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Brian’s story
It is the dream of every hog kid to win the NBS judging contest. This is a dream that was shared by me and my best friend and teammate through college, Jeremy Jones of Bluffton, Ind. As kids growing up in the same county, we both had a drive to pursue judging at the college level and made the decision to attend Black Hawk East Community College. There were many nights that Jeremy and I would stay up in our college apartment talking about our anticipation, excitement and absolute fear of the NBS contest. We even tore out contest results and ads from the Seedstock EDGE to cover the walls of our apartment.
I remember the pilgrimage trip our sophomore year like it was yesterday. I placed the last class of Berkshire gilts backwards at the Iowa State University workout and thought the world had ended. I’m [ … ]
Due to the introduction of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus in isolated swine herds in the United States, it has been recommended by our show veterinarian to require the amended statement below on health certificates of animals being exhibited at the National Barrow Show.
“All health certificates must carry the following statements: Farm or origin of the swine has not had pseudorabies or swine dysentery in the last 12 months, has not had any signs or diagnosis of TGE or PEDv in the last 60 days, feeds no garbage, uses no PRV vaccine, and is not under quarantine for any disease condition; also that vesicular stomatitus has not been diagnosed within 10 miles of the farm of origin within the last 30 days.”
The statement above is required to be included on health certificates in order to exhibit and sell animals at the National Barrow Show. We look forward to another great event [ … ]
Congratulations to all junior exhibitors of purebred barrows and gilts on their success during the Midwest state fair season. Throughout the summer, junior purebred hogs have recieved Grand, Reserve Grand and top five honors at multiple state fairs. In support of these accomplishments, the National Swine Registry, along with each of the four individual breed associations, provides numerous premiums to exhibitors of these winning entries.The Yorkshire gilt below, shown by Delaney Vickrey, Huntington, IN, is just one of the many succesful purebred gilts exhibited at state fairs this summer. Delaney will recieve $500 courtesy of the American Yorkshire Club.
Reserve Grand Champion Gilt & Champion Yorkshire2013 Indiana State FairShe sells Saturday, August 17 at the Indiana State Fair Yorkshire Sale(ARK2 Final Move 154-8 x TBRO0 Wow 53-4)
As a reminder to all junior exhibitors, be sure to check your state fair premium books to learn how to obtain these awards. In many cases, the United Duroc [ … ]
Representatives from Tangrenshen (TRS) and Whiteshire Hamroc visited the National Swine Registry (NSR) office in West Lafayette, Ind., on Friday, Aug. 9. Scott Lawrence, Whiteshire Hamroc executive vice president; Jason Feng, Beijing Whiteshire joint venture production service manager; Mr. Sun, TRS financial department member; and Mr. Zhou and Mr. Yang, TRS feed sales representatives visited with NSR CEO Mike Paul and Vice President of Global Technical Service Dr. Doug Newcom about the National Swine Registry, America’s Best Genetic and the performance testing behind NSR performance records, EPDs and economically-relevant indexes.
Tangrenshen is one of China’s most progressive agricultural companies. Throughout the last quarter of a century, the company has become the sixth largest feed processor in China and the eleventh largest meat processor. TRS market meat through their network of convenience stores and own more than 35 feed mills in 17 different provinces and several meat-processing plants.
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I had a great visit with the Schroeder’s this week. The Packer pigs looked amazing. Below is a couple of pictures of the type of hogs this young sire is generating. If you are interested in visiting with me about the hogs give me a call or contact Hilman at (608) 643-6173
WinMor’s 2013 STC Champion Hampshire Boarsold for $61,000 to Lean Value Sires, OhioDam 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
“The Judge”2006 Hog College Hampshire BoarBred 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 [ … ]
NSR Summer Type Conference
Louisville, Ky. • July 1-6
Yorkshire Sale
Auctioneer: Dan Baker, Ind.
26 Boars • Average $13,350
53 Gilts • Average $2,028
Yorkshire Sale Total = $454,600
Premier Sire
SRF2 DOC 100K 7-1Owned by Shipley Swine Genetics, Ohio and Kilmer Swine Farms, Ind.
Reserve Premier SireHACO2 TCG UNTOUCHABLE 153-6Owned by Top Cut Genetics, Ind. and Cobb, Ark.
Watson Yorkshires sold their Champion Yorkshire Boar for $200,000. This Doc Holliday son out of a Grizz sow was purchased by Top Cut Genetics.
NSR Summer Type Conference
Louisville, Ky. • July 1-6
Hampshire Sale
Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt, Ohio
12 Boars • Average $6,445
30 Gilts • Average $3,337
Hampshire Total = $178,675
Premier Sire
BOLN1 Point Maker 118-3Owned by Hi Point Genetics, Ill.
Reserve Premier SireCDO0 Point Taken 257-3Owned by Swine Genetics International, Iowa
Winmor Farms sold their Champion Pivot Point son to Lean Value Sires in Ohio for $61,000.
Cody Wolf’s Grand Champion Open Show Gilt sells for $18,000 to Heimer Hampshires. Her maternal sister was generously donated by Heimer Hampshires as the 2013 NJSA Foundation Female. She sold to Small Town Genetics for $10,500. Thanks to all the firms involved!
NSR Summer Type Conference
Louisville, Ky. • July 1-6
Duroc Sale
Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt, Ohio
27 Boars • Average $4,909
35 Gilts • Average $2,901
Duroc Sale Total = $234,075
Premier Sire
CAIN2 KING 1-1Owned by Cain Super Sires, Chariton, Iowa
Reserve Premier Sire WTX2 XR RED JACKET 78-1Owned by WinTex Farms, Lubbock, Texas, and Hi Point Genetics, Chrisman, Ill.
Griffin Meeker’s NJSS Reserve Grand Champion Overall and Champion Duroc Gilt topped the Duroc gilt sale and busted the previous record, when she sold for $25,000. This King daughter was purchased by John Huinker, Terry Stade and Steve Boyum.
NSR Summer Type Conference
Louisville, Ky. • July 1-6
Crossbred Sale
Auctioneer: Dan Baker, Ind.
31 Boars • Average $7,174
Crossbred Sale Total = $222,400
S&K Show Pigs’ Champion Crossbred Boar was also the top-seller. This Monumental son sold to Showtime Sires for $67,000.
Bruce Kaufman’s Reserve Champion Big Monster son brought $42,000 and sold to Triple B Sires.