Educational Information

We hope you enjoy our library of articles featuring information on Nutrition, Showmanship, and Livestock Selection. Please check back periodically as we will be posting new articles as they become available. If you have an article to recommend please email us.

Nutritional Articles Basic Nutrition A brief article explaining how animals require protein, lipids, carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins, and water. Show Pig Nutrition An article explaining the growth of a show pig and how his nutritional needs change. Also explains how L-Carnitine and Chromium Tri-Picolinate influence the lean growth of animals.

Showmanship Articles The Basics of Swine Showmanship Article features things to do at home, show day preparation, things to do in the ring and holding areas, and frequently asked questions by judges. Advanced Showmanship Techniques Article features the small things that could help you win showmanship. Beginning Showmanship From an Exhibitors Point of View Article features advise on how to train your show pig to show.

Livestock Selection Articles How to Select a Club Pig Warren Beeler discusses the key points to keep in mind when selecting potential show pig projects. What Does a Winning Market Hog Look Like Grant Grebner discusses his view of the ideal market hog.