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Southeastern Youth Fair Swine Show Guidelines for 4-H and FFA Participants

This document outlines the official attire and record book requirements for 4-H and FFA participants in the Southeastern Youth Fair Swine Show. All participants must adhere to the dress code, which prohibits blue jeans and specifies acceptable pants and shirts. Additionally, record books must be professional, complete, and submitted at weigh-in. A new photo section is mandatory, along with letters to buyers. Guidelines for swine care, nutrition, and signs of sickness are also included to ensure the well-being of the hogs. Please follow all outlined procedures for a successful showing.

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Southeastern Youth Fair Swine Show Guidelines for 4-H and FFA Participants

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  1. Southeastern Youth Fair Swine Show

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

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

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

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

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

  7. Hog Facts • They have poor circulatory systems. • They DO NOT SWEAT. • They will be 6-10 weeks of age when you purchase. • The smartest of the farm species. • Eat, chew food and then drink water. • Use hog water system. Buckets Do Not Work.

  8. Facilities • Warm, dry, well ventilated area. • Clean Feeder and Water System. • Fencing should keep predators out, • Exercise Areas are necessary to build up stamina. • Avoid animal area if you have a cold or flu. • Easily passed to animal. • Use a shoe dip or designate shoes for your hog area. • Beware of dogs.

  9. Nutrition • Carbohydrates & Fats (Energy)- (Feed Ration) • Protein- (Feed Ration) • Minerals- (feed ration) • Vitamins- (Feed Ration) • Water- Hogs avg. 2 gallon/day Use a automatic hog water system. • Hay, straw or shavings can used for bedding.

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

  11. FEED • Should be labeled for pigs/hogs. • Good show ration 18% or higher in protein. • General rule. • “Garbage in, Garbage out.” • Cheap feed will under perform. • Do your homework- compare, ask questions.

  12. Digestive Track

  13. Signs of Sickness • Droopiness • Loss of appetite • Increased rate and depth of respiration • Discharge from the nose and eyes • Coughing • Fever

  14. Parts of the Hog

  15. Parts of the Hog

  16. Ideal Market Hog

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

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

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