Swine

Information for members with swine projects

2012 Hancock County Pork Industry Princess Applications are due July 15th to Nicki von Stein

Swine Project Resources

http://www.ansi.okstate.edu Oklahoma State University site with information on all swine breeds
http://www.nationalswine.com National Swine Registry
http://www.porkboard.org National Pork Board
http://showpig.com/
 Online auction and resource site about show pigs

 

We assume this program may be offered again in 2012 . . . 

Ohio Spot Breeders Donor Gilt Program

Recipients of donor gilts must show the gilt at the Ohio State Fair in the donor-gilt class, and in the Junior Spot Show.

Recipients must also breed the gilt to a registered Spot boar for the first breeding and farrow at least one litter of purebred spots; this litter is to be registered with the National Spotted Swine Record. The Ohio Spot Breeders will try to assist any of the recipients with breeding, either by providing semen or breeding service when possible.

If the student does not fulfill the contract, he/she will pay the donor $150.

In order to show at the Ohio State Fair in the Jr swine breeding shows all youth must carry the swine breeding 4-H project in their county 4-H club regardless if the county has a "Breeding Swine Project" at their fair.

Applicants are required to be in 4-H or FFA and submit an essay on "Why I want to own a Spot gilt". Essay must describe the facility that the gilt will be raised in & the area where you plan to farrow the pigs. (This is #140 breeding project - NOT a market hog). Please include pictures of your facilities. Essay should also give history of 4-H or FFA activities, accomplishments, and other extra curricular activities. This essay must be signed by the student, parent, and advisory.

All essays must be received by April 1, 2011. Essays will be judged & the donor or a representative from the Ohio Spot Breeders will contact each possible winner. Final winners will be notified by May 1st, and all gilts must be picked up by May 15. (It will be the responsibility of the student to pick the gilt up at the donor's farm). Recipients will receive a free membership to the Ohio Spot Breeders and the National Spotted Swine Record (junior membership).

Appropriate Ohio State Fair entries http://ohiostatefair.com/osf/osf3.htm must be made by the recipient. Entries are due June 20th. Any offspring will be eligible to show in the donor-gilt class next year and all other related spot shows at the Ohio State Fair.

For more information contact Ron Pierce: 937-548-7909 or 740-636-8465

Mail essay to: Ohio Spot Breeders, 1210 Highland Drive, Greenville, OH 45331

 

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