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Pork Checkoff honors John Mabry with Distinguished Service Award The Pork Checkoff honored John Mabry, director of the Iowa Pork Industry Center at Iowa State University, as the winner of its Distinguished Service Award at the National Pork Industry Forum in Phoenix, March 3-5. The Distinguished Service Award is given annually to recognize the lifelong contribution to the pork industry of an outstanding leader.

“When John entered the industry with genetic consulting work, there was a real need out there to help people develop breeding systems and genetic systems that would maximize the heterosis and reproduction values,” said Everett Forkner, a pork producer from Richards, Mo., and National Pork Board vice president. “He brought that to the industry in a timely fashion; and covered a need that was there.  He helped to direct the genetic programs and systems that were not there. Through those efforts, John had a large influence on the [ … ]

Brock Thompson drives his $40,000 Southwestern Type Conference entry, sired by Buck Fifty.

Half-siblings to the class-winning Yorkshire boar out of Buck Fifty that sold for $40,000 at the NSR’s Southwest Type Conference this past weekend are selling live today on BuyersChoiceAuction.com!

Thompson Bros. Genetics, Ohio, drove the Yorkshire boar bred RIY9 Buck Fifty 136-1 x LFC8 Cannon Ball 34-1 to top Class 3. It was purchased by Purple Power Boar Stud and Jack Rodibaugh & Sons, Ind., for $40,000.

Buck Fifty was also the sire of the Reserve Champion Yorkshire Boar at the 2011 Winter Type Conference in Perry, Ga., in January.

Four gilts sired by Buck Fifty are currently listed on the Thompson Bros. online auction at www.buyerschoiceauction.com. Click on National Swine Registry Auctions, and link to view lots #4, #5, #11 and #12.

We will be blogging a short series of updates about the NJSA National Youth Leadership Conference to be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota April 29 through May 1. This update is to announce Hormel Foods Corporation’s sponsorship of our leadership conference on Friday. They have a very exciting agenda planned for us that you won’t want to miss out on, including lunch in the Hormel Foods Sales Cabin! We have the opportunity to participate in four sessions before visiting the SPAM Museum (http://www.spam.com/). Here is a brief description of the four sessions:
Session #1“Pork Carcass, Primals and Fresh Pork Value Added Products”A demonstration of fresh pork primals and products along with information about hog processing, pork fabrication and boning methods.

Session #2“Hog Procurement/Pork Processing By-Products”An overview of Hormel Foods hog procurement programs and a description/demonstration of by-products generated through rendering and associated operations.

Session #3“Hormel Foods Corporation Overview”A recap of Hormel Foods Corporation and [ … ]

Nominations accepted for new 10 under 40 awards program honoring swine veterinarians
Nominations are being sought for a new award that recognizes veterinarians making significant contributions to swine medicine. The 10 under 40 awards, sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health, will recognize ten swine veterinarians under the age of 40.

“This program recognizes the success and dedication of young veterinarians who demonstrate leadership qualities both within the swine veterinary community and their community at large,” says Steve Sornsen, DVM, MS, senior director, veterinary operations at Pfizer Animal Health.  

The 10 under 40 awards program is one of many efforts Pfizer Animal Health is undertaking as part of its Commitment to Veterinarians.  

Sornsen adds: “We’re dedicated to supporting veterinarians through industry-leading training and education, research and development efforts to offer new animal health solutions, and by investing and supporting the future of the profession with programs such as this.”  

Anyone can submit a nomination. [ … ]

Hampshire

Premier Hampshire Sire
Range/Luechtefeld, Jerry McLemore and Behrman Hog Farm, Ill

JLM9 AFIRMATIVE 4-1

Reserve Hampshire Premier SireFunkhouser Show Pigs

CDO9 HE IS THE ONE 18-6

Duroc
Premier Duroc Sire

Prairie State Semen and Blaine Olson
OAB8 PSSS BUCK CHERY 1-1

Reserve Premier Duroc Sire

Upper Hand Genetics
RWG8 PSSS PROBLEM SOLVER 197-2

Landrace

Premier Landrace SirePrairie State SemenJMG8 PSSS ZEUS 40-8

Reserve Premier Landrace SireRussell WhewellRDW8 PSSS NORMAR 23-3

Yorkshire

Premier Yorkshire SireUpper Hand Genetics & Jack Rodibaugh & SonsJGR9 DADDY MACK 36-4

Reserve Premier Yorkshire SireChuck & Ben OlsonJGR9 MIGHTY MACK 58-5

Judge- Randal Buck, Okla.Hampshire Gilts

Champion Hampshire Gilt1st Class 3H&H HampshiresJLM9 RESURRECTION 3-1 X 1FHH7 BIG SHABANG 15-4

Reserve Champion Hampshire Gilt1st Class 4B.J. and Marlene EickJM9 BIG RIG 2-4 X JM6 COMMOTION 4-1

Hampshire Boars Champion Hampshire Boar1st Class 3Jerry McLemoreJLM9 ROCKIN T 6-5 X WTX7 MOMENTUM 96-2

Reserve Champion Hampshire Boar1st Class 2Chuck and Ben OlsonJLM8 COON 5-1 X KTB JUMBO 9-1

Judge- Jerry McLemore, Okla.Duroc Gilts

Champion Duroc Gilt1st Class 4Ellen OlsonRWG8 PROBLEM SOLVER X OAB8 PSSS BUCK CHERRY

Reserve Champion Duroc Gilt2nd Class 4Kinley HansardRWG IMAX 145-2 X ROBB8 ABSOLUTE 2-7

Duroc BoarsChampion Duroc Boar1st Class 2Patrick ArkfeldVBFB8 BOOYAN 1-4 X DK6 RED HOT 2-8

Reserve Champion Duroc Boar2nd in Class 2Stein & Stewart GeneticsRWG9 POWER SHIFT 23-1 X STN8 STICKOUT 28-12

Judge- Randal Buck, Okla.

Champion Crossbred Boar1st Class 4Doug PorterPOWER TO CHANGE X VISUAL EFFECT

Reserve Champion Crossbred Boar1st Class 5Greg & Vince FranckowLONG SHOT X SUPER NATURAL