Schroeder Herd Visit

I had a great visit with the Schroeder's this week. The Packer pigs looked amazing. Below is a couple of pictures of the type of hogs this young sire is generating. If you are interested in visiting with me about the hogs give me a call or contact Hilman at (608) 643-6173

2013 National Barrow Show Hog College Nominations



 

WinMor's 2013 STC Champion Hampshire Boar
sold for $61,000 to Lean Value Sires, Ohio
Dam is sired by "The Judge"
2006 Hog College Hampshire Boar

Record Summer



Hopefully everyone that participated in the festivities in Des Moines and Louisville has now had a chance to recover and catch their breath. We would like to thank all the exhibitors, breeders and buyers that made the 2013  summer show season one of the most successful in history. It is an exciting time to be in the purebred swine industry and we continue to see increased participation at NSR events. As we begin the State Fair season here in the Midwest, we would also like to remind breeders about the National Barrow Show® which will take place in Austin, Minn., September 8-11.  





National Barrow Show® Hog College Row

 

"The Judge"
2006 Hog College Hampshire Boar
Bred by Real McCoy Genetics, Ohio

Throughout the history of the National Barrow Show®, Hog College Row has showcased elite breeding hogs that have made significant contributions to the purebred industry. Currently, our field staff is working towards assembling another outstanding lineup of Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace and Yorkshire boar and gilt prospects to offer at the 2013 NBS®. If you feel that you have an elite Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace or Yorkshire boar or gilt, please contact the NSR Field Representative in your region by emailing a picture or video along with information. In order to be selected for Hog College, individual animals must be farrowed on or after January 1, 2013 and come from a litter of 8 born alive or more.
 

A packed Crane Pavilion watches
the first ever Hog College Home Run Drive

Home Run Drive

The 2013 National Barrow Show® will again feature the Hog College "Home Run Drive." This will take place following the annual Truckload Show the evening of Monday, September 9th. At this time, each of the boars and gilts representing their breeds will be showcased in Crane Pavilion. A three-member panel will select the boar and gilt they feel best represents their breed. College judging teams will  have the opportunity to rank the Hog College nominees and compete for a team prize. Ultimately, a Chairman's Choice boar and gilt will be selected by the committee. A College Choice boar and gilt will also be designated from the results of the college judging team's selections.







2012 Hog College Duroc Gilt
An example of the quality offered each year
on Hog College Row

Nominations

If you feel like you have an elite boar or gilt prospect for Hog College and would like to share this with us, be sure to contact the National Swine Registry Field Staff Representative in your area.  You can also email VP of Member Outreach & Youth Development, Brian Arnold, arnold@nationalswine.com.