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Swine Session. Dirk Aaron May 3, 2014. Philosophy. Live and Die by the Percentages Champions are made at Home! Start out with a Good One Manage number of head on feed. The Keys to Success its never just one thing. Good Genetics + Good Nutrition + Work Ethic.
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Swine Session Dirk Aaron May 3, 2014
Philosophy • Live and Die by the Percentages • Champions are made at Home! • Start out with a Good One • Manage number of head on feed
The Keys to Successits never just one thing Good Genetics + Good Nutrition + Work Ethic
“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)
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?
Selection Issues !!!!!!!Not Criteria • Family Goals • Facilities • Cost • Show Dates Vs... Pig’s Age • Experience • Breed Preferences • Who’s Judging
Selection Criteria-Market Swine • Muscle • Leanness • Size • Balance • Structure
Selection Criteria-Breeding Gilts • Structure • Volume • Balance • Femininity • Underline • Lean • Muscle
Today’s Objectives • Appreciation • Nutrition • Health • Selection • Facilities • Planning • Showmanship • Take-a-way's
Nutrition • Clean Fresh Water • Proper Nutrition • Control weight gain?? (This doesn’t mean Hold!) • Consistency is the key (Every Bags the Same!)
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 !!!!!!
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#
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
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
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
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.
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,.….”
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….”
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 !!!!
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
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?
“KISS” MethodKeep it Simple Stupid Kid Friendly!!!
Keys to Success: StrategiesWhen Your Home Alone!!! • Carcass Contest • Athletic Contest • Beauty Contest 1st Grand Supreme
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 !
“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” Darrel Royal, Football Coach Get on the Field!!!!
Keys to Success: Strategies Home Alone!!!! • Carcass Contest • Lean Vs Fat • Know the wholesale cuts • Understand terminology
Keys to Success: Strategies Home Alone! (Education) • Athletic Contest • Exercise • Heart Angles • Lung • Joints • Durability • Structure
In Motion ?????The Four Horsemen !!! • Same Hog
Keys to Success: Strategies Home Alone!!!! • Beauty Contest. Skin Care Hair Care Stale….vs.... Old Fresh….vs... Youthful • Education
Preparation by Practice!!!!What do I do????? Pen Size? Bedding? Number Per Pen? Hand VS Self?
The Four W’s Practice Arena • From Day one • Walk • Water • Wash • Weight Magic Drug Wash Rack Math!! Record!!
Do the simple Stuff !!!! Poop Scoop Brush Shampoo Soap Training
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)
Health Issues ?Prevention ? • Pigs need a dry place to sleep • No mud holes! • Clean water is a must! • Control fly population • Medicated Feeds?
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
Health Issues: External Parasites • Prevention/Cure • Spray/Pour-on • Spray barn with insecticide • Lice/Mites/Mange • Symptoms • Scratching/Itching • Weight loss • Bedding!!!
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
Health IssuesInjection, How and Where? *Yes • Know routes of administering medication • Always be aware of withdrawal times • Use clean syringes and undamaged needles *NO
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……
Power of Knowledge!!!!How should I clip? • Clippers? • Blocks? • Lube? • Care? • Rope?
Hair Length???? • Length vs Bald? • Equipment? • Snout? • Speedo Guides • #2 ----#00
Clipping Instructions #OA = 5/16 # 1 = 7/16 # 1A = 9/16
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!
Being the Hog Judge! Art ? Science ? Instinct ? Experience
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?
Were am I showing?What should I expect? Jackpot Shows Local Shows County Show NJSA Shows Breeding Shows Market Shows