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NBS Junior Barrow Classic
Austin, Minn. • Sept. 8-12
Judge: Brice Conover, Iowa
1. Austin Rodenbeck, Churubusco, Ind.
2. Nathan McConnell, Clinton, Wis.3. Bryce Walters, Tampico, Ill.4. Kassandra Knauth, Milford, Ill.5. Miranda Malone, Victoria, Ill.6. Brian Wehrle, New London, Wis.7. Kayla Hieston, Jamestown, Ind.8. Carly Martin, Marion, Ind.9. TJ Doherty, Johnson Creek, Wis.10. Emily Weinberg, Trenton, Ill.
Senior Showman Champion Austin Rodenbeck of Churubusco, Ind.
Reserve Senior Showman Nathan McConnell of Clinton, Wis.
As we move into the fall season, several activities will be taking place during the next few months. These include the NJSA Eastern Regional, American Royal, North American and, of course, the granddaddy of them all – the Fall Classic in Duncan, Okla. Information for the Eastern Regional and Fall Classic can be found at www.nationalswine.com under the Shows & Events tab. The Eastern Regional, which will take place in Hamburg, N.Y., is October 11-14. The entry deadline for that show has already passed. Rules & Regulations, Entry Forms and a schedule for the NSR Fall Classic can be found in the September issue of Seedstock EDGE or by clicking here. The entry deadline is October 12….don’t miss this deadline! Duncan Up!!!Also, a reminder to breeders of purebred animals that are sold for the 2013 Southwest shows – Most of these events require that animals be recorded and transferred to the junior exhibitor before December 1. Take care of your business and [ … ]
In his book Outliers: The Story of Success, Malcolm Gladwell set out to discover what makes people successful. He concluded that a key factor in being successful is opportunity – those who are given extraordinary opportunities and have the presence of mind to seize on them outperform those around them.
I can say, the past two summers I have been blessed with two extraordinary opportunities. Last summer, the PR team at the Wisconsin Farm Bureau took a chance on me as a college freshman. It’s that experience that gave me the confidence and experience to apply for this position, and I owe a debt of gratitude to Jen, Katie and everyone who was involved in selecting me the 2012 NSR Marketing & Communications intern.
Over the course of the summer, I have learned and grown a lot. Below are just a few lessons I’ll take back with me to Madison as I [ … ]
Perhaps no other show rivals the prestige and tradition of the National Barrow Show® in Austin, MN. Over the years Crane Pavilion has been the site of many outstanding shows and sales with influential breeding hogs that have left their mark for generations. One of the most unique aspects of the National Barrow Show® is Hog College Row.
In order to add to the value of the Hog College, for the first time each of the boars and gilts representing their breeds will participate in the “Home Run Drive.” Following the truckload show, all eight Hog College boars and gilts will be paraded in one ring. At this time, a three-member panel will pick the boar and gilt they feel best represents their breed. College teams will also have the opportunity to rank the Hog College nominees to compete for a team prize.
Over the past several weeks, the NSR [ … ]
23,000+ miles, 95 days, 52 herd visits, and 13 states, all made possible by what I strongly believe is the greatest livestock organization in the country! I struggle to find words that can put into perspective just how appriciative, humbled, and privileged I have been to have had the opportunity to serve such an outstanding organization and even more impressive membership! Each and everyone of you that I have had the opportunity to visit with over the last few months has impacted me in some way or another. My time with the National Swine Registry will certainly play a large role in the individual I am to become. I have gained life skills that will be utilized no matter what path life leads me down. Please know that, if I can ever be of any assistance to any of you, please do not hesitate to ask. As an asset to [ … ]
Missouri State Fair – Open ShowSedalia, Mo.
Champion Hampshire Boar
Shown by Howell Farms
(GRUS9 Southern Comfort x EC9 Missy)
Reserve Champion Hampshire Boar
Shown by Howell Farms
(DMP Buried Alive x IAAG0 Missy)
Champion Hampshire Gilt
Shown by Cole Igo
(JLM9 Tight Rope 13-1 x DPK9 High Five 11-9)
Reserve Champion Hampshire Gilt
Shown by Christian Still
(GMWO PSSS Dateline x BRJL0 Rubu)
Missouri State Fair – Open Show
Sedalia, Mo.
Champion Yorkshire Boar
Shown by Troy Sloan
(ASLS9 On The Verge x IGF Flair)
Reserve Champion Yorkshire Boar
Shown by Zach Cravens
(WGW9 The Grizz x AZC0 Bonnie)
Champion Yorkshire Gilt
Shown by Dylan Hayworth
(Dog Knott X Wow’s littermate sister)
Reserve Champion Yorkshire Gilt
Shown by Colton Wilson
(ARK Final Say x ARK Spotlight)
Missouri State Fair – Open ShowSedalia, Mo.
Champion Duroc Boar Shown by Cole Nowland (RWG0 Extraordinary x Gator)
Reserve Champion Duroc Boar Shown by Levi Tutt (WTX1 Texas Stud x JRS1 Sane)
Champion Duroc Gilt Shown by Cole Nowland (RWG0 Extraoedinary x Gator)
Reserve Champion Duroc Gilt Shown by Abigail Gass (KPSC1 Pit Boss x ALG Perfect Red)
We are often asked about breed qualifications of the 4 breeds of the National Swine Registry. Below is a summary of breed requirements and markings.
DurocsDurocs should be red with down ears. If a Duroc has white on any part of its body, including its feet, it may be disqualified. It is okay for Durocs to have white on the end of their nose, as long as it doesn’t break the rim of the nose. They are not allowed to have more than 3 black spots and none over 2 inches in diameter on the body.
HampshiresHampshires should be black with a white belt that goes completely around both front legs and feet. They are allowed to have some white on their nose, as long as it doesn’t exceed the rim of the nose. If the white goes under the pig’s chin, it cannot be more than what a U.S. minted quarter [ … ]
Several fairs in Indiana and Ohio have recently had exhibitors and livestock affected by the influenza virus. Influenza, or the flu, can occasionally be transmitted from people to pigs or from pigs to people. Here are some recommendations from National Pork Board you can follow to help protect you and your animals from illness:
1) If anyone in your family has flu-like symptoms, please do not attend any public livestock events, including your county, state or regional fairs, for seven days after the symptoms began or until you have been fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications – whichever is longer.
2) If any of your animals show signs of flu-like illness on the farm, please check with your veterinarian before bringing them to your county, state or regional shows. In addition to the precautions above, Dr. Tony Forshey, State Veterinarian in Ohio, says that being proactive and doing things as simple [ … ]