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Swine Session: Keys to Successful Pig Management

Learn the philosophy behind managing swine for success. From genetics to nutrition and work ethic, discover the key factors for breeding and market swine. Tips on feeding stages, nutrition types, and selecting the right pigs are shared in this comprehensive guide.

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Swine Session: Keys to Successful Pig Management

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  1. Swine Session Dirk Aaron May 3, 2014

  2. Philosophy • Live and Die by the Percentages • Champions are made at Home! • Start out with a Good One • Manage number of head on feed

  3. The Keys to Successits never just one thing Good Genetics + Good Nutrition + Work Ethic

  4. “A Leader is one who Knows the way, Goes the way, and Shows the way” -John Maxwell “Know” the way (providevision & knowledge) “Go” the way (do what is needed) “Show” the way (be an example)

  5. Show Goals: Breeding….vs.... Market • Register able vs.... Look • Birth Date vs..... Weight • Composite vs... Terminal • Manipulating vs... Feeding • Fitting (What Not to Do?) • Who’s the Judge?

  6. Selection Issues !!!!!!!Not Criteria • Family Goals • Facilities • Cost • Show Dates Vs... Pig’s Age • Experience • Breed Preferences • Who’s Judging

  7. Selection Criteria-Market Swine • Muscle • Leanness • Size • Balance • Structure

  8. Selection Criteria-Breeding Gilts • Structure • Volume • Balance • Femininity • Underline • Lean • Muscle

  9. Today’s Objectives • Appreciation • Nutrition • Health • Selection • Facilities • Planning • Showmanship • Take-a-way's

  10. Nutrition • Clean Fresh Water • Proper Nutrition • Control weight gain?? (This doesn’t mean Hold!) • Consistency is the key (Every Bags the Same!)

  11. Nutrition: Types of Feed • Many different brand of feeds • Lindner Feed • SunGlo • Moorman’s Show Tec • Purina • Acco Showmaster • Kent/Evergreen • Find one you are comfortable with and stick with it !!!!!!

  12. Stages in Feeding Period • Arrival/Receiving “acclimation” (3 wks.) • Growing a.) ~80-125 pounds b.) 100-150 pounds • Finishing a.) 150-200 pounds b.) above 180-200#

  13. Starting Stage • Receive/Acclimation (3 wks.) • Getting on feed (~3# feed =1-1.5 ADG) • Feeding same time every day (establish schedule) • Comfortable environment (control temperature) • Appropriate feed and transitioning • Get Healthy (including gut health…) • Penning Together at first is Ok, • BEST if one individual per pen • Make a Pet

  14. Arrival Stage • >20% protein1.3-1.6% Lysine • Crude Fat 6.00% Crude Fiber 3.50% • Medicated Options: • Mecadox-Banmith, CTC/Denegardor Linco(to aid in respiratory stress and disease control from hauling, mixing, and environmental change

  15. Growing Stage Growing &Training a.) ~80-125 pounds • Train yourself to feed to a phenotype (Looks) • Start Training to eat! • Expect (3-4# consumption; 1.5-2# ADG) • Be patient and strong 1) Just give enough to clean up by next feeding 2) Let pick through the day, but pull feed after 20 min at night • Start Training Now to Show – Get on the Field

  16. Growing Stage~100-150 pounds • Add supplement (s) after 100 lbs. • Slowly and For a Reason (ask yourself Y?) • When Changing Rations • Increasing consumption • Not as crucial on switching feeds • Start Weighing - Minimum Weekly • Start at 100 lbs.

  17. Growing & Finishing Stages • 16-20% protein ~1.1-1.4%Lysine • Feed at consistent time • Important: • do not drop protein too quickly during crucial times of muscle and skeletal growth, • But make sure you are aware what type of pig you have. (Extreme vs Plain) • Matthew 7:7 “Ask,.….”

  18. Specialty Finishing Feeds • Ration to: Enhance Body • Ration to: Enhance Muscle • Ration to: Loosen Tight Muscled Pigs • Ration to: Increase Chubby Appearance • Ration to: Increase Consumption • Ration to: Maximize Genetic Potential • Ration to: Fit your Budget • Ration to: …………………. Matthew 7:7 “Ask and….”

  19. Magic Tricks !!!!!! So is Feeding Pigs Voodoo? • Protein - Fat - Carbohydrates • Supplements? • Exercise ! • Spend time with animal ! • Understand growth ! (Age vs Fresh) • Make a plan ! • Call an Audible !!!!

  20. Water _Quantity _Quality • What is my Water Source? • What is my Method of Delivery? • What is my Water Quality? • Water is my Water Quantity? • Why should I even ask these questions? Proverbs 4: 6-7 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding

  21. Additives – Supplements ???????Be Wise and Informed • Clean Water (Magic Drug) • Good Complete Feed -- Elite Sources • No Miracle Cures or Silver Bullet • Know what the additive is for? • Most feeds have all you need?

  22. “KISS” MethodKeep it Simple Stupid Kid Friendly!!!

  23. INTERMISSION

  24. Keys to Success: StrategiesWhen Your Home Alone!!! • Carcass Contest • Athletic Contest • Beauty Contest 1st Grand Supreme

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

  26. “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” Darrel Royal, Football Coach Get on the Field!!!!

  27. Keys to Success: Strategies Home Alone!!!! • Carcass Contest • Lean Vs Fat • Know the wholesale cuts • Understand terminology

  28. Keys to Success: Strategies Home Alone! (Education) • Athletic Contest • Exercise • Heart Angles • Lung • Joints • Durability • Structure

  29. Athletic Contest???Soundness V.S. Straight

  30. In Motion ?????The Four Horsemen !!! • Same Hog

  31. Keys to Success: Strategies Home Alone!!!! • Beauty Contest. Skin Care Hair Care Stale….vs.... Old Fresh….vs... Youthful • Education

  32. Preparation by Practice!!!!What do I do????? Pen Size? Bedding? Number Per Pen? Hand VS Self?

  33. The Four W’s Practice Arena • From Day one • Walk • Water • Wash • Weight Magic Drug Wash Rack Math!! Record!!

  34. Do the simple Stuff !!!! Poop Scoop Brush Shampoo Soap Training

  35. Health Issues !!!!!Know Your Vet. !!!! • Pigs should be wormed every 30 days ! • Use only recommended medications ! • Keep accurate records of medications and treatments ! • Early detection is the key!!! (Mom’s)

  36. Health Issues ?Prevention ? • Pigs need a dry place to sleep • No mud holes! • Clean water is a must! • Control fly population • Medicated Feeds?

  37. Health IssuesInternalParasites • Prevention • Worm every 30 days • Topical wormer • Injectable • Oral paste • In feed • Worms are common • Symptoms: • diarrhea • rough coat • worms in feces • coughing

  38. Health Issues: External Parasites • Prevention/Cure • Spray/Pour-on • Spray barn with insecticide • Lice/Mites/Mange • Symptoms • Scratching/Itching • Weight loss • Bedding!!!

  39. Health Issues: DiseasesKnow Your Vet!!!!! • Respiratory Infections • Vaccinate • Symptoms • Coughing • Wheezing • Out of breath • Off Feed • Limping • Prevention/Cure • inject able Vaccines from local Veterinarian • Antibiotics from your Veterinarian

  40. Health IssuesInjection, How and Where? *Yes • Know routes of administering medication • Always be aware of withdrawal times • Use clean syringes and undamaged needles *NO

  41. If your actions create a legacy that inspiresothers to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then you are an excellent leader.” • – Dolly Parton • The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things.” • – Ronald Reagan • The greatest teacher and mentor is that person who “does it” not for personal gain but for the joy of helping others feel successful and worthy. • D…A……

  42. Power of Knowledge!!!!How should I clip? • Clippers? • Blocks? • Lube? • Care? • Rope?

  43. Hair Length???? • Length vs Bald? • Equipment? • Snout? • Speedo Guides • #2 ----#00

  44. Clipping Instructions #OA = 5/16 # 1 = 7/16 # 1A = 9/16

  45. ConclusionShow Preparation Starts Day # 1 • Stick to what works for you! • Build Relationships! • Don’t go crazy on price$ • Don’t out-source the job! • Have fun!! • Remember the ultimate goal! • Play by the Rules! • Never jeopardize your morals!

  46. ?

  47. Intermission

  48. Being the Hog Judge! Art ? Science ? Instinct ? Experience

  49. Judging and Selection What is Big Deal? • What is he thinking? • What is he doing? • What is he saying? • What is his methodology? • What is his criteria? • What is his priorities? • What is his background? • What is his career? • What is his future?

  50. Were am I showing?What should I expect? Jackpot Shows Local Shows County Show NJSA Shows Breeding Shows Market Shows

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