The official publication of the National Swine RegistrySPRING SHOWPIG ISSUEFEBRUARY/MARCH 2018FEBRUARY/MARCH 201818 FebMar Cover.indd 12/1/2018 10:34:04 AM866.376.89868086 Marion Rd., Newark, OH 43055Cell: 740.404.5048GUARANTEED SETTLE ON MANY BOARS!SHOWPIG & COMMERCIAL SEMEN: Duroc • Yorkshire • HampshireBerkshire • Exotic • LandraceReal Hogs Real ResultsSHIPLEYSWINE.COMSheckles x VisionYORK parlaySuper female sire!Grand Champion York Gilt,Ft. Worth Stock Show Congratulations to Taylor Peters! Sired by PARLAY. 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