Selection & Basic Management of Show Pigs

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1 Selection & Basic Management of Show Pigs Al Schminke National Show Feed Specialist

2 Selection Structural Soundness Muscle Content Body Capacity Balance

3 Structurally Incorrect Needs to be taller fronted, longer and more level in the hip and rump. Needs to be set back in the forearm and knee. Also, more set to the rear hock and stronger at the hip and loin junction.

4 Structurally Sound Proper set of feet and legs along with a correct top line.

5 Muscle Content Needs to be heavier muscled. Extra heavy muscle down its top and through the hip. Too much muscle!

6 Muscle Content Muscle volume with length and squareness of muscle content.

7 Body Capacity This gilt needs center rib along with depth of flank.

8 Body Capacity This gilt has a large rib cage, depth of flank, along with depth of fore rib and center body.

9 Balance Balance is a combination of skeletal correctness along with muscle volume and body capacity.

10 What were the Selection Criteria? Structure/soundness Muscle content Body capacity and balance All of the above

11 Basic Management of a Show Pig

12 What the Top Feeders Do Seek to use top nutrition Latest in feed technology Rations have fixed ingredients Cost is NOT an issue QUALITY & RESULTS ARE Deep shavings Limited sunlight Exercise routine Clean pen daily

13 White pigs require limited exposure to sun Wash weekly Do not put oil on white pigs Thirty days prior to show WASH DAILY Dark pigs need exposure to sun Wash weekly Wet pig and let stand for 10 minutes, wet again and let stand for another 10 minutes Once a base tan is established, allow 10 minutes of exposure to sun using an oil-based product Wash pigs weekly or more the last days prior to show What the Top Feeders Do Helps to make skin healthier Use stain-fighting shampoo on white parts of pig

14 What the Top Feeders Do Limit traffic in and around your pens Use the advise of your mentors, breeders, extension agents, and ag advisors

15 Equipment Needed Elevated feeder Spring loaded nipple waterer/water tank Clip feeder needed for limit feeding Plywood hover area Heat lamp Box fan with thermostat Clipper and guards Scale Paul Trailer

16 Pig Management Weigh pigs 45 days before the show Take the number of days till show X 1.9 = amount of gain Take the amount of gain + the actual weight on weigh day = Show weight Is this where you want your pig to be? To target a pig for a specific weight Target show weight actual weight number of days till show = Average daily gain needed to meet goal Three weeks prior to show, weigh pig every 2 to 3 days

17 Pig Management Managing skin and hair Daily brushing Spray on conditioners Mix 4/5 aloe vera juice and 1/5 cheap hair conditioner in a spray bottle and apply to pigs on the days pigs are not washed Wash weekly or more 30 to 60 days prior to show Eliminate wet spots in pen Fly control measures prevent fly strike

18 Water Pigs are 80% water at birth and 50% water at show Provide fresh, clean water at all times Keep water out of direct sunlight Clean out tank Consumption Pigs consume 1½ times more feed than water

19 Pig Management How many days prior to show should you weigh pigs? 150 days 45 days 5 days 2 days

20 Protein and Amino Acids A pig does not have a specific requirement for crude protein Pigs have a need for specific building blocks such as amino acids Most limiting amino acids are lysine, threonine, and methionine

21 MoorMan s ShowTec Sow Premix #12365AAA14 Vitamin-mineral supplement for breeding herd Fortifies soybean meal and grain rations Supplies highly bioavailable trace minerals Multiple vitamins Selenium-yeast and natural-source vitamin E for antioxidant properties and immune strength CitriStim for favorable impact on gut microbial population

22 MoorMan s ShowTec Sow Premix #12365AAA14

23 MoorMan s ShowTec Grand Sow #12098AAA24 15% CP, 0.75% lysine, 3.5% fat Complete, pelleted feed formulated for breeding herds that produce show pigs Balanced amounts of protein, amino acids, energy, minerals and vitamins Thermal Care TM for Swine Natural-source vitamin E for immune system strength CitriStim for favorable impact on gut microbial population Added biotin, folic acid, choline

24 MoorMan s ShowTec Grand Sow #12098AAA24 Gestating sows and gilts: Feed each sow or gilt 4.5 lb per day. Adjust feeding level of MM ST Sow Ration to maintain proper body condition. Thirty days before farrowing, gradually increase the amount fed so that at farrowing time each sow or gilt is consuming 6-8 lb daily. Lactating sows and gilts: Feed a limited amount (2-4 lb) of this product on the day of farrowing. Gradually increase the amount fed so that 7-10 days after farrowing the sows and gilts are either on full feed or to the desired level for lactating animals. Developing gilts: Remove gilts from the finishing lots at approx. 150 lb. Feed each developing gilt 5 lb of this product daily until flushing at approx. 8 months of age. One week prior to breeding, the gilts should receive 6-8 lb daily of this product. Boars: Feed each boar 4-5 lb of this product daily during the non-breeding season and 5-7 lb daily during the breeding season. Adjust the amount fed to maintain proper body weight.

25 MoorMan s ShowTec Swine Mintrate #22022AAA A supplement for pigs being fed for exhibition 21% CP, 1.65% lysine, 8% fat

26 Feeding Recommendations Birth to 75 lb ShowTec Prestarter DEN ShowTec Burst Starter DEN ShowTec Sale Burst DEN ShowTec ShowGuard TM Dewormer

27 Feeding Recommendations 50 lb Show Weight Pig ShowTec Developer BMD ShowTec BB 18 BMD ShowTec Hi Fat 18 BMD ShowTec Hi Fat 16 BMD ShowTec Lo Fat 15 BMD

28 MoorMan s ShowTec Developer # % CP, 3.5% fat, 1.2% lysine Pelleted PremiDex TM and CitriStim BMD Medication Recommended for additional muscle development

29 MoorMan s ShowTec BB 18 # % CP, 3.75% fat, 1.05% lysine Pelleted Energy BurstTM, PremiDex TM and CitriStim BMD Medication

30 Feeding Recommendations lb pig High lean genetics (gilts and some barrows) o ShowTec Hi Fat 18 BMD o ShowTec Hi Fat 16 BMD o ShowTec 14.5/6 BMD o ShowTec Lo Fat 15 BMD o ShowTec BB 18 BMD Average lean barrows o ShowTec Developer BMD o ShowTec Final Burst (non-medicated)

31 MoorMan s ShowTec Final Burst #24440AAAE4 21.5% CP, 6.5% fat, 1.5% lysine Mini-pellet Non-medicated Energy Burst TM, PremiDex TM, CitriStim Designed to give show pigs in the last stage of finishing a final burst of power to excel in the show ring

32 Feeding Recommendations lb pig Too Lean and Muscular o o o o o o ShowTec Sixteen BMD ShowTec Eighteen BMD ShowTec 14.5/6 BMD ShowTec Lo Fat 15 BMD ShowTec Hi Fat 18 BMD ShowTec Hi Fat 16 BMD

33 Hi-Fat Options ShowTec Sixteen # % CP, 4% fat, 0.85% lysine PremiDex, CitriStim, and natural-source vitamin E BMD Medication Candidate: tight, round-muscled, ultra lean, and shallow Result: reduces muscle mass, loosens structure, and adds body

34 Hi-Fat Options ShowTec Eighteen # % CP, 5% fat, 0.95% lysine PremiDex, CitriStim, and natural-source vitamin E BMD Medication Candidate: long lean hog, average muscle, and shallow (seedstock gilts) Result: builds muscle, adds rib, and provides a thickening effect

35 MoorMan s ShowTec 14.5/6 # % CP, 6% fat, 0.75% lysine Crumble Energy Burst TM, PremiDex TM, CitriStim, and naturalsource vitamin E BMD Medication Recommended from 150 lb to show weight High consumption Fuller look Maintains muscle shape

36 MoorMan s ShowTec Hi Fat 18 # % CP, 7% fat, 1.05% lysine Mini-pellet Energy Burst TM, PremiDex TM, CitriStim, naturalsource vitamin E and selenium yeast BMD Medication Recommended from 50 lb to show weight High consumption Fuller look Maintains muscle shape

37 MoorMan s ShowTec Hi Fat 16 # % CP, 7% fat, 0.9% lysine Mini-pellet Energy BurstTM, PremiDex TM, CitriStim, naturalsource vitamin E and selenium yeast BMD Medication Recommended from 50 lb to show weight High consumption Fuller body Maintains muscle shape & cover

38 MoorMan s ShowTec Lo Fat 15 #15350 Lower protein lower fat option 15% CP, 3.5% fat, 0.8% lysine Mini-pellet PremiDex TM, CitriStim, natural-source vitamin E and selenium yeast BMD Medication Recommended for growing/finishing show pigs High consumption Manage muscle and structure while maintaining proper finish

39 Top-Dress Options 5 lb of feed Meets Animal s needs 3 lb of feed TOP-DRESS

40 MoorMan s ShowTec Pig Milk Replacer #35251AAAPD High-quality baby pig milk replacer that can be fed ad libitum Can be used to supplement or to replace sow s milk Can be used as a top-dress on show pig rations to supply additional protein and energy Contains milk and plasma proteins to support growth and development and fast, efficient gains CitriStim for favorable impact on gut microbial population PremiDex TM for beneficial impact on gut microflora, resulting in favorable production Multiple vitamins and minerals Direct fed microbial produces enzymes shown to have a positive effect on nutrient digestion Selenium-yeast which supports immune strength lb pail Use 1.5 lb/gallon of water

41 MoorMan s ShowTec ShowGuard Dewormer #12373BDIE6 Mini-pelleted feed containing the dewormer fenbendazole Designed to replace an equal amount of complete feed and should be fed over a 3-day period; feed 1 lb/100 lb of body weight Contains research proven ingredients Provides a wide array of protein sources plus synthetic amino acids that enhances performance, gains, and better feed conversion Provides essential minerals and vitamins CitriStim for favorable impact on gut microbial population PremiDex TM for beneficial impact on gut microflora, resulting in favorable production ADM exclusive flavoring

42 #12298AAA MoorFlex TM is a one-of-a-kind, unique, top-dress supplement for show swine, beef cattle, goats, and lambs It contains an ingredient approved for livestock feed that provides a source of natural substances recognized to influence joint health Supplies Cell Rate, a source of nucleotides that may help nourish natural body processes involved in stress, immunity and production The complexed zinc source helps optimize integrity of the hoof, gut, and skin. Plus, MoorFlex is loaded with essential vitamins. Feed 2 to 4 oz/head/day to swine Available in 3.75-lb pouch (60 oz; 12298AAA5E) and 15-lb pail (12298AAA79)

43 EatMOOR TM is a unique, one-of-a-kind, top-dress supplement that stimulates appetite, optimizes gut health, and gives animals the edge needed to resist the effect of stress, such as hauling and showing Supplies Cell Rate, a source of nucleotides that may help nourish natural body processes involved in stress, immunity and production Amaferm * stimulates the numbers of rumen bacteria and fungi, significantly improving digestibility of available forages Feed 2-4 oz/hd/day swine #12346AAA Available in 3.75-lb pouch (60 oz; 12346AAA5E), 12-lb pail (12346AAAPF), and 20-kg bag (44.1-lb bag; 12346AAAAG) *Amaferm is a registered trademark of Biozyme Inc.

44 #88820AAA5Q (36-oz canister) Rehydrade TM is a supplement that provides energy, electrolytes, and other substances to help enable show animals to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance while enhancing freshness. It can be used as a drench or as a top-dress. Recommended consumption for swine is 6 oz (two scoops) to 18 to 24 oz of clean water. Scoop is included and holds approximately 3 oz.

45 Cellarator Turbo 3-in-1, fast-acting, oral paste that combines the power of Cell Rate with probiotics, electrolytes, and vitamin E. Helps support performance, helps deter dehydration, and provides nutritional support needed during stress Dosage: 10 cc or 20 cc Available in 80 cc tube ( U) and 300 cc tube ( X)

46 ShowTec MoorBody #12111AAA15 (40-lb bag) Provides high fat and high energy chips along with choice white grease and palm oil Contains citrus and beet pulp Citrus scent Flexible usage Dense texture Feed lb of MoorBody in conjunction with a ShowTec Developer Feed Product designed for developing extra body fill and cover as desired 14% crude protein, 0.9% lysine, 19.5% crude fat, 13.5% crude fiber

47 ShowTec Fast Fuel #11850AAA26 (25-lb bag) Feeding rate is 4-6 oz per head daily to show pigs Wheat germ (source of octacosanol) Thought to help oxygenate blood Stabilized rice bran Rice oil highly digestible energy; positive impact on body condition and enhances hair coat Gamma oryzanol potent antioxidant Omega 3 fatty acids immune system support Prosponse yeast Enhances feed palatability and digestion Thiamine Enhances appetite Vitamin B12 Essential to red blood cell formation Methionine (most limiting amino acid in ruminants) Enhances hair coat

48 MoorMan s MoorFat TM #235 Use MoorFat to achieve desire show cover Top-dress 2-4 oz per head per day not to exceed 10% of daily intake May be fed to exhibition swine, sheep, goats, and cattle Available in 18-lb pail (235AAAJN) and 50-lb bag (235AA)

49 ShowTec Showts #12349AAAE4 (50-lb bag) It s more than just oats! A mini-pelleted, top-dress, non-medicated supplement designed to be used in place of oats in show pig rations Supplies minerals and vitamins that would otherwise be lacking in the diet when supplementing with just oats Feed 0.5 to 1 lb/head/day

50 17% CP, 2.5% fat, 1.3% lysine Mini-pellet ShowTec Holding Ration #00000AAAE4 (50-lb bag) Energy Burst TM, PremiDex TM, CitriStim, Easyzyme *, and Cell Rate Contains electrolytes Increased amounts of vitamins and minerals to maintain needed intake of vitamins and minerals when limit fed Recommended feeding rate of 4 lb per head daily to show pigs over 200-lb body weight Exclusive flavoring enticing feed consumption *Not a trademark of ADM.

51 ShowTec Pig Navigator #10200DB (25-lb pail) Top-dress exhibition swine at 4-8 oz/hd/day as a replacement for 1-2 lb of complete feed Contains Blue Lite Electrolytes TM* Tissue rehydration Use during periods of stress Provides complexed trace minerals Supports healthy skin and hair growth Contains L-carnitine, chromium picolinate, and essential amino acids Contains Prosponse yeast and an acidifier Supports proper intestinal ph and feed intake Contains Appetein TM* *Not trademarks of ADM.

52 ShowTec Alliance 3-D TM #12079AAA Top-dress at 1 oz/100 lb of body weight/day or as needed for additional energy needs or body condition May be used for exhibition swine, lambs, goats, calves, and horses Soybean oil for readily available energy Flaxseed oil contains Omega 3 fatty acid Wheat germ oil provides octacosanol Antioxidant helps maintain product stability and product nutrients Vitamin E provides antioxidant properties Available in one-gal. (12079AAA74) and 5-gal. (12079AAA7J) containers

53 Paylean * Label Usage Feed the last lb of gain (regardless of market weight) Feed 21 days prior to show Complete ration should include a minimum of 16% CP 9 grams of Paylean per ton is the maximum amount approved by the FDA Generally, Paylean should be used the last 21 days prior to show at the 9 gram per ton level *Not a trademark of ADM.

54 Paylean Options 11102DB ShowTec Lean Maximizer Mini-pelleted supplement Feed 2-4 oz/hd/day 11256CRQE4 ShowTec Finisher Paylean * Complete, mini-pelleted feed Feed a minimum of 5 lb/hd/day as the sole ration for the last lb of gain (21 days) 18% CP, 2.5% fat, 1% lysine *Not a trademark of ADM.

55 Product Tips Top-dress ShowTec Pig Navigator to complete a ration on hold ShowTec Lean Maximizer and ShowTec Finisher Paylean are available for pigs needing extreme muscle Rehydrade TM Rehydrates and expands animals at show time ShowTec MoorBody TM Energy source to bring up bloom and add rib and body Fast Fuel TM Source of gamma oryzanol and octacosanol Enhances natural muscle and appetite

56 ShowTec Show Prep for Swine #12303AAA Complete feed composed of primarily mini-pellets with loose ingredients (high energy chips and pulp) packaged in a 5-lb bag Designed to feed 2 ½ lb the night before show and 2 ½ lb the morning of the show Contains Energy Burst TM, PremiDex TM, CitriStim, and FROSTCOATS All-in-one product eliminates the need for additional top-dresses Available in one 5-lb bag (12303AAAMB) or case of five 5-lb bags (12303AAAA3)

57 Livestock Youth Awards Application may be submitted online at MoorMansShowTec.com

58 Keys to Success!!! Genetics + Nutrition + Management = Championship Performance Water is critical The feed tag guaranteed analysis does not tell the whole story 45-day rule Feed to weight

59 Where to Receive Informative Show Feed Advice Leaders Breeders Instructors ADM Animal Nutrition Show Feed Help Line or Al Schminke National Show Feed Specialist (IA) Tadd Knight National Show Feed Specialist (TX) Laura Meyer ShowTec Marketing Manager Quincy, IL

60 Which products are top-dresses? MoorMan s ShowTec MoorMan s ShowTec Alliance 3-D, ShowTec Pig Navigator, MoorFat, ShowTec Fast Fuel, ShowTec MoorBody, MoorFlex, EatMoor, Rehydrade MoorMan s ShowTec 10194

61 16% 18% 20% What is the typical % of protein in show feed? All of the above based on specific needs

62 2.5% 3% 5% What is the typical % of fat in show feed? All of the above

63 Why feed Paylean? Increase growth Improve leanness Improve muscle definition All of the above

64 What is meant by feeding to weight? Purchase the right size of pig for your show Limit feed Don t weigh Use lots of top-dresses

65 What equals championship performance? Genetics Nutrition Management All of the above

66 Which statement relating to clipping pigs is true? Borrow dad s shaver Shave your pig ¾" hair, wash and provide hair care 30 days prior to show Do not brush the hair

67 What proper equipment should you take to the show ring? CD Player ipod Cell phone Brush, towel and show stick

68 What is the proper position of your pig in the show ring? 100 ft from judge Standing underneath the judge and looking in the audience Running across the ring 20 ft out, steady walking pace, pig in between the judge and yourself

69 Showmanship Questions How many lb of feed has your pig been eating? What % protein, fat and lysine are you feeding? What breed are you showing? Carcass traits Loin eye size Fat depth Parts of the pig and where they are located

70 Where should you report your championship results? Grandparents, friends and relatives Local ADM Animal Nutrition feed dealer Leaders, breeders and instructors ADM Animal Nutrition ShowTec Marketing Manager Download Livestock Youth Award Application at

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