NSR Eastern Region Field Representative Hired

On behalf of the National Swine Registry, we are pleased to introduce Blaine Evans as the new NSR Eastern Region Field Representative. Evans will fill Ralph Doak's position as the  Eastern Region Field Representative upon Ralph's retirement later this year. Doak has dedicated more than 20 years to the people of the purebred swine industry as a field staff member.
 
Evans grew up on a swine farm in Thorntown, IN, consisting of purebred Hampshires and club pigs. He was actively involved in the National Junior Swine Association and also participated in numerous NSR shows & sales. Blaine earned his A.A.S. Degree at Illinois Central College in East Peoria, IL where he competed on judging teams under the guidance of Grant Grebner. He recieved a B.S. Degree in Agriculture at Western Illinois University where he continued to judge under the direction of Dr. Mark Hoge.

Blaine is a former NSR Field Staff Intern and possesses a tremendous passion for purebred hogs and most importantly, hog people. Evans officially started with the National Swine Registry on Monday, September 30th. He can be reached at (765) 490-3731 or Blaine@nationalswine.com.


 

Stewart's and McGrew's Online sales

If you are looking for July aged Durocs, Landrace, or Yorkshires, make sure you study the set these two firms are offering. I visited both farms today, to say the least I was impressed. If you have questions I am more than willing to offer my opinion.

Michael Lackey

National Swine Registry Field Representative

(765) 427-377 

McGrew Showpigs 

Ear Notch: 27-1 LG

Breed/Sex: Landrace Gilt
Date Born: 7/8/13
Sire: Revolution
Sire of Dam: JMG Falkan

Stewart's Duroc Farm

EN: 3-6 DG
Breed/Sex: Duroc Gilt
Date Born: 7/2/13
Sire: Bold Ruler
Dam: Meatpacker

NBS Hog College Row Pictures and Pedigrees

After many miles and herd visits, the NSR Field Staff has assembled the NSR portion of this year's NBS Hog College Row. Below are the NSR boar and gilt representatives that will be showcased in Austin next week.

As a reminder, each of these individuals will be driven in the 2nd annual Hog College Home Run Drive competition on Monday evening. Judging teams will have the opportunity to submit their vote for champion boar and gilt. Winning teams in the junior and senior college divisions will recieve awards.

For more information on this year's Hog College entries, feel free to contact the NSR field staff and the breeders behind these individuals.

Note: One of the two Duroc Boars pictured below will be designated for Hog College Duroc Boar. The other will be entered in the Duroc Boar show in Austin.


Hog College Duroc Boar Candidate
Owner: Huinker Durocs Ltd., Decorah, IA
Ear Notch: 40-1
DOB: 2/3/13
Sire: HD2 Red Draw 29-1
Dam’s Sire: DTF8 Buckshot 2-2

Hog College Duroc Candidate
Owner: Huinker Durocs Ltd., Decorah, IA
Ear Notch: 40-4
DOB: 2/3/13
Sire: HD2 Red Draw 29-1
Dam’s Sire: DTF8 Buckshot 2-2



Hog College Duroc Gilt
Owner: Range & Theobald, Waterloo, IL
Ear Notch: 57-7
DOB: 3/2/13
Sire: HD2 Trifecta 49-1
Dam’s Sire: CMJW0 Tulsa Time 6-1

Hog College Hampshire Boar
Owner: Delaney Young, Agency, MO
Ear Notch: 1-6
DOB: 1/15/13
Sire: BOLN1 Point Maker 118-3
Dam’s Sire: JLM9 TCG Augusta 18-1

Hog College Hampshire Gilt
Owner: Rasmussen Swine Farm, Hurley, SD
Ear Notch: 13-1
DOB: 2/10/13
Sire: JLM0 TCG Augusta 24-3
Dam’s Sire: BRBO9 Radar Love 1-5

Hog College Landrace Boar
Owner: Cedar Ridge Farms Inc., Red Bud, IL
Ear Notch: 54-1
DOB: 2/23/13
Sire: 1CR0 Excellerator 119-3
Dam’s Sire: CRSH9 Goliath 3-1

Hog College Landrace Gilt
Owner: Bobby Batson, Wilmington, IL
Ear Notch: 1-8
DOB: 1/17/13
Sire: 1CR2 Next Generation 409-1
Dam’s Sire: CR7 Dynamite 452-1

Hog College Yorkshire Boar
Owner: George & Eric Watson, Hillsboro, KY
Ear Notch: 23-3
DOB: 3/23/13
Sire: CDO2 Crazy Bone 70-2
Dam’s Sire: WGW9 Spark Plug 77-5

Hog College Yorkshire Gilt
Owner: Hilman Schroeder, Sauk City, WI
Ear Notch: 18-5
DOB: 2/2/13
Sire: HSO2 Packer 14-9
Dam’s Sire: HSO9 Confidence 4-10

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.