1. Swine Session
Dirk Aaron
December 1, 2012

2. Philosophy Live and Die by the Percentages Champions are made at Home!
Start out with a Good One
Manage number of head on feed

3. The Keys to Success its never just one thing
Good Genetics + Good Nutrition Work Ethic

4. “ Don’t be afraid to give your best to the small jobs
“ Don’t be afraid to give your best to the small jobs. Every time you conquer one it makes you that much stronger. If you do the little jobs well, the big ones tend to take care of themselves.”
-Dale Carnegie

5. Show Goals: Breeding….vs.... Market
Register able vs.... Look
Birth Date vs..... Weight
Composite vs... Terminal
Manipulating vs... Feeding
Fitting (What Not to Do?)
Who’s the Judge?

6. Selection Issues !!!!!!! Not Criteria
Family Goals
Facilities
Cost
Show Dates Vs... Pig’s Age
Experience
Breed Preferences
Who’s Judging

7. Selection Criteria-Market Swine
Muscle
Leanness
Size
Balance
Structure

8. Selection Criteria-Breeding Gilts
Structure
Volume
Balance
Femininity
Underline
Lean
Muscle

9. Today’s Objective Appreciation Nutrition Health Selection Facilities
Planning
Showmanship
Home Alone

10. Nutrition Clean Fresh Water Proper Nutrition (This doesn’t mean Hold!)
Control weight gain??
(This doesn’t mean Hold!)
Consistency is the key
(Every Bags the Same!)

11. Nutrition: Types of Feed
Many different brand of feeds
Lindner Feed
SunGlo
Moorman’s Show Tec
Purina
Acco Showmaster
Kent/Evergreen
Find one you are comfortable with and stick with it !!!!!!

12. Stages in Feeding Period
Arrival/Receiving “Acclimation” (3 wks.)
Growing a.) ~ pounds
b.) pounds
Finishing a.) pounds
b.) above #

13. Arrival Stage Receive/Acclimation (3 wks.)
Getting on feed (~3# feed =1-1.5 ADG)
Feeding same time every day (establish schedule)
Comfortable environment
Appropriate feed and transitioning
Get Healthy (including gut health…)
Penning Together at first BUT BEST
individuals per pen
Get tame
Surface

14. Arrival Stage >20% protein 1.3-1.4% Lysine
Medicated with Mecadox-Banmith, CTC/Denegard or Linco (to aid in respiratory stress and disease control from hauling, mixing, and environmental change
Medicated with Linco/Safeguard for respiratory and joint health as well as deworming
***632: 20% protein; 1.3% Lysine; 4.6% fat
Medication: Linco/Safeguard
***611: 23% protein; 1.42% Lysine; 7.1% Fat
Medication: CTC
*** Lindner Products

15. Growing Stage Growing &Training a.) ~80-125 pounds
Train yourself to feed to a phenotype (Looks)
Start Training to eat!
Be realistic - Expect (3-4# consumption; 1.5-2# ADG)
Be patient and strong
1) Just give enough to clean up by next feeding
2) Let pick through the day, but pull feed after 20 min at night
3) Pull feed after 20 min
Start Training to Show – Get on the Field

16. Growing Stage ~100-150 pounds
Add supplement (s) after 100 lbs.
Slowly and For a Reason (ask yourself Y?)
When Changing Rations
Increasing consumption
Not as crucial on switching feeds
Start Weighing - Minimum Weekly
Start at 100 lbs.

17. Growing Finishing Stage
16-20% protein ~ % Lysine
Feeding time varies depending on phenotype of the pig
Important:
do not drop protein too quickly during crucial times of muscle and skeletal growth,
But make sure you are aware what type of pig you have. (Extreme vs Plain)

18. Example Rations
20%-more muscle, shape, expression (usually comes with higher lysine levels)
18%-obviously intermediate, and typically can be used on a majority of pigs. Often mix 6832 (20%) and 685 (16%) to get this accomplished.
16%-use on a little harder pigs, or when definitely need to soften in shape, also during periods of rapid growth will help to not tighten up ( additional 16% and other
14% are available for ultra extreme pigs)
** Lindner examples

19. Specialty Finishing Feeds
**611 or 613 Scud Missiles:
23% protein; 1.42% Lysine; 7.1% Fat
611 is Great to start, Great for the Final Push or any time for fat and mass.
613 contains Paylean at 9g/ton when fed 4 lbs./day .
Unique products in the market
**“Slop” 698: Additive or Complete feed. Can be used daily to prevent stomach health issues and finicky eaters and at the show to increase consumption while adding fill, rib and body.
**“Weight Watcher” 696
unique holding ration, slow down gain without crashing!
** Lindner examples

20. Magic Tricks !!!!!! Voodoo ? Protein - Fat - Carbohydrates
Supplements?
Exercise !
Spend time with animal !
Understand growth ! (Age vs Fresh)
Make a plan !
Call an Audible !!!!

21. Additives ??????? Clean Water --- Magic Drug
Good Complete Feed --- Elite Sources
No Miracle Cures or Silver Bullet
Know what the additive is for?
Most feeds have all you need?

22. KISS Method Keep is Simple Stupid!!!!
Kid Friendly!!!

23. INTERMISSION

24. Keys to Success: Strategies When Your Home Alone!!!
Grand
Supreme
Carcass Contest
Athletic Contest
Beauty Contest

25. Keys to Success Home Alone !!
Spend time with your pig every day !
Walk at least 3 times a week !
Keep warm in winter, cool in summer !
Good feed, clean water !
Number management !

26. “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.”
Darrel Royal, Football Coach
Get on the Field!!!!

27. Keys to Success: Strategies Home Alone!!!!
Carcass Contest
Lean Vs Fat
Know the wholesale cuts
Understand terminology
2005 HLS&R Quality Pork Contest
Breed
Crossbred
Percent Muscle
56.632%

28. Keys to Success: Strategies Home Alone! (Education)
Athletic Contest
Exercise
Heart Angles
Lung
Joints
Durability
Structure

29. Athletic Contest??? Soundness V.S. Straight

30. In Motion ????? The Four Horsemen !!!
Same Hog

31. Keys to Success: Strategies Home Alone!!!!
Beauty Contest.
Skin Care
Hair Care
Stale….vs.... Old
Fresh….vs... Youthful
Education

32. Preparation by Practice!!!! What do I do?????
Pen Size?
Bedding?
Number Per Pen?
Hand VS Self?

33. The Four W’s From Day one Practice Arena Magic Drug Wash Rack Math!!
Walk
Water
Wash
Weight
Magic Drug
Wash Rack
Math!!
Record!!

34. Do the simple Stuff !!!!
Poop Scoop
Brush
Shampoo
Soap
Training

35. Health Issues !!!!! Know Your Vet. !!!!
Pigs should be wormed every 30 days !
Use only recommended medications !
Keep accurate records of medications and treatments !
Early detection is the key!!! (Mom’s)

36. Health Issues ? Prevention ?
Pigs need a dry place to sleep
No mud holes!
Clean water is a must!
Control fly population

37. Health Issues: Parasites
Prevention
Worm every 30 days
Topical wormer
Injectable
Oral paste
In feed
Worms are common
Symptoms:
diarrhea
rough coat
worms in feces
coughing

38. Health Issues: Diseases and Parasites
Lice/Mites/Mange
Symptoms
Scratching/Itching
Weight loss
Bedding!!!
Prevention/Cure
Spray/Pour-on
Spray barn with insecticide

39. Health Issues: Diseases Know Your Vet!!!!!
Respiratory Infections
Vaccinate
Symptoms
Coughing
Wheezing
Out of breath
Off Feed
Limping
Prevention/Cure
inject able Vaccines from local Veterinarian
Antibiotics from your Veterinarian

40. Health Issues Injection, How and Where?
*Yes
Know routes of administering medication
Always be aware of withdrawal times
Use clean syringes and undamaged needles
*NO

41. “Setting a goal is not the main thing
“Setting a goal is not the main thing.” “It is deciding how you will go about achieving it and staying with that plan.”
Tom Landry
Great Man!!

42. Power of Knowledge!!!! How should I clip?
Rope?
Clippers?
Blocks?
Lube?
Care?

43. Hair Length???? Length vs Bald? Snout? Speedo Guides #2 ----#00
Equipment?
Snout?
Speedo Guides
#2 ----#00

44. Clipping Instructions
#OA = 5/16
# 1 = 7/16
# 1A = 9/16

45. Conclusion Show Preparation Starts Day # 1
Stick to what works for you!
Build Relationships!
Don’t go crazy on price$
Have fun!!
Remember the ultimate goal!

46. ?

47. Intermission
Next Up
Selection

48. Swine Selection
Art ?
Science ?
Instinct ?

49. Selection What is Ideal?

50. Show Goals: Breeding vs.... Market
Register-able vs.... Look
Birth Date vs..... Weight
Composite vs... Terminal
Manipulating vs... Feeding
Fitting (What Not to Do?)
Who’s the Judge?
David’s slide 50

51. Selection Issues !!!!!!! Not Criteria
Family Goals?
Facilities?
Cost ?
Show Dates..Vs..Pig’s Age?
Experience?
Breed Preferences?
Who’s Judging?
Dirk’s slide 51

52. First View
Upper Width
Base Width
Shoulder

53. Depth of Fore rib Depth of Flank Parallel Lines Balance Levelness
Second View
Depth of Fore rib
Depth of Flank
Parallel Lines
Balance
Levelness

54. Muscle Shape ?? Can you read Shape? Describe Her? Negatives?
Positives?

55. Three Dimensional ? 6 weeks? 10 weeks? 5 Months 6 Months 10 Days?
Indicators ?
6 weeks?
10 weeks?
5 Months
6 Months 10 Days?

56. Three Dimensional
Side View
Profile
Can you see? ?

57. Profile ?
Measurements
Length
Height
Width
Bone
Stride

58. Bird’s Eye View?
What is this View?

59. First Look ??
Age
Size
Birth Date
Body
Muscle
Bone
Skeleton
Health

60. Major Phenotypical Differences
Muscle
Extremely Heavy Muscled (Very Shapely)
Normal Show Pig Muscle (Above Average)
Light Muscled (Below Average)
Body and Associated fat cover
Tight Middle (Tubular)
Good Bodied with Full (Natural look)
Overly big bodied (Sagging middle)
Too much fill (Manufactured)

61. Example #1

62. Example # 2

63. Example #4

64. Questions? Thank you! Special thanks goes to: Carrie and Kelton Mason
Lindner Feed & Milling