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Tye’s boar is sire by Bang This and out of a Bullet Proof Sow. Look for him at the Fall Classic. Nice boar Tye! Thanks for the visit!
A reminder to everyone that the NSR office will be partially closed today at noon until Monday due to our office move. The telephone number 765.463.3594 will still work, and staff will be available to answer the phone; however, not all staff will be readily available.
Additionally, all NSR email addresses will not be functional, and access to pedigrees and other records will not be available. Please do not send email to the NSR during this time, as it will not be delivered.
We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause, and appreciate your understanding. For any urgent concerns or questions, please call 765.463.3594.
This is just a sample of the gilts that Stein and Stewart Genetics will be offering in their second online sale. The quality runs deep in this set and they should be competitive at a number of different events this spring.
If you have questions about the offering contact Carl Stein, Kade Hummel or Michael Lackey.
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(l to r) Dr. Tom Baas, Ukrainian host, Dr. Clint Schwab, Dr. Harold Hodson
This is the third of a four-part series. Read Dr. Schwab’s description of the visit in Part I.
Part I, Dr. Clint Schwab visits UkrainePart II, Dr. Clint Schwab visits Ukraine
Dr. Clint Schwab, director of genetic and technical services for the National Swine Registry, visited Ukraine in July 2010 to both present information to swine producers in this country, as well as learn about their systems. Accompanying him were Dr. Tom Baas of Iowa State University, and Dr. Harold Hodson from Swine Genetics International, Iowa. Following are Schwab’s third set of photos and descriptions of this tour.
The third farm that we visited was Dnipro Hybrid Farm in Zhovti Vody City. It is owned by Getman Vladimir who coordinated our visit within Ukraine. As illustrated in the following pictures, many of the technological advances used throughout the U.S. and E.U. [ … ]
Just a quick trip around the breeding pens at Hines farm’s.
Northern Exposure Pig SaleVIEWING AVAILABLE ONLINE!
Starts Wednesday, Oct. 13Ends Thursday, Oct. 14 – 7 p.m.With extended bidding• Hines Genetics • Pat & Doug Albright• Ed & Brad Mortensen • Ernie Birchmeier
A tremendous opportunity to purchase pigs from four of Michigan’s top purebred breeders: Hines Genetics, Doug & Pat Albright, Ed & Brad Mortensen and Ernie Birchmeier. This lineup of Hampshires, Durocs, Yorks and crossbreds come from top sires including Huggy Bear, Greeter, Basham, Yak II, Here I Am, No Questions and Phenomax. Your chance to own full siblings to the Gold Standard — the $205,000 world-record selling Hampshire Boar at the Summer Type Conference, and his littermate, the $25,000 Champion Junior Hampshire Gilt at the NJSS, out of Huggy Bear x The Beast.
Call NSR Field Representative Kade Hummel at 765.427.3481 for more information.
Lot 4 – Huggy Bear gilt (Mortensen)
Lot 1 – Huggy Bear gilt (Hines)
Lot 12 – Huggy [ … ]
Shane Brinning shows the Champion Crossbred Boar at the 2010 World Pork Expo.
New to the NSR Winter Type Conference — crossbred boars and gilts will be allowed to show and sell at the annual event held in Perry, Ga. The date for the 2011 show is Jan. 22.
Other NSR shows, such as the Southwest Type Conference in Belton, Texas, the Summer Type Conference in Louisville, Ky., and the Fall Classic in Duncan, Okla., offer shows for crossbred boars, but not gilts.
“The decision was made by the NSR Executive Committee to add these shows to the WTC in the interest of meeting the needs of NSR members who also raise crossbred boars and gilts,” said NSR Vice President of Operations Mike Paul.
Each exhibitor may enter a maximum of two crossbred boars and three crossbred gilts in the WTC. Entry fees are $100 for each boar and $30 for each gilt. [ … ]
2010 NJSA Eastern Regional Contest Results
SHOWMANSHIP RESULTS
Novice Showmanship
1. Eric Schafer, Owaneco, IL
2. Lizzie Schafer, Owaneco, IL
3. Madeline Sheiss, Bringhurst, IN
4. Cole Weaver, Lawn, PA
5. Riley Stull, Wooster, OH
6. Julia Jackson, Millington, MD
7. Allison Stoner, Taneytown, MD
8. Kendra Marty, Creston, OH
9. Aidan Cattau, Indiana, PA
10. Samuel Brittingham, Smyrna, DE
Junior Showmanship
1. Taylor Conley, New Enterprise, PA
2. Maddie Fugate, Mahomet, IL
3. Skylar Knapp, Greenfield, IN
4. Keegan Sheiss, Bringhurst, IN
5. Mackenzie Miller, Greenville, PA
6. Adrian Austin, Mt Vernon, IL
7. Jaden Bushmire, Connollsville, PA
8. Cody Clyburn, Bloomingburg, OH
9. Paige Stahl, Summerset, PA
10. Morgan Miller, Greenville, PA
Intermediate Showmanship
1. Natalie Hofschulte, Wyandotte, OK
2. Garrett Lowes, Uniondale, IN
3. Valerie Svonavec, Rockwood, PA
4. Courtney Luckman, Gasport, NY
5. Mindy Cook, Newark, DE
6. Melanie Jackson, Felton, DE
7. Garrett See, Raleigh, NC
8. Brendan Knoll, Hamburg, NY
9. Caitlin Walton, Wyoming, DE
10. Brandon Gruber, Woodbine, MD
Senior Showmanship
1. John Ebersole, Duncannon, PA
2. Lauren Robbins, Titusville, PA
3. Katherine McCormick, Smithsburg, MD
4. Mark Holloway, Darlington, MD
5. Derek [ … ]
Eric Schafer, Ill., drives his gilt during competition at the 2010 Eastern Regional in Harrisburg, Pa.
Wet weather across the East Coast didn’t dampen spirits as NJSA members and their families headed to Harrisburg, Pa., with their gilts to compete at the NJSA Eastern Regional, held Oct. 1-2. More than 137 kids from 11 states entered 191 entries in the gilt-only show. Judge Dave Kilmer, Ind., was the official judge.
John Ebersole, Pa., drove his Champion Duroc Gilt to be named Champion Gilt Overall and won $1,000 and a one-year lease of an Exiss trailer. Natalie Hofschulte, Okla., took her Reserve Champion Duroc Gilt to Reserve Champion Gilt Overall, and for that won $500.
Full class placings are available at www.nationalswine.com.
Grand Gilt Overall & Champion Duroc GiltJohn Ebersole, Pa.1st Class 5JAKI7 PSSS Can’t Be Denied 2 x IZF6 PSSS Hot Topic 1-2
Reserve Grand Gilt Overall & Reserve Champion Duroc GiltNatalie Hofschulte, Okla.2nd Class [ … ]
Sarah SchwabNSR Junior Activities Coordinator
The National Swine Registry announces the hire of Sarah Schwab of Brookston, Ind., as junior activities coordinator. In this position, Schwab will work to organize and implement the activities of the National Junior Swine Association, the nation’s largest youth livestock organization, which consists of more than 11,000 youth 21 years of age and under who have an interest in the Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace and Yorkshire breeds of swine. The NJSA currently hosts nine regional and national swine shows, three leadership conferences, and oversees a variety of personal development and competitive programs for youth in the swine industry.
“We are incredibly excited to have Sarah on board,” said NSR CEO Darrell Anderson. “She brings a tremendous amount of experience in the livestock industry, judging and evaluation, and show circuits, and has a success record of project management and working with youth. Her personality and skill-set will be [ … ]