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| WinMor’s 2013 STC Champion Hampshire Boar sold for $61,000 to Lean Value Sires, Ohio Dam is sired by “The Judge” 2006 Hog College Hampshire Boar |
Record Summer
Hopefully everyone that participated in the festivities in Des Moines and Louisville has now had a chance to recover and catch their breath. We would like to thank all the exhibitors, breeders and buyers that made the 2013 summer show season one of the most successful in history. It is an exciting time to be in the purebred swine industry and we continue to see increased participation at NSR events. As we begin the State Fair season here in the Midwest, we would also like to remind breeders about the National Barrow Show® which will take place in Austin, Minn., September 8-11.
National Barrow Show® Hog College Row
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| “The Judge” 2006 Hog College Hampshire Boar Bred by Real McCoy Genetics, Ohio |
Throughout the history of the National Barrow Show®, Hog College Row has showcased elite breeding hogs that have made significant contributions to the purebred industry. Currently, our field staff is working towards assembling another outstanding lineup of Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace and Yorkshire boar and gilt prospects to offer at the 2013 NBS®. If you feel that you have an elite Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace or Yorkshire boar or gilt, please contact the NSR Field Representative in your region by emailing a picture or video along with information. In order to be selected for Hog College, individual animals must be farrowed on or after January 1, 2013 and come from a litter of 8 born alive or more.
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| A packed Crane Pavilion watches the first ever Hog College Home Run Drive |
Home Run Drive
The 2013 National Barrow Show® will again feature the Hog College “Home Run Drive.” This will take place following the annual Truckload Show the evening of Monday, September 9th. At this time, each of the boars and gilts representing their breeds will be showcased in Crane Pavilion. A three-member panel will select the boar and gilt they feel best represents their breed. College judging teams will have the opportunity to rank the Hog College nominees and compete for a team prize. Ultimately, a Chairman’s Choice boar and gilt will be selected by the committee. A College Choice boar and gilt will also be designated from the results of the college judging team’s selections.
The 2013 National Barrow Show® will again feature the Hog College “Home Run Drive.” This will take place following the annual Truckload Show the evening of Monday, September 9th. At this time, each of the boars and gilts representing their breeds will be showcased in Crane Pavilion. A three-member panel will select the boar and gilt they feel best represents their breed. College judging teams will have the opportunity to rank the Hog College nominees and compete for a team prize. Ultimately, a Chairman’s Choice boar and gilt will be selected by the committee. A College Choice boar and gilt will also be designated from the results of the college judging team’s selections.
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| 2012 Hog College Duroc Gilt An example of the quality offered each year on Hog College Row |
Nominations
If you feel like you have an elite boar or gilt prospect for Hog College and would like to share this with us, be sure to contact the National Swine Registry Field Staff Representative in your area. You can also email VP of Member Outreach & Youth Development, Brian Arnold, arnold@nationalswine.com.