his wife owns in town. Peter was raised on the family crop and livestock farm near West Point, Nebraska. He has worked in the pork and dairy industries his entire life, taking him and his family to Minnesota, Missouri and finally to Dalhart, Texas with Premium Standard Farms. On arrival in Dalhart, he started working as the manager of the boar stud and as a breeding trainer. This entailed going out to sow farms to train managers and employees on artificial insemination, helping them convert their farms to 100% AI. Other management tasks included sow farm multiplication, isolation and acclimation of incoming breeding stock, sow record keeping systems, facility design and flow. Following the closure of farm operations, Peter worked for Hilmar Cheese LLC two years where he was a production manager and lab services coordinator for the microbiology and chemistry labs.

Shannon Barbee is the owner of Barbee Show Pigs, located in Hamlin. Shannon, along with his wife, Tammy, and their four children: Breely, Ansley, Hope and Taylor care for their 45 crossbred sows. In addition to raising show pigs, Shannon also serves as the vice-president and loan officer at Hamlin National Bank. Shannon is active in the Hamlin community, serving on the Big Country Fellowship of Christian Athletes Leadership Board. In the rare moments that Shannon has free time, he enjoys hunting, fishing and playing golf. Growing up in Floydada, Shannon and his entire family worked together raising and showing Duroc hogs. Shannon loves raising his family in the same atmosphere he grew up in and is excited to start his new position with the Board of Directors for TPPA.

Hamlin Elected to 3 year term

“I am thrilled to be elected to the TPPA Board of Directors! The pork industry meant a lot to me as a kid growing up and it means even more to me today as I raise my own family. I believe that with the leadership and resources we have available in this state, this industry can and will produce even more opportunities for people in the future. I take this position very seriously and look forward to serving the great state of Texas, the pork industry and its people in the coming years.”

Also being re-elected for a three year term were David Kempen, San Angelo; Josh Krohn, Lamesa; Robert Peffley, Miami; Stanley Young, Lubbock & Jay Winter, Lubbock. The election was held during the TPPA Annual Membership Meeting in Kerrville on July 16th. 4

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TPPA’S MISSION “Education. Advocacy. Promotion. The Texas Pork Producers Association is dedicated to the advancement of a sustainable and profitable pork industry.”

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President - Kyle Stephens, Amarillo President Elect - Jimmy Hayes, Port Lavaca Vice President - Corby Barrett, Perryton Immediate Past President - Kenneth Kensing, Fredericksburg Executive Member - Stanley Young, Lubbock Executive Member - Denny Belew, Tahoka Executive Member - Jay Winter, Lubbock

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Kurt Kelso, Seguin David Kempen, San Angelo Barret Klein, Boerne Cody McCleery, Weatherford Robert Peffley, Miami Chuck Real, Marion

Erwin Schwartz, San Angelo Josh Krohn, Lamesa Wayne Harman, Perryton Doug Schaefer, Garden City Peter Baumert, Dalhart Shannon Barbee, Hamlin

STAFF Executive Vice President Brandon Gunn bgunn@texaspork.org Director of Communications Cassidy Smith csmith@texaspork.org Summer Intern Allison Burenheide a.burenheide@texaspork.org Magazine Contributors Stacy Pearce Cassie Godwin Dylan Felger Sierra Stephens Texas Pork Producers Association 151-A Kirkham Circle Kyle, TX 78640 512.262.0595 :: Phone 512.262.0582 :: Fax tppa@texaspork.org texaspork.org Programs are made available to pork producers without regard to race, color, sex, religion or national origin. TPPA is an equal opportunity employer.

UPCOMING EVENTS AUGUST 2016 1

State Fair CTBR Certificate Price Increases to $14

Major Show CTBR Certificates Available to Purchase

August/September Producer Connection in Mail

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NJSA Southwest Regional, Woodward, OK

TPPA Membership Expires

SEPTEMBER 2016 1

Major Show CTBR Litter Records Due

State Fair Breeder Logs are Due

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NBS Junior Classic, Austin, MN

10-14

NSR National Barrow Show, Austin, MN

October/November Producer Connection Ads Due

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Ak-Sar-Ben, Omaha, NE

OCTOBER 2016 1

State Fair of Texas Swine Skillathon

October/November Producer Connection in Mail

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State Fair of Texas Youth Gilt Show

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State Fair of Texas Youth Barrow Show Wave 1

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State Fair of Texas Youth Barrow Show Wave 2

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NJSA Eastern Regional, Hamburg, N.Y.

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American Royal, Kansas City, MO

PRODUCER CONNECTION Producer Connection is the official publication of the Texas Pork Producers Association and is published by the Texas Pork Producers Association. All inquiries should be directed to the TPPA office.

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Certified Texas Bred Registry Important Dates for Texas Major Shows

Aug. 1 2016 Sept. 1 2016 Dec. 15 2016 Dec. 16 2016 Jan. 1 2017 Jan. 15 2017

Major Show CTBR Certificates can be purchased * Must submit a litter record * Must be a paid TPPA Member in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Good Standingâ&#x20AC;? * Order form available on Page 13 or online

Litter Record due to tppa office * $100 Fee for Litter Record Submitted after Sept. 1, 2016 * Litter Record available on page 12 or online

No Litter Records accepted after december 15th Major Show certificate price increase to $14 * Unless 50 or more certificates were purchased before December 15th

Major Show Breeder logs due to tppa office * $25 Fee for Late Breeder Logs submitted after Jan. 1 * Breeder Logs are mailed with purchased CTBR Certificates

Major Show certificate price increase to $35 * If a first time purchase

To find complete rules and form visit texaspork.org

Official Rules

Certified Texas Bred Registry A Program of the Texas Pork Producers Association, Inc. 2015 - 2016 Season Title Sponsor: ADM / MoorMan’s ShowTec, Quincy, IL

Purpose

The purpose of the Certified Texas Bred Registry is to promote Texas bred and produced show pigs and to support the 4-H and FFA club members of Texas. DEFINITIONS CTB Class Champion(s) - The highest placing CTB Pig in each For the purposes of these rules the following words and weight class of each breed division at each of the shows. The phrases are defined to provide a better understanding of the judge determines the placing and the placing must be an Certified Texas Bred Registry: official placing listed or recorded by the show. Certified Texas Bred Registry (CTB) – A program created by the Texas Pork Producers Association (TPPA) in which youth and producer members of TPPA may participate. The purpose is to promote Texas bred and produced show pigs and to support 4-H and FFA club members of Texas. CTB Certificate – A form published by TPPA that is used by breeders, the breeder provides their name and address, the breed, ear notches and sex of the pig being identified. The breeder then provides the buyer or exhibitor with the CTB Certificate. The exhibitor will present the CTB certificate to individuals representing CTB at the show. Breeders are NOT allowed to make any copies of the CTB Certificate. CTB Pig –A pig that has satisfied the requirements of eligibility of the CTBR Program. CTBR Replacement Certificate – a certificate that will be issued in lieu of an original CTBR Certificate issued by a CTBR Breeder. The CTBR Replacement Certificate will be available at the show. CTB Breeder Log (Breeder Log) – A form furnished by TPPA to breeders to record the breed, and ear notches of a specific pig. The breeder is required to mail, fax or email a copy of the Breeder Log by January 1, 2017. If the Breeder Log is faxed, please call the office to verify that the fax was received. CTB Litter Record – A record of the number of litters farrowed and litter notches assigned to those litters furnished to the TPPA CTBR Program prior to September 1, 2016. The TPPA strongly encourages breeders to notch litters in sequence starting with the litter 1 notch. Breeders that do not use this method will furnish litter numbers as part of the CTB Litter Record. Show or Shows – CTB only participates in the following market barrow shows: Southwestern Exposition & Livestock Show (Fort Worth); San Antonio Livestock Exposition; Houston Livestock Show; San Angelo Stock Show; State Fair of Texas; Star of Texas Livestock Show (Austin). CTB also participates in the Texas Stars Gilt Show at San Angelo Stock Show. A CTB Certificate is valid only at these shows. 10

BREEDER ELIGIBILITY 1. A breeder must be actively engaged in the production of porcine animals within the state of Texas. “Actively engaged” is defined as an owner, operator, contract operator, manager, or employee who is committed to, occupied with, and involved in the production of porcine animals. 2. A breeder must be an active member of the Texas Pork Producers Association. In the case of partnerships, each breeder listed on the CTBR Certificate must be a member of the Texas Pork Producers Association. 3. A breeder must pay all fees for properly registering pigs in CTB. Failure to comply will result in the breeder becoming ineligible to participate in CTB and all CTB Numbers purchased by the breeder will be invalid. 4. A breeder may be requested to provide the CTB with information that validates the authenticity of breeding, farrowing, raising and registering pigs as Texas bred as defined by CTB. This may include a farm visit from representatives of the CTB. Failure to comply may result in the breeder becoming ineligible to participate in CTB. 5. A breeder must submit a CTB Litter Record to the TPPA prior to September 1, 2016 to be eligible to purchase CTBR Certificates. The Litter Record must include the number of litters farrowed and a record of the litter notches assigned to those litters. If past deadline September 1, 2016 and before December 15, 2016: To be considered for eligibility a breeder must submit to TPPA in writing a Litter Record with the number of litters farrowed and an explanation of their litter notches assigned to those litters; breeder will pay a monetary fee of $100.00 and will be subject to record and herd inspection. The deadline for submitting a Litter Record is December 15, 2016, after which a breeder will not be eligible to purchase CTBR certificates. PIG ELIGIBILITY 1. Each pig must be conceived in Texas. 2. Each pig must be farrowed and raised in Texas by the breeder registering the pig. 3. Each pig must be properly ear-notched by the breeder for litter number and pig number.

Official Rules

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PIG REGISTRATION Breeder must: 1. Purchase an official CTB Certificate for each pig to be registered for the participating shows. 2. Accurately complete all of the breeder information requested on the CTB certificate. 3. Give the completed CTB certificate to the purchaser or exhibitor of the pig. 4. Record the pigâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ear notches, breed, and sex next to the corresponding CTB Certificate Number on the Breeder Log. 5. Breeder Logs must be faxed, mailed or emailed to the TPPA by January 1, 2017. Additions or corrections to the Breeder Logs may be submitted at any time after the deadline without penalty. A late fee of $25.00 must be submitted with all Breeder Logs received or postmarked after January 1, 2017. In the event that a breeder does not submit a Breeder Log, all certificates will be rendered invalid until a log is submitted. Breeder Logs will be accepted at the show, accompanied with the late fee payment. Changes and additions to Breeder Logs will be accepted at the show. If the Breeder Log is faxed please call the office to verify that the fax was received. 6. Keep the original Breeder Log for your records.

TERMS AND FEES 1. An official CTB Certificate will be valid for the spring 2017 shows or until invalidated by CTB. A separate Certificate must be purchased for the State Fair of Texas. 2. For first orders (If breeder has met eligibility requirements.): CTB Certificates are $7.00 each if purchased on or before December 15, 2016. CTB Certificates are $14.00 each if purchased between December 16, 2016 and January 15, 2017. CTB Certificates may be purchased after January 15, 2017 for $35.00 each. Post mark date is required to qualify. Allow 7 to 10 days for processing orders after TPPA receives the order and payment. CTB Certificates will be sent to breeders by regular mail of the U.S Postal Service. 3. For Orders of Additional CTB Certificates: Breeders that order more than 50 CTB Certificates by the first order deadline of December 15, 2016 can purchase additional CTB Certificates for $7.00 each. Breeders that order less than 50 CTB Certificates by the first order deadline of December 15, 2016 can purchase additional CTB Certificates for $14.00 each. 4. Payment of all fees and charges must be received before CTB Certificates will be mailed. 5. CTB Certificates are non-transferable between breeders. 6. Lost CTB Certificates must be reported to TPPA and will be replaced if requested. 7. Breeders may send a written request for a refund of unused CTB Certificates along with the unused CTB Certificates to TPPA postmarked by December 15, 2016. All CTB Certificates will be refunded at the rate of $4.00 each.

SHOW PREMIUMS & REQUIREMENTS 1. TPPA will pay a premium to the highest placing CTB pig in each weight class of the market barrow shows at the following livestock exhibitions: Southwestern Exposition & Livestock Show (Fort Worth); San Antonio Livestock Exposition; Houston Livestock Show, the State Fair of Texas, and the Star of Texas Livestock Show (Austin). CTB Registry will contribute additional premium money to the San Angelo Junior Market Barrow Show to be distributed to all placing barrows. CTB Registry will also provide trophy buckles to all San Angelo Junior Market Barrow Show Breed Champion and Reserve Breed Champion Barrows and trophies to the Grand & Reserve Grand Champion of the Show. In addition to providing additional scholarship monies, the CTB Registry will also provide trophy buckles to the Grand & Reserve Grand Champion Purebred and Crossbred Gilts and trophies to the Supreme and Reserve Supreme Champion Gilts at the CTBR Texas Stars Gilt Show. 2. Premiums will be paid to the exhibitor by mail following the official placing at each show. CTB Premiums at the San Angelo Livestock Show will be paid by the San Angelo Livestock Show. 3. The exhibitor must present the CTB Certificate when requested by the individual representing CTB at the show. 4. A designated representative of the TPPA will be present at each show in order to verify the qualifications of each barrow or gilt and collect CTBR Certificates. These representatives will also provide breeders and exhibitors with CTBR Replacement Certificates. PROTESTS & PENALTIES 1. All protests of these rules and regulations, or of the Certified Texas Bred Registry, must be made in writing to TPPA. TPPA and/or the CTB Committee will settle all protests and disputes. 2. Failure to properly register pigs sold as CTB, or registration of ineligible pigs as CTB, or the misuse of CTB Certificates will subject the individual to penalties set forth by TPPA. 3. Any violation of these rules or regulations may result in disqualification of eligibility of pig registration and/or disqualification for premiums and/or suspension from the Certified Texas Bred Registry. 4. In the event that CTB Certificates are invalidated or if a breeder is disqualified from participating in the Certified Texas Bred Registry all fees and penalties paid by the breeder are forfeited to TPPA. 5. The validity of the Certified Texas Bred Registry is wholly dependent on the honesty and integrity of the breeders participating in the Registry and the reliability of pig registration. 6. Cases of CTB Pig Eligibility will be determined by CTBR Committee members.

You can order CTBR Certificates and sign-up for membership online at the secure TPPA website at www.texaspork.org

Also Available Online and has been Texas Pork Producers Association Certified Texas Bred Registry

LITTER RECORD for 2017 Major Shows

All breeders must submit a CTBR Litter Record to the TPPA office PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 1, 2016 to be eligible to purchase CTBR Certificates for the 2017 Major Shows. The litter record must include the information requested below. TPPA strongly encourages breeders to notch litters in sequence starting with litter 1 notch. Breeders that do not use this method must furnish litter numbers as part of the CTBR Litter Record. If you plan to purchase CTBR certificates under more than one business/partnership name then you MUST file a Litter Record for each business/partnership name. Example: “John Smith Show Pigs” and also “Ricky & John Smith Show Pigs.”

Name of Breeder: Farm/Business/Partnership as it will appear on CTBR Certificates & Announced at Shows: (This will be your official name used)

Phone Number: Number of Litters Farrowed, EXPECTED (Current Season) Check one of the following: I will notch litters in sequence starting with litter notch 1. I will notch litters in sequence starting with litter notch

I will notch litters as described below. (Must describe in detail ear notching system.)

The TPPA encourages members to contact the office if you have questions in regard to the CTBR Litter Record for your farm. Once the CTBR Litter Record is submitted only those litter notches that you have provided will be valid on CTBR Certificates. CTBR Litter Records that are received after September 1, 2016 deadline will be invalid pending CTBR Committee approval. A late fee of $100 must accompany all CTBR Litter Records submitted after September 1, 2016 and before or up to December 15, 2016. CTBR Litter Records will not be accepted after December 15, 2016. I have read and understand the requirements for participation in the TPPA CTBR Program. Print Name:

Signature:

* MAIL, FAX, OR EMAIL THIS LITTER RECORD. IF YOU FAX THIS DOCUMENT PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE TO VERIFY DELIVERY. 512.262.0595. Office Use Date Received: 151-A Kirkham Circle FAX: 512.262.0582 Current Member: Kyle, TX 78640 EMAIL: tppa@texaspork.org Processed by: 12

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Major Show Order Form

For pigs to be exhibited at Fort Worth, San Antonio, San Angelo, Texas Stars Gilt Show (San Angelo), Houston and Star of Texas (Austin).

STEP 1: Membership

Breeder must be a member of the Texas Pork Producers Association, in good standing. Annual Producer Membership is $50 and is due September 1st of each year. Youth Membership, under the age of 18, is $25 and is due September 1st of each year. Only one name per membership. All individual names appearing on a CTBR Certificate MUST be a member of TPPA in good standing.

STEP 2: Litter Record

Litter Record MUST be submitted to TPPA by September 1, 2016 and before you can purchase CTBR Certificates. See Official CTBR Rules or contact the TPPA office if not submitted by September 1, 2016. See www.texaspork.org for Official CTBR Rules and Litter Record form.

STEP 3: CTBR Certificate Request

Number of CTBR Certificates Requested (On or before December 15, 2016)

X $7.00 =

STEP 4: Payment Total

If you need to renew your membership add Membership Fee here:

Total:

STEP 5: Information Required

*All individual names appearing on a CTBR Certificate MUST be a member of TPPA in good standing.* Individual Memberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Name:

Name of Farm/Business/Partnership: *We will be using the farm name submited on your Litter Record

Mailing Address City

State

Home Telephone

Zip

Cell/Daytime phone

Fax

E-mail

Signature

Date

STEP 6: Mail form and payment to:

TPPA 151-A Kirkham Circle Kyle, TX 78640

Contact your tax consultant to determine if your contribution is deductible as a business expense. It is not deductible as a charitable contribution. TPPA is classified by the US Treasury as a 501c.5 organization.

For additional information: (512) 262-0595 You can purchase CTBR Certificates online on the secure TPPA web site at www.texaspork.org 13

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A Pig’s World

Urban Dictionary defines an internship as a college undergraduate working for a company who can get away with paying him/her a very small salary or often nothing, because he/she hasn't graduated yet. Welcome to my 2016 summer. There were long hours, emotional moments and bruises from getting hit by whatever object Gunn decided to throw; I quickly learned I don’t have the greatest reflexes. But the question is, was it all worth it? Heck yes it was! I was raised on a 400 head commercial cattle farm showing cattle and sheep, so yes I pretended to be a pig person for three months. But being able to learn from some of the top pork industry leaders was something I’ll never forget. I got to experience and see things few people will ever get the opportunity to! Now let me break my summer down for you. The first day of my internship was a good indication of what one could expect for the low points. Getting crapped on and laughed at. Gunn and I headed out to present at a local elementary school about pigs and pork production to over 120 kindergarteners. Not only did that little duroc gilt bite the heck out of my fingers, but she then pooped all over my vest and jeans while all these five and six year olds screamed with laughter. But at least one girl told me I was God in her thank you note. She meant to say “good,” but she’s six and can’t spell. A couple of weeks later was my first ever World Pork Expo! I got to meet interns from across the nation and see how progressive the pork industry truly is. Going to the trade show was a crazy experience, I had no idea that many different products and equipment are available to producers. I was also given the task by NPB to write a blog post for Pork Square, you guys need to check it out! Now the show was incredible. Being able to see that many great hogs was awesome, especially since I had never seen a boar show. I was running around with a camera trying to catch all you Texas kids showing, and I know you’re not supposed to have favorites… but Bryleigh Beyers was too cute not to get over 150 photos of her! Oh and she’s kind of a stud getting 3rd at her first ever judging contest. Definitely on her way to being a national champ like her momma! Next was the Texas Pork Leadership Camp, that was 5 days full of fun, learning and trying not to kill Gunn or vice versa. While the camp is designed for the students, I got as just as much, if not more out of it! It was my first shower in/shower out experience and getting to see a real commercial farm is something I’ll never forget. Seeing how much effort goes into taking care of those sows made me even more convinced I’m in the right industry!

One of my favorite parts of this internship was working with TPPA’s social media accounts, and I put together a social media how-to packet for campers. Not only did they use it to post during camp, but I didn’t see any left on the bus or in the trash so I took that as a good sign! But seriously, a HUGE shout out to my campers! You guys were so fun and I had the best time with all of you! Also a big thank you to Shalin for all of your help through camp, I couldn't have done it without you! Now everyone has that perfect moment where all is right in the world. For me this summer, that was PORK WARS. Here each team had to cook pork dishes, be judged and scored. Although Gunn will tell you completely different story, my team kind of kicked his team’s butt and got the champion slap! Ever see that disgruntled show dad whose kid just got second and is complaining that they should’ve won the whole show? That was Gunn and it was definitely the proudest moment during my internship.

Gunn's Three Amigos!

Fast forward to Texas Pork Industry Conference, where we spent weeks preparing for it. We all had different responsibilities, but my big focus was the youth symposium, “Production to Plate: A Pig’s Tale.” That weekend was full of firsts. First time I put on that big of an event, ate McCleery Duroc pork and even got to AI and farrow out a sow. I mean she might have been a wooden demo, but I think it still counts. Now I couldn’t have gotten through conference without some great girls, thank you Sierra and Cassie for all of your help!

After that I thought things would slow down; man was I wrong. We dove head first into working on the August/September issue of Producer Connection, our biggest and most anticipated issue of the year! While I’m sitting here writing about my summer internship, I’ve realized how much I’m going to miss it. Even though there were a few days that were tougher than others, I’m so thankful for everything I’ve gained from this experience. I’ve always had a passion for advocating for agriculture and fighting for the farmers that feed the world, but this summer amplified that. Being able to meet so many producers and getting a real look on what the pork industry is truly about, makes me realize how blessed I am to be involved in such an amazing industry. I was also lucky enough to work with two incredible people that taught me so much. Miss Cassidy Smith, thank you for being so kind-hearted and teaching me all of your computer tricks! You were always there to help me, brainstorm ideas and always down for some Starbucks. I can’t wait for Miss Bailee Faith to be here, because you’re going to be a great mom! Oh Brandon Gunn where do I begin. You taught me a lot, kind of how the old Japanese guy taught Ralph Macchio in the Karate Kid. I learned how important it is to build relationships, to have a vision and work towards always making it better and most importantly, where to find the best food in Austin. Thank you for challenging me all summer because I definitely feel I’m a stronger and harder working person because of it. Even though you still can’t get the words right to my favorite Beyoncé song, you’re still okay in my book. I’ve always been told by my dad that “no matter what, always take the bull by the horns,” or I guess in this case, “the boar by the tusks.” I took that saying with me and enjoyed all of the great hogs I got to see, amazing people I met and life lessons I’ll never forget. This summer was crazy busy, hard and trying, but worth every minute! Before I head back to College Station for my last semester at Texas A&M (WHOOP), I can’t say thank you enough to everyone I’ve met this summer through this association. Thank you for your kindness and willingness to help me at any time I needed it. This is truly one of the most amazing associations I have been able to be a part of, and I can’t wait to see what the future has in store.

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National Pork Board MEAT AND POULTRY INDUSTRIES TOP $1 TRILLION IN ECONOMIC OUTPUT

A study released recently by the North American Meat Institute (NAMI) showed the economic output in 2015 of the meat and poultry industries was $1.02 trillion. That accounts for almost 6 percent of U.S. GDP. The sectors combined created more than 54 million jobs, with $257 billion in wages. In addition to processing, wholesale and retail jobs, the meat and poultry industries also created more 2 million jobs associated with supplying the industries. The analysis also indicated that the sectors added $108 billion in tax revenues to local governments and $3.2 billion in state sales tax. “We are proud that we provide millions of quality jobs in every state and every sector of the U.S. economy and that these jobs ensure people in North America and around the world have access to our high quality, nutritious and affordable products,” said NAMI President and CEO Barry Carpenter.

U.S. PORK PACKING PLANT BOOM MAY BOOST HOG PRICES

The U.S. pork industry could be heading for higher hog prices as processing plants come on line at an unprecedented rate — with packers investing millions of dollars to satisfy the appetite of protein-hungry China, industry analysts said. Pork packers including Seaboard Foods and Triumph Foods, which slaughter hogs and turn them into bacon, pork chops and other products, plan new or expanded plants in the next two years. This building boom could result in an extra 6 percent added to capacity by the end of 2017 compared with 2015 levels. Another 1.8 percent of capacity will be added when Prestage Farms completes its new plant, said Steve Meyer, pork analyst at Indiana-based EMI Analytics. Prestage is planning a plant in Wright County, Iowa, that will be able to process 10,000 pigs a day, but the completion date is unknown. “Those companies have been profitable so they want to grow,” 24

Meyer said. Average gross margins for packers jumped to $28.88 per head from 2009 to the present, compared with $20.37 from 1999 through 2008, he said. He declined to project how margins would fare in the future. No new plants have been built in the United States since 2004 and there have never been more than two built within a 12-month period, according to Meyer. Analysts said the industry is playing catch-up after losing several plants during the late 1990s and early 2000. The loss of capacity is causing bottlenecks, as record numbers of hogs head for slaughter in an industry that last year posted revenue at the farm level of $21 billion. A major incentive for adding capacity is China’s rampant demand, which accounts for about a quarter of U.S. domestic production. Exports of pork to China and Hong Kong jumped 80 percent in volume in the first five months of this year from a year ago, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). In total, U.S. exports of pork rose 1 percent to 2 billion pounds from January to May 2016, with a value of $2.27 billion, down 6 percent from a year ago, the USDA said. China is the world’s biggest consumer of pork but strictly enforces a ban on the beta-agonist ractopamine — a feed additive used to plump up pigs. So much of the capacity coming onstream will be for hogs that have not been fed ractopamine. All hogs produced by Prestage Farms are free of ractopamine and head for packers such as Smithfield Foods and Seaboard Foods, said John Prestage, whose family owns and operates North Carolina-based Prestage Farms. The company’s new Iowa plant is likely to process pork without ractopamine, with some of that product probably for export to China, he added in an email. Glen Taylor, a Prime Pork coowner, said the company is working with clients in Japan in its first foray into Asia. He declined to say whether China would later be included. “As a small plant we’ll be able to ... uphold the guidelines that these foreign

markets would request to provide the product,” Taylor said. Seaboard Foods, Triumph Foods and Clemens Food Group are among other plants listed by USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service as eligible to export pork to China. None of them returned requests for comment. Not all U.S. processing plants will survive the competition, however, experts said. “We are likely to have excess slaughter capacity and therefore I think it is likely that an older or smaller hog slaughter plant or two will close as a result,” said University of Missouri economist Ron Plain.

DAMAGE TO BUMPER GLOBAL WHEAT CROP SPURS USE AS ANIMAL FEED

From the heart of the U.S. big farm belt to Colombia, Vietnam and Indonesia, livestock producers are snapping up wheat damaged by bad weather or low in protein, providing pigs and poultry with grain more often milled for making bread. The increased global purchases of cheap, poor quality wheat for animal feed come as a combination of bumper crops and low prices increase its appeal compared to alternatives like corn. "There's a massive amount of wheat out there that didn't make the grade," said one U.S. grain merchandiser, who spoke on condition of anonymity. "The next best option is to either carry it or find another mouth for it as feed." Farms in the United States, the Black Sea region, Europe and Australia have had bumper harvests, which are likely to push global wheat stocks to record levels for the third consecutive year in 2016/17, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). But quality problems have weighed on prices. Now wheat is eating into demand for corn - also a staple animal feed and already under pressure from its own ample global supplies. The USDA last week hiked its estimate for global wheat consumption in the coming year by 13.3 million tonnes to the highest ever, "primarily on increased feed use" which the agency estimated at 144.42

million tonnes. The last time so much wheat was used as feed was four years ago, when a harsh drought slashed U.S. corn production. This time around, bumper corn crops mean it is selling below benchmark-quality wheat, but discounts for damaged wheat and low protein make the difference. The USDA cut its forecast for global consumption of coarse grains, including corn, by 3.3 million tonnes.

LOWER COSTS Grain customers in the United States - from livestock producer Cargill to major domestic hog producer The Maschhoffs - are using more wheat for animals. "We're seeing feed manufacturers and livestock producers gravitate toward wheat because it makes sense economically," said David Fairfield, senior vice president of feed services at the National Grain and Feed Association. On the U.S. East Coast, home to some of the country's biggest pork production, ships carrying UK feed wheat have been unloading volumes not seen in years, as a weak pound and cheap freight give it a competitive edge, said Jack Watts at Britain's Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board. About 63,000 tonnes of wheat arrived from Britain in May, according to the latest customs data - the largest shipments since 2011/12. "You cannot substitute corn 100 percent, but I think the animal feed manufacturers and importers will take wheat content to the limit," said a German trader who asked not to be named.

U.S. HOG INVENTORY SEES 2% INCREASE

U.S. inventory of all hogs and pigs on June 1 was 68.4 million head, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service. This was up 2 percent from June 1, 2015, and up 1 percent from March 1, 2016. This is the highest June 1 inventory of all hogs and pigs since estimates began in 1964. Breeding inventory, at 5.98 million head, was up 1 percent from last year, but down slightly from the previous quarter. Market hog inventory, at 62.4 million head, was up 2 percent from last year, and up 1 percent from last quarter. This is the highest June 1 market hog inventory since estimates

began in 1964. Moreover, a record Dakota and northwest Minnesota, June 1 inventory for 2016 easily where he was responsible for leading means fresh new highs will certainly seed sales, operational marketing, be reached for U.S. slaughter. Steve agronomy, training, demand Meyer, vice president of pork analysis planning, precision agriculture and for EMI Analytics, estimates packer policy needs in the region. From capacity is currently at 2.496 million 2007 to 2010, Even served as South head per week compared to 2.441 Dakota’s Secretary of Agriculture. million last fall. While four packing He also served as Deputy Secretary plants are currently sited and under of Tourism and State Development, construction, only two plants will Director of the Governor’s Office of be processing pork by last quarter Economic Development, State Energy of 2017. Presently, Meyer estimates Policy Director and policy adviser for the new packing capacity at the end South Dakota Governor Mike Rounds. of 2017 to be 2.615 million head per Even holds a degree in agricultural week. production from Lake Area Technical The March-May pig crop, at 30.3 Institute; a bachelor’s degree in million head, was up 3 percent from agricultural business, with a minor in 2015. This is the largest March-May economics, from South Dakota State pig crop since 1971. Sows farrowed University; and a law degree from during this period totaled 2.90 million Drake University Law School, where he head, up 1 percent from 2015. The was an Opperman Scholar. “Bill brings sows farrowed during this quarter a wealth of knowledge and experience represented 48 percent of the to this important job,” said NPPC CEO breeding herd. Neil Dierks. “I look forward to working The average pigs saved per litter with him on promoting the interests was a record high 10.48 for the March- of America’s pork producers.” Even May period, compared to 10.37 last begins his tenure at the National Pork year. Pigs saved per litter by size Board June 6. of operation ranged from 8.10 for operations with 1-99 hogs and pigs to JANUARY-MAY EXPORT STATS 10.50 for operations with more than Export data for the first five 5,000 hogs and pigs. months of the year shows momentum U.S. hog producers intend to have in volume and value, compared to the 2.95 million sows farrow during the end of 2015. Overall volume was up June-August quarter, down 2 percent 1% from the same time period in 2015 from the actual farrowings during and value was down 6%. Exports were the same period in 2015, and down 1 challenged by currency issues, strong percent from 2014. competition and market access. Intended farrowings for Top volume markets were: Mexico, September-November 2016, at 2.90 Hong Kong/China, Japan, Canada, million sows, are down 1 percent from South Korea, Central/South America, 2015, and down 3 percent from 2014. Oceania, Caribbean and ASEAN. Top The total number of hogs under value markets were: Japan, Mexico, contract owned by operations with Hong Kong/China, Canada, South over 5,000 head, but raised by Korea, Central/South America, contractees, accounted for 47 percent Oceania, Caribbean & ASEAN. of the total United States hog inventory, The National Pork Board has responsibility up from 46 percent last year.

NATIONAL PORK BOARD NAMES BILL EVEN CEO

The National Pork Board this week named Bill Even as its new Chief Executive Officer. Before joining the National Pork Board, Even, a fourth-generation farmer, managed DuPont Pioneer’s global industry relations strategy. In that role, he built collaborative stakeholder relationships in the areas of seed, biotechnology, biofuels and farm policy. Prior to that position, he served as DuPont Pioneer’s Commercial Unit Lead for South Dakota, North

for Checkoff-funded research, promotion and consumer information projects and for communicating with pork producers and the public. Through the Pork Checkoff, U.S. pork producers and importers pay $0.40 per $100 of value when pigs are sold and when pigs or pork products are brought into the United States. The Pork Checkoff funds national and state programs in advertising, consumer information, retial and food service, marketing, production improvement, technology, swine health, pork safety and environmental management. For more information on Checkoff-funded programs, pork producers can call the Pork Checkoff Services at (800) 456-7675 or check the website at www.pork.org. 25

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National Pork Producers Council NPPC URGES USDA TO RECONSIDER PROPOSED ORGANIC ANIMAL WELFARE RULES

NPPC submitted comments in late July in opposition to USDA’s proposed new animal welfare standards for the National Organic Program that, if enacted, would be the first time such standards are codified in federal law and would present serious challenges to livestock producers. There are a number of problems with the proposed welfare rules, NPPC pointed out in its comments, including: • Animal handling practices are not a defining characteristic of organic agriculture and are not germane to the National Organic Program as authorized by Congress. • The livestock practices will be costly (if even practicable) to implement for current organic producers and serve as a barrier to new producers entering organic production, without making the resulting products substantively more organic. • Consumer misconception about the intent of the National Organic Program and the meaning of its label is not a valid rationale for expanding the program to encompass animal welfare. • Animal welfare is complex and dynamic; decisions about animal care need to be science based and carefully considered by each producer. • The proposed livestock and poultry practices present significant challenges to the maintenance and promotion of public and animal health. NPPC requested that USDA reconsider the proposed animal welfare standards, arguing that, because animal welfare is not germane under the Organic Foods Production Act, USDA does not have clear authority to promulgate such rules. It also pointed out that the regulations will have a negative effect on the cost and availability of organic livestock and poultry products, cannot be justified by claims that it will clarify public expectations about organic labels or address an unfair competitive disadvantage facing organic producers, are not science based and present real challenges to protecting animal and public health. 26

HOUSE PASSES GMO LABELING BILL; MEASURE TO BE SIGNED BY OBAMA

The House just recently passed on a 306-117 vote legislation requiring food companies to label products containing genetically modified organisms (GMO). The Senate approved the measure the first of July by a 63-30 vote. Food companies must identify products that contain GMO ingredients, using one of three options: on-package labels, a USDA-developed symbol or a QR (Quick Response) code consumers can scan with smart phones, providing a phone number or website with more information. Meat and dairy products, as well as foods that contain mostly meat, from animals that are fed GMO feed are exempt from the labeling requirement. NPPC supports the labeling legislation, as does the Coalition for Safe Affordable Food, a group of 1,065 food and farm companies and organizations, because it pre-empts a patchwork of state labeling laws, including Vermont’s, which took effect July 1. The White House indicated President Obama will sign the labeling measure into law.

MASS. HIGH COURT UPHOLDS BALLOT INITIATIVE THAT WOULD BAN LIVESTOCK HOUSING

Massachusetts’ highest court, the Supreme Judicial Court, this week allowed to go on this November’s ballot an initiative backed by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) that would ban the use in the state of certain farm animal housing and prohibit the sale in the state of meat and eggs from confined animals. A farmer and a homeless and hunger advocate challenged the ballot initiative, which would outlaw the use of gestation pens for pregnant sows, pens for veal calves and so-called battery cages for laying hens. It also would prohibit products from animals housed in such ways anywhere in the country from being sold in Massachusetts. NPPC opposes the Massachusetts initiative, which would prevent hog farmers from caring for their animals in a way approved by the American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Association of Swine

Veterinarians. Those organizations long have recognize individual pens as appropriate for providing for the well-being of sows during pregnancy. By banning interstate sales of meat and eggs from confined animals, the initiative likely would drive up the price of those products, which likely would reduce their consumption – the real goal of HSUS – according to NPPC.

TRUMP VP PICK DRAWS RAVE REVIEWS FROM AGRICULTURE

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has tapped Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as his running mate, much to the delight of those who have worked with Pence on ag issues. Don Villwock, who recently retired after more than a decade as president of the Indiana Farm Bureau, says he's been impressed in his dealings with Pence, both as a governor and a congressman. “He is truly agriculture's dream candidate,” Villwock said of Pence in an email to Agri-Pulse. Villwock described himself as “a big Mike Pence fan,” adding that Pence understood and supported many facets of agriculture from small farms to large agribusinesses. “He is a good listener and seeks input on issues from all commodity groups,” Villwock said. National Cattlemen's Beef Association Vice President of Government Affairs Colin Woodall concurred, telling the Oklahoma Farm Report that during Pence's time on the House Agriculture Committee, he and NCBA had “a good relationship.” “He was very engaged and willing to help us on several things,” Woodall said. “We're encouraged it's somebody (with) their hand on the pulse of agriculture and … really probably knows what end of the cow does what." Pence, who had previously endorsed Texas Sen. Ted Cruz before the Indiana primary, served in the House from 2001-2012 before a successful run for governor. House Agriculture Committee Chair Mike Conaway, R-Texas, called Pence a

“rock-solid guy,” but he pointed out that his opinions on agriculture may have evolved since he left Congress. “He's now been governor of an agcentric state, and I think he'll have a little different perspective on how important good policy is than he may have when he was just a member of Congress,” Conaway told reporters. The biggest gap between Trump and Pence may be on trade. Pence has been a strong supporter of trade agreements, voting in favor of the Korean Free Trade Agreement in 2011 and the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR CAFTA) in 2005. In April of 2015, Pence sent a letter to Indiana's congressional delegation urging them to support Trade Promotion Authority. In his letter, Pence urged support of the trade deals, saying they would greatly benefit Indiana. “I can tell you first-hand that TPP and T-TIP provide an abundance of opportunities for Indiana businesses and will help to grow jobs in our state,” he told the lawmakers. Trump has spoken strongly against TPP and trade agreements more broadly, suggesting the U.S. should only enter into bilateral trade talks.

CHINESE PORK PRICES CONTINUE TO RISE; U.S. PORK INDUSTRY EAGER TO EASE PRESSURE

Pork prices in China continue to rise, up 14 percent since the start of the year and nearly 40 percent from a year ago. Data showed prices climbing recently as producers slowed slaughter to rebuild herds, following widespread culling in 2014 when prices were low. Several municipal governments, including Beijing, Dalian and Qingdao, have begun to release frozen pork reserves to ease the pressure on prices. NPPC continues to work on behalf of U.S. pork producers to increase exports to China. In 2015, the largest barrier to access to the Chinese market was the delisting of a small number of U.S. plants that were approved to export to that country. NPPC worked closely with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service to get the plants relisted. U.S. pork exports to China also are limited because of that country’s ban on ractopamine. In the interim, NPPC has supported the creation and use of two USDA programs to certify that U.S. pork products exported to China are ractopaminefree. Additionally, provisions of a

bilateral agreement between China and the United States, don’t allow U.S. processed meat exports to the Asian nation. But China recently agreed to a proposed U.S. pilot program to accept processed meat. NPPC is hopeful that a successful pilot program will result in full access for U.S. processed pork products to China.

AMENDMENT TO BLOCK ‘MEATLESS MONDAYS’ PASSES HOUSE

The U.S. House of Representatives recently adopted by voice vote an amendment that would block meat reduction programs, including “meatless Mondays” at the Department of Defense. "Ideologically motivated activists are working to take meat off the menu in institutions across the country," Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., author of the amendment, said in debate on the House floor. "Meat contains vitamins and minerals not readily available in a plant-based diet." NPPC urged lawmakers to support the amendment and thanked Rep. Smith for his leadership. “NPPC applauds Congressman Smith for standing up to misguided attacks against U.S. livestock and poultry producers. Hardworking members of our military deserve the right to choice in their diet, including meat options,” noted John Weber, NPPC President and pork producer from Dysart, Iowa. A similar amendment offered by Senator Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, failed in the Senate.

JAPAN LOOKING TO APPROVE TPP THIS FALL, DOESN’T WANT TO RENEGOTIATE DEAL

While the Republican Party may have cooled on the TransPacific Partnership (TPP), and GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump wants to renegotiate the deal, Japan is forging ahead on the 12-country AsiaPacific agreement. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who’s Liberal Democratic Party recently secured a majority in the upper house of Japan’s legislature, is working to get the Diet to ratify the TPP this fall. Japan is not interested in re-working the deal. “Renegotiation is impossible because there is a delicate balance,” Atsuyuki Oike, deputy chief of mission at Japan’s U.S. embassy, recently told reporters at a National Foreign Trade Council briefing on the agreement. The TPP, negotiations on which were initiated in late 2008 and concluded last October, is a regional trade deal that includes the United

States, Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam, which account for nearly 40 percent of global GDP. The trade agreement is strongly supported by NPPC, which is urging Congress to approve the deal soon.

NPPC PARTICIPATES IN MEETING ON COMBATTING ANTIOBIOTIC RESISTANCE

NPPC Chief Veterinarian Dr. Liz Wagstrom recently participated in the Presidential Advisory Council on Combatting Antibiotic Resistance (CARB) two-day meeting. The first day was dedicated to presentations from federal and non-government stakeholders about incentives for the development of vaccines, diagnostics and therapeutics. The second day focused on the environment and antibiotic resistance, in addition to a presentation on the new Food and Drug Administration's Guidance 213, which phases out the use in food animals of medically important antibiotics labeled only for growth promotion. Beginning in 2017, it will be illegal to use those antibiotics for that purpose. NPPC believes that a stronger federal system of antibiotic data collection, monitoring and enhanced surveillance will greatly assist in understanding the impacts of implementation of FDA’s Guidance 213. The pork industry has invested more than $6 million to collect data related to and conduct research on the resistance issue, including on alternative antibiotic technologies, the effects of therapeutic antibiotic treatment on multi-drug resistant Salmonella and the environmental fate of antibiotics in manure. The National Pork Producers Council conducts public-policy outreach on behalf of its 43 affiliated state associations, enhancing opportunities for the success of U.S. pork producers and other industry stakeholders by establishing the U.S. pork industry as a consistent and responsible supplier of high-quality pork to the domestic and world markets. The Strategic Investment Program, is the primary source of funds for the National Pork Producers Council. By enrolling in SIP, you are assured a seat at the table when decisions are made regarding the future of the U.S. pork industry.

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Packer caPacity HelP is on tHe Way The jig is up. Stand near the edge and you will eventually fall off. Play with fire and you’ll get burned. We’ve all heard the warnings and pronouncements that continued risky behavior will finally catch you. Well, the cows are about to come home on our three-year dalliance with the packing capacity cliff. While I am keenly aware of the economist critique that “If you predict something long enough you will eventually be right,” such is not the case with my continuing warnings that wolves are near. The prediction was derailed in 2013 when the 2012 drought pushed feed costs higher and stopped an expansion in its tracks. It got shot down by porcine epidemic diarrhea virus in 2014, but we got a small taste last fall when we actually exceeded rated capacity the week before Christmas when a record 2.508 million head were harvested. The weekly national net weighted average price across all pricing methods dropped from $75.57 in mid-October to just $55.70 at the end of the year. That’s 25.5% for anyone keeping score. Most of the decline was during the five weeks from mid-October to mid-November but such is often the case when hog numbers grow quickly. On Dec. 4, 2015, there were nearly 3 million hogs booked for delivery at packing plants over the following 14 days.

Steve Meyer is vice president of pork analysis for Express Markets Inc. Analytics of Fort Wayne, Ind.

Packing capacity will grow, but fell this year

This year’s survey of U.S. pork packers reveals that the sector’s capacity, in spite of huge expansion plans over the next two years, shrank by 3,615 head per day over the past 12 months. The lion’s share of that reduction occurred in May when Greenwood Packing of Greenwood, S.C., closed its 3,000-head per day facility. Hatfield Quality Meats (Hatfield, Pa.), Dakota Pork (Estherville, Iowa), Olson Meat Co. (Orland, Calif.) reported reductions of more than 100-head per day of capacity since last year, most citing throughput challenges at the previously reported rates. All of the reported reductions were in plants that slaughtered barrows and gilts. A portion of the reduction was in plants doing lightweight hogs. The largest single increase in capacity was reported by Pine Ridge Farms of Des Moines, Iowa, where throughput could be 400 head per day higher than one year ago. Note that we include Pine Ridge in our list of sow plants as they are a major player in that business. Their plant also processes boars and some butcher hogs.

Higher daily capacities were also reported at Tyson Fresh Meatsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Columbus Junction, Iowa, and Madison, Neb., plants, Dayton Meats of Dayton, Oregon, and at three sow processors, the largest of which is a 150-head per day increase at F.B. Purnell Sausage in Simsonville, Ky. After adding 3,600 head per day to account for very small plants that are not included in our survey, our estimate of daily capacity as of July 1, 2016, is 451,920 head. The collective U.S. packing industry can normally operate comfortably for short periods of time at a rate of 5.4 days per week, implying a capacity of 2.440 million head for this fall, a figure roughly 20,000 head (0.82%) lower than one year ago. This number becomes a challenge when compared to our fourth quarter slaughter forecast of 31.179 million head, 2.7% more than last year. That figure suggests that eight weeks during the fourth quarter will see 2.4 million head or more coming to U.S. plants, and that every week in December will see hog numbers larger than currently rated capacity.

But there is help on the way!

Two new plants appear on track to provide some help in handling the large number of hogs heading our way this fall. Moon Ridge Pork is remodeling a previously used plant in Pleasant Hope, Mo., to process 2,500 head per day. Principals there indicate that they will process some test hogs as early as August and ramp up throughput as fast as sales allow. They intend to sell most of the products in export markets. Prime Pork is remodeling the former PM Beef plant in Windom, Minn., to process 4,000 head per day. They targeted nine months from their announcement date in January and indicated at a recent open house that they believe they will begin start-up operations in October. We believe it is doubtful that either of these plants will be running at full capacity by the end of the year, but any help matters in a situation as tight as we foresee for this fall. The big capacity gains arrive in 2017 and 2018 when three large, state-of-the-art plants open. The Triumph-Seaboard Foods and Clemens Food Group plants in Sioux City, Iowa, and Coldwater, Mich., respectively, are on schedule to open in July. The Iowa plant will, when at full one-shift capacity, process 12,000 head per day, while the Michigan facility will harvest 10,000 head per day. Both will allow expansion to two shifts, and people involved with the Sioux City plant have indicated that they will likely move quickly to add the second shift assuming economic conditions are acceptable. A quick expansion would mirror what Triumph did at its St. Joseph, Mo., plant that opened in 2005. Though the road has been rocky, Prestage Foods has apparently found a home in Wright County for its proposed Iowa facility. That plant is also slated to process 10,000 head per day on one shift. Prestage Farms will supply about half of the hogs needed to run the plant and plans to buy the others on the open market.

U.S. Packing Capacity Under Construction Fall 2016 Fall 2017 Fall 2018 Fall 2018 - TSF Doubled Daily Hd Ann Hd Daily Hd Ann Hd Daily Hd Ann Hd Daily Hd Ann Hd Pleasant Hope, Mo. 2,500 625,000 2,500 625,000 2,500 625,000 2,500 625,000 Windom, Minn. 4,000 1,000,000 4,000 1,000,000 4,000 1,000,000 4,000 1,000,000 Sioux City, Iowa 12,000 3,000,000 12,000 3,000,000 20,000 5,000,000 Coldwater, Mich. 10,000 2,500,000 10,000 2,500,000 10,000 2,500,000 Wright County, Iowa 10,000 2,500,000 10,000 2,500,000 Total 6,500 1,625,000 28,500 7,125,000 38,500 9,625,000 46,500 11,625,000 Head per week 31,250 137,019 185,096 223,558 Pct of '15 avg = 2.195 mil. 1.4% 6.2% 8.4% 10.2% Pct of '15 max = 2.507 mil. 1.2% 5.5% 7.4% 8.9% 29

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Meeting Challenges, Exceeding Expectations. #TPIC16

Where’s the one place you can meet producers from across the state, get all your questions answered and have a great time with even better people? The Texas Pork Industry Conference! For what will go down as one of the best conferences ever, here’s a recap of what you missed so you don’t make that mistake again!

Phenomenal cookout sponsored by McCleery Family Durocs!

Conference provides a great opportunity for swine enthusiasts of all ages to interact!

“Then I said, sure Gunn you totally look like ya lost weight!” -Jimmy “LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL” - Todd

One of the sharpest hog minds weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen! Thank you for everything Kyle!

Shoutout to the generous individuals who donated great items to the auction, such as the Tim Doege Family with this high-selling Welcome Stone.

Ken & Margie Horton Robert Peffley Denny & Mary Belew Jimmy Hayes Corby & Kelly Barrett Rick & Niki Whitman Cody & Leslie McCleery Doug & Karen Schaefer Jay & Will Winter Stanley Young Chuck & Debbie Real Barret & Claire Klein Jason & Jackie Lackey Kenneth & Caroline Kensing Wayne Rode Family

Overheard at TPIC’16 “Great environment, great food, and even greater people!”

“We’ve been fortunate enough to be able to attend TPIC the last three years and always leave with something new to implement in our operation. Plus, the environment gives us a great chance to build relationships with other producers who share the same passions and goals.” – Todd Beyers

“Out of all the Texas Pork Industry Conferences I’ve been to, this was by far the best one!” -Doug Schaefer

“I really enjoyed and learned a lot from the producer panel. It’s not every day that you get an opportunity to hear what some of the best do on their farm. All the sessions were very informative.” - Tim Doege

“Making a successful program like the youth symposium is the only way we are going to be able to get young people tuned in and ready to fight for the future of agriculture.”

“Always like to hear from different veterinarians and listen to their recommendations. Doc Tripp did an excellent job!” -Jimmy Hayes

“The McCleery Family Duroc Pork was delicious! The cookout was awesome!”

“I had the chance to talk with other producers I’d never met before; this conference is a great networking opportunity!” “I went over to the youth program to watch and I think that us producers could benefit from their activities. The AI and farrowing demos were incredible!”

-Chuck Real

“With new rules and regulations being put in place pertaining to VFD’s, it was great being able to sit down and ask questions with leading industry professionals on the topic.”

“The TPPA Board did a tremendous job putting this event together!”

“You couldn’t make the youth symposium any more hands-on than it was this year.”

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2016 Sponsors Platinu m Sponsors

Prestage Farms

Gold Sponsors

Thank You! Silver Sponsors

TEXAS PORK PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION

Awards Banquet D FIE I T

TEXAS BRED RE

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Certified Texas Bred Registry Top Breeder

WINTEX FARMS JAY & WILL WINTER

25 CLASS CHAMPIONS 42

CORNERSTONE VENTURES CHANCE WALDRIP

16 CLASS CHAMPIONS

ALLEN FARMS

MATT & CURRY ALLEN

8 CLASS CHAMPIONS 43

HARMAN FARMS

WAYNE & LESLIE HARMAN

8 CLASS CHAMPIONS

LACKEY LIVESTOCK JASON LACKEY

8 CLASS CHAMPIONS 44

RIVAL GENETICS

SHANE & TATUM SWENHAUGEN

7 CLASS CHAMPIONS

LC GENETICS & CO. LEVI CANALES

7 CLASS CHAMPIONS 45

RW GENETICS

RICK & NIKI WHITMAN

6 CLASS CHAMPIONS

UNDERDOG GENETICS

LYNN HAYS & MASON GARNER

6 CLASS CHAMPIONS 46

BERGER FARMS CLIFF BERGER

5 CLASS CHAMPIONS

BEYERS FARMS

TODD & MORIAH BEYERS

5 CLASS CHAMPIONS 47

BIGGS LIVESTOCK

BRANDON & ETHAN BIGGS

5 CLASS CHAMPIONS

FISCHBACHER SHOWPIGS CHRIS FISCHBACHER

5 CLASS CHAMPIONS 48

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Certified Texas Bred Registry Champion Breeder

LONE STAR SUPER HOGS CHOPPIE WHITE

GRAND CHAMPION BARROW STATE FAIR OF TEXAS

ALLEN FARMS

MATT & CURRY ALLEN

RESERVE CHAMPION BARROW STATE FAIR OF TEXAS

FRANCKOWIAK SHOW PIGS VINCE FRANCKOWIAK

SUPREME CHAMPION GILT TEXAS STARS GILT SHOW

CORNERSTONE VENTURES CHANCE WALDRIP

RESERVE SUPREME GILT TEXAS STARS GILT SHOW

BELEW FARMS DENNY BELEW

RESERVE PUREBRED GILT TEXAS STARS GILT SHOW 50

HIGH PLAINS GENETICS CHRIS & TIFFANY BLOUNT

RESERVE CROSSBRED GILT TEXAS STARS GILT SHOW

RAINS LIVESTOCK CORY RAINS

GRAND CHAMPION BARROW SAN ANGELO LIVESTOCK SHOW

UNDERDOG GENETICS

LYNN HAYS & MASON GARNER

RESERVE CHAMPION BARROW SAN ANGELO LIVESTOCK SHOW

WINTEX FARMS JAY & WILL WINTER

RESERVE CHAMPION BARROW SAN ANTONIO LIVESTOCK SHOW

WINTEX FARMS JAY & WILL WINTER

RESERVE CHAMPION BARROW HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW

YOUNG LIVESTOCK DAN YOUNG

GRAND CHAMPION BARROW STAR OF TEXAS LIVESTOCK SHOW 52

Certified Texas Bred Registry Foundation Gilt Scholarship

HATTIE-CAROLE BEZNER TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

SONNY BOHANNON

WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

TATE SCHWARTZ

SAN ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY

RAFE ROYALL

TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY

Certified Texas Bred Registry Foundation Gilt Donor

CORNERSTONE VENTURES CHANCE WALDRIP & BOB BAILEY

Honoary Lifetime Members

A distinct honor recognizing those for their long standing commitment, distinguished service and dedication to the Texas pork industry.

SAM & LIZ SPARGER

SHARON DEVORA

DONALD LOVE

Texas Heritage Pig Production

An honor recognizing families who have been involved in continous pig production for 50 years or more.

W. RODE & SONS

JAMES & WAYNE RODE FAMILIES

Jim McManigal / Chuck Real Outstanding Swine Volunteer Awarded to a 4-H/FFA volunteer who has shown excellent involvement and contributions to the junior swine program on the local level.

MIKE RIVAS

Industry Service

Awarded to allied industry individuals who make a significant contribution to the Texas pork industry and/or TPPA.

DR. LANCE KIETH

WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

DANNY NUSSER

TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION

Producer of the Year

The highest annual award presented by TPPA, this recognizes a producer for their significant achievements in swine production and other contributions to the development of the pork industry in Texas.

SCHAEFER LIVESTOCK

DOUG & KAREN SCHAEFER FAMILY

Special Recognition

Awarded to a person who has demostrated innovative/superior swine management and/or provided uncommon assistance to the industry for many years.

TEXAS FARMS CORBY BARRETT

Elso Genetiks Raising winning show pigs for over 40 years!

We will have more than 80 litters July thru mid October!

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2016 Texas Pork Youth Symposium

Production to Plate: A Pig’s Tale “We cannot always build a future for our youth, but we can always build our youth for the future.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt In today’s world the Texas Pork industry’s youth are open to so much more technology and resources than most of our producers had growing up. Still, with new challenges rising every day, the need to educate youth on pork production is important as ever. We focused on facing those challenges and exceeding expectations with hands-on skill stations and presentations led by instructors from all across the state. With over 50 youth attendees ranging from 5 to 17 years old, we had a day full of education, competition and a ton of fun!

Makin’ Bacon No it’s not what you think, we’re talking about making pigs not actual bacon. Kerr County Extension agent Dakota Moyers, who grew up showing and raising hogs in Oklahoma, led the station. He talked about the whole breeding process from heat detection and semen handling, to the proper way to artificially inseminate. But how could the attendees get handson experience? We built a lifesize sow demo for the youth to use spirettes to AI the sow with colored water (semen)! We also had a real reproductive tract separately, harvested a week earlier, for them to AI and see the actual technique.

See What You Feel This station, led by former TPPA intern Sierra Stephens who raised and showed competitive hogs all her life, gave the students a life-like experience of what could happen in the farrowing house. With all the challenges that happen during farrowing, we taught attendees on how to handle every situation. Sierra placed toy pigs in different positions that piglets can be in to show that farrowing can be a challenge. It was designed so that while students pulled pigs, the others were able to see what was taking place and how to go through the process!

Off To A Good Start They say the first step is always the hardest, especially when you can’t read notches! Kari Beth Langbein, Ag Sciences Teacher and Swine Barn Manager at James Madison High School, and Cassie Godwin, a graduate student at Texas Tech who’s worked with TPPA for the last three years, covered this station. Here attendees learned all about processing new litters, including clipping needle teeth, docking tails, and reading and notching ears. They processed their own wooden piglet, notching paper ears, cutting toothpicks for teeth and twizzlers for the tails!

You Are What You Eat Why not be a foodie for your pig? The feeds and nutrition station was taught by Danny Nusser, the North Regional Program Leader for AgriLife Extension. He educated attendees on what we feed our hogs and why we feed it. They were able to examine feed samples and understand the different nutrients and their importance in a pig’s diet. Using goldfish (corn), fruit snacks (oats) and M&Ms (vitamins and minerals) the students formulated their own rations and even got a sweet treat out of it!

You Be The Vet Health is important and although we try to limit use of antibiotics, we wanted to educate on the safe way to administer them! Justin Hansard, Montague County Extension Agent, and his daughter Kinley worked on handling medicine, injection sites, safety and different techniques. They used syringes to draw medicine and inject it into different fruits, and even a rubber toy pig to see where the best injection site is for certain medicines. There’s a good chance some future veterinarians are in our midst!

Racin’ In Boots & Suits Now we all know that health plays a huge role in pork production, so we decided to incorporate a lesson on biosecurity into one of our skill stations. Led by TPPA summer intern, Allison Burenheide, this station focused on the importance of protecting herd health by utilizing simple plans like line of separation and protective clothing, to greater lengths like shower in/shower out. We at TPPA go by the saying “learning by doing,” and designed a biosecurity relay! 63

Everything But The Oink Who doesn’t love a good pork tenderloin? Kari Beth and Allison led this presentation that focused on the main pork cuts, where they come from, pork by-products and the growing popularity of pork as a global protein source. They watched a popular video about safe pig handling and the harvesting process by Dr. Temple Grandin, and played games including “Higher or Lower” guessing prices of pork products and “That Came from Pork?” to guess pork by-products! They also checked out some delicious recipes that can be found at porkbeinspired.com.

Telling Your Story With different activist groups fighting to shut down pork production every day, we wanted to emphasize how important agvocacy and telling your story truly is. Cassie and Allison led off the discussion with reasons why we need to advocate about agriculture to consumers and ways to do it effectively. In today’s world social media plays a huge role in how consumers get their information. We showed the students popular agvocate’s social media accounts, the do’s and don’ts of a great post and how to use the right social media platform effectively!

#REALPIGFARMING

After learning about all the different ways to agvocate and tell your story, the kids were pretty pumped to be a part of a video focused on real pig farming! We asked each attendee what was their favorite thing to do with their pig and what real pig farming meant to them, and we got some great answers. I think we’ve definitely got some future Katie Couric’s and Matt Lauer’s in the future! Be on the lookout for that video on our Facebook! 64

Owning The Ring Each year the show ring gets more and more competitive, so we decided to have a one-of-a-kind showmanship demo! Led by Dakota and Sierra, they discussed what truly goes into being a great showman, including exercise, skin and hair care and a great work ethic. The kids got the opportunity to see footage from a GoPro worn by Mark Hoge while judging a show; providing students a look from the judge’s point of view. But that’s not all! We rigged up some pigs of our own – on remote controlled cars! We were able to control the pigs like they would be in the ring and the showmen learned how to handle different situations. It was definitely a blast and a crowd favorite!

Didn’t get to see it? Check out TPPA’s Facebook page to see what you missed!

Thank you to all the youth and parents that made this year’s youth symposium one for the books! We can’t wait to see you next year! 65

â&#x20AC;&#x153;What a great group of kids! This symposium continues to improve and become one of the best educational opportunities for young people to learn about swine.â&#x20AC;? -Danny Nusser

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never seen pigs on wheels! It was so cool! I wish my pigs acted that good in the ring!

A HUGE thank you to Mr. Danny Nusser for all of his help in organizing and putting on a great youth symposium!

Membership Driven!

What We Do... At TPPA we strive to: Provide a structure for cooperation of pork producers in Texas

Participate in Texas Pork Industry Conference and other TPPA sponsored events Networking opportunities to learn the most concepts Our goal is to improve & increase the quality & production of the Texas swine industry.

Promote the consumption of quality pork products Provide educational and networking opportunities Represent producers in legislative and regulatory matters

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#TEXAS4HROUNDUP 2016 RESULTS

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Intermediate Division Livestock Skill-a-Thon

Sarah Spradlin - Hood County

Kyle Vahlenkamp - Hood County

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Senior Division Livestock Skill-a-Thon

Intermediate Division Livestock Skill-a-Thon

Baylor County

Crosby County

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Senior Division Swine Quiz Bowl

Intermediate Division Swine Quiz Bowl

Fort Bend County

Kendall County

1st Place Team

World Pork Expo Junior National Youth Contest Results

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP

INTERMEDIATE SHOWMANSHIP

Taylor Norris (8th)

Sierra Ann Reynolds (10th)

TEAM PUREBRED NOVICE SWEEPSTAKES

TEAM PUREBRED NOVICE JUDGING

Bryleigh Beyers (3rd)

Riley Clinard (2nd), Bryleigh Beyers (3rd), Weston Lackey (10th)

Congratulations to all of the many Texas Exhibitors at World Pork Expo! NJSA NOVICE SWEEPSTAKES

Riley Clinard (2nd), Weston Lackey (7th)

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Brooke Blum

is a sophomore Animal Science major at Texas Tech University. Brooke grew up as the daughter of two agricultural science teachers in Howe where she became active in FFA and the livestock industry at a very young age. She competitively exhibited barrows, heifers and steers across the state and nation. Along with her show ring success, Brooke was very competitive in FFA and 4-H livestock judging earning her a spot on eight state qualifying teams and one national qualifying team. She secured High Individual honors at the 2015 American Royal 4-H Livestock Judging contest. At Texas Tech, Brooke was a member of the 2016 Wool Judging Team and was selected to receive All-American Team honors. This fall she will begin preparations to represent Texas Tech as a member of the 2017 Meat Judging Team. Brooke is also the Treasurer for the Block and Bridle Club and a student assistant in the Department of Animal and Food Sciences. This summer she assisted with departmental research projects and helped host youth events such as the livestock and meat judging camps and the Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador programs. She has also been named to the Texas Tech President’s and Dean’s lists, along with being a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society. After graduating with her Bachelor of Science Degree from Texas Tech, she will pursue a career in the agricultural industry.

Dean Chapman

is a sophomore animal science major at Texas Tech University. He attended Sweetwater High School where he graduated fifth in his class. Dean showed pigs in high school through FFA and worked part time as a herdsman for Rains Livestock. As a freshman at Texas Tech, he has made the Dean’s List both semesters. During his freshman year, he was member of the Block and Bridle Club and the 2016 Texas Wool Judging Team. He also obtained a job in the Gordon W. Davis Meat Science laboratory where he assists in further processing of meat products for Raider Red Meats. This summer he represented Texas Tech at the 2016 Reciprocal Meat Conference where he competed as a member of the Meat Science Academic Quiz Bowl Team that garnered a national championship. As he continues his education, he will compete on the 2017 Meat Judging Team and will pursue a job in the meat science industry following graduation.

“Knowledge is power. Knowledge shared is power multiplied.”

Robert, N. Noyce

Morgan Friesenhahn

is a freshman animal science major at Texas Tech University. She attended Marion High School and graduated seventh in her class. Morgan was actively involved in both 4-H and FFA, yet livestock was always her number one priority. Her family has raised show pigs for the last seventy-five years and will continue to do so as her younger brother and cousins carry on the tradition. She was very successful in the hog ring and just as competitive with her steer and turkey projects. Morgan also spent a large portion of her time judging livestock. Her all girl 4-H judging team was fortunate enough to be named the High Point Team at the American Royal Livestock Judging Contest in 2014. They attended State 4-H Round Up the next year and finished as State Champions, thus resulting in a very exciting trip to Louisville for the North American Livestock Judging Contest where her team finished fourth and won the oral reasons division. Morgan was third high in oral reasons as an individual. She has served as the Vice President for both her 4-H club and FFA chapter, as well as holding other officer positions throughout her high school career. Morgan was excited to attend Texas Pork Producers camp in the summer of 2015. The experiences and knowledge that she gained while at camp have left a lasting impression on her and memories will last a lifetime. Following her graduation from Texas Tech, she plans to pursue her doctorate in physical therapy. The swine industry holds a very special place in her heart, so in addition to working as a physical therapist, she will return to the family show pig business.

Reagan Langemeier

Reagan Langemeier is a 19-year-old, incoming freshman at Texas Tech University. She is majoring in animal science with an emphasis in animal production. She graduated high school from Marion ISD and was very active in 4-H, FFA, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and National Honor Society. She is a Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador, Team Purebred Junior Board Director and served as an FFA officer all four years of high school. She shows cattle and swine at the county, state, and national levels and enjoys leading swine health and showmanship clinics across Texas. She judged livestock under her coaches, Mr. Chuck Real and Mr. Mike Wallace. Her teams were fortunate to win national livestock judging contests at the American Royal in both 2014 and 2015. She also won state championships in the FFA agriscience fair at state convention the past two years. Reagan attended Texas Pork Producers Tour between her sophomore and junior years which was hands down the best experience of her life. The ‘Farm to Fork’ concept really taught her more than she ever could have imagined. In the future, Reagan plans to graduate from Texas Tech and then attend their School of Law and focus on agriculture law.

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all, Texas is a little German town known for farming, livestock and anything agriculture. There are two brothers that have spent their youth building a reputation praised for work ethic, dedication and a passion for show pigs. Marty and Zach Weishuhn are the sons of Darryl and Carolyn and the younger brothers of Jacob Weishuhn. Marty is a 17-year-old senior at Wall High School, while Zach is 15 years old and going into his sophomore year. This family is known and respected in this community for their commitment to their faith, family and agriculture. Jacob, Marty and Zach are backed, on both sides, by three generations of farmers and ranchers, making them the next generation to carry on the family tradition. “We go work with our father whenever we get the chance,” admitted Marty. “Whether it be plowing and harvesting wheat, stripping cotton or working sheep, we learn so many lessons and valuable life skills from working alongside our dad.” In addition to raising hogs, the Weishuhn family has a herd of Dorper sheep and farms wheat and cotton. The boys have shown both sheep and cattle in the past, but their hearts were with the pigs, so they decided to focus their time on that.

All three brothers started showing when they were in the third grade. This upcoming show season will mark Marty’s 10th year to show livestock and Zach’s 8th. The Weishuhn brothers got their start in the show pig industry by coincidence, when their father bought a farm that was already set up for hogs. “Some land that our father bought to farm actually had some sow lots, a farrowing barn and a show barn,” remarked Zach. “At the start the farm was used by the FFA teachers from our school and that’s when we became interested in the breeding aspect of the swine industry.” The brothers took this interest and decided to run with it. In 2011 they purchased a few gilts, making the decision to start raising their own hogs. Their sow herd has grown from the few show gilts they started with to now include 25 Chester, Duroc, Spot, Yorkshire and Crossbred sows, in addition to one Chester boar. Once the decision was made to start their own operation, the boys have never looked back. Being producers has shown Marty and Zach about the ins and outs of the industry. “It has taught us more than just being responsible for the pigs,” acknowledged Marty. “We have learned how to keep accounting records, go to the bank to get a loan, how to keep up with the breeding information of the sows so we can register the litters, and how to market our pigs. These are skills that will stay with us long after our showing days are done.”

Marty :: 17 years old

Zach :: 15 years old

What is your favorite show and why?

Whatever stock show I am at is my favorite show. I love the competition and evaluating good pigs.

What has been your favorite hog and why?

My favorite show is the San Angelo Stock Show. I like it best because I get to show 2 barrows and it gives me more time to spend at the show and also keep my other show pigs at home taken care of. It’s our hometown stock show.

One of my favorite pigs was bought from Rory Duelm before I even started showing. I named him Alley Cat.

What has been your favorite hog and why?

I can’t live without…my family and football

My favorite pig has to be the Chester Gilt I won Reserve Champion with at the 2016 San Angelo CTBR Gilt Show. I won the calf scramble at the San Antonio Rodeo and used my certificate to buy her.

My favorite song is…Hippies and Cowboys

I would never go to a show without…my pig!

If I could meet one person it would be…Donald Trump

My brother makes me mad when…when we have different opinions on a pig.

I always make sure I…check the water.

The barn radio is always playing…Texas Country 103.1 …unless Dad comes in and changes it to a conservative talk show radio station! If I could do anything, I would be a…National Champion Livestock Judger

I’ve always looked up to…my dad I hate it when…the teachers think we just sit around at the stock shows. My favorite movie is…Lone Survivor If I could do anything, I would be a…Texas Pork Producers breeder of the year.

There are many people outside of their family who have helped Marty and Zach get to where they are today, but the person that immediately comes to mind is David Kempen. “David is the person who has taught us the most about breeding and raising pigs,” acknowledged Marty. “He taught us everything from how to AI sows and farrow them out, to feeding show barrows and many other aspects of the swine industry.” In fact, David has been with the boys from day one. When Marty was six years old and Zach was four, they showed for the very first time in the Pee Wee Division at the Wall School Show. David was the judge that year, and has been a part of the boy’s lives ever since. “I’m not sure who adopted who but it has been rewarding for me to observe Jake, Marty and Zach develop and grow with their project program,” admitted Kempen. “They have developed a seasonal show pig project into a full blown show pig-producing sow herd. I can remember the first litter and all the trouble they had with the delivery, I think the boys slept on cots in the farrowing house about a week in advance. The entire family was involved much through the night and when things didn’t turn out so good, it only encouraged them to work harder and get it right.” The Weishuhn family believes that teamwork makes the dream work. While Marty and Zach travel the state going to stock shows they know things on the home front are being taken care of, thanks to their older brother. “Jacob helps us a lot by being able to take care of the pigs while we are away at stock shows and FFA judging trips,” said Zach. Aside from the many people who have influenced and helped Marty and Zach, their dad is their number one fan and biggest supporter. “Our dad is always there to support us and give us advice,” elaborated Zach. “No matter what we are doing, he teaches us so much.”

Of course each brother has their favorite and least favorite part of raising show pigs. “I love evaluating the sows for their strengths and weaknesses and choosing a boar that I feel will best complement each of their traits,” said Marty. “It’s such a good learning experience and rewarding to see the end result and if I made a good selection.” Even though the entire family loves raising hogs, patience can be a challenge for Zach. “I don’t mind doing the everyday chores, but the hardest part is that after breeding you have to wait three months to see the baby pigs,” admitted Zach. “I also do not like waiting for the stock shows.” Both unanimously agreed that they look forward to the stock shows. Zach enjoys getting to meet new people with the same passion as him and competing against them. Marty looks forward to show day because he gets to see that his hard work has paid off. The boys also love to show off their long hours working with their pigs by competing in showmanship. Combined they have 10 showmanship buckles and were honored to have been asked to host a showmanship clinic to teach new showman at a South Texas school. “Most of these students knew very little about how to care for their pigs,” explained Zach. “We put together a handout that covered how to feed and care for their animals. We demonstrated showing techniques, instructed each student independently and answered questions from the students and their parents.” “We enjoyed sharing our knowledge with the students and meeting new people,” added Marty. When Marty and Zach get off the farm they follow the other family tradition and step out onto the football field, playing on their high school football team. The boys are also involved in the youth group at the St. Ambrose Catholic Church and volunteer with Meals for the Elderly and the San Angelo Special Edition Stock Show. When Marty and Zach talked about their hobbies, hunting, fishing and hanging out with friends ranked under working on the farm and sports.

Activities that Marty and Zach are involved in now are setting them up for their future. Marty is very passionate about livestock judging. He has been judging livestock since he was in third grade and this past spring Marty and his teammates won the 2016 Texas FFA State Livestock Judging Contest and will compete in the National FFA contest this October. “My experience with judging livestock has helped me to develop an eye for good stock which has helped me to improve our sow herd,” explained Marty. Aside from livestock judging, Marty also takes pride in the fact that his FFA Swine Production Record Book won at the state level and qualified for the national competition. Zach also judges livestock alongside his brother and is proud of the several award-winning teams they have been a part of, including winning the Junior Division at the San Antonio Livestock Exposition and Rodeo Austin. At this past Texas State FFA Convention Zach was a Finalist for the Star Greenhand in Production. The Weishuhn brothers are going to take the values that have been instilled in them and the lessons they have learned and work toward their future. Marty’s future plans include attending either Texas A&M University or Texas Tech University where he will major in animal science and hopes to be a member of the livestock judging team. Zach hopes to attend Texas Tech and also major in Animal Science. After graduating college, both boys want to return home and work alongside their family on the farm. They also want to continue raising quality show pigs and marketing them to the youth of Texas.

“Always be humble, thankful, keep your head up and keep working hard. If you do these things you will reach your goals.”

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YOUTH SWINE EXHIBITORS GUIDE TO NEW ANTIBIOTIC RULES January 1, 2017

As of , youth swine exhibitors, parents and project advisors will face major changes regarding access to feed and water medications for show pigs. That’s when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will implement new rules, known as Guidance 209, for antibiotic use in all animals raised for food.

Changes Apply to Everyone

Under FDA’s Guidance 209, antibiotics identified as medically important (to human health) will no longer be available to use in swine for growth promotion purposes on any farm of any size, and that includes show pigs. Use of medically important antibiotics will be limited to the prevention, treatment or control of a specific disease under a veterinarian’s guidance. Over-the-counter sales of medically important antibiotics will end, including medicated feed and premixes, as well as water-based medications. Access to feed containing antibiotics will only be available by working with your veterinarian who will need to write a veterinary feed directive (VFD) for a specific set of pigs to be used for a specific time line. Leftover medicated feed cannot be fed beyond the time line or fed to other animals. Water medications will require a prescription from your veterinarian. As a reminder, medically important antibiotics will no longer be available for growth promotion purposes. Compounds that are not affected by FDA’s new rule include bacitracin, tiamulin, carbadox, ionophores and bambermycin. Pork Checkoff offers a list of affected compounds and products online at pork.org/antibiotics.

Not the Same Feed

The biggest change for those involved with youth swine shows will relate to feed. So, the feed that has always performed well for your show pigs may still carry the same name, but may not include antibiotics as they have in the past. Unless you have a VFD from your veterinarian, you will not be able to purchase any feed or premix with specific antibiotics for disease prevention, control or treatment. Because a medicated feed purchase will have to match a specific VFD, feed stores may not keep a supply of what you have typically bought before. So, you will have to think ahead, work with your veterinarian and order the appropriate feed before it’s immediately needed.

New Labels Are Coming

On Jan. 1, 2017, labels will change according to the FDA’s new rules for feed-grade and water-based antibiotics that are medically important (to human illness). You will need a VFD for a specific set of pigs to treat, prevent or control a specifi c health issue to get the medicated feed you want. Also, water medications will require a prescription.

Build a Relationship with a Veterinarian

The only way to get a VFD to access certain feed- or water-based antibiotics is to secure a veterinary-client-patient relationship or VCPR. That may sound overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Think of it in terms of getting to know a veterinarian on a first-name basis who will become familiar with your pigs and where you raise them. If you don’t already have a veterinarian that you work with regularly, reach out to fellow exhibitors, youth leaders, Extension agents and others who may know of a veterinarian to refer you to in your area. * Information obtained from

Keep Records on File

FDA’s new antibiotic rules also outline the record-keeping requirements for all producers, including youth with show pigs. Veterinarians who issue VFDs will need to keep the original for two years, with the youth/exhibitor, parent or advisor required to keep a printed or electronic copy for the same period. Any feed mills, distributors or suppliers that are involved also must keep a copy on file. Water prescriptions will need to be kept by the parties involved for one year. Any of these records must be made available to FDA on request.

Don’t Wait... Be Ready!

Just as youth exhibitors prepare their pigs for the show ring, they—along with their parents and project advisors—need to prepare for FDA’s new antibiotic rules well ahead of the Jan. 1, 2017, start date. Find a veterinarian if you don’t already have one for your pigs. Then work on developing a VCPR and putting a comprehensive health plan in place.

Sharpen Biosecurity Measures

Keeping show pigs healthy and growing is a priority for every youth exhibitor. That’s where animal management, including proper nutrition, housing, daily observation and care come into play. But these pigs are continuously mixed, transported and remixed, which can present a challenge. To minimize disease exposure and maximize health, it’s important to implement recommended biosecurity practices at home, during transport and at the show. The Pork Checkoff’s booklet, A Champion’s Guide to Youth Swine Exhibition: Biosecurity and Your Pig Project, offers detailed guidance. It’s available at pork.org/youth-and-education/fact-sheets/.

USCARE: Remember These Six Steps

The Pork Checkoff has prepared this USCARE checklist as an easy way to remember the six key steps that youth swine exhibitors, parents and advisors need to embrace before January 2017 to ensure successful antibiotic compliance. Understand the new feed (VFD) and water (prescription) rules: As of Jan. 1, 2017, growth promotion use of medically important (to human health) antibiotics will not be allowed. Only therapeutic use (treatment, control, prevention) for a specific animal health condition will be allowed under a veterinarian’s direction. Strengthen the VCPR: Build a relationship with a veterinarian who knows the pigs and facilities. Schedule site visits for each set of show pigs and review animal health and care practices, as well as biosecurity protocols. Communicate with feed suppliers: Check to ensure that past suppliers will continue to carry the feed your show pigs will need. If not, identify new feed sources. Ensure that everyone understands and are prepared to implement the VFD record-keeping procedures. Assess herd health and welfare strategies: As part of the VCPR, sit down with your veterinarian to identify any animal care changes to further maximize health and minimize antibiotic use. Renew a commitment to responsible antibiotic use: Stay up to date with Youth PQA Plus® certification and make it part of your everyday routine. Ensure record-keeping compliance: For youth exhibitors, parents and advisors, see that copies (print or electronic) of each VFD are kept on file for two years and water prescription records for one year. To stay informed about the VFD and FDA’s new antibiotic requirements, bookmark Pork Checkoff’s Antibiotics Resource Center at pork.org/antibiotics. It offers the latest information and resources about this important topic. 89

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“Tradition is not to preserve the ashes. But to pass on the flame.” Texas A&M University was known for its progressive swine farm in the early 1970’s, built by legends like the late Dr. T.D. Tanksley Jr. and Dr. Howard Hesby. But sustaining a program is difficult, let alone growing one due to the combination of industry changes and the dynamics of TAMU, resulting in the decline of the swine farm and teaching herd. Recently though, TAMU decided to restart their swine farm, and with improved facilities and all the support behind them they plan to make it better than ever.

Rich History Not only did Dr. T.D. Tanksley Jr. lead the swine research and teaching programs at TAMU, he also served as the part-time Texas Agricultural Extension Service Swine Specialist. “It was a pretty big deal back then. Especially when it was led by such a unique and renowned guy like Dr. Tanksley”, said Chuck Real, of Real Hog Farms and TAMU alum, that worked closely with the swine farm and teaching herd back in the 70’s. As times change and budget cuts are forced priorities shifted away from the swine farm. “Back then we focused on educating students, and even producers, to be the best leaders in research and production in the pork industry,” Real said. “I hope with all the support and backing we can work towards sending more trained and ready people into the swine workforce again.”

Leadership is Key

Building a program back from scratch is a challenge, and it definitely requires the right person, one with enthusiasm, drive and vision. Meet Dr. Chad Paulk. Paulk received his bachelor’s degree in animal and dairy science from the University of Georgia and his master’s degree and doctorate in swine nutrition from Kansas State University. Paulk’s passion for the swine industry and education led him to TAMU to be an assistant professor in Animal Nutrition, with the goal of a quality swine program to send out prepared students into the industry. Unlike many people involved in agriculture today, Paulk did not grow up in the agricultural industry. It was during his sophomore year at the University of Georgia that he discovered his passion for animal science. With more and more students wanting to study animal science that don’t have a background in agriculture, he strives to give them the same experience he was fortunate enough to have. “A lot of students in this class showed pigs and that’s the only swine background they have,” Paulk said. “This class gives them the opportunity to learn how exciting and different the pork production industry is, how we can improve it and all it has to offer.” “I’m very impressed with Chad,” said Barrett Klein, swine producer and former TAMU meats judging coach, “he’s young, energetic and brings a ton of new life to this program and that’s just what it needs.” Paulk teaches ANSC 412, Swine Production and Management, and is working to convert ANSC 320, Animal Nutrition for non-majors, into an online course. He’s also in the process of developing a course in swine nutrition and quantitative analysis in food production systems.

“I want students to learn and understand why we do the things we do,” Paulk said. “Whether it be sustainability, environment, welfare or economics.”

“This is a new generation with a different and progressive swine industry. There was a time when a lot of hog kids were coming through TAMU, then it stopped,” Paulk said. “We haven’t produced a workforce to go into the swine industry for a while and there’s a big need for it.”

New Beginnings With revamping programs there’s always that tough first step. “Luckily the ANSC department has showed tremendous support of the program and everything we have planned for it,” Paulk said. They doubled the size of the main barn, poured concrete and built new pens allowing for more sows to be housed and market hogs to finish out. TAMU then purchased 70 gilts with the goal of having a teaching herd and a terminal based program. The farm plans to not keep any replacements, but instead purchase them from KSU’s whiteline genetic herd and using duroc boars from DNA, a genetics company. “I’ve always thought that to have an effective swine program, a teaching farm is essential,” Klein said. “This has been long overdue and it’s been very sorely missed.”

Learning In and Out of the Classroom Paulk has designed this class to expose students to every aspect of swine production from health and biosecurity, to nutrition, production and marketing. Yet, not all of it is learned in the classroom. A large component of Paulk’s teaching philosophy is “learning by doing,” and he incorporates a hands-on lab into the curriculum. Paulk developed a class project where groups of 7 to 8 students are assigned 2 sows to manage at TAMU’s swine farm, that he believes is the “best classroom.” These students have full responsibility of their sows and litters. Groups work together to assign times when to feed and check their sows that are getting closer to farrowing. Once the sows have farrowed the groups work together during lab, led by Paulk and farm manager Mike Penn, to process litters and later on, learn the importance of nutrition to finish hogs out to produce quality pork.

“My goal is to give students as much hands on experience as possible. The number of students per sow depends on the size of the class and how many sows we have farrowing.

Through this class students are gaining not only more knowledge about swine production, but as well as responsibility, teamwork, communication and ethics. The class has grown so much popularity that it fills to max capacity soon after registration opens, pushing the class to be available in both the spring and fall semesters. “There wasn’t a swine program when I was an undergrad here,” said Sarah Sprayberry, a graduate student under Paulk. “Now being able to help teach this hands-on class and apply it to real world production, gives me the opportunity I thought I was never going to get.” “The U.S. and global swine industries provide many rewarding career paths of which a majority of students are not aware,” Paulk said. “I enjoy being able to expose students to these opportunities and help them prepare for their future.” As mentioned earlier, many animal science students today come in with little to no background with production agriculture, like Samantha Jansen a senior at TAMU, that aspire to be veterinarians after graduation. “This class is preparing me to be the best vet I can be, and it gives me a unique hands-on opportunity to learn that few people get,” Jansen said. “Besides the education, this class can really help students transition from the family farm to the big new world called college,” said Tana Luna, also a senior at TAMU. “I love it because I get to feed, clean pens and just hang out and play with pigs!”

Overcoming Challenges and Exceeding Expectations Now to reach Paulk’s goals, there’s definitely some challenges that come with being located in the central part of a massive state. With most of the larger hog farms being in the panhandle, TAMU’s location makes it difficult for students to visit those commercial farms and see large scale production up close. Fortunately, the class has been able to tour Chuck Real’s farm in Marion. “It’s great for these students to get out, see different things and learn how operations like mine work,” Real said. Even without having multiple farms and producers around like other university’s programs, TAMU still gives its students as much hands on experience and responsibility as any! With so much hype and talk about this program, industry-leading companies, like Texas Farm, Smithfield and Elanco, are coming down to speak to the class and recruit for future internships. “This program is great to see what the industry is like and help me reach my potential,” said Luna, who interned this summer for Smithfield in North Carolina. “I want to promote the industry I have a passion for. There’s too many people that have negative and false ideas about the swine industry, and I want to do my part in educating them and setting the record straight.”

Bright Future So what lies ahead for this program and Dr. Paulk? Paulk has set both long and short term goals including a weeklong trip through the Midwest, more research opportunities and increased interaction with the industry and its leaders. “Every student is different and each has different talents that can be used to help sustain the future of animal agriculture and help feed the growing population,” Paulk said. “We’re improving and working hard every day to make this farm and these students the best they can be.”

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Campers Today, Agvocators Tomorrow, Leaders Forever

Texas Pork Leadership Camp 2016 When summer comes around families are busy with vacations, baseball games and most of all CAMPS! So what if you could go to a camp that taught the ins and outs of real pork production, plus leadership and advocacy, or should I say, “AGvocacy?” Well that’s what the Texas Pork Leadership Camp is all about! Select students from across the state get the opportunity for an inside look of the true pork industry from farm to fork. Not only do they gain hands-on experience, but they interact with industry leaders who volunteer their time to educate and answer any questions the campers may have. This year TPPA got the opportunity to travel over 1,200 miles in five days, with 16 ready-to-learn and excited campers!

Day 1: Buff Wild! Camp kicked off in Canyon at West Texas A&M University where campers learned how to effectively use different types of media to agvocate and “tell our story.” Our first speaker, James Hunt from KGNC Radio, spoke about his experiences on working with the press and why it’s so important to always be prepared for what you could get asked. Then Dr. Tanner Robertson, an assistant professor of Agricultural Media and Communications, gave a great media training session on sending positive messages out about agriculture! Dr. Robertson discussed the importance of telling your story and “know why you know what you know.” The afternoon kept rolling with Dr. Lance Kieth, Agricultural Education professor and department head, who gave us a sneak peek of their new state-of-the-art ag complex coming in 2018. We continued with a personal tour all around WTAMU’s campus, including their television production and radio station facilities! The afternoon ended with Dr. Kevin Williams, assistant professor of Agricultural Education, and his graduate students coaching these soon-to-be college students on the do’s and don’ts of applying and paying for college.

Day 2: Wait…. Did You Say Shower In and Out? The next morning was an early one at JBS Live Pork, LLC in Dalhart with General Manager, Tim Steinkamp, to see what their operation is all about! It was a sight to see over 22,000 acres used for farming and a big stocker cattle operation…. but we were there for the pigs! It was the first time for most of the campers to experience a shower-in/shower-out facility, and it definitely opened their eyes to the lengths JBS takes to keep their pigs healthy and safe!

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After that experience, mind you we had 14 girls so it took a while, we toured one of their sow sites where over 15,000 sows are housed! Their employees talked all about how they efficiently handle breeding, gestation and farrowing. These campers, and counselors, left gaining so much knowledge, not only on how much JBS cares about the safety of their pigs, but also their employees, community and customers. We hit the road after that to Guymon, Oklahoma to tour the Seaboard Foods Harvesting Facility. Before starting our tour, they showed us Dr. Temple Grandin’s video on the correct way to handle hogs in a harvesting facility and a presentation on Seaboard’s quality control and safety. Then with our hard hats, coats and safety glasses on, we dove head first into the middle of a fast-paced environment! The tour followed their process from beginning to end, seeing the hogs harvested all the way to pork being packaged for delivery. It was incredible to see how organized, skilled and capable the workers were, keeping lines going so efficient yet safe! The evening came to a close with a driving tour of Texas Farm, LLC by Corby Barrett who discussed their rich history and bright future in Perryton and the great relationship that’s been developed with the community for over 20 years! It’s also pretty encouraging that pork is the number one source of protein around the world, and that international markets are so important to Texas Farm and the entire pork industry. The Texas Farm interns too discussed the management techniques they’re learning, and how they work hard every day to take care of Texas Farm’s pigs and customers. Before hopping on the bus for the third time that day campers were lucky enough to hear from Robert Peffley, the Operations Manager of Smithfield Premium Genetics-Texas, and two of our top showpig breeders, Leslie and Wayne Harman. Peffley discussed his role on running the Texas genetic nucleus herd and future internship opportunities available to the campers. He also shared his views and the strides in public policy that he’s made in Washington D.C. with TPPA. Most of our campers have shown pigs most of their life, so they were pretty excited to hear from Harman Farms and what they’ve done to become so successful. The Harmans talked about choosing the right genetics for your operation, using effective marketing strategies, and their passion for raising pigs.

Day 3: Wreck Em! After a late night getting into Lubbock, we were back at it again bright and early at Texas Tech University. TPLC was very fortunate to have TTU’s renowned Animal and Meat Science programs host the camp and feed us some delicious pork tenderloin sandwiches from Raider Red Meats. Not only did the campers learn how to evaluate live market hogs and make carcass estimates, but then they had the chance to harvest the same hogs minutes later. Yes, market hog production is very important, but what about the genetics that got them there? Mr. Jon DeClerk, TTU’s livestock judging coach, developed an EPD game where campers were buyers and sellers, and given a scenario to pick the best three boars for their operation. They learned how to pick right genetic profiles for their farm, but also how to bargain! Before heading out, campers even got the chance to have Dr. Bryan Bernhard and Dr. Ryan Rathmann explain and explore freshly harvested digestive and reproductive tracts! The afternoon kept rollin’ and goin’ in Idalou for a tour of Wintex Farms. To say the campers were pretty excited to see and meet one of the most successful show pig families is an understatement! Will and Jay Winter were generous enough to show us all of their boars and explain all they had done for their farm and the impact they’ve made for other breeders. Campers got a real behind-the-scenes look on why Wintex does things the way they do. Whether it was their barn layout, genetics, marketing or their crazy hard work ethic that got them to where they are today, TPLC got to see it all.

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Now it’s not all just seeing hundreds of pigs at every awesome tour after tour at TPLC! There was a much deserved fun night of bowling, laser tag, mini golf and arcade games at Main Event!

Day 4: Did Someone Say Bacon Plant?!

We hopped on the bus for another early morning headed towards Vernon to visit the Tyson-Wright Brand Foods Bacon Facility. Not only did they have all the bacon we could eat, but they also taught us about how they run their operation, give back to community and most importantly, the new flavors they’re working on. They took us back for a tour of their whole facility, and we left learning all the different ways pork bellies can be chopped and cut into a huge variety of products. Being able to see how much pride they take in ensuring a quality product for their consumers was one we’ll never forget. The campers have seen the farm part but what about the fork? The bus headed back to Lubbock, pretty happy with our bellies full of bacon, to visit one of the United Market Street grocery stores. The campers learned about the importance of marketing pork products for consumers, including the store layout and product labeling. After getting to learn about all the different cuts of pork and what they can be used for, it was time to see if these campers could stand the heat in the kitchen! The “Pork Wars” competition is where each team prepares their own pork inspired main dish and side. With a panel of “celebrity” judges each team presented their dish and was scored. The winning dish, and Gunn will tell you differently, was pork tenderloin fajitas with bacon de gallo, and a fried sausagefilled jalapeno as the side. Definitely the REAL crowd favorite!

Day 5: Time for The Hot Seat! On our last day of camp, TPLC headed back to Texas Tech for carcass fabrication on the hogs we had harvested two days earlier. The students measured all the estimates they previously made on back fat, loin eye area and dressing percentage. This year’s camp got a very special opportunity to learn from Kylee Deniz, Producer Outreach and Marketing Manager for the National Pork Board. Through the entire week campers had worked on how to handle different scenarios concerning animal welfare, food safety and environmental sustainability; campers even had a group discussion about the scenarios with Deniz. They discussed how consumers can be misinformed or misinterpret agricultural practices and the vital need to educate them. After a week of preparation and media training campers were given one of the scenarios and had a taped interview with Deniz. Not only were campers able to watch themselves afterwards and see what they could improve on, but the rest of the students were able to see what each one did great and use that for the future! 108

Though this week was packed full of tours with late nights and early mornings, these campers were always up and ready to learn. This was a great group of students and we thank you for all of your hard work and respect you showed throughout the week!

Now who doesn’t like some competition? All week the campers competed in different games and challenges and were awarded prizes. The highest level of recognition went to three campers who showed tremendous work ethic, eagerness to learn and always had great input in group discussions!

The top scholarship winner was Miss Lindsey Jones, from Godley who will be a junior at Southwest Christian School. Her passion for advocating for agriculture was easy to see during camp with her great social media posts and input. Her great attitude and readiness to learn and ask questions was hard to miss!

The next scholarship winner was Colin Sanders, from Little RiverAcademy, who recently graduated from Academy High School and will be at Texas A&M University this fall studying Agricultural Economics. He was definitely the camp clown who always had a smile on his face, even if it was five in the morning! Thank you for your awesome attitude and always keeping us entertained!

The third scholarship winner was Maleea Harper, of Amherst, who’s a senior at Cornerstone of Grace and will be attending Texas Tech University next fall to study Animal Science. Her love of the pork industry was definitely appreciated, especially when it came with her hard work ethic and drive! She’s one to watch!

Telling Your Story Not only is this camp built around showing students all about the pork industry, but it’s also focused on leadership and advocating for agriculture. We brought in different speakers, in addition to TPPA’s presentation, to discuss the importance of agvocacy and how to effectively get your message out there. One of the ways we focused on that was social media. We all know that social media plays a huge role in our everyday life, especially in today’s youth, and it’s quickly becoming the main source where consumers get their information. Throughout the week campers would post on different platforms about camp and what agriculture means to them. We worked on positive messages, using multi-media and learning about popular agvocates and how they’ve become so effective. By the end of the week these campers were posting awesome things about agriculture and had learned what being a great agvocator truly means! Check out #TPLC16 for some great posts and inspiration for your own!

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“Pork Wars was my favorite part of TPLC! And of course the look of defeat on Gunn’s face was a bonus!” -Maleea Harper

“TPLC was a once-ina-lifetime experience that I’ll forever be grateful for!” -Josh Couch

“With all of our media training and interviews I ‘m definitely inspired to be the best agvocate I can be!” -Carson Read 110

“TPLC showed me parts of the pork industry that can sometimes be forgetten about as a showman.” - Erin Steglich

“After touring both JBS and Texas Farms it was easy to see that although diverse operations do things a little different, they all have the same goals and focus on pigs, people and the planet.” -Colin Sanders

A BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO CONTRIBUTED AND HELPED MAKE TPLC 2016 POSSIBLE! 5 DAYS, 16 STUDENTS, OVER 1,250 MILES AND 1 UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE! 111

Pork Wars

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The Texas Pork Leadership Camp is all about learning, growing and of course competition. Pork Wars is where campers are broken up into teams and create a pork inspired main and side dish. Campers gained knowledge on the nutritional value of pork and food safety throughout camp. The teams are given one hour to prepare their dishes then serve them to a panel of celebrity judges to be scored. This year’s Pork Wars was truly the most competitive and creative one of all time! All of the following recipes are dishes made by the campers; we hope you enjoy them as much as we did!

Pork Fajitas

1 lb. pork tenderloin 1 green bell pepper 1 red bell pepper 1 onion 1 pkg. fajita seasoning 1 tbsp. olive oil

Bacon de Gallo 8 slices of bacon 1 avacado 1/2 c. cilantro 2 jalapeno peppers 2 tomatoes 1 Onion

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Steele Show Hogs

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Schwertner Helms Byrd Show Pigs

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WASHBOARD FARMS, Private Treaty

Date: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

By Appointment At the Farm; 115 FM 1580, Fairﬁeld, TX 40-60 Head ~ Cross & Spot All Reggie Davis 903-388-1942 bigpapavii@yahoo.com

REAL HOG FARM, Private Treaty

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

NEILL FARMS, Private Treaty

Date: Location: Contact:

By Appointment At the Farm; 302 CR 425, Stockdale, TX Rickey Neill 830-534-2440 Susan Neill 830-534-9226

B/S SHOWPIGS, Private Treaty

Date: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

By Appointment At the Farm; 6382 Peppergrass Ln, Abilene, TX Cross, Spot, York All Shannon Berry 325-280-2875 skqbdoo@gmail.com Blake Berry 325-721-3103

4K SHOWPIGS, Private Treaty Date: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

By Appointment At the Farm; 320 East Texas Avenue Darrouzett, Texas 20 litters ~ Spot, Duroc, Cross All Bryan Kirk 806-886-8340 fourkshowpigs@icloud.com www.4Kshowpigs.com

KELSO GENETIKS - Rodney Kelso & Sons, Private Treaty

Date: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

By Appointment At the Farm; 701 Sweet Home Rd., Seguin, TX 80 Litters ~ Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Poland, York All Kurt Kelso 210-240-6710 Rodney Kelso 830-305-4422 stepheny@waterparksexcite.com

NATHAN WRIGHT SHOW PIGS, Private Treaty

Date: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

By Appointment At the Farm; CR 314, Comanche, TX 8 Litters ~ Cross, Duroc All Kenneth & Nathan Wright 254-396-5958

TOP NOTCH SHOW PIGS - Warren & Max Tongate, Private Treaty Date: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

Late August - Early October At the Farm; Bangs, TX 6 Litters ~ Cross, Duroc, Hamp All Warren Tongate 325-647-5200

YOUNG LIVESTOCK, Barns Open

Date: Location: CTB Cert: Contact:

CTB Cert: Contact:

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361-920-0964 361-920-1015

September 3 Call for Appointment 2101 CR 24, Lamesa, TX 120 Litters ~ Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, York All Josh Krohn 806-759-7735 Bridgette Krohn 806-438-2916 dlshowpigs@gmail.com www.dlshowpigs.com September 1-3 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. At the Farm; New Braunfels, TX 200 Head ~ All Breeds Part Rory Duelm 830-608-5058 Matt Lee 830-708-4274 duelmhog@yahoo.com

HARMAN FARMS OPEN HOUSE, Private Treaty

HF GENETICS, Private Treaty

September 1 All Day; Call for Appointment At the Farm; Port Lavaca, TX 50 litters ~ Cross, Hamp, York All Jimmy Hayes Cassidy Hayes www.hfgenetics.com

September 3 Call for Appointment At the Farm; 935 Upper Liveoak Rd, Fredericksburg 50+ Litters ~ Berk, Chester, Cross, Hamp, Poland, Spot, York All Russell Kneese 830-456-3298 rdkneese@hotmail.com www.kneeseshowpigs.com

DUELM’S FARMS SALE #1

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

Date: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

940-631-8339

DL SHOWPIGS, Private Treaty

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

RW Genetics - Private Treaty

August 24 Call for Appointment Anderson, TX 150+ litters ~ Cross, Duroc, York, Chester All Rick Whitman 512-540-1119 Niki Whitman 512-540-1490 rwgenetics@gmail.com

September 1 Burkburnett, TX All Dan Young dan@younglivestock.com www.younglivestock.com

KNEESE SHOW PIGS, Private Treaty

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering:

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 1 All Day; Call for Appointment At the Farm; 15492 Real Rock Rd., Marion, TX 80-100 Head ~ Berk, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, York All Chuck Real 830-914-2833 210-827-7357 Russell Real 210-216-2688 realhogfarms@realhogfarms.com www.realhogfarms.com

September 10 Call for Appointment At the Farm; 12498 CR 16, Perryton, TX 90 Litters ~ Chester, Cross, Duroc, Spot, Poland All Wayne Harman 806-202-2175 Leslie Harman 806-202-2176 harman.farms1@gmail.com www.harman-farms.com

MUND LIVESTOCK, Barns Open

September 10 Wall, TX 40 Litters All Casey Mund Brad Mund Brice Mund www.mundlivestock.com

325-277-7228 325-456-8430 979-224-4423

S&W SWINE PRODUCTIONS, Private Treaty

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering:

CTB Cert: Contact:

September 10 Call for Appointment At the Farm; Take HWY 44 west out of Robstown, Take a right on CR 83, Then take a right on CR 42, It will be the ﬁrst house on the left 30 Litters ~ Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Landrace, Spot, York All Scot Sullivan 361-960-6725 Becky Sullivan 361-960-6882 Casey Sullivan 361-946-1130 ssullivan@hsconstructors.com www.s-wswine.com

FEY SHOWPIGS, Private Treaty

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 10 Call for Appointment At the Farm; 2681 CR 420 Stockdale, TX 24 Litters ~ York, Hamp, Duroc, Cross All Kenneth Fey 830-481-3162 Keith Fey 830-534-3755

TAYLOR’D GENETICS, Private Treaty

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 10 Call for Appointment At the Farm; 2161 FM 2268, Salado, TX 5 Litters ~ Cross All Micheal Taylor 254-228-7526 Mason Taylor 254-931-4816 outlaw13@embarqmail.com

POWELL LIVESTOCK

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 10 9:00 am - 6:00 pm At the Farm; 4397 Hwy 173, Jourdanton, TX 50 Head ~ Cross, Duroc, Spot, York All Josh Powell 830-214-4138 Jack Powell 210-336-4091 powelllivestock@yahoo.com www.powelllivestock.com

HEFFERNAN GENETICS SALE #1

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 10 6:00 pm At the Farm; 885 Yow Rd. Poteet, TX 100 Head ~ Chester, Cross, Duroc, York All Scott Heffernan 830-570-7540 scoffernan@gmail.com heffernangenetics.com

CREAM OF THE CROP PIG SALE, 4P Show Pigs

Date: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 11 At the Farm, Priddy, TX Hamps, Yorks, Crosses All Dale Partin

KNEESE SHOW PIGS, ONLINE SALE #1

Date: Location: Oﬀering:

CTB Cert: Contact:

325-966-3783 325-451-0370

September 13 www.showpig.com 50+ Litters ~ Berk, Chester, Cross, Hamp, Poland, Spot, York All Russell Kneese 830-456-3298 rdkneese@hotmail.com www.kneeseshowpigs.com

ELROD SHOWPIGS - ONLINE SALE #1

Date: Time: Location:

Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 14 8:00 am - 7:30 pm showpig.com; May view all pigs in oﬀering prior to sale. Call for further information and directions; 217 CR 2141 Iredell, TX 76649 1 litter ~ Berk All Diane Elrod 210-601-6164 diane@elrodshowpigs.com www.elrodshowpigs.com

BIGGS LIVESTOCK & BEYERS FARMS - ONLINE SALE

Date: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 15 www.showpig.com Most Breeds All Brandon Biggs Ethan Biggs Todd Beyers

806-292-6670 806-685-0700 806-252-5204

RAINS LIVESTOCK-ONLINE SALE

Date: Location Contact:

September 15 www.showpig.com Cory Rains 325-236-0593 cory.rains@sweetwaterisd.net www.rainslivestock.com

HARMAN FARMS - NEW GROUP OUT #1

Date: Time: Location:

Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 15 Call for Appointment Sell buy Private Treaty, Buy now at website & hand picked options; Perryton, TX 90 Litters ~ Chester, Cross, Duroc, Spot, Poland All Wayne Harman 806-202-2175 Leslie Harman 806-202-2176 harman.farms1@gmail.com www.harman-farms.com

HATHORN FARMS

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 15 - November 1 Everyday; Call for Appointment At the Farm; 2106 NCR 110, Shallowater, TX 15 Litters ~ Cross, Duroc, York All Randy Hathorn 806-778-7801

KNIGHT SHOW PIGS, Private Treaty

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 15 - December 1 Call for Appointment At the Farm; Shallowater, TX 24 Litters ~ Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, York All Tadd Knight 217-653-0528 Scotta Knight 806-549-8389 knightshowpigs@hotmail.com knightshowpigs.com

SHANNON BARBEE SHOWPIGS, Private Treaty

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

Mid-September All Day At the Farm; Hamlin, TX Cross, Hamp All Shannon Barbee 325-370-4503 sbarbee@hnbmail.com www.shannonbarbeeshowpigs.com

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U4 FARM, Private Treaty

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

After September 15 All Day; Call for Appointment At the Farm; 1009 Oak Dr. Blanco, TX 10 Litters ~ Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Spot All Will & Peggy Wallace 830-833-5335 830-872-8101 pcw1@texas-skies.com

RB2 SHOWPIGS, Private Treaty

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 17 All Day; Call for Appointment At the Farm; 1526 Nixon Lane, Kerrville, TX 100 Head ~ Cross, Duroc, Hamp, York All Bobby Balser 830-739-6593 Ryan Balser 830-739-6331 balser@ktc.com

FLOYD FAMILY HOG FARMS, Private Treaty

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 17 All Day; Call or visit website for Appointment 2334 CR 252 Bertram, TX; 45 minutes NW of Austin 50 Head ~ Cross, Duroc, Hamp, York Part Kellen Floyd 830-613-1334 Afton Floyd 641-891-0162 ﬂoydfamilyshowpigs@gmail.com ﬂoydfamilyhogfarms.com

FATAL 4 SHOW PIG SALE

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering:

CTB Cert: Contact:

September 17 9:00 am Brown County Youth Fair Barns, Brownwood, TX (Hwy 377 S) 50 Head ~ Berk, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Landrace, Poland, York Part Bryan Senkirik 325-203-6133 Jerry Walters 325-642-6092 Phillip Cochran 325-642-6099 bryansenkirik@gmail.com

FANTASY LINE-UP SALE

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 17 5:00 pm Kerr County Expo Center, Kerrville, TX All Breeds Part Glen Blount 903-814-4900 Zac Blount 903-624-5660

PRIDDY FFA PIG SALE

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 18 Judging 10:00 am, Sale 1:00 pm Priddy School Bus Barn, Just oﬀ Hwy 16 Most Breeds All Dale Partin 325-966-3783 325-451-0370 Landon Bufe 254-644-7944

C-4 SHOW PIGS, Barns Open

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

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September 19 Call for Appointment At the Farm 40 Head ~ Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Spot, York Part Jim Cogburn 325-242-5503 Beverly Cogburn 325-728-6226 hscog@wtxs.net

UNDERDOG GENETICS POWER FEMALE SALE

Date: Location: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 22 www.showpig.com All Lynn Hays Mason Garner

325-260-5968 325-439-0699

HARMAN FARMS - NEW GROUP OUT #2

Date: Time: Location:

Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 22 Call for Appointment Sell buy Private Treaty, Buy now at website & hand picked options; Perryton, TX 90 Litters ~ Chester, Cross, Duroc, Spot, Poland All Wayne Harman 806-202-2175 Leslie Harman 806-202-2176 harman.farms1@gmail.com www.harman-farms.com

DUELM’S FARMS SALE #2

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 23-24 10:00 am - 5:00 pm At the Farm; New Braunfels, TX 200 Head ~ All Breeds Part Rory Duelm 830-608-5058 Matt Lee 830-708-4274 duelmhog@yahoo.com

WEISHUHN BROTHERS SHOW PIGS, Private Treaty

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 24 Call for Appointment At the Farm; 12658 Jarratt Rd. San Angelo, TX 25 litters ~ Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Spot, York All Darryl Weishuhn 325-234-7565 Marty Weishuhn 325-234-7569 Carolyn Weishuhn 325-656-2629 weishuhnshowpigs@gmail.com

TOUNGET FARMS SHOW PIGS, Private Treaty

Date: Time: Location:

Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 24 All Day; Call for Appointment At the Farm; 500 Ditmore Ln., Bronte, TX (7 miles S. of Bronte) 12 litters ~ Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Spot All Doug Tounget 325-656-9874 Dawn Tounget 325-650-6289 dtounget@verizon.net

ROYAL CROWN SHOWPIGS PRIVATE TREATY SALE #1

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 24 Call for Appointment At the Farm; 313 Bennet Dr., Aurora, TX 8 Litters ~ Berk, Cross, Hamp, Spot All Steve Hofer 817-875-7269 hofersh34@yahoo.com

BOHEMIAN FARMS - SALE #1

Date: Time: Location:

Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 24 9:00 am At the Farm, 19702 Cyclone Branch Rd., Burlington, TX 60+ head ~ Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Spot, York All Mike Schneider 254-721-4162 bohemianfarms@yahoo.com

TAGGART FARMS

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 24 10:00 am Temple, TX; Call for Directions 80 Head ~ Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, York All Watt Taggart 254-760-4900 Sam Taggart 254-598-0357 Amy Taggart 254-760-4901 watt@taggartfarms.com www.taggartfarms.com

SPINN FARMS SALE #1

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 24 10:00 am At the Farm; 18599 Romberg Rd, Holland, TX 40 Head ~ Chester, Cross, Hamp, Spot, York All Patrick Spinn 254-534-0942 Kyle Spinn 254-913-8673 pspinn@hotmail.com

RIVER RIDGE SHOW PIGS & SHUFFLER SHOW PIGS

Date: Time: Location: Contact:

September 24 12:00 pm, Closes at 12:00 pm September 25 5900 Toll Bridge Rd. Belton, TX, Between Shanklin & Tahoya Exit I35. Doug Aldrich 254-289-5909

BRS HOG FARM ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE SALE

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 24 Meal at Noon, Sale at 1:00 pm At the farm, Crowell, TX 35 Litters ~ Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Spot All Ronnie Allen 940-655-8081 Stacy Henry 940-655-4747 www.brshogfarm.com

STEELE SHOW HOGS PIG SALE

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 24 1:30 pm At the Farm; 4896 Creek Rd. Temple, TX Chester, Duroc, Hamp, Spot, York All Don Steele 254-760-2898 Dan Steele 254-624-9708 tx9645@aol.com

ALLEN FARMS - SALE #1

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 24 2:00 pm At the Farm; 1525 CR 159, Ovalo, TX 22 litters ~ Cross, Hamp, York All Matt Allen 325-370-6924 Curry Allen 325-668-0532 callenhogs@taylortel.net curry@allenbessentfarms.com

W. RODE & SONS SHOW PIG SALE #1

Date: Time: Location:

Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 25 Viewing at 8:30 am; Sale at 10:00 am At the Farm; 1510 Rode Rd., Fredericksburg, TX See website for additional details 30 Litters ~ Cross, Duroc, Hamp All Wayne Rode 830-456-6176 James Rode 830-889-8205 wrode@austin.rr.com wrodeandsons.com

FIRST PICK PIG SALE - Gary Patterson Livestock

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 25 4:00 pm At the Farm; 1849 CR 518, Dimmitt, TX 100 Head ~ Berk, Cross, Hamp, Poland, Spot, York All Gary Patterson 806-418-0759 Randy Huseman 806-346-4852 Scott Huseman 806.647.9435 www.pattersonlivestock.com

WEST TEXAS GENETICS-ONLINE SALE #1

Date: Location Contact:

September 27 www.showpig.com Clint Halfmann cmhalf@yahoo.com www.westtexasgenetics.com

402-429-4946

DL SHOWPIGS - ONLINE GILT SALE

Date: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 27 www.showpig.com 120 litters ~ Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, York All Josh Krohn 806-759-7735 Bridgette Krohn 806-438-2916 dlshowpigs@gmail.com www.dlshowpigs.com

HARMAN FARMS - NEW GROUP OUT #3

Date: Time: Location:

Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 29 Call for Appointment Sell buy Private Treaty, Buy now at website & hand picked options; Perryton, TX 90 Litters ~ Chester, Cross, Duroc, Spot, Poland All Wayne Harman 806-202-2175 Leslie Harman 806-202-2176 harman.farms1@gmail.com www.harman-farms.com

BREEDER’S BEST-BIGGS LIVESTOCK

Date: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 30 - October 1 At the farm, Edmonson, TX Most Breeds All Brandon Biggs Ethan Biggs

806-292-6670 806-685-0700

ROYAL CROWN SHOWPIGS PRIVATE TREATY SALE #2

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 1 Call for Appointment At the Farm; 313 Bennet Dr., Aurora, TX 8 Litters ~ Berk, Cross, Hamp, Spot All Steve Hofer 817-875-7269 hofersh34@yahoo.com

LACY SHOWPIGS, Private Treaty

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 1 Call for Appointment At the Farm: Seminole, TX 40 Litters ~ Cross, York All Jeremy Lacy Roger Lacy

432-209-7082 432-209-1126

KMW SHOWPIGS, Private Treaty

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 1 All Day; Call for Appointment At the Farm; Burton, TX 20 Head ~ Chester, Cross, Hamp, Spot, York All Walt Fehrle 281-682-6868 wfehrle@yahoo.com

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UNDERDOG GENETICS FARM SALE #1

Date: Time: Location: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 1 Bid Closes at 5:00 pm At the Farm; 108 Wimberly Rd, Merkel, TX All Lynn Hays 325-260-5968 Mason Garner 325-439-0699

STEELE SHOW HOGS, Private Treaty

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

FIVE GABLES FARM

Date: Time: Location:

Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 1 Viewing 8:00 am; Sale 10:00 am 4300 W SH29 Georgetown, TX; 4 miles W of Georgetown on SH 29 8 Litters ~ Chester, Duroc, Hamp, Poland, Spot, All Jack Winterrowd 512-203-3694 Charlie Hoppe 512-986-9149 5gablesfarm@gmail.com www.ﬁvegablesfarm.com

BELEW FARMS, Barns Open

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 1 9:00 am Tahoka, TX Berk, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Spot, York All Denny Belew 806-470-0969 806-998-4046 Jason Belew 254-413-3848 mbelew@windstream.net

COLEMAN CO. PIG SALE

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering:

CTB Cert: Contact:

October 1 6:00 pm Santa Anna Show Barn, Santa Anna, TX 50-60 Head ~ Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Landrace, Poland, Spot, York All Ronnie Daniel 325-348-7058 Josh Daniel 325-726-8226 staplesjo@live.com

CTPPA CATCHING CHAMPIONS PIG SALE

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering:

CTB Cert: Contact:

October 1 Judging at 4:00 pm; Sale at 7:00 pm Comanche County Livestock Center Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Poland, Spot, York Part Josh Hodges 254-734-5970 Matt Sparger 254-734-5996

3RD ANNUAL MULLIN FFA PIG SALE Date: Time:

Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 2 Check-in 8:00 am; Judging 10:00 am; Lunch 12:00 pm; Sale 1:00 pm Mullin ISD, 403 W. Bulldog Drive, Mullin, TX All Breeds; Barrows & Gilts Part Bud Day 325-938-0634 Kyle Cook 325-451-4897

LINK SHOW PIGS, Private Treaty

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

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October 3 Call for Appointment 872 CR F, Tahoka, TX 25 litters ~ Chester, Cross, Poland, Spot All Heath Link 806-241-4750 Gene Link 806-241-4748 heathalink@yahoo.com

October 8-9 All Day At the Farm; 4896 Creek Rd. Temple, TX Chester, Duroc, Hamp, Spot, York All Don Steele 254-760-2898 Dan Steele 254-624-9708 tx9645@aol.com

THE GATHERING

Date: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 8 Lubbock-Cooper School Farm, Lubbock, TX Most Breeds All Brandon Biggs 806-292-6670 Ethan Biggs 806-685-0700 Todd Beyers 806-252-5204

CIBOLO VALLEY FARMS, Private Treaty

Date: Location:

Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 8 At the Farm; 740 FM 78, Cibolo, TX. (between FM 3009 and FM 1103, east of Family Motor Cars) 6 Litters ~ Berk, Spot All Troy Luepke 210-262-3119 Maria Luepke 210-268-9200 troy.luepke@yahoo.com

LINK SHOW PIGS - OPEN HOUSE

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 8 weekend Call for Appointment 872 CR F, Tahoka, TX 25 litters ~ Chester, Cross, Poland, Spot All Heath Link 806-241-4750 Gene Link 806-241-4748 heathalink@yahoo.com

NIXON FARMS, Private Treaty

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 8 Call for Appointment At the Farm Berk, Cross, Duroc, Hamp,Poland, York All Jamey Nixon 361-649-6712 Mandy Nixon 361-649-3734

POWELL LIVESTOCK

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 8 9:00 am - 6:00 pm At the Farm; 4397 Hwy 173, Jordanton, TX 50 Head ~ Cross, Duroc, Spot, York All Josh Powell 830-214-4138 Jack Powell 210-336-4091 powelllivestock@yahoo.com www.powelllivestock.com

J.T. & KELLI NARON SILENT AUCTION PIG SALE

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 8 9:30 am - Viewing; 11;00 am - Bids Close 1139 CR 401, Merkel, TX 25 Litters ~ Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp All J.T. Naron 325-660-2183 jtnaron@yahoo.com

SPINN FARMS SALE #2

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 8 10:00 am At the Farm; 18599 Romberg Rd, Holland, TX 40 Head ~ Chester, Cross, Hamp, Spot, York All Patrick Spinn 254-534-0942 Kyle Spinn 254-913-8673 pspinn@hotmail.com

HEFFERNAN GENETICS SALE #2

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 8 10:00 am At the Farm; 885 Yow Rd. Poteet, TX 80 Head ~ Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Landrace All Scott Heffernan 830-570-7540 scoffernan@gmail.com heffernangenetics.com

TOUNGET FARMS SHOW PIGS, Private Treaty #2

Date: Time: Location:

Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

CARROLL FARMS & HOPSON SHOW PIGS

Date: Time: Location:

Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 8 7:00 pm Lampasas County Show Barn; US HWY 281, Lampasas, TX 15 litters ~ Cross All Bobby Carroll 512-525-1540 Chad Hopson 512-734-2122

STEGLICH SHOW PIGS, Private Treaty

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

WALL SWINE BREEDERS SALE

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 9 Sorting/Show at 12:00 pm, Sale at 2:30 pm San Angelo Stock Show Sales Pavilion All Breeds All Clint Halfmann 402-429-4946 Frankie Scwartz 325-234-5206 Casey Mund 325-277-7228

MEYER SWINE FARM

Date: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 10; Call for Appointment At the Farm; 112 County Road 389 Lott, TX 7-8 Litters ~ Cross All Kally Meyer 254-654-7123 kally4024@yahoo.com

KNEESE SHOW PIGS, ONLINE SALE #2

Date: Location: Oﬀering:

CTB Cert: Contact:

October 11 www.showpig.com 50+ Litters ~ Berk, Chester, Cross, Hamp, Poland, Spot, York All Russell Kneese 830-456-3298 rdkneese@hotmail.com www.kneeseshowpigs.com

WEST TEXAS GENETICS-ONLINE GILT SALE

Date: Location Contact:

October 11 www.showpig.com Clint Halfmann cmhalf@yahoo.com www.westtexasgenetics.com

402-429-4946

BELEW FARMS SALE #1

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 12 6:30 pm Tahoka, TX Berk, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Spot, York All Denny Belew 806-470-0969 806-998-4046 Jason Belew 254-413-3848 mbelew@windstream.net

ELROD SHOWPIGS - ONLINE SALE #2

Date: Time: Location:

Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 13 8:00 am - 7:30 pm showpig.com; Call to view pigs prior to sale. 217 CR 2141 Iredell, TX 76649 2 Litters ~ Berk All Diane Elrod 210-601-6164 diane@elrodshowpigs.com www.elrodshowpigs.com

October 15 All Day; Call for Appointment At the Farm; 500 Ditmore Ln., Bronte, TX (7 miles S. of Bronte) 12 litters ~ Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Spot All Doug Tounget 325-656-9874 Dawn Tounget 325-650-6289 dtounget@verizon.net October 15 Call for Appointment Holland, TX 40 Head ~ Cross, Duroc, Spot All Robert Steglich 254-718-2961 Evelyn Steglich 254-718-4983 Erin Steglich 254-718-1321 Clara Steglich 254-718-2453 esteglich@brc.tamus.edu www.facebook.com/SteglichShowPigs

DL SHOWPIGS - ANNUAL BARROW SALE

Date: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 15 At the Farm; 2101 CR 24, Lamesa, TX 120 litters ~ Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, York All Josh Krohn 806-759-7735 Bridgette Krohn 806-438-2916 dlshowpigs@gmail.com www.dlshowpigs.com

GILLESPIE COUNTY SWINE BREEDERS & TEXAS LEGENDS SHOW PIG SALE

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 15 Preview - 1:00 pm; Sale - 2:00 pm Gillespie County Show Barn, Fredericksburg, TX 100-120 Head ~ All Breeds Part Kenneth Kensing 830-928-4845 Russell Kneese 830-456-3298 Bartly Parker 830-998-7777

LAST MAN STANDING SALE - Go Genetics

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 15 5:00 pm Leroy Coggins Showbarn, Lamesa, TX Most Breeds All Todd Gregory 806-577-2400 Kelley O’Brien 806-759-4420

HEART OF THE HILLS SHOW PIG SALE

Date: Time: Location:

Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 15 Viewing at 4:00 pm, Sale at 6:30 pm Hill Country Youth Event Center, Hwy 27 in Kerrville, TX 100+ Head ~ All Breeds Part Bobby Balser 830-739-6593 balser@ktc.com

BETTER THAN LUCK SHOW BARROW SALE - Williams Livestock

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering:

CTB Cert: Contact:

October 15 6:30 pm Armstrong County Show Barn, Claude, TX - Hwy 207 120 Head ~ Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Poland, Spot, York Part Burt Williams 806-676-4334 Kevin Williams 806-683-9890 kbwilliams.livestock@gmail.com www.williams-livestock.com

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KERBY KNAUPP SHOWPIGS - OPEN HOUSE

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 16 All Day 767 Knuapp-Mohr Rd. Fredericksburg, TX Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, York, Spots All Kerby Knaupp 830-685-3355 / 830-459-4826

W. RODE & SONS SHOW PIG SALE #2

Date: Time: Location:

Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 16 Viewing at 8:30 am; Sale at 10:00 am At the Farm; 1510 Rode Rd., Fredericksburg, TX See website for additional details 30 Litters~ Cross, Duroc, Hamp All Wayne Rode 830-456-6176 James Rode 830-889-8205 wrode@austin.rr.com wrodeandsons.com

HARMAN FARMS - ON THE FARM SALE

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 16 10:30 am; Breakfast Provided At the Farm; 12498 CR 16, Perryton, TX 90 Litters ~ Chester, Cross, Duroc, Spot, Poland All Wayne Harman 806-202-2175 Leslie Harman 806-202-2176 harman.farms1@gmail.com www.harman-farms.com

JMH SHOWPIGS

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 16 T.B.A. At the Farm; 910 CR 333 Rockdale, TX 120+ Head ~ Berk, Cross, Hamp, York All Lee Haﬂey 512-415-2118 leehaﬂey@gmail.com www.jmhshowpigs.webs.com

WEST TEXAS GENETICS-ONLINE SALE #2

Date: Location Contact:

October 18 www.showpig.com Clint Halfmann cmhalf@yahoo.com www.westtexasgenetics.com

402-429-4946

DUELM’S FARMS SALE #3

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 21-22 10:00 am - 5:00 pm At the Farm; New Braunfels, TX 300 Head ~ All Breeds Part Rory Duelm 830-608-5058 Matt Lee 830-708-4274 duelmhog@yahoo.com

LEGENDS AND OUTLAWS SHOW PIG SALE

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 21 7:00 pm Parker County Sheriﬀ Posse Grounds, Weatherford Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Spot, York Part Cody McCleery 817-613-6666 Leslie McCleery 817-597-9578 Casey McCleery 817-901-8088 Roy McCleery 817-901-6669

ROYAL CROWN SHOWPIGS PRIVATE TREATY SALE #3

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October 22 Call for Appointment At the Farm; 313 Bennet Dr., Aurora, TX 8 Litters ~ Berk, Cross, Hamp, Spot All Steve Hofer 817-875-7269 hofersh34@yahoo.com

RAINS LIVESTOCK FARM SALE

Date: Time: Location: Contact:

October 22 Preview at 9:00 am, Bids close at 11:00 am 510 CR 274 Roscoe, TX Cory Rains 325-236-0593 cory.rains@sweetwaterisd.net www.rainslivestock.com

STEPHENS ‘SHIRES SHOW PIGS

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 22 9:00 am At the Farm; 570 Santa Clara Loop, Marion, TX 4 Litters ~ Cross, Hamp, York All Debra Stephens 210-413-7907 Jim Stephens 210-287-3364 Samantha Taylor Stephens 210-753-5343 stephensshires@gmail.com www.stephensshires.com

MAJOR LEAGUE PIG SALE

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 22-23 1:00 pm Snyder, TX All Breeds Part Jay McCormick

806-654-1244

HARMAN FARMS - NEW GROUP OUT #4

Date: Time: Location:

Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 27 Call for Appointment Sell buy Private Treaty, Buy now at website & hand picked options; Perryton, TX 90 Litters ~ Chester, Cross, Duroc, Spot, Poland All Wayne Harman 806-202-2175 Leslie Harman 806-202-2176 harman.farms1@gmail.com www.harman-farms.com

ROYAL CROWN SHOWPIGS PRIVATE TREATY SALE #4

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 29 Call for Appointment At the Farm; 313 Bennet Dr., Aurora, TX 8 Litters ~ Berk, Cross, Hamp, Spot All Steve Hofer 817-875-7269 hofersh34@yahoo.com

WEST TEXAS GENETICS-FARM SALE

Date: Location Contact:

October 29 At the Farm; 11682 Robbie Jones Rd. San Angelo, TX Clint Halfmann 402-429-4946 cmhalf@yahoo.com www.westtexasgenetics.com

Bohemian Farms - Sale #2 Date: Time: Location:

Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 29 9:00 am At the Farm, 19702 Cyclone Branch Rd., Burlington, TX 60+ head ~ Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Spot, York All Mike Schneider 254-721-4162 bohemianfarms@yahoo.com

ALLEN FARMS - SALE #2

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 29 2:00 pm At the Farm; 1525 CR 159, Ovalo, TX 22 litters ~ Cross, Hamp, York All Matt Allen 325-370-6924 Curry Allen 325-668-0532 callenhogs@taylortel.net curry@allenbessentfarms.com

RAINS LIVESTOCK-ONLINE SALE #2

Date: Location Contact:

November 3 www.showpig.com Cory Rains 325-236-0593 cory.rains@sweetwaterisd.net www.rainslivestock.com

HARMAN FARMS - NEW GROUP OUT #5

Date: Time: Location:

Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

November 3 Call for Appointment Sell buy Private Treaty, Buy now at website & hand picked options; Perryton, TX 90 Litters ~ Chester, Cross, Duroc, Spot, Poland All Wayne Harman 806-202-2175 Leslie Harman 806-202-2176 harman.farms1@gmail.com www.harman-farms.com

DUELM’S FARMS SALE #4

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

November 4-5 10:00 am - 5:00 pm At the Farm; New Braunfels, TX 200 Head ~ All Breeds Part Rory Duelm 830-608-5058 Matt Lee 830-708-4274 duelmhog@yahoo.com

UNDERDOG GENETICS FARM SALE #2

Date: Time: Location: CTB Cert: Contact:

November 5 Bid Closes at 5:00 pm At the Farm; 108 Wimberly Rd, Merkel, TX All Lynn Hays 325-260-5968 Mason Garner 325-439-0699

KMW SHOWPIGS, Private Treaty

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

November 5 All Day; Call for Appointment At the Farm; Burton, TX 20 Head ~ Chester, Cross, Hamp, Spot, York All Walt Fehrle 281-682-6868 wfehrle@yahoo.com

ROYAL CROWN SHOWPIGS PRIVATE TREATY SALE#5

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

November 5 Call for Appointment At the Farm; 313 Bennet Dr., Aurora, TX 8 Litters ~ Berk, Cross, Hamp, Spot All Steve Hofer 817-875-7269 hofersh34@yahoo.com

BELEW FARMS SALE #2

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

HARMAN FARMS - NEW GROUP OUT #6

Date: Time: Location:

Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

November 5 Barns open at 8:00 am Refugio, TX - call for directions 50-60 Head ~ Cross, Duroc, Hamp, York All Darryl Ressmann 361-349-0511 Derek Ressmann 361-349-0513 Home 361-526-9159

CTB Cert: Contact:

Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

November 10 8:00 am - 7:30 pm showpig.com; May view all pigs in oﬀering prior to sale. Call for further information and directions; 217 CR 2141 Iredell, TX 76649; 3 litters ~ Berk,Duroc, Spot All Diane Elrod 210-601-6164 diane@elrodshowpigs.com www.elrodshowpigs.com

W. RODE & SONS SHOW PIG SALE #3

Date: Time: Location:

Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

November 13 Viewing at 8:30 am; Sale at 10:00 am At the Farm; 1510 Rode Rd., Fredericksburg, TX See website for additional details 30 Litters ~ Cross, Duroc, Hamp All Wayne Rode 830-456-6176 James Rode 830-889-8205 wrode@austin.rr.com wrodeandsons.com

DUELM’S FARMS SALE #5

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

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November 25-26 10:00 am - 5:00 pm At the Farm; New Braunfels, TX 200 Head ~ All Breeds Part Rory Duelm 830-608-5058 Matt Lee 830-708-4274 duelmhog@yahoo.com

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Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

November 5 6:00 pm, Board bids close at 7:00 pm Lampasas County Show Barn; US Hwy 281, Lampasas, TX 10 litters ~ Cross All Bobby Carroll 512-525-1540 Chad Hopson 512-734-2122

November 8 www.showpig.com 50+ Litters ~ Berk, Chester, Cross, Hamp, Poland, Spot, York All Russell Kneese 830-456-3298 rdkneese@hotmail.com www.kneeseshowpigs.com

ELROD SHOWPIGS - ONLINE SALE #3

Date: Time: Location:

CARROLL FARMS & HOPSON SHOW PIGS

Date: Time: Location:

November 10 Call for Appointment Sell buy Private Treaty, Buy at from website & hand picked options; Perryton, TX 90 Litters ~ Chester, Cross, Duroc, Spot, Poland All Wayne Harman 806-202-2175 Leslie Harman 806-202-2176 harman.farms1@gmail.com www.harman-farms.com

KNEESE SHOW PIGS, ONLINE SALE #3

Date: Location: Oﬀering:

RESSMANN’S SHOWPIGS

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

November 6 5:00 pm Tahoka, TX Berk, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Spot, York All Denny Belew 806-470-0969 806-998-4046 Jason Belew 254-413-3848 mbelew@windstream.net

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Biosecurity Recommendations for Showpig Operations and Those Traveling Between Farms and Sales It’s time for Fall pig sales, so special attention needs to be paid to biosecurity & protecting the health of your pig farm and others. We all need to be held accountable and help minimize disease exposure. Anytime there is traffic with people coming onto swine operations, especially when traveling from farm to farm, there is an increased risk for the spread of diseases, such as PEDv, among others. PEDv transfers via feces and survives in manure for extended periods of time. Anything that is contaminated with pig manure can be a source of infection for pigs. Everyone should be aware of the role they may play in the spread of PEDv and other swine diseases. Establishing and following sound biosecurity practices is the cornerstone for reducing the risk of spreading these diseases. EVERYONE needs to be accountable for maintaining a high standard of biosecurity practices because the spread of swine diseases as a result of irresponsible behavior on our part is poor animal husbandry, a poor reflection on those responsible, and brings negativity towards the industry as a whole. With showpig-buying season upon us, the following guidelines are some considerations for families, Ag Teachers and County Agents along with swine owners to consider that will help minimize disease exposure.

Recommended Supplies for Use at Swine Farms: BE PREPARED by having the proper supplies. Here is a checklist of supplies that should be used by farms and/or those visiting swine farms: 3 Disposable Boots – have enough for everyone to double boot at each location in case it is necessary; purchase boots with a min. of 4 ml thickness 3 Disinfectants - Tek-Trol (comes in both a liquid and an aerosol), 1Stroke, Environ, Virkon S, Synergize, or Chlorox; it is recommended to have both wipes and sprays 3 Clean Tote Box – this box should house all of the “clean” supplies (plastic boots, coveralls, trash bags, sanitizer, etc.) so that they are kept separate and are sealed away from a potentially contaminated environment 3 Trash Bags – for use in throwing away disposable items after completion of the visit

For Potential Buyers Visiting Swine Farms: 1. COMMUNICATE with the breeder/owner prior to arriving at their farm as to their expectations. Establish what direction to enter the farm, where to park, and what to wear. Follow the wishes of what each farm owner wants. Some will have specific instructions and different requirements that may be more detailed. Just because something is suitable for one, doesn’t mean that will work for everyone. Ask the owner to detail any farm-specific biosecurity protocols that you will need to follow during the visit. Ask about the current herd health status. If the farm is undergoing a disease outbreak, it is recommended to NOT visit this farm due to the increased risk of spread to other farms that will be potentially visited. 2. PARK in the designated parking area for the farm. Obey all signage regarding access to specific areas. If no parking area exists, park as far away from the livestock barn as possible on the gravel or hard surface, or park on the edge of the public road close to the location. Avoid parking/driving in muddy areas on the farm. 132

3. LEAVE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS in the vehicle and do not bring them onto the farm; this should include, but not be limited to pig whips/bats, ball caps, jewelry, etc. (anything that manure or infected dust particles can be transported on should be avoided). If it is necessary to wear a ball cap at multiple farms then you should apply an aerosol disinfectant on it between farms. 4. Respect the LINE OF SEPERATION at each farm. The Line of Separation is defined as the line between the area that is to be used by the visitor and the area to be used by farm personnel. 5. DO NOT TOUCH any pigs while on the farm if you do not have to. People that touch hogs need to sanitize hands upon departure before getting back into the vehicle. 6. When leaving REMOVE DIRTY BOOTS next to your vehicle but before you enter the vehicle. Put trash into a garbage bag and place in a location designated by the farm or away from clean supplies. Everyone should clean hands with sanitizer or wipes before entering the vehicle. Note that you should try to keep the inside of the vehicle as sanitary as possible. 7. WASH/DISINFECT VEHICLES AND TRAILERS in between each road trip. Pay special attention to the wheel wells and undercarriage. A high temperature wash is critical. Be sure to thoroughly disinfect the inside of the vehicle between road trips. Each night during a road trip spray the inside of the vehicle with an aerosol disinfectant and wipe down the steering wheel. 8. Shoes should be sanitized daily when traveling to farms and sales with one of the recommended disinfectants. If you are stopping at multiple farms in the same day then you should use an aerosol disinfectant (ie. Tek-trol) to spray down everyone’s shoes, clothes, and ball caps in between farms.

For Swine Farm Operators: 1. Maintain a log of visitors. 2. Establish a clear line of separation at the farm. This is a line dividing the area that is to be used by the farm for live animals (often referred to as the clean area) and the area that is outside of the live animal area (the dirty area). Only the owner goes into the pens and has contact with the pigs. Enforce no reaching into pens and zero contact with pigs by visitors. It is recommended that a separate area be used to show/view pigs. 3. Designate a parking area for visitors. 4. Traffic flow – utilize a single direction traffic flow by designating a single entrance / exit point for vehicles. 5. Foot baths – If managed correctly, provide and encourage the use of foot bath stations as people enter the farm. Refresh the solution periodically depending on level of use. However, bear in mind that a contaminated foot bath could be more detrimental than helpful. Do not rely solely on the use of a foot bath. 6. Establish a designated area away from all swine for disposable items, such as boot covers and other trash, to be collected for removal.

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Garner family Mason, Maegan & Aubree

One-half of the Underdog Genetics equation is Mason Garner. Mason and his wife Maegan live in Merkel with their 10 year-old daughter Aubree and will be adding another little girl to the family this December. Mason got his show pig genes from his grandparents, Ronnie and Maggie Middleton. The family got into the show pig business when Mason’s mom, Ronda, showed in the gilt show at the 1984 Taylor County Fair. When the gilts ran through the auction, Ronnie decided to buy them back, and so the Middleton family was in the hog raising business. The operation grew for the next 14 years and consisted of 20 Duroc, Yorkshire and Hampshire sows. While growing up in Tuscola, Mason was a member of the Taylor County 4-H and showed hogs that he helped his grandpa raise. Mason’s dad, Don, was in the United States Air Force for 24 years, and when Mason was 13 years old the family was transferred to Washington State, where they settled down in Reardan, Washington. Mason didn’t let the move halt his passion for show pigs. “I couldn’t stop showing pigs,” explained Garner. “So I joined Reardan FFA and showed hogs until I graduated.” After graduating high school, Mason made his way back to Texas to attend Angelo State University (ASU). While at ASU Mason played football, worked at the school farm and his grandparent’s ranch and most importantly met his future wife. “Maegan, Aubree and our upcoming arrival are truly my greatest blessings,” said Garner. In 1998 Ronnie Middleton hit the pause button on raising show pigs, but started the operation back up in 2006 when Mason’s brother, Kaleb, started showing hogs. It was at this time that Mason got involved in the production side of the swine industry. “I did a lot of 140

listening, learning and failing,” explained Garner. “But I was hooked and determined to be competitive.” When Mason’s grandpa passed away, in 2010, Mason continued to raise hogs on his own with the help of Maegan, his mom and stepfather, Tim. “It was a struggle, but with the support at home we pressed on, kept learning and getting better,” Garner described. Mason may have inherited his love for the show pig industry from his grandfather, but knows that he wouldn’t be sitting here, talking about hogs if it weren’t for his wife. “I can’t take all the credit, Maegan’s dedication in the pig barn has gotten us here too,” explained Garner. It’s this same dedication and work ethic that Mason and Maegan hope to instill in their children. “My wife also grew up in the show ring but over in the sheep barn,” said Garner. “We want this industry to teach our kids the same things that it has taught us.”

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Lynn, Misti, Jaiton & Kinzi The other half of the Underdog Genetics duo is Lynn Hays. Lynn and his wife of 21 years, Misti, live in Merkel with their 20 year-old son, Jaiton and 14 yearold daughter, Kinzi. Like the Garner family, Lynn has been around show pigs his entire life. Lynn’s parents, Kenneth and Vickie, were raised in Merkel and in 1972 built the family’s home on the land that would soon be known as Salt Branch Farms. Lynn and his older brother, Tommy, became involved in the Merkel FFA program and started showing hogs in 1979. “Before we knew it, one thing lead to another until we had a complete farm built from the ground up with approximately 50 sows,” explained Hays. The sow herd of Salt Branch Farms was primarily made up of Durocs, with a few Hampshire and Crossbred hogs mixed in the herd. The farm also had a few boars. Lynn recognizes that his family played a

Above: Lynn, Jaiton and Kinzi enjoying a stock show. Right: Lynn’s parents, Kenneth and Vickie Hays.

major role in the start-up of his show pig career, but are still the people that he most admires and trusts. “My parents were huge role models in this business,” admitted Hays. “They made it a point to make sure we understood the value of work ethic and the amount of dedication it took to be successful year after year. To this day my family is the people that I look up to.” Lynn believes that one of the biggest rewards of raising hogs is the satisfaction of seeing the end result that you had pictured in your head becoming a reality for a child. “Helping a kid get their hog looking its best on show day is the one of my favorite parts,” explained Hays. “When that kid is smiling while they are walking across the ring, hearing their name called and the roar in the stands from their friends and family members; it’s like no other place on earth.” Lynn’s day job is with the Taylor Electric Cooperative where he works as the System Control Operations Manager. In addition to his obligations with Underdog Genetics, Lynn serves on the Board of Trustees for Merkel ISD. When a little free time opens up in Lynn’s calendar he enjoys golfing, hunting and spending time with his family and friends.

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“Do what others do not want to do.”

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n the little town of Merkel, Texas there are two families that have combined their passion for show pigs into a partnership that is making a name for itself in the Texas show pig industry.

How do two people make the decision to join ideas, hogs and resources into one operation? Well in this case, their similar competitive natures were the driving factor. Mason and Lynn met at their county stock show where Lynn’s children and Mason’s brother were showing. The two were talking about hogs and realized they had used the same boar. Their friendship grew and a year later, following their county show, Mason and Lynn made the decision to load up their gilts and take them to the farm together. “When we got to talking about a partnership, some said we would have an underdog chance in hell of being successful. So then we became Underdog Genetics,” said Hays. In the pre Underdog Genetics days, both Lynn and Mason were raising hogs on their own, but with both of them having full time jobs and wanting to grow their operations, the decision to become partners was a no-brainer. “It just made sense for us to use resources that were already available to us and do this together,” explained Garner. A single operation comes with challenges, so it’s no doubt that a partnership comes with adjustments too. The families of Lynn and Mason are credited with being the biggest assets in this partnership. “Without a doubt we admire our families the most,” said Hays. Left: Maegan being a great “stock show mom” by getting ready for a show. Below: Ariel shot of the Underdog Genetics farm.

Left: Kinzi (left) and Aubree (right) competing.

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When Mason and Lynn say “family” they aren’t just talking about their immediate family, they include their brotherhood of show pig families in that group as well. Both the Hays and Garner families have deep roots in this industry and are proud that the swine industry has been, is and will continue to be a part of their lives. “Once it’s in your blood it just never leaves,” explained Hays. “Both of our families have ties to well-respected people in this industry. It’s people like Stanley Young, the Great Buddy Winters and WinTex Family, Denny Belew, Sam Sparger, the Osborn Family, Tony Thomas, the Johnny Peugh Family and the Curry Allen Family that make this industry great and worth being apart of.” Mason and Lynn value the friendships they have gained through raising hogs and love to learn from these people. “We have been given some great advice over the years,” said Garner. If the partners of Underdog Genetics could give a few words of wisdom of their own to a new show pig producer it would be to do as they did and find the few people that you trust and respect, listen to them and learn from them. “There are a lot of people in this industry that love to give advice,” commented Garner. “You’ve got to weed through it all and listen to the people that truly care about you.” Their second piece of advice would be to take what you learn, make a plan that works for you and do what makes you excited and comfortable. When Mason and Lynn started Underdog Genetics they took their own advice and have used it to build a successful operation. “We have a good system,” joked Hays. “I’m not going to lie, Mason is the brains behind the operation when it comes to the philosophy and I just keep him in check.” The philosophy of Underdog Genetics is concentrated on feet and legs. This unaltered focus has made their hogs what they are today. “We pick hogs that have the most to offer based on the basics,” explained Garner. “After structure, which is our number one focus, we prioritize look. Hogs have to be good looking, be level or run up hill with enough extension up front. Next is heaviness of structure. We believe that when you pick them in this order the rest will come with feed. “We are focused on one look,” said Garner. “We have an image in mind and although not every female or boar is identical, when we go through the selection process, we try to make that image a reality by complementing different types and kinds; fortunately we’ve hit the nail on the head.” As for the future of the show pig industry, Mason and Lynn know that there will continue to be difficulties. “We think for our business and anyone’s, maintaining herd health and general operating cost are the two biggest challenges,” explained Hays. “With

“Breed hogs that you like so it’s enjoyable to do chores.”

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the high cost of semen you can’t afford to make the wrong breeding decisions and have litters that don’t turn out.” Mason and Lynn recognize the pressure to make great ones, but know that this pressure is what keeps them going. “Making great hogs for these kids is what we are all after and if you’re not, well you won’t be successful,” explained Garner. Mason and Lynn are in this business of selling pigs. They have the goal for every hog to turn out, but know that they can’t always predict that. In regards to expansion, this uncertainty offers its own set of challenges. “We are in the process of trying to grow our business without sacrificing quality of stock,” elaborated Hays. “It’s easy to go from 15 sows to however many if you’re strictly chasing quantity not quality, but we are committed to increasing our herd while increasing the quality of our hogs.” Even with these obstacles, Underdog Genetics will continue to grow, improve and reach their goals. The ultimate goal for this duo is to stand the test of time. They know a lot of people come and go in this business, so as Mason and Lynn strive to produce competitive stock year in and year out, they want to be a household name for years to come. To accomplish their ultimate goals, Mason and Lynn have set several short-term objectives to guide them. “We have 35 sows now that mainly farrow in the fall and a few in the spring,” explained Hays. “Within the next couple of years, we want our herd to get to 40 to 50 sows and farrow three times a year. We have always kept a few boars here on the farm, but are in the process of putting together a heck of a set of boars and want to stand eight to 12 boars by March.”

Of course a major goal for everyone is to win the Texas Majors, and Underdog Genetics is no different. Like their other goals, they are well on their way to accomplishing this one. The past three years Underdog Genetics has raised numerous county and jackpot champions, including Grand Champion Barrow at the ‘15 Montgomery County Show. The win at Montgomery County is a special one for Mason and Lynn because this was their first big win with a hog that was a result of total homegrown genetics. Other highlights for this operation include: Champion Black OPB, ‘15 FWSS; Reserve Light Weight Division Hampshire, ’15 SALE; CTBR Top 10 Breeder, ’15 TPIC; Champion Hampshire and Reserve Overall Barrow, ’16 San Angelo Stock Show; and CTBR Top 10 Breeder,’16 TPIC. No matter what, Mason, Lynn and their families know what is most important in life and their business. “Being faithful to who you are and to those who you consider friends are the key things that have brought this family we know as Underdog Genetics to its best,” explained Hays. “We’re a tight knit group of individuals that strive to help everyone reach their goals.” Mason and Lynn feel honored to have the opportunities to be a part of the impact that the youth swine program has on young people’s lives. “We know that the man upstairs has blessed us and brought our two families together to be a part of this industry,” acknowledged Garner. “Without God’s blessings there is no way we could raise our kids in this atmosphere and help other kids be successful in and out of the show ring,” echoed Hays. “These kids are why we do this. Touching that one person that needs the show industry in their life and helping them succeed is worth more than anything in this world and we are thankful to get to do this everyday.”

Above: Grand Champion Barrow, ‘15 Montgomery County Fair. Right: Champion Hampshire and Reserve Grand Barrow, ‘16 San Angelo Stock Show.

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With the widespread popularity of online sales and the use of social media for marketing purposes, many producers may be wondering about the keys to success. In this digital age, Millennials know that online marketing will only continue to grow. There are obvious disadvantages to the new world of interweb sales – from not seeing an animal in person to assess flaws, to not being able to share a Lone Star Light in the barn. However, experts will tell you that the pros far outweigh the cons. For instance: digital marketing allows you to reach everyone, worldwide, instantly; it’s convenient; and, more and more, it appeals to the masses. With these considerations, greater numbers of producers are attempting the online sale venture for the first time, often making mistakes that, ultimately, affect their bottom line. So, what can you do to make your sale a success? Outside of genetic advantage, most will tell you that the photo is paramount. We’ve put together some helpful tips from a few 148

of our “experts” – the head honchos at RW Genetics, Beyers Farms, HF Genetics, and Final Drive Photography. Follow these tips, and you’ll be well on your way to successful online bidding, an empty barn, and money in the bank. LOCATION. LOCATION. LOCATION. While our experts utilize varying areas within their personal setups, they agree that the best bet for your photo location is inside the same barn or room where the pigs are currently housed. Why? Because they have the same noise and smell, and, it’s most important for the pigs to feel comfortable in their environment. For Todd and Moriah Beyers, the best location is a pen adjacent to the pigs’ current pen, or outside in a viewing pen where they host buyers. For sure, expose the pigs to the location at least one day before you plan to take photos. LIGHT ‘EM UP. Lighting is incredibly important to consider in your location. Combining

natural light and strategically placed heat and halogen lamps will help you to avoid shadows. SIZE MATTERS. Pen size, that is. The Whitman’s utilize a 12’ x 12’ pen adjacent to the wash rack, so pigs walk straight into the picture room after a scrub. The Beyers’ picture pen is approximately 10’ wide x 15’ deep, to give them enough room to get off the pigs and shoot at their level. The Hayes family utilizes a 10’ x 10’ area divided in half with a short hog panel. For them, the constrained space allows for optimized lighting and clearer photos. However, too little space can cause stress if you’re not careful. FRIENDS MAKE THE WORLD GO ‘ROUND. Like humans, hogs approach new situations better with a buddy. Not only do pen mates make better feeders, they also make for calmer pigs during the picture process. The Whitmans and Beyers work

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with two pigs in the same pen at a time. The Hayes’ family takes a slightly different approach with 1-2 head on each side of their short divider panel, encouraging the hogs to go nose to nose at the fence, making them present themselves well in the process. LET ME SEE YOU GET LOW . . . ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. When it comes to flooring surfaces, it’s definitely all about personal preference. From bare concrete, to shavings, to astroturf, our experts all agree that no matter what you use, make sure it allows the buyer to see toes and pasterns. Keep in mind, if your hogs are on shavings in their pen, you might have better luck to use them for photos, as well – it’s all about comfort in the environment. BACK(DROP) IN BLACK. ERR, BLUE. Backdrop surfaces come in many types, kinds and colors. From tarps to plain Dura Plate walls, and from painted plywood to curtains, make sure your background is a solid color that allows all attention to be on the pig. Depending on your pigs’ type and kind, some colors can be too abrasive while others can blend too much. Gray, blue, white or red are typically colors of choice. WHATCHA’ GONNA’ DO WITH ALL THAT JUNK; ALL THAT JUNK INSIDE THAT TRUNK? Pig whips, flag whips, spray bottles, 4-Sure in a spray bottle, bottled water with holes punched in the lid, plastic pipes, milk replacer, dirt, mud, vanilla pudding, syrup, honey, or tuna – all of this junk works, just not on all pigs. If a pig doesn’t show interest in one thing, move quickly to the next so you don’t lose their attention. “It’s like entertaining a 1-year-old kid in a car seat – you never know what may catch

CATCHING THE ACTION. Your camera doesn’t have to be super fancy; however, make sure the one you choose has a “Sport/Action Mode” and will take multiple frames at once. You don’t want to miss “the pose” because your camera can’t process the action fast enough. The Whitmans and Hayes prefer Nikon, while the Beyers own a Canon Rebel T5. It’s also beneficial to have extra memory cards and charged batteries on hard, in case you need them. THREE’S A PARTY; SIX IS A CROWD. When it comes to human help, the general consensus is that three people work best: one to wash, one to get the pig’s attention, and the third to operate the camera. More people can be a distraction. No matter the number of people involved, be sure that everyone knows their job, so your picture day runs smoothly. “The person setting the pig up is as important, if not more so, than the cameraman,” said Cassidy Hayes. “Your help needs to be very savvy at knowing how feet and legs need to be set up, and also, not mind getting yelled at! Picturing babies, especially during the early part of the fall when it’s still plenty warm outside, can be highly stressful and relationship-testing, [a point with which Niki Whitman will agree!] so go into it with a collective plan and a system to allow everything to flow smoother for both the pigs and your crew.” TIME IS MONEY: TAKE MORE TIME, EARN MORE MONEY. For an online sale of 15-30 lots, most can be photographed

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in a few evenings’ time, or at an average of 15 minutes per pig. Don’t rush! Keep telling yourself that the picture is the most important selling feature. Take a few minutes to also shoot a few short videos of each lot on your smart phone, in case people call and ask for those. CHALLENGES. Picturing pigs of any age is not without its challenges. The key to overcoming them all is patience. Pigs are extremely intelligent animals and can sense when you are getting frustrated. If you maintain your cool with the pigs and your help, and do not rush, it will make for a more enjoyable shoot. Pigs have off days, just like we do … and sometimes, the picture just won’t take. If one absolutely will not cooperate, move on to its pen mate, and then return them to PHOTO BY BEYERS FARMS their regular pen. Continue down your sale order, and then return the problem pig with a new buddy to try again. If it doesn’t work the second time, the best bet is to try again the following day at a different time of the day. FINAL THOUGHTS FROM FINAL DRIVE. Keep in mind that the best angle for one pig might not be the best for another – you want to show off each lot’s best assets. Make sure to ask your sale representative if they have photo size requirements, and, how many photos are allowed per lot. You may have the option to provide multiple angles in your listing – so take advantage! If all else fails, hire a pro. There are numerous individuals and companies who will come take your photos, work with your sale company, help you with marketing, and, ultimately, remove some of the stress of an online sale. Depending on sale size, pig age, and photographer expertise, you can expect to pay anywhere from $15-$75 per head, plus travel and expenses. 149

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“I’m nervous about all of the changes regarding antibiotic use; how will we keep our new litters healthy??” Submitted by: Diane Elrod

KEEPING YOUR SHOW PIG HEALTHY…. WITHOUT ANTIBIOTICS I am sure the title of this article is a little disturbing to some families. The scary part is that this may become a reality in the very near future. For as long as most of us can remember, there have been antibiotics in the feed we give our pigs. We go to the feed store, get a bag of feed and assume there is an antibiotic in it that will keep our pigs healthy. In this article I will explain why we all have had a false sense of security when it comes to this topic and what I know we can do to keep our pigs healthy and not rely on antibiotics. One of the most exciting times for show families is going out and purchasing the next set of pigs. At this point, they all have a chance to be a winner. We all know pigs need fresh water, fresh air, feed and a clean dry pen. One thing we often don’t think about until it’s too late is how do we keep our pigs healthy right from the start so they can reach their full genetic potential. So, what is the most important thing we can do to keep our pigs healthy? Vaccinate them as soon as we get them home. In many cases, the breeder will have given your pig some vaccines, but it is important to know which ones were given and when because not all pigs respond to vaccines in the same way or in the same time frame when they are given. I feel that it is critical to revaccinate your pigs once you have them home. My family and several of my clients have been doing this with our pigs for several years and our pigs stay very healthy throughout the duration of the show season. The major causes of respiratory disease in show pigs are Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS), Influenza (Flu ) and Mycoplasma. PRRS and Flu are both viral infections, while Mycoplasma is a bacterial infection. However, Mycoplasma can act like a viral infection as well. The key to understanding these three conditions is that they are easy to prevent, but very difficult to treat. There are excellent commercial vaccines that when given at the appropriate time can help prevent your pig from getting sick from these infections. There are many commercial products available and I would be happy to consult on exact protocols on an individual basis, however, I am not going to try and discuss those in this article. These three respiratory diseases can occur alone or in any combination of 2 or all 3. These infections will not only make pigs sick, but they can set them up for acquiring other secondary bacterial infections as well. Once the pig shows clinical signs of being sick, it can be difficult to treat because viruses DO NOT respond to antibiotics. We give antibiotics to control only the secondary infections and to hopefully keep the pig from 158

getting sicker. This is why when our pig is coughing and we give antibiotics, the cough does not always go away. The antibiotic is not treating the viral infection. If we give the pig an antibiotic and an anti-inflammatory, the pig will hopefully feel better, but it may take several days to recover and for the cough to actually go away. In some severe cases of viral/mycoplasma infections, the pig cannot fully recover and may die or have chronic lung damage. Often, we want to keep giving antibiotics in hopes the pig will recover, but that is a misuse of the drug with potential consequences that lead to antibiotic resistance and possibly of the drug being pulled from the market for purchase. We must use antibiotics correctly and judiciously so we do not lose the privilege of having them available for our use. As you may know the rules for use of antibiotics in the feed are changing January 1st 2017. At that time, you will need a Veterinary Feed Directive or VFD to get antibiotics in the feed. This is like a prescription from your veterinarian. There are specific rules as to how these can be written. In some situations it may be difficult or even impossible to get a VFD. Also, many water and injectable medications that were once over-the-counter will now be prescription too. The rules are changing. We can argue if this is good or bad but the fact is, antibiotics will be much more difficult to get, especially for the family with only a small number of pigs. I feel very strongly that this is an excellent time for all of us, from show pig producers, to show families to veterinarians, to take a look at what we are doing with regards to herd health and how medications are used. We have the opportunity to make this industry better. I have seen what can happen when pigs are properly vaccinated at the producer’s farm and then revaccinated at the show family’s home. It is amazing. The need for antibiotics can be eliminated!! This is true. I have seen it first hand in my own family’s pigs and in numerous clients’ herds. Proper use of vaccines in the beginning will mean less injecting and medicating of pigs during the show season. I am often asked the question “what antibiotic do you give before you go to a show” and I can confidently answer NONE. If your pigs are properly vaccinated the need for antibiotics will be greatly reduced. We are dealing with animals and nothing is 100%. Some pigs will still get sick, but they are much more likely to recover if they are well vaccinated. This is a topic I feel very strongly about. I encourage each one of you to work with a veterinarian to develop a vaccine plan for your pigs as soon as they arrive at your barn. This will benefit both you and your pigs. Proper use of antibiotics and a good vaccine protocol

Please refer to the next pages to view different vaccination protocols for young pigs a determine what works for your program. These were compiled from veterinarians used at the past three TPPA conferences.

About Dr. Jeff Logue A crowd favorite at the Texas Pork Industry Conference last summer, Dr. Jeff Logue grew up on a commercial farm in Indiana. He graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Purdue. He now owns his own practice and also provides medical and surgical services to the show pig industry. TLC Pet Hospital 4121 South A Street Richmond, IN 47374 (765) 973-8703

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Vaccination Protocols for Young Pigs This is a general outline of vaccines, dosage and schedules from three of the most well-respected swine veterinarians in the country working with showpig producers and exhibitors. Each herd is different and you should consult with your veterinarian about a program that will work in your herd. This is not an endorsement to any one recommendation over another, but rather, an emphasis on making health a priority. The following vet clinics would welcome any questions you may have.

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Logue’s Champion Veterinary Services Richmond, IN PIGS AT PROCESSING ♦ Iron Injection ♦ Respisure One 2cc dose ♦ Draxxin 0.1cc (25mg/ml) ♦ Exceed 0.2cc

PIGS AT WEANING ♦ Fostera PCV HM Repeat in 2 to 3 weeks ♦ Flusure XP/ER Bac Plus Repeat in 2 to 3 weeks ♦ Fostera PRRS One dose ♦ Draxxin 0.2cc ♦ Dectomax

VACCINATION PROTOCOL FOR PURCHASED SHOW PIGS ♦ Fostera PRRS, one dose ♦ Fostera PCV HM, two doses. Booster given 2 to 3 weeks after initial dose. ♦ Flusure XP, two doses. Booster given 2 to 3 weeks after initial dose. ♦ Dectomax on arrival and once monthly to control mange and intestinal parasites. Additional Notes: ♦ Fostera PRRS vaccine only comes in a 50 dose bottle and is only good for a few hours after it is mixed. Will not be effective if used after this. ♦ Flusure XP only comes in a 50 dose bottle and must be mixed. It is good for 30 days in the refrigerator once mixed. ♦ Foster PCV HM only comes in a 50 dose bottle and is good until the entire bottle is used as long as it is refrigerated.

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DR. JIMMY GLEASON West Plains Veterinary Hosital Levelland, TX

RECOMMENDED VACCINES FOR BABY PIGS DAY 1: 1. Iodine Dip & Tie off Navel Optional 2. 1cc Respisure One DAY 3:

1. Administer 1cc I-D-E *** May repeat day 7-14*** (I-D-E Mixture = 96cc Iron + 2cc Draxxin + 2cc Cattle Excede or 4cc Swine Excede)

DAY 7:

1. 1cc Dose of “M-PAC” or Mycoflex or Circumvent 2. Repeat 1cc I-D-E Dose

DAY 18:

1. 2cc Dose of “Parapleuro Shield” (Respiratory Rhinitis) Optional 2. 1cc Respisure One

DAY 28:

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DR. MICHAEL TRIPP South Plains Animal Hosital Ringling, OK

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Ingelvac MycoFLEX (Boehringer Ingelheim)

Porcine Circovirus

Ingelvac CircoFLEX (Boehringer Ingelheim)

Porcine Reproductive & Respiratory Syndrome (Optional)

Ingelvac PRRS MLV (Boehringer Ingelheim)

5 WEEKS OLD: Bordetella BronchisepticaErysipelothrix RhusiopathiaePasteurella Multocidia Bacterin-Toxoid

Rhini Shield TX4 1cc dose (Novartis)

7 WEEKS OLD: Bordetella BronchisepticaErysipelothrix RhusiopathiaePasteurella Multocidia Bacterin-Toxoid

Rhini Shield TX4 2cc dose (Novartis)

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PRODUCERS GUIDE TO NEW ANTIBIOTIC RULES Antibiotics on the Farm: What You Need to Know about New Regulations On Jan. 1, 2017, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) new regulations addressing on-farm antibiotic use in food-animal production will take effect. The agency’s effort is aimed at eliminating the use of medically important (to human illness) antibiotics for growth promotion purposes in food-animal production and bringing therapeutic use in feed and water – to treat, control or prevent specific disease – under additional veterinary oversight. Producers, veterinarians, feed mills and suppliers, will all face new requirements.

FDA’s New Regulations Defined

All sectors of animal agriculture, from drug companies to producers and veterinarians to feed mills, are collaborating to implement the new FDA antibiotic regulations:

Guidance 209:

In 2010, FDA outlined its intent and recommendations regarding growth promotion uses of medically important antibiotics in food animal production. FDA also specified that veterinarian oversight will increase for the remaining therapeutic applications (prevention, treatment and control) of medically important antibiotics. This action applies to both feed-grade and water-based antibiotics.

Guidance 213:

On Dec. 11, 2013, FDA initiated a three-year transition process to complete its food-animal antibiotic strategy. This action requests animal-health companies to outline intentions to voluntarily remove any production/growth-promotion uses from product labels of medically important antibiotics. The guidance also eliminates over-the-counter status of these medications and increases veterinary oversight for on-farm therapeutic use by requiring a veterinary feed directive (VFD) for feed applications and a prescription for water treatments. Jan. 1, 2017, is when implementation must be completed.

Final VFD Rule:

On June 3, 2015, FDA announced the final VFD rule. The final rule outlines specific requirements of the VFD process for medically important (to treat human infections) feed-grade antibiotics.

Basics of On-Farm VFD Compliance for Producers

The biggest change for pork producers, veterinarians and feed mills will be the expanded Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) process. Previously, only three products required a VFD, and all are labeled for swine use. While the current VFD regulation may offer some familiarity with the compliance process, the new FDA rule will require some additional time and effort on the part of producers and their veterinarians. Here are some key steps required to comply: • The issuing veterinarian is required to keep the original VFD; the feed mill/distributor and producer (client) must each keep a copy of the VFD. Hardcopy or electronic versions are allowed. • The VFD and records of the related feed distribution must be kept for a period of two years. • Each VFD includes a specific expiration date. Any VFD feed remaining after its related VFD has expired may not be fed to animals without obtaining a new VFD. This would include any remaining feed in a bin or feeder. 162

The take-home message for producers:

Talk with your veterinarian about using any antibiotics that fall under the new VFD requirement. Most antibiotics labeled for use in swine will be affected by the VFD rule; however, a few compounds of interest will not be affected. These include bacitracin, tiamulin, carbadox, ionophores and bambermycin. For a list of affected products, go to www.pork.org/antibiotics.

Veterinary-Client-Patient Relationship Required

The new FDA antibiotics regulations will require pig farmers to have a valid veterinary-client-patient relationship (VCPR). Depending on the state in which the veterinarian practices, he or she can only issue a VFD in the context of a valid VCPR as defined by the state requirements (see below). In simplest terms, this means a pig farmer will need to have a good relationship with their veterinarian and expect to spend more time in developing a plan that satisfies all VFD requirements. As for the veterinarian’s role, he or she must be familiar with the production practices and herd health profile.

Legal Texas VCPR Definition (as obtained from the Veterinary Licensing Act, as administered by the Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners)

EVISTENCE OF VETERINARIAN-CLIENT-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP

• A person may not practice veterinary medicine unless a veterinarian-client-patient relationship exists. A veterinarianclient-patient relationship exists if the veterinarian: 1. assumes responsibility for medical judgments regarding the health of an animal and a client, who is the owner or other caretaker of the animal, agrees to follow the veterinarian’s instructions; 2. possesses sufficient knowledge of the animal to initiate at least a general or preliminary diagnosis of the animal’s medical condition; and 3. is readily available to provide, or has provided, followup medical care in the event of an adverse reaction to, or a failure of, the regimen of therapy provided by the veterinarian. • A veterinarian possesses sufficient knowledge of the animal if the veterinarian has recently seen, or is personally acquainted with, the keeping and care of the animal by: 1. examining the animal; or 2. making medically appropriate and timely visits to the premises on which the animal is kept. • A veterinarian-client-patient relationship may not be established solely by telephone or electronic means.

Record-keeping Priorities

Producers, veterinarians and feed processors will all need to be especially diligent in keeping records associated with VFDs and prescription water antibiotics once FDA’s new policies go into effect. Producers with Pork Quality Assurance® Plus (PQA Plus®) certification should be well familiar with requirements for accurate and complete record-keeping. The “Pen or Individual Pig Treatment Record” within PQA Plus provides guidance on the type of records that FDA will require. The number of animals, reason for treatment, product name and who administered the treatment, are among the data to be recorded. The record-keeping commitment will involve keeping hard copies or electronic versions of all VFDs for two years and one year for all prescriptions. The issuing veterinarian will maintain the originals for the same timeline. Distributors who manufacture VFD feed also will keep VFD copies for two years. Any of the parties must be able to provide the VFD orders (and prescriptions) to FDA upon request. 163

PQA Plus Provides Antibiotic Guidance

The Pork Quality Assurance® Plus (PQA Plus®) on-farm education and certification program outlines Good Production Practices to help guide pork producers and their employees in the responsible use of antibiotics on the farm. Here’s a look at the Five Principles: Principle 1: Take appropriate steps to decrease the need for the application of antibiotics. Principle 2: Assess the advantages and disadvantages of all antibiotic use. Principle 3: Use antibiotics only when they will provide measurable benefits. Principle 4: Fully implement management practices for responsible use of animal-health products into daily operations. Principle 5: Maintain a working veterinary/client/patient relationship. PQA Plus also provides useful tools that can be applied on the farm to help in the regulatory transition, such as: • Drug storage inventory sheet • Medicated feed-mixing record • Pen/individual treatment record

Expanding the Herd Health Role

Responsible use of antibiotics is just one part of an overall herd health management plan. Producers should sit down with their veterinarians to discuss how to apply the new VFD and prescription requirements and other herd health strategies. A veterinarian can help design herd health and production plans to decrease disease, enhance performance and produce safe, wholesome pork. Each producer should review these on-farm protocols to further minimize the need for antibiotic use.

Biosecurity

Prevent diseases by controlling traffic of pigs, people, vehicles and other items that can carry diseases into a herd, such as boots, coveralls and supplies. Please refer to TPPA’s biosecurity protocols for showpig producers and potential buyers as they visit your farm.

Vaccinations

Successful vaccination depends on targeted use of vaccines at the right time for the right health concern.

Environment

Provide the proper environment for the animals’ age, weight and stocking density.

Management

Consider whether making certain management changes would further reduce the need for antibiotic use.

Feed Additives

So far, no antimicrobial alternative has proven as universally effective as antibiotics alone. Evaluate each alternative with your veterinarian for the application in question. As always, read and follow all label directions for any additives.

Other Disease Strategies

A veterinarian can work to develop strategies to minimize disease risk through pig flows, herd health monitoring, disease surveillance and appropriate diagnostics. 164

What medications are affected? Chlortetracycline (CTC)

Penicillin

Aureomycin®, CLTC, Chloratet™, ChlorMax ™, Deracin®, Pennchlor ™, Pfichlor ™

Penicillin, Penicillin G, Penicillin G Procaine

Sulfadimethoxine & Ormetoprim

CTC & Sulfamethazine

Rofenaid®, Romet®

Aureo S 700®, Aureomix S®

Hygromycin B

Tylosin

Lincomycin

Tylosin & Sulfamethazine

Neomycin & Oxytetracycline

Virginiamycin

Tylan®, Tylovet®

Hygromix 8™, Hygromix Premix

Tylan® Sulfa-G Premix, Tylan® Sulfa-G

Lincomix®

Stafac ®, V-Max®

Neo-Oxy, Neo-Terramycin®

Oxytetracycline (OTC)

Terramycin®, TM-100®, TM-50®, Pennox™

Source: Drugs Transitioning from Over-the Counter (OTC) to Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) Status, FDA Website

For a complete list of drugs transitioning from Over-The-Counter (OTC) to Prescription (Rx)) and Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) status, please visit fda.gov

What is not affected?

These medications or fly control products will not require a VFD if they are used alone or in combination with each other:

Amprolium

Laidlomycin

Pyrantel Tartrate

Bacitracin Methylene Disalicylate

Lasalocid

Ractopamine

Amprol®, Corid®

BMD®, Pennitracin MD®

Bacitracin Zinc Albac®

Bambermycins

Flavomycin®, GAINPRO®

Carbadox Mecadox®

Decoquinate Deccox®

Fenbendazole Safe-Guard®

Cattlyst®

Bovatec®, Avatec®

Melengestrol Acetate HeifermaX®, MGA®

Monensin

Coban®, Rumensin®

Banmith®, Strongid®

Actogain™, Engain™, Paylean®, Optaflexx®, Topmax™

Tiamulin Denagard®

Zilpaterol

Morantel Tartrate

Zilmax®

Narasin

IGR, R-ST 10®, Altosid®, Dipteracide, Solitude®

Rumatel®

Monteban®, Skycis™

Poloxalene Bloat Guard®

(S)-Methoprene Diflubenzuron Clarifly®, JustiFLY®

Rabon Rabon™

* Information obtained from

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Gary Dutton Double D Durocs Gorman (254) 893-5038

Frankie W. Hyles Rafter 9 H Showpigs Cross Plains (325) 669-9348 (254) 725-7285

Bronc Fleming Fleming Livestock San Angelo (325) 895-5096

Kenley Ivy Midland (432) 349-5546

James McDougal Abbey & McDougal Show Pigs Gustine (254) 842-4262 (325) 667-7090

Peyton Johnson Johnson Show Pigs Early (325) 203-0151

Callaway McMorries Diamond M Showpigs Tarzan (432) 459-2774

Kyler Keith Merkel (817) 307-8870

Ted Merryman Merryman Show Pigs Clyde (325) 669-7597 (325) 893-1562

Leon Freeman Freeman Showpigs Lohn (325) 344-5514 LeAnna Garza PLP Genetics Merkel (325) 733-6315 (325) 733-6909 Marcus Gerngross Gerngross Livestock San Angelo (325) 656-8391 (325) 651-9726

David & Pam Kempen San Angelo (210) 260-3233 (325) 651-2912 Tara Kinslow Clyde (325) 893-4054 (325) 733-8002

Judy Moore J & J Show Pigs Tuscola (325) 669-0964 Brad Mund Mund Livestock Wall (325) 277-7228 177

J.T. & Kelli Naron Merkel (325) 660-2183 (325) 928-5425 Matt & Kaleb Nowlin Gorman (254) 485-1452 Dale Partin 4P Show Pigs Priddy (325) 451-0370 (325) 966-3783 Cody Peterson Peterson Showpigs Ballinger (325) 718-8422 Cody Peugh Peugh Showpigs Stanton (432) 459-2288 (432) 517-0196 Matthew & Andy Polnack Polnack Showpigs Sweetwater (325) 338-3223 (325) 235-4642 Michael Porter Raising Kayne Genetics Snyder (325) 207-3397 Wyatt Porter Priddy (325) 451-4723 (325) 996-3002 Mike Pruitt Midland (432) 296-1819 (432) 570-1120 Carl & Raye Pyron Pyron Farms Tuscola (325) 370-2845

Bobby Rich Rich Show Pigs Gorman (254) 433-0273 (254) 734-6532

Waymond Sheppard Sheppard Farms Bangs (325) 642-5152 (325) 998-1295

Fred Van Cleave Van Cleave Showpigs Tuscola (325) 721-1673 (325) 554-9226

Allen & Aiden Richburg Richburg Show Pigs Roscoe (325) 236-5666

Ethen Smith Merkel (325) 201-4766

Keith Walker Sweetwater (325) 721-1434 (325) 721-2382

Burke, Cami, & Kaitlyn Robinson R4 Genetics Putnam (325) 669-6636 Stevi Rumfield Pappys Pigs Early (325) 998-1810 Douglas Schaefer Schaefer Livestock Garden City (432) 517-0352 (432) 354-2564 Doyle Schaefer Garden City (432) 354-2619 (432) 268-3177 Clarence Schaefer, Jr. Schaeferâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pigs Rowena (325) 718-8949 (325) 442-2401 Erwin Schwartz, Jr, Schwartz Livestock San Angelo (325) 234-5206 (325) 651-5206 Harvey Schwertner Schwertner-Byrd-Helms Miles (325) 895-1909 (325) 468-5501

Terry Queen Bronte (325) 763-9953

Bryan Senkirik SCS Genetics Early (325) 203-6133

Cory Rains Rains Livestock Roscoe (325) 236-0593

Kerry Shain Outlaw Genetics Sonora (325) 206-3615

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Sam Sparger De Leon (254) 842-4008 (254) 893-2137

Rode Walters Early (325) 643-3313

Reggy Spencer S3 Genetics & Spencer Show Pigs Colorado City (325) 370-8990

Jennie Wann W-2 Showpigs Roscoe (325) 829-8528 (325) 766-3807

Zachary Squyres Wild Card Show Pigs Early (325) 642-6585

Alexis Washington A&J Washington Santa Anna (325) 829-8602 (325) 348-9351

Greg Stansell Stansell Showpigs Fluvanna (432) 528-7684 (432) 573-4157 Jimmy Strube Garden City (432) 270-0381 (432) 397-2381 Tony Thompson 4T Swine Genetics Rising Star (325) 647-8822 Max Tongate Top Notch Show Pigs Bangs (325) 647-5200 (325) 752-1199 Doug Tounget Tounget Farms Bronte (325) 473-5044 (325) 656-9874 Stan Tyson Tyson Farms Early (325) 217-2989 (325) 217-4025 Frank Valdez Brownwood (325) 647-0026 (325) 643-2032

Jacob, Marty, & Zachary Weishuhn Weishuhn Brothers San Angelo (325) 651-7885 Criswell Whisenhunt, Jr. Whisenhunt Hog Farms Merkel (325) 665-9316 (325) 665-9313 Kastin Wilde Garden City (432) 940-6265 (432) 397-2287 Dale E. Wilde Wall (325) 450-3401 (325) 651-9453 (915) 651-7050 Malcham Williams Williams Brothers Show Pigs Monahans (432) 208-4095 Natalie Wright Comanche (254) 396-5958

Terry Calhoun Calhoun Show Pigs Sherman (903) 819-2287 (903) 532-6628

Randy & Megan Gross Gross Livestock Grandview (817) 269-2304 (817) 866-4230

Debbie & Nathan Acuff D & N Show Pigs Farmersville (214) 725-2116

Mark Castleberry Castle Rock Nutrition LLC. Stephenville (806) 252-8283

Melton Harms Springtown (817) 523-4390 (817) 597-4800

Ronnie Allen & Stacy Henry BRS Hog Farm Crowell (940) 655-8081

David Chumbley Chumbley Farms Plano (903) 814-4282 (972) 576-8808

Willard Hill Hill Show Pigs Nevada (214) 808-7695

Larry D. Larrison Larrison Creek Livestock Cleburne (817) 946-7672 (817) 641-0277

Ginger Hilton Hilton Farms, Inc. Olney (940) 564-3990 (940) 782-7107

Skylin Ledesma Sky’s the Limit Show Pigs Knox City (940) 256-0058 (940) 657-5532

Jacob Holland PH Genetics Blue Ridge (214) 491-0335 (972) 740-2048

Amber Lockhart Flying J Show Pigs Olney (940) 564-3042 (940) 250-9805

Chip & Shyann Holley Shy’s Durocs Wylie (214) 562-7774

Brad Massey Blazin 7’s Farms Mineral Wells (940) 682-6355 (940) 325-3371

NORTH TEXAS

Shannon Barbee Hamlin (325) 370-4503 Brian Bennett Bennett Showpigs & Edwards Family Genetics Stephenville (254) 396-4400 (254) 223-2479 Elmer Beshear Beshear Showpigs Royse City (972) 977-1375 Glen Blount Blount Farms Denison (903) 814-4900 (903) 465-9687 Dane Bonfy Bonfy & Klein Vernon (940) 357-1592 (940) 553-2755 David W. Bragg BRAGG Farms Stephenville (254) 977-4141 (254) 965-4141 Bill Burkard Burkard Family Farm Bonham (214) 475-4931 Katelynn Butler K1O Stephenville (254) 592-2588 (254) 965-4561

Cody Conner Conner & Sons Show Pigs Vernon (940) 839-5110 (940) 887-3333 Jaycee Cowley Nevada (214) 769-6135 Curt Crago Graham (817) 991-9293 Clayton Cumby CIC Farms Haskell (325) 439-8027 Zachary Curry Curry Livestock Dublin (254) 434-1365 (254) 592-1395 Mike Fischer Fischer Show Pigs Iowa Park (940) 642-5653 J.R. Fortner Fortner Showpigs Anna (214) 878-2714 Greg Gibson Dublin (254) 784-5045 (254) 445-4678 Julie Godfrey Tarleton State University Stephenville (254) 968-9215 (254) 968-9203

Barry Hudgens H&C Showpigs Mabank (903) 386-9271 Cynthia Jenkins Lone Horse Ranch Hawley (325) 280-9932 Ky Kennedy Kennedy Livestock Breckenridge (806) 470-1699 Carl Kent Carl Kent & Sons Pottsboro (903) 271-5128 (903) 786-9423

Ronnie Lambert Knox City (940) 203-2500 (940) 657-3654 Dustin Lambert Lambert Genetics Sherman (903) 744-2437

Cody McCleery McCleery Family Durocs Poolville (817) 613-6666 Dee McLaughlin RAMAC Show Pigs Vernon (940) 839-6499 (940) 552-5035 Kraig McMillan Pavement Ends Enterprise Elbert (940) 862-5660 Wesley McMillian Dublin (254) 764-4275

Braylee Kirkpatrick Diamond S Showpigs Tolar (817) 559-7683

Ray Michou Michou Chester Whites Weatherford (817) 304-2335

Jason Lackey Lackey Livestock Haskell (806) 787-3606

Tanna Moeller BLT Swine Haskell (940) 863-0069 (940) 203-0387 179

Coleman Morrison Tolar (817) 578-1719 (254) 835-4458

Paul Starr Paul Starr Showpigs Iowa Park (940) 631-7086

Phillip Newton The Herd Haskell (940) 256-0410

Dub Stepp Twister Show Pigs Cleburne (817) 517-4302 (817) 373-2687

Jacob Norwood Valley View (940) 736-3021 Jarred Oliver Commerce (903) 456-5080 Landry Packard Rockinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; P Genetics Nevada (972) 800-3567 Mike Parsons EZ Farms & IBEX Genetics Albany (325) 762-4018 (325) 762-2547 Brady Pierce Iowa Park (940) 923-3365 (940) 636-2490 Matthew Peterson Powerline Swine Krum (817) 891-3071

Doug Alderson Alderson Farms Marion (210) 296-4479

Hannah Sullivan 5S Showpigs Pilot Point (214) 616-1704

Mike Woodruff Weatherford (817) 597-8247 (817) 594-8951

Doug Aldrich River Ridge Show Pigs Killeen (254) 289-5909

Kevin Thomas Thomas Showpigs Jacksboro (940) 507-0772 (940) 567-5433

Dan Young Young Livestock Burkburnett (940) 631-8339 (940) 569-0119

Jackson Allen Cedar Park (512) 207-0038

Bryce & Kristi Thompson BTZ Showpigs Farmersville (214) 842-0714 Jodi Toler 4T Farms Forestburg (817) 271-1021

Dan & Ragen Reed Reed Livestock Krum (817) 706-7259

Josh Vincent Vincent Farms Howe (903) 821-8638

Chynee Roberson Roberson Showpigs Knox City (940) 207-7874

Kelton Ward Farmersville (972) 658-5198

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Will & Bailey Adair Gatesville (254) 223-5477 (254) 223-0449

Sallie Williams W-W Hog Farm Graham (940) 452-6624 (940) 362-4421

Mark Pugh Pugh Show Pigs Breckenridge (254) 559-4899

Maci Spivey Breckenridge (325) 330-2907

Pat Williams Williams Showpigs Nocona (940) 736-5720

HEART OF TEXAS

Roy Stull Stull Show Pigs Graham (940) 521-2094 (940) 549-6339

Terry Utley Utley Farms Knox City (940) 657-4330 (940) 256-3288

Bob Schnitker Schnitker Family Farm Howe (903) 813-6229 (903) 476-5831

Spike Williams Spike Williams Show Pigs Glen Rose (254) 897-2079 (254) 897-9117

FAR WEST TEXAS Bob Dillard Dillard & Sons Fort Davis (432) 556-2219 (432) 426-3077 Gary Mills Mills Family Showpigs (432) 923-3082 (432) 336-8350 Brandy Owen Owen Show Pigs Clint (915) 204-8713

Wayne Ward Fargo Unlimited Show Pigs Vernon (940) 886-8436

Janay Pasqua Triple J Show & Breeding Pigs Fort Davis (432) 249-1713

KD Weaver Weaver Showpigs Gainesville (940) 390-6816

Eric Vasquez V5 Show Pigs Fort Stockton (432) 940-7361

Lance Allerkamp L&J Stock Farms Comfort (830) 739-5631 (830) 995-2930 Greg Baethge Harper (830) 889-0625 (830) 669-2792 (830) 739-0625 Ty Baird San Antonio (210) 416-4027 Robert (Bobby) Balser RB2 Showpigs Kerrville (830) 739-6593 (830) 896-2100 Cliff Berger Berger Farms Giddings (979) 540-7004 Bob Bishop Bishop Show Pigs Pflugerville (512) 751-8654 Haiden Boyd Boyd Farms Boerne (830) 822-9588

John Brown Brown’s Durocs Bartlett (254) 541-9558 (254) 527-3844 Bobby Carroll Carroll Farms Lampasas (254) 220-2517 (512) 525-1540 Alvin Carter Carter Farms La Feria (956) 245-0309 (956) 797-1501 Ty Clark Lazy Oaks Genetics Kyle (512) 634-7106 Kelly Cody Boerne (830) 446-6574 Robert Coldwell Center Point (830) 739-9177 (830) 634-7179 Tracey Cortez Lanier FFA Austin (512) 923-2633 Katherine & Clyde Culver Culver Show Pigs Boerne (210) 827-2258 (830) 336-3046 Douglas David David Show Pigs Bartlett (512) 922-5888 (254) 527-3222 (512) 971-5990 Reggie Davis Washboard Farms Fairfield (903) 388-1942 (903)389-6206 Brian & Jan Davis 3D Show Pigs Hico (254) 485-3427 (254) 796-4184

Kevin Deatherage Deatherage Show Pigs Kyle John L. Dechert J&L Hog Farm Blanco (830) 833-4865 Tim Doege Doege Show Pigs St. Hedwig (210) 667-9627 Michael & Mason DuBois 4M Show Pigs Troy (936) 402-6915 Rory Duelm Duelm’s Prevailing Genetics New Braunfels (830) 608-5058 Diane Elrod Elrod’s Show Pigs Iredell (210) 601-6164 Charles Ely & Chris Hohmann C-C Show Pigs Sisterdale (210) 887-5708 David Esser Esser Show Pigs Kendalia (830) 446-9163 (830) 336-2437 Zachary Felux 3 Oaks Show Hogs Floresville (830) 583-5602 Kenneth Fey Fey Show Pigs Stockdale (830) 481-3162 Lesleigh Flora-Bagley FDF Genetics College Station (936) 391-5045 (979) 583-8282 Kellen Floyd Floyd Family Hog Farms Bertram (830) 613-1334

Vince Franckowiak Franckowiak Show Pigs St. Hedwig (210) 336-9428 (210) 667-1522 (210) 667-1346

Robert & Faye Huebner R&F Hog Farms Kingsbury (830) 660-7101 (830) 639-4788

Emily Garcia Lometa (512) 734-2178

James Jackson Jackson Family Showpigs Granite Shoals (512) 755-5794

Hermilo Garcia, Jr. P&G Showpigs Bartlett (512) 422-1937

J.P. Jansen Jansen Show Pigs Kyle (512) 787-2021 (512) 216-3596

Wyatt & Faith Geistweidt WF Genetics Fredericksburg (830) 998-5233 Mike Hail Lamapasas (512) 734-0180 Chad Hajda Hajda Showpigs Granger (512) 423-2434 (512) 423-2101 Roger Herridge Llano (512) 809-1297 Mason & Holly Hines Lometa (512) 556-2999 (512) 734-5126 (512) 556-2777 Alan Holt Johnson City (512) 468-6557 James A. Holt, Jr. Holt Farms Kyle (512) 217-6543 (512) 398-5948 Chad Hopson Hopson Show Pigs Lampasas (512) 734-2122 Joshua Horton Midnight Acres Showpigs Jonesboro (254) 216-2413 Curtis W. Houy Fredericksburg (830) 889-8457 (830) 997-8457

Glenn Kaiser BK Genetics Center Point (830) 634-2100 (830) 739-3338 Kurt Kelso Rodney Kelso & Sons Seguin (210) 240-6710 Kenneth & Caroline Kensing K&C Farms Fredericksburg (830) 928-4845 (830) 997-3637 Barrett Klein Bonfy & Klein Boerne (940) 838-8300 (830) 537-4200 (830) 249-8063 Kerby Knaupp Knaupp Showpigs, Inc. Fredericksburg (830) 459-4826 (830) 685-3355 Russell Kneese Kneese Show Pigs Fredericksburg (830) 456-3298 Ryan Koltermann Koltermann Showpigs La Vernia (210) 844-7484 Caleb & Gideon Kruse Fredericksburg (830) 990-1431

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Thomas Lambert, Jr. TGH Show Pigs Kerrville (830) 459-3407 (830) 257-2391 Larry J. Langbein Sister Creek Farm Boerne (830) 285-1949 (830) 324-6742 Luke Lindner Comfort (830) 377-0969 (830) 431-1183 Joe Long Long Ranch Llano (512) 755-5952 Robert Loyd Loyd Show Pigs Troy (254) 493-1839 Otto Luensmann Seguin (210) 315-8999 (830) 914-2507 Edward E. Luna Full Circle Swine Troy (254) 760-1938 Dustin Marsh Marsh Show Pigs Adkins (210) 649-1236 (210) 649-2139

Edmund Meier, Jr. Grand Slam Swine Genetics Helotes (210) 355-3216 (210) 681-1391 Kally Meyer Meyer Swine Farm Lott (254) 654-7123 Grant Meyer Meyer Showpigs Harper (830) 459-8645 (830) 864-5064 Mike Mikeska Mikeska Showpigs Rogers (254) 624-2283 Hailey & Kaila Morgan Morgan Girls’ Showpigs Medina (830) 796-0151 (830) 589-7796 Richard Neill Stockdale (830) 534-2440 Michael Nellis TAMU-Swine Center College Station (512) 623-9156 Corden Nichols Corden Nichols Show Pigs Burnet (512) 663-2856

Kylie McIntosh Vogts 3C Show Pigs Boerne (210) 878-7644 (830) 537-4470

Bill Owen Salado Creek Farm Salado (254) 760-7918 (254) 947-5243

Keith McWilliams JKL Showpigs Hearne (979) 279-6828

Bart Parker Parker Showstock Harper (830) 998-7777 (830) 669-2487

Jason Medlin Medlin Farms Salado (512) 818-3745 (254) 947-0716 (254) 718-6133

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Chad Phillips Boerne (830) 237-9830 Chuck Real Real Hog Farm Marion (210) 827-7351 (830) 914-2833

Warren Reeh Comfort (830) 995-4161 (830) 739-1977

Chase Sligh Red Barn Genetics Moody (254) 717-1967

Cole Reeves Reeves Livestock Hico (254) 624-3080

Dennis Snow Snow’s Show Pigs La Vernia (830) 779-2254 (210) 219-3984

Wayne Rode W. Rode & Sons Fredericksburg (830) 990-8206 (830) 997-2540 Ben & Tricia Rush Mart (254) 652-2974 (254) 875-2387 Clarence Schmidt Center Point (830) 285-4600 (830) 634-2117 Sharla Schmidt Ede Stonewall (830) 456-4161 Michael Schneider Bohemian Farms Burlington (254) 721-4162 (254) 985-2249 T.K. & Mike Schneider S&S Swine San Marcos (830) 708-7447 (512) 754-6806 Ricky Schroeder Schroeder Genetics Anderson (936) 825-1390 (936) 873-2542 Alan Shipp Two Ton Showpigs Bertram (512) 557-9531 (512) 355-2908 Jeff Shows Shows’ Genetics Dime Box (979) 884-0335 (979) 224-5483 Dustin Shuffler Shufflet Show Pigs Kempner (254) 394-4475

Patrick Spinn Spinn Farms Holland (254) 913-6284 (254) 657-2472 Dan Steele Steele Hog Farm Temple (254) 984-2479 (254) 624-9708 Gus Stehling Whiskey Creek Show Pigs Sisterdale (830) 537-5372 (210) 445-3131 Samual Taggart Taggart Farms Temple (254) 598-0357 (254) 760-4900 Bailey Tankersley C.B.C. Showpigs Granite Shoals (830) 265-8543 Darrell Trojacek Trojacek Ranch Franklin (979) 777-2268 (254) 746-7930 Jarrod & Carole Usener Fredericksburg (325) 347-4278 Holt & Hal Vestal Fredericksburg (830) 997-4543

The Texas Pork Producers Association is not split into regions. The map provided was created for convenience and ease of finding breeders near you!

Harold (Choppy) White Lone Star Super Hogs Bryan (979) 777-4180 (979) 774-2288 Rick & Niki Whitman RW Genetics Anderson (512) 540-1119

SOUTH EAST TEXAS Dwayne Adams Base Genetics Highlands (281) 691-2626

Kenneth & Kyle Wildman Sure Success Show Pigs San Antonio (210) 863-2950

David & Lisa Berckenhoff Berckenhoff Showpigs Hallettsville (361) 772-4392 (979) 561-6281 (979) 743-5905

Jack Winterrowd Five Gables Farm Georgetown (512) 203-3694

James Cook Gulf Coast Genetics Pasedena (832) 341-0498

Shannon & Cheyenne Zaiontz Zaiontz Farm San Antonio (210) 213-1687

Todd Dooley Oak Valley Farm Round Top (979) 421-3572 (832) 260-2742

EAST TEXAS Jeff Eichman Eichman Family Farms Apple Springs (936) 577-0086 (936) 831-2039 (936) 435-8226 Travis, Phillip, and Payton Evans Carthage (903) 692-3293 Blayne Hodges Hodges Show Pigs Sumner (903) 517-4666

Walt Fehrle KMW Swine-Show Pigs Burton (281) 682-6868 Mike Harmel Burton (979) 277-5522 (979) 289-4674 Jimmy Hayes HF Genetics Port Lavaca (361) 920-0964 (361) 552-4819 Charles Hodde Hodde Farms Burton (979) 251-4718 (979) 289-3020 (979) 289-3115 Jimbo Holland Holland Showpigs Cuero (361) 652-9183

Ed & Brenda May Splendora (832) 671-5010 (281) 689-3649 Chad McCawley McCawley Livestock Baytown (936) 346-2045 Robert Nagel Nagelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fine Swine Cuero (361) 648-3226 (361) 277-6032 Robby Perkins Perkins Family Genetics Houston (713) 542-0804 (713) 542-6934 Terry Pool Pool Show Pigs Splendora (936) 828-0553 Billy & Jane Rash Rash Livestock Willis (936) 856-9730 Darryl, Teri, & Derek Ressmann Refugio (361) 526-9159 Gary Williams GW Genetics Huffman (281) 889-0816

SOUTH TEXAS Scott Heffernan Poteet (830) 742-7540 (830) 570-7540 Drew Hubert Drew Hubert Show Pigs Hebbronville (361) 296-4530

Gary Kelley Kelley Showpigs Sinton (361) 364-1569 (361) 222-0284 Richard & Ryan Lewis Rocking L Ranches Hondo (210) 365-7716 Troy Patton Y4G Showpigs Taft (361) 633-9725 Mike Peek Peek Performance Sabinal (830) 988-2345 (830) 486-6324 Josh Powell Powell Livestock Pleasanton (210) 336-4091 (830) 214-4138 Jason Roane Jason Roane Show Pigs Campbelton (210) 508-5960 (830) 256-4716 Johnny R. Sanchez Double S Farms Poteet (210) 414-2830 Scot Sullivan S&W Swine Productions Robstown (361) 960-6725 (361) 387-9686 Timbo Tatsch Tatsch Show Pigs Yancey (832) 385-6071 (830) 426-7660 Morgan Wagner Wagner Family Genetics Poteet (830) 480-8028 (830) 480-4114 D FIE TI

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Daniel & Lance Engeling Engeling Show Pigs Brenham (979) 203-8279 (979) 836-2684

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September 3 :: Farm Opens for July barrows & gilts September 27 :: Online Gilt Sale at showpig.com October 15 :: 6th Annual Barrow Sale at the Farm Pigs available off the farm everyday. Call Josh or Bridgette for appointment.

Over 120 litters offered!

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Pecos Bill $8K Fall Classic Class winner housed @ L&H

Presort Std U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 2656 Austin, Texas

NO EXCUSES, JUST RESULTS

Res. Champion @Tom Green Co. ‘16 $6k gilt purchase by Ray Showpigs & littermate to Commando housed at WTG

Class winner @ San Antonio ‘16 & littermate to Commando housed at WTG

UPCOMING SALE DATES

Sept.24 Foote Farms Sale Sept.27 Online-Showpig.com Oct.9 Wall Swine Breeders Sale Oct.11 OnlineGiltSale-Showpig.com Oct.18 Online Showpig.com Oct.29 WestTexasGeneticsFarmSale Nov.8 Online Showpig.com

Big Apple $25K purchase by Showtime Sires

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