THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE TEXAS PORK PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION • VOLUME 8, NUMBER 3
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11:00 AM PREVIEW WEBCASTED BY WALTON WEBCASTING with commentary from Kelton Mason & Todd Beyers
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EXHIBITOR AWARDS PROGRAM
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THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE TEXAS PORK PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION • VOLUME 8, NUMBER 3 PRODUCER CONNECTION VOLUME 8, NUMBER 3
On the cover A top breeder of the CTBR and across the country, their success speaks for itself. Be sure to keep Wintex Farms in mind this fall when buying showpigs. Check out their ad for all of their success from this past year and all upcoming sale information.
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Rodeo Austin - Texas Bred Exclusive
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National News Capitol Report Stopping Feral Hogs Texas Pork Industry Conference Recap CTBR Top 5 Breeders of Each Breed Texas Pork Leadership Camp Recap Buy. Train. Show The Asphalt to my Highway of Life Fresh Pork Items Hit Record High Prices Food Feature
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Fall Sales Trail
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2021 CTBR Results Premier Exhibitor Program Choose CTBR This Fall Texas’ Elite Showcase Robbins Names New Director for Canyon Lab Secure Pork Supply Plan Print Advertisements Stamina & Endurance Certified Texas Bred Registry Program Breeder Directory Advertisers Index
Producer Spotlight: MT Heart livestock
UPCOMING EVENTS
AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2021
TPPA’S MISSION “Education. Advocacy. Promotion. The Texas Pork Producers Association is dedicated to the advancement of a sustainable and profitable pork industry.”
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President - Doug Schaefer, Garden City President Elect - Jay Winter, Lubbock Vice President - Josh Krohn, Lamesa Executive Member - Todd Beyers, Abernathy Executive Member - Charles Hodde, Burton Executive Member - Peter Baumert, Dalhart Immediate Past President - Corby Barrett, Perryton
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Doug Alderson, Seguin Chuck Real, Marion Stanley Young, Lubbock Scot Sullivan, Robstown
Jeremy Rounsavall, Purdon Chance Waldrip, Dalhart Cory Rains, Roscoe Robbie Harkey, Hale Center
STAFF
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TPPA Membership Expires
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NJSA Southwest Regional, Woodward, OK
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State Fair Breeder Logs are Due
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State Fair CTBR Certificate Price Increases to $14
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October/November Producer Connection Ads Due
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NBS Junior Classic, Austin, MN
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National Barrow Show, Austin, MN
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State Fair of Texas Youth Barrow Show - Wave 1
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State Fair of Texas Youth Barrow Show - Wave 2
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State Fair of Texas Youth Barrow Show - Wave 3
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Heart of Texas, Waco, TX
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American Royal, Kansas City, MO
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The United Breeding Gilt Show, Waco, TX
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NSR Fall Classic, Duncan, OK
Executive Vice President Brandon Gunn bgunn@texaspork.org
PRODUCER CONNECTION
Director of Communications and Member Outreach Brooke Blum brooke@texaspork.org
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NATIONAL NEWS USDA ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR HOG FARMERS DUE TO COVID-RELATED LOSSES
Recently USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack unveiled additional assistance for livestock farmers who suffered COVID-related losses due to reductions in harvest capacity. The Pandemic Livestock Indemnity Program (PLIP), authorized by the FY2021 appropriations package enacted in December 2020, will provide more than $300 million in payments, the majority of which is expected to be directed to pork producers. Livestock producers can begin to apply for PLIP funding beginning July 20. The application deadline is Sept. 17, 2021. The PLIP is the result of NPPC advocacy last year that included legislation passed by Congress in December authorizing USDA to implement the program. Additionally, Secretary Vilsack announced $50 million in funding to develop a program specifically to assist small pork producers who relied primarily on spot transactions during the pandemic. Details are expected later this summer.
NPPC URGES CONGRESS TO ADDRESS LABOR REFORM
In testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, NPPC President Jen Sorenson urged Congress to address the agriculture labor shortage by expanding the H-2A visa program for year-round use without a cap. As she explained, U.S. pork production is a year-round effort, requiring a hardworking and dedicated workforce on farms and in processing plants. “Current visa programs designed for seasonal agriculture—such as the H-2A visa—fail to meet the workforce needs of U.S. pork producers and other year-round livestock farmers. Now more than ever, we need a dedicated, year-round workforce,” Sorenson told the committee. If not addressed, the labor shortage “could lead to farms and packing plants shutting down, causing serious financial harm to the communities in which they operate. As a result, pork production would be constrained, leading to higher food prices for consumers and the United States becoming an unreliable trading partner for the many countries around the world that rely on our pork,” she noted. Sorenson’s hearing appearance follows the launch of NPPC’s “Year-Round Pork Needs YearRound Workers” campaign which debuted in early July. The campaign features the stories of four foreign-born workers who make vital contributions to the U.S. pork industry and their communities.
HOUSE AMENDMENT ALLOWING YEAR-ROUND H-2A VISA FOR FY2022 APPROVED IN FUNDING BILL
The House Appropriations Committee recently approved an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022 Homeland Security funding bill that would allow the H-2A temporary agriculture guestworker program to be accessed yearround—rather than seasonal— for the FY2022 year. The amendment, by Reps. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) and Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.), was adopted by voice vote. “Our farmers and ranchers are in desperate need of a legal and reliable workforce,” said Rep. Newhouse. “Unfortunately, the H-2A program does not work for all of agriculture. As farming methods have become less seasonal or able to produce multiple harvests, the H-2A program must be updated to meet the needs of the agriculture industry,” he added. The amendment comes as NPPC continues to aggressively engage lawmakers regarding the severe labor shortage in the pork industry. In support of its lobbying efforts, NPPC recently launched its “Year-Round Pork Needs YearRound Workers” campaign to highlight the vital role of foreign-born workers across the U.S. pork industry and the critical need for comprehensive labor reform to address
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FDA LAUNCHES WEBSITE TO HIGHLIGHT SAFETY-RELATED LABELING CHANGES TO ANIMAL DRUGS The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched a new resource to improve transparency and communication with veterinarians, animal producers and consumers about safety-related labeling changes made to FDA-approved animal drug products for all species. The new resource website provides information on recent safety-related labeling changes and will be updated monthly when changes to drug labeling are approved by the FDA. The site posts the safety-related labeling changes for animal drugs beginning January 2021. The safety-related labeling change information will be available on the site for two years after it is first listed. For more information about the most current labeling for a particular animal drug, veterinarians should contact the drug’s sponsor.
PORK DEMAND REMAINS STRONG
The average live price for 51-52% lean hogs during June was $86.15/cwt. That was $5.14 higher than the month before, up $51.90/cwt. from a year ago and the highest price for any month since July 2014. Iowa-Minnesota negotiated hog prices started July at nearly four times the level of last year. Prices have been above the year-ago level every day thus far in 2021 and are expected to remain that way for the rest of 2021. Year-to-date hog slaughter is up, so it is primarily strong demand that is supporting prices. Demand for pork at retail is higher than in 2019 according to 210 Analytics, NPB’s third-party data analytics resource. Early summer sales through June 13, showed the average price of pork sold at retail was 12% higher than the same period in 2019, while the volume sold was just 3% lower. For the first half of 2021, bacon led the meat department in volume growth, with 57 million more pounds sold compared to 2019. Sausage and ribs also saw volume gains over 2019 at 26 million and 3 million pounds, respectively.
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LONE STAR CAPITOL REPORT The 87th Texas Regular Legislative Session officially adjourned Sine Die, “without day,” on Memorial Day, but plans were immediately made to bring them back at least twice for special sessions. Meanwhile, Republican primary races for March 2022 are already taking shape. While some of the state leadership’s big-ticket items did not make it across the finish line, several did, including: expanding rural broadband access, preventing local defunding of police, liability protection from COVID-related lawsuits, reform of ERCOT (which operates the state’s electric grid), and power grid stability. In addition, the must-pass biennial state budget was approved. The Legislature passed several bills of particular interest to the swine industry, all of which were supported by the TPPA. Texas Sunset Commission. Every two years the Sunset Commission reviews state agencies to determine whether the agency is operating as intended and ensure there is no duplication or overlap with another agency. The Sunset process works by setting an automatic termination (Sunset) date in state law on which an agency will be abolished unless the Legislature passes a bill to continue it, typically for another 12 years. This cycle the Commission reviewed 19 agencies. Two agencies of particular interest to the dairy industry, the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) and the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC), were both part of that. SB 703 by Sen. Dawn Buckingham (R-Lakeway) and Rep. Terry Canales (D-Edinburg) renews the TDA for 12 years and included reform measures to streamline the agencies core functions and improve stakeholder engagement. SB 705 by Sen. Eddie Lucio, Jr. (D-Brownsville) and Rep. John Cyrier (R-Lockhart) continues the TAHC for 12 years and adopts Sunset Commission recommendations including replacing the TAHC lab and naming the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) as the state’s regulatory animal health lab; eliminating statutory lists specifying animal diseases TAHC is required to control, eradicate or report; and allowing TAHC to establish quarantine areas in rule rather than statute. Rural Vet Incentive Program. HB 1259 by Rep. Drew Darby (R-San Angelo) and Sen. Kel Seliger (R-Amarillo) transfers the administration of the rural veterinarian incentive program from Texas A&M University to the Texas Animal Health Commission. The transfer of authority from A&M recognizes that there are now two veterinary schools in the state. The bill would pay for student loan forgiveness for each year of service in a rural area, meaning that a student could receive greater financial assistance the longer they agreed to serve in a rural county. Protection of Animal/Crop Facilities. HB 1480 by Rep. John Cyrier (R-Lockhart) and Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R-Brenham) addresses concerns with individuals entering agricultural facilities without the consent of facility owners/operators that have resulted in damage and destruction of livestock and facilities. Under the provisions of the bill, a criminal offense is created that is punishable as a Class B or Class A misdemeanor with the specific punishment based on the amount of loss to the animal or crop facility. Expanding Rural Broadband Access. HB 5 by Rep. Trent Ashby (R-Lufkin) and Sen. Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville) creates the Broadband Development Office at the Comptroller’s Office. The Broadband Development Office is tasked with preparing a state broadband plan, creating a map of areas with limited access to broadband service, and awarding financial incentives in those eligible areas to expand access to and adoption of service.
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Establishment of the Texas Youth Livestock Show Fund. HB 3959 by Rep. Buckley (R-Killeen) The COVID-19 pandemic has reportedly had a dramatically negative effect on the youth livestock show industry in Texas. The cancellation of youth livestock shows deprived young Texans of the opportunity to show their animals, as well as much-needed funds and scholarships that would have come from the sale of their animals. C.S.H.B.3959 seeks to ensure that meaningful opportunities for Texas youth involved in the raising and showing of livestock continue during and after the recovery from the pandemic by providing for the creation of the Texas youth livestock show grant program. C.S.H.B. 3959 amends the Agriculture Code to require the Department of Agriculture (TDA) to establish and administer the Texas youth livestock show grant program. The bill restricts the use of a grant to providing financial assistance to youth livestock shows in Texas and makes a youth livestock show eligible for a grant if the show is part of the youth livestock validation program and either has been in existence for less than 10 years or is a regional youth livestock show. The bill requires the TDA to establish grant eligibility requirements and a grant application process and to encourage participation from livestock shows of varying sizes, types of entries, and needs. C.S.H.B. 3959 creates the Texas youth livestock show fund as an account in the general revenue fund administered by the TDA. The bill sets out the composition of the fund and restricts the use of money therein by the TDA to providing grants under the grant program and promoting and encouraging donations to the fund. The bill authorizes the TDA to accept grants, gifts, or donations from any source that are made for the purposes of the grant program and requires that any such money received be deposited in the fund. Passed the House but was left in the Senate Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain food products. HB 316 by Rep. Buckley (R-Killeen) It has been suggested that codifying definitions of the various types of meat and non-meat products will strengthen consumers’ understanding of what they are purchasing while fostering seller transparency. As technology advances and food products for consumption are created using alternative ingredients and methods, Texans need the ability to make the distinction between meat originating from a carcass, meat substitutes, and cell-cultured products. C.S.H.B. 316 seeks to provide clarification by codifying in the Texas Meat and Poultry Inspection Act the definitions relating to meat products and the labeling of those products and applying provisions relating to misbranding under that act to all applicable products. The bill also requires the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission to adopt rules to implement the bill’s provisions. 17
Stopping Feral Hogs Advancements Offer a Hopeful Solution to Texas’ Hog Problem
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he feral hog crisis has burdened farmers, ranchers and suburban families in Texas for decades. They run on every acre across the state it seems, but hogs tend to stick to bottom lands like rivers and creeks. Never far from dense protective cover, a feral hog’s home rand is less than 5,000 acres but can be up to 70,000 acres, according to Wildlife Biologist Rick Taylor.
The rate of reproduction is almost immediate as females are capable of breeding around eight to 10 months of age, and a female can produce a litter size of up to ten to twelve young. Because mature boars usually roam alone, sows and their young will travel in groups together. These groups of feral hogs cause the most damage to land - rooting up crops, tearing down fences and even scaring families in suburban neighborhoods. Methods to control the feral hog population include trapping, snaring, shooting and the use of specially trained dogs. While these options provide some temporary relief, many people were left wondering what to do next, especially when left in the wake of expensive damages. According to recent reports, the feral hog population in Texas has swelled to over 2.6 million. Feral hogs cause an estimated $500 million in damages, not just to farm and ranch land, but to urban areas, parks, golf courses. Feral hogs were even responsible for at least one human death in the last few years. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced an exciting new tool in the war against feral hogs with the release of a new hog contraceptive bait entering the market this week. A new product called HogStop is being released with the goal of curbing the growth of the feral hog population in Texas over time. “The feral hog problem has exploded into a crisis,” said Commissioner Miller, “Texas farmers and ranchers need every tool they can get their hands on to stop these hogs. With this new product, we’re one step closer to my goal of making feral hogs an endangered species in Texas.” HogStop is a mixture of natural feedstuffs that is fed to feral hogs to reduce the number of feral hogs on your farm or ranch. It acts as a male contraception on feral boar hogs. Sperm counts in feral boar hogs are reduced and hence fertility. Births of baby pigs are decreased and feral hog populations decrease over time. HogStop is not a poison that will kill the hogs. It should be fed in hog-specific feeders that are designed to keep out all other species.
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“O am very excited about this new product, HogStop,” Miller said. “This could be a great new weapon in the war on feral hogs. It appears that unlike other hog baits, this is not a poison. Instead, it interrupts the reproduction of this animal over time, and therefore makes the product more humane.” A rider in the FY 2022-23 Texas state budger will allow TDS to collaborate with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service on an experimental use program evaluating the efficacy of warfarin as a feral hog control method. Under this pilot project, a warfarin-based pesticide product can be registered for use in the state provided it is approved by the federal EPA and meets the guidelines set forth by Texas A&M AgriLife for this project. “We’re looking forward to working with Texas A&M AgriLife to get this pilot project underway quickly,” said Miller. “I appreciate legislators giving us the opportunity to evaluate a warfarinbased pesticide once and for all and hopefully getting one registered for use by farmers and ranchers as soon as we can.” “HogStop, or any other product that is available to help Texas farmers and ranchers curb the damage done by these feral hogs, is welcomed at the Texas Department of Agriculture.” HogStop is considered a 25 (b) pesticide by the EPA, and as such, does not have to be registered by TDA before use. “Contraceptive baits like HogStop work to strike a blow against the exponential growth of the feral hog population in Texas,” said Miller. “As we fight to find other ways to eradicate these pests, these kinds of products can knock down the numbers over a period of time.” For more information about HogStop, visit their website at www.hogstop.com.
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TEXAS PORK INDUSTRY CONFERENCE & YOUTH SYMPOSIUM
Awards Banquet
Featuring the state’s best genetics. Showcasing the outstanding breeders and youth exhibitors of the Certified Texas Bred Registry.
CTBR Top Breeders
BROCKMAN FARMS JOSH & CARRIE BROCKMAN
29 Class Champions 20
WINTEX FARMS JAY & WILL WINTER
26 Class Champions
LACKEY LIVESTOCK
JASON & JACKIE LACKEY
24 Class Champions
CORNERSTONE VENTURES
LINDNER SHOWPIGS
21 Class Champions
18 Class Champions
KNEESE SHOWPIGS
BERGER FARMS
CHANCE WALDRIP
RUSSELL KNEESE
LUKE LINDNER
CLIFF & COBY BERGER 2021
Certified Texas Bred Registry
Top Breeder Class Champions
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Berger Farms
Texas Pork Producers Association
10 Class Champions
8 Class Champions
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BEYERS FARMS
THOMAS SHOWPIGS
7 Class Champions
5 Class Champions
C&P LIVESTOCK
UNDERDOG GENETICS
TODD & MORIAH BEYERS
LEO CANALES & WILL PETRUS
KEVIN THOMAS
MASON GARNER
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Certified Texas Bred Registry
Top Breeder Class Champions
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Underdog Genetics
Texas Pork Producers Association
4 Class Champions
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4 Class Champions
CTBR Champion Breeders
BERGER FARMS
CLIFF & COBY BERGER
WINTEX FARMS JAY & WILL WINTER
Certified Texas Bred Registry
Champion Breeder
Berger Farms
Grand Champion | State Fair of Texas ‘20
Texas Pork Producers Association
Grand Champion Barrow State Fair of Texas
WINTEX FARMS
Grand Champion Barrow The Alternative
LACKEY LIVESTOCK
JAY & WILL WINTER
JASON & JACKIE LACKEY
Supreme Champion Gilt Texas’ Elite Showcase
Reserve Supreme Gilt Texas’ Elite Showcase
FOOTE FARMS
WINTEX FARMS
Reserve Purebred Gilt Texas’ Elite Showcase
Reserve Crossbred Gilt Texas’ Elite Showcase
JASON FOOTE
JAY & WILL WINTER
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BROCKMAN FARMS
JOSH & CARRIE BROCKMAN
JOSH & CARRIE BROCKMAN
Grand Champion Barrow San Antonio Livestock Show
Reserve Champion Barrow San Antonio Livestock Show
BROCKMAN FARMS
LINDNER SHOWPIGS
Reserve Champion Barrow Houston Livestock Show
Grand Champion Barrow Rodeo Austin
JOSH & CARRIE BROCKMAN
BROCKMAN FARMS
JOSH & CARRIE BROCKMAN
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BROCKMAN FARMS
Reserve Champion Barrow Rodeo Austin
LUKE LINDNER
Congratulations to the 2021 Certified Texas Bred Registry Foundation Gilt Scholarship recipients!
MADISON COLVIN, BRYAN, TX COOPER FORD, WESLACO, TX
GRACE HUSEMAN, NAZARETH, TX
JOHN PENNINGTON, PARADISE, TX KYLE REAL, KRUM, TX
Certified Texas Bred Registry Foundation Gilt Donor
MB Genetics Chris & Tiffany Blount & Kevin & Megan Mock
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Certified Texas Bred Registry Premier Exhibitors
Calculated by points earned with each class champion, we wanted to honor those individuals whose hard work and dedication to the CTBR program exemplifies what a Premier Exhibitor should be.
KIERSTEN BOURQUIN
BRYLEIGH BEYERS
SAVANNAH JOHNSTON
MARLA ISELT
LUBBOCK
TROY
ABERNATHY
LEXINGTON 2021
Premier Exhibitor Certified Texas Bred Registry
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Marla Is
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KY BLOUNT KERRVILLE 2021
Premier Exhibitor Certified Texas Bred Registry
KOTTON WEST TAFT 2021
Premier Exhibitor Certified Texas Bred Registry
Kotton West
Ky Blount
LEAH PFEIFFER
PAYTON EASTER
ANDON USENER
KAMLYNN MASON
CAMERON
FREDERICKSBURG
TAHOKA
MONTGOMERY
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Order of the Golden Pig
Awarded to an individual who has made a significant long-term contribution to the Texas Pork Industry and/or TPPA.
Barret Klein Boerne
Industry Service
Awarded to allied industry individuals who make a significant contribution to the Texas Pork Industry and/or TPPA.
FiberMax Center for Discovery Lubbock
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Producer of the Year
The highest annual award presented by TPPA, this recognizes a producer for their significant achievements in swine production and other contributions to the development of the Texas pork industry.
Todd & Moriah Beyers Beyers Farms
Hall of Honor
A distinct honor recognizing lifetime achievements and significant contributions and leadership to the pork industry.
Jay Winter Lubbock
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TEXAS BRED RE D E GI FI S TI
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Congratulations to our
Certified Texas Bred Registry
Top 5 Breeders of Each Breed Berk Wintex Farms, Lubbock Lindner Showpigs, Comfort MB Genetics, Wildorado Kneese Showpigs, Fredericksburg Biggs Livestock, Plainview
Landrace Wintex Farms, Lubbock Cornerstone Ventures, Dalhart MT Heart Livestock, Marion JDF Farms, Seminole Merryman Showpigs, Clyde
Cross Brockman Farms, Montgomery Lackey Livestock, Haskell Cornerstone Ventures, Dalhart Lindner Showpigs, Comfort Wintex Farms, lubbock
Chester Kneese Showpigs, Fredericksburg Beyers Farms, Abernathy Alderson Farms, Seguin BRS Hog Farm, Crowell JDF Farms, Seminole
Poland Foote Farms, Lubbock Cornerstone Ventures, Dalhart JDF Farms, Seminole Underdog Genetics, Lawn Pantone 186 red Joe Couts Showpigs, Pampa
Dark Cross Lackey Livestock, Haskell Brockman Farms, Montgomery Wintex Farms, Lubbock Lindner Showpigs, Comfort Cornerstone Ventures, Dalhart
Duroc Wintex Farms, Lubbock Powell Livestock, Jourdanton Tongate Showpigs, Bangs Oak Valley Farm, Round Top Harkey Farms, Hale Center
Cornerstone Ventures, Dalhart Lindner Showpigs, Comfort Berger Farms, Giddings West Texas Genetics, Vancourt MT Heart Livestock, Marion
Hamp Brockman Farms, Montgomery Lindner Showpigs, Comfort Wintex Farms, Lubbock Lackey Livestock, Haskell Young Livestock, Burkburnett
York Brockman Farms, Montgomery Lackey Livestock, Haskell Wintex Farms, Lubbock Lindner Showpigs, Comfort Superior Genetics, Coldspring
Pantone Spot527 purple
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Adam Alfs
Ashley Hagen
Will Hagen
2021 The Recovery Champion Crossbred Gilt
2021 The Recovery Champion Crossbred Barrow
2021 The Audible Grand Champion Crossbred Gilt
2021 The Audible Reserve Grand Champion Crossbred Gilt
Connor Correia
Ty Goss
Evan Wynne
Jami Hoblyn
2021 The Audible Reserve Grand Champion Market Barrow
2021 The Exposition Champion Overall Crossbred Gilt
2021 National Junior Show Champion Overall Crossbred Barrow
2021 National Junior Show Reserve Champion Overall Purebred Barrow
Anna Franke
Brynn Fort
Aubree Garner
Myla Wagoner
2021 TX National Stock Show Reserve Grand Champion Market Barrow
2021 TX National Stock Show Bronze Overall Barrow
2021 San Angelo Jr Stars Gilt Show Supreme Champion Gilt
2021 San Angelo Jr Stars Gilt Show Reserve Supreme Champion Gilt
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Brynn Fort
Steven Sanders
Hagen Cundiff
Jacie Cantrell
2021 San Angelo Livestock Show Grand Champion Market Barrow
2021 Oklahoma Youth Expo Grand Champion Market Barrow
2021 Oklahoma Youth Expo Reserve Grand Champion Market Barrow
2021 Oklahoma Youth Expo Bronze Market Barrow
Hayden Green
Sadie Varner
Gadson Jervis
Bray Wright
2021 Oklahoma Youth Expo Supreme Champion Commercial Breeding Gilt
2021 Oklahoma Youth Expo Reserve Supreme Champion Commercial Breeding Gilt
2021 Oklahoma Youth Expo Supreme Champion Purebred Gilt
2021 Oklahoma Youth Expo Reserve Supreme Champion Purebred Gilt
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5 DAYS, 18 STUDENTS, OVER 1,500 MILES AND 1 UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE
Texas Pork Leadership Camp 2021 When summer comes around families are busy with vacations, baseball games and most of all CAMPS! So what if you could go to a camp that taught the ins and outs of real pork production, plus leadership and advocacy, or should I say, “AGvocacy?” Well that’s what the Texas Pork Leadership Camp is all about! Select students from across the state get the opportunity for an inside look of the true pork industry from farm to fork. Not only do they gain hands-on experience, but they interact with industry leaders who volunteer their time to educate and answer any questions the campers may have. This year TPPA got the opportunity to travel over 1,500 miles in five days, with 18 ready-to-learn and excited campers!
Day 1: Welcome to TPPA Headquaters Camp kicked off at the TPPA office in Lubbock, then we traveled to West Texas A&M University where the campers met Dr. Tanner Robertson, Assistant professor of Agriculture Media and Communications, and his crew. The campers learned ways to send positive messages about agriculture, and how to talk to the media about telling our story. The day kept rolling as we got the opportunity to tour the state-of-the-art agricultural teaching complex and arena.
Day 2: Shower Time!!! Day two got off to an early start with a tour of the JBS Longview East Farm. The campers had the opportunity to experience a shower in/out facility, as well as get a better look at their daily operations and how they care for the animals. Their employees talked all about how they efficiently handle breeding, gestation and farrowing, and even got the chance to breed and farrow some of their own.These campers and counselors left gaining so much knowledge not only on how much JBS cares about the safety of their pigs, but also their employees, community and customers. Then we headed north to Guymon, Oklahoma to tour the Seaboard Farms processing facility. With this tour campers were able to get a little more information about the food on our plates and how it gets there. Lastly, we traveled back to Canyon where the campers heard from Dr. Rebecca Robbins, DVM, PhD, Resident Director of the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory in Canyon. The campers got to tour the lab and get a better understanding of diseases that affect the swine industry. 32
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Day 3: Pork Wars!! To start day three off, the campers were at Texas Tech University where the campers heard from Dr. Amy Petry as she went over Feed & Nutrition, Dr. Ryan Rathmann as he covered live market hog evaluation and gave an ultrasound demonstration. Then, Dr. Petry and Dr. Jeff Wiegert covered the digestive tract and reproductive tract of swine. Lastly, the kids enjoyed an intense EPD game; where they learned how to pick the right genetic profiles for their farm, but also how to bargain. They also covered Biotechnology in the swine industry with Dr. Wiegert, where they had to put their debating skills to the test. Then, a crowd favorite, “Pork Wars” was underway at the FiberMax Center for Discovery. Each team created their very own pork product and side dish then presented to a group of “celebrity” judges.
Day 4: Wreck ‘em
Thursday morning was spent at Texas Tech University, Dr. Amy Petry presented a Biosecurity and Germ Lab, where the campers got to learn the importance of biosecurity. A quick trip to Wintex Farms was next on the list, to say the kids were excited to see one of the most successful hog farms was an understatement. Jay and Will Winter were generous enough to show us around their farm and tell us how and why they do the things they do. We saw everything from some of the best boars in the industry today to genetics and barn layout. Next, we headed to HEB, the campers learned about the importance of marketing for consumers, including the store layout and product labeling. Afterward, we traveled back to tech where the campers got the opportunity to fab out multiple pork carcasses to get a better idea of how the product ends up on our plates. Now it’s not all just seeing hundreds of pigs at every awesome tour after tour at TPLC! There was a much deserved fun night of fun at the Adventure Park!
Day 5: Time for The Hot Seat! Throughout the week campers had worked on how to handle different scenarios concerning animal welfare, food safety and environmental sustainability; campers even had a group discussion about the scenarios with Brooke & Brandon. They discussed how consumers can be misinformed or misinterpret agricultural practices and the vital need to educate them. After a week of preparation and media training campers were given one of the scenarios and had a taped interview with Brooke. Not only were campers able to watch themselves afterwards and see what they could improve on, but the rest of the students were able to see what each one did great and use that for the future! Lastly, the campers endured an intense quiz bowl competition to test the knowledge they gained throughout the week. Though this week was packed full of tours with late nights and early mornings, these campers were always up and ready to learn. This was a great group of students and we thank you for all of your hard work and respect you showed throughout the week!
Thank you to all of our 2021 Texas Pork Leadership hosts! Camp would not have been possible without all of you!
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Holly ALderson
Dayton Allen
Cutter Bishop
Cameron Eriksmoen
Cooper Ford
Kinsey Garnder
Jaedon Gass
Faith Geistweidt
Landry Henderson
Kyna Hudman
Kaitlyn Hughes
Madlyn Nichols
Payton Ownbey
Tres Pennington
Kyle Real
Marion
Weslaco
Farwell
Whitney
Burleson
Gatesville
Post
Paradise
Shallowater
Garden City
Royse City
Krum
Harlingen
Fredericksburg
Ackerly
Ashlyn Summers Waxahachie
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Brayden Ulguray Leander
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Youth Spotlight
Cooper Ford
Weslaco, TX 4F Livestock
It is a hot, humid Sunday morning, deep in the Valley with their very first litter of pigs coming soon, and they thought to theirselves, “we have a day before she’s due, let’s spend this Sunday fishing”, Cooper, his dad, and sisters head out and have a great day offshore fishing, but his mom in her Sunday best, not so much. She farrowed out her first sow and ten healthy piglets in her church dress by herself. Fast forward four years and 4F Livestock expects to farrow 17 sows this fall, with his mom there for all the farrowing advice. As we talk to Cooper Ford, our youth spotlight, he reflects over the past four years and their start with that first chester gilt, he says, “It’s so much more than simply raising pigs, it’s the intricate blend of faith, family, friends, and fun! 4F Livestock is something we as a family are proud to shape each and every day.”
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Cooper’s family is an integral part of both his life and his part in the livestock industry. His three little sisters’, lovingly referred to as his minions, not only help him out at the barn but also help him by being the greatest influences of his life. Even though they love pushing his buttons and getting on his nerves, he wouldn’t be where he is today without them. They challenge him and have been his biggest supporters through each and every endeavor. But as quick as he is to thank his sister’s for being his biggest support system, Cooper acknowledges that his biggest role model is his father, Cleve Ford. “From the day I was born, he has stood up for me. He’s definitely a big talker, an avid Christian, a happy spender when it comes to show pigs, the most gracious giver, and the most joyful family man you’ll ever meet. Dad has taught me to stand up for everything that means something to me, no matter how big or how small. He’d gladly walk across the desert with no shoes on his feet, just to share the last bite of bread he’d have to eat. And, one day I hope I can be half the father, businessman, mentor, and show pig enthusiast he is.” His great uncle, Russell gave him the best advice he’s ever been given. “God gave us two ears and one mouth to do twice as much listening as talking.” From that Cooper has learned to sit back and listen and be sure to understand everything that others are saying, because you never know the wisdom you will pick up in a conversation. Which if you know Cooper like we got to know him, he must do a lot of listening.
THE BASICS
Weslaco High School ‘21 Texas A&M University ‘25 Texas 4H Council – District 12 President Area X FFA 1st Vice President Texas Youth Livestock Ambassador
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
National Hispanic Scholar, CTBR Foundation Gilt Scholar, Rodeo Houston Scholar, Texas Pork Leadership Camp participant, 3rd place State Public Speaking Texas 4-H. State Finalist for Star Farmer Production Entrepreneurship, Senior Creed Speaking, Greenhand Public Speaking. Lonestar degree recipient, Gold Star recipient, National Honor Society member.
FAVORITE QUOTE
“Outliers are those who have been given opportunities-- and who have had the strength and presence of mind to seize them.” -Malcom Gladwell
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Throughout showing and raising show pigs Cooper has discovered some tests along the way. Cooper states, time is the the number one challenge. There simply aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done between school, work, family, livestock, and extracurriculars. Challenging to juggle everything is tough but come show day, it’s all worth it. A can of Red Bull gets his adrenaline pumping and once the show has started, there’s nothing else in the world that compares to that adrenaline rush Cooper gets, particularly at the San Antonio Livestock Exposition. Cooper says, “San Antonio is my all-time favorite show. There’s something about the friendships made in the jammed packed barn that I love, and I know the fairgrounds like the back of my hand. It’s the show where I first placed at, the first concert I ever went to, the first major I hauled to by myself, and it’s the show where I learned what raising hogs is all about.” As active and inquisitive as he is he has ventured off and tried a little bit of everything outside of pigs. Although the sheep and goat world didn’t work out, they had some great mentors in the cattle barn and have been fortunate enough to be able to show steers competitively his last few years of high school. Ultimately, Cooper’s passion lies with hogs and still sees his future staying mainly in the hog barn. He is extremely excited for the future of the herd in Weslaco and his sisters’ show ring trips in the future. Cooper hopes that one day people want to drive all the way to practically Mexico just to come look at 4F Livestock. Something cooper really enjoys is growth. Not only the growth and development of livestock, but as well the growth of relationship with variable people you cross paths with along the way. Day in and day out, we as producers are blessed with the opportunity to watch God’s creation prosper with the objective of feeding America, as well as feeding youth in agriculture opportunities. Seeing people grow through the most unique opportunities by raising livestock is arguably the most fascinating and rewarding aspect of our industry.”
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When not out at the barn or at a pig show you can find Cooper out fishing and hunting. His parents own a boat company, so every chance he got to be on the water with friends and family, he took complete advantage. Cooper made sure that opening day of dove season every year, his schedule was absolutely cleared of all other obligations. His definition of a prime afternoon is, “Watching pups run after whitewing and wading through fields of sunflowers, all while listening to Aggie football over the truck speakers.” Come August 2021, you will find Cooper in College Station at Kyle Field shouting and screaming as the newest, loudest, and proudest fighting Texas Aggie. Cooper will attend Texas A&M University this fall and major in Animal Science. Growing up he has been exposed to politics, production agriculture and education and he hopes to continue to grow in the life and knowledge of agriculture. Cooper states that agriculture is his culture, and will take any opportunity for servant leadership, public speaking and showing livestock. From the start, he found his passion while exhibiting livestock, discovered the power of his voice through public speaking and developed such humbling feelings while leading in 4-H and FFA. Cooper wants to stand up, serve, and lead agriculture. “You see, nothing else will have the ability to go right, if agriculture goes wrong. I long to make a difference in the industry that made a difference in me, by working to professionally influence legislature and provide common agricultural education on Capitol Hill.”
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First Time Showing
“It was a cold January morning, one I can still feel, as the Weslcao school barn seemed more like a warzone trying for the first time ever to load my little market cross gilt, Skout. My parents wanted me to have at least one show ring experience before RGVLS, but with my dad out of town, we were faced with a little challenge. We asked my great uncle to haul the creaky red trailer we borrowed from a friend and walked in doe-eyed and didn’t even have to act like we were completely green. A gallon of dry shampoo and a brush later, little Skout and I were ready for the ring with our old school slapper whip. I walked into the ring, with my pig more showing me, than me showing her, but I earned a 2nd in class ribbon. To this day, that red ribbon still hangs proud on my wall alongside banners from around the state; it reminds me where I’ve come from, and the genuine reason I choose to raise livestock every day.”
Most Memorable Show Experience
“For years we tried so hard to bring home the banner at our home show, the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show. Last year though, that was the last thing on our mind as COVID was quickly stripping away our chances to show at RGVLS. Thankfully, we were able to get all our hogs in the barn and the show started. I made the sale with my hamp barrow, a kid in our show team won his breed, and we were thankful, but the real thing to be thankful for was my sister winning grand. We took a good set, but honestly never thought she had it till just then! Before she even stepped in the ring she was penned back, time and time again. I’ll always remember jumping out of the stands, busting my butt, and sprinting to the back to hug her and celebrate. In the midst of such a scary time, there was suddenly so much faith, hope, and joy… something I’ll never forget.”
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“My favorite hog, by a long shot, was Fred. He drove on the green chips in Houston my eighth grade year and rounded out my season being the first ever major sale maker in our barn! Fred was extra special, because we bred him. He came out of our first litter that year, that was unfortunately an emergency c-section. We only saved him and a gilt mate, and as a shoutout to the only show on at bottle feeding time, I Love Lucy, they were coined Fred and Ethel. Fred was always a champion, and not just at the backdrop all year, but in people’s hearts too. That one pig taught me what it truly means when they say it takes an army, and I’m forever grateful for the relationships Fred brought me!”
RAPID FIRE QUESTIONS WITH COOPER I always make sure I… Pack extra pairs of socks I can’t live without… Sweet tea
My favorite song is… Heading South by Zach Bryan
If I could meet one person it would be… Walt Disney
I would never go to a show without… Spraying a little Flare in my hair My parents make me mad when… They’re back seat drivers
My siblings make me mad when… Criticize my fashion choices I’ve always looked up to… My Dad
My least favorite part about showing... Wash rack duty If I could do anything, I would be… President of the United States!
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It’s already that time to start filling your barns with barrows and gilts for our spring major shows. With showmanship being such an important part of success in the showring, we asked two accomplished showman what they do in the beginning.
Ashlyn Summers (Waxahachie) has been
champion showman at Fort Worth, Houston, State Fair of Texas, Team Purebred Chickasha Oklahoma, along with multiple Supreme gilts at major stock shows.
Savannah Johnston (Troy) has had Reserve Supreme at Houston, State Fair of Texas, Stockman’s Showcase, and Champion Showman at the State Fair of Texas.
IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO START! Ashlyn- “As soon as possible. The sooner you start whip breaking the easier it will be down the road. It’s much easier
to man handle a 70-90lb pig than a 120-150lb pig. At that point they will use their body weight against you. My family and I like to get pigs out at show as soon as possible so we try to work as quickly as we can to get the pigs whip broke. But of course, we try to go the speed of the pig. Just like children, every pig is different and sometimes more challenging.”
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TRUST & GET ‘EM GOING Savannah- “Getting pigs to trust you is key. The first day
that they are getting used to the barns, I will sit in the pen and usually run a brush and whip over them until they are coming up to me and getting comfortable with me being in the pen. If they trust you and know your habits, it’s easier on them and you at a show. It is important to make it clear what you expect from them is. Don’t be afraid to have a stern hand sometimes.”
MAKE THEM COMFOTABLE TO YOU & THEIR SURRONDINGS Ashlyn- “When it comes to getting the pigs comfortable,
it’s best to leave them in the stall for a couple days to let them get used to the barn and their surroundings. With in that period of time, it’s good to grab a brush and a whip. With the brush I like to slowly approach the animal in the stall. This helps them get used to you touching them and your presence. With the whip, it helps so much to let the pig chew on it and get used to the the idea of the whip. Also you could rub it all over there body to help them be more comfortable with it.”
LET’S START TO WHIP BREAK Savannah- “Whip breaking can be challenging but it
varies from pig to pig. I start out using two whips to whip break them. I have one whip constantly hitting their side, so they know what their “Go Button” is, while the other is used to show left, right, or their head carriage. I also try to walk my pigs far away from my barns so that they don’t get barn sour. If you have a hill to walk, up put it to use, it gets them away from the barn and builds their stamina.”
WORK THROUGH THE CHALLENGES Ashlyn- “Most challenging part about whip breaking is
feeling like you are not getting anywhere with your pig. It’s easy to just give up walk away and say the pig isn’t trainable. We are all guilty of this. But you as a showman have to keep trying and maybe try new approach with your pig. There is no right or wrong way to whip break a pig because they are all different.”
Savannah- “One challenge is breaking pigs of their habit to run or run back to the barn. It’s very time consuming and you must be patient with them. Patience and consistency is how to overcome it. If you aren’t consistent nothing will ever stick with them, and it will be a repetitive cycle.” 45
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Livestock judging is the asphalt on my highway of life
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magine this...It is 2007, a Saturday morning at a South Texas county fairground where it is hot and humid. Class 1, market hogs, set up in pods, with a 3-foot 7 inch, an 8-year-old girl in a maroon pullover polo with a 4-leaf clover on the left chest frantically trying to push high schoolers out of the way to be able to see at least one pig before the 8-minute time limit is up. Fast forward 11 years, she’s now 20 years old, 5 foot 1 at the HLSR collegiate livestock judging contest with a class of Hereford market steers. Things haven’t changed much because a 6-foot 6 guy somehow always seems to be standing right in front of her continuously impeding her view. A few months later, it’s discovered that the really short girl and really tall guy were now going to be teammates at Texas Tech, and he later found humor in blocking her view of every single class. From the day I entered my very first livestock judging contest I was always reminded to push my way to the front. I may not have physically grown much over the years, but the one thing that did thrive and prosper was my love for judging. Always being the short one of every friend group may have consumed my life with constant jokes and nicknames, but on a more serious note, livestock judging became my life.
My opportunities through livestock judging were a chain of events that shaped me into the person I am today. I started judging when I was 8 and finally wrapped up my time livestock judging when I was 21. My judging career wasn’t just limited to participating in judging contests over those 13 years. I was also allowed opportunities to judge shows and help 4H and FFA members today with various aspects of their judging and show careers. It has taken me 21 years to realize that everything I have and everything I am is all thanks to my livestock judging career, teams, and coaches. 48
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First contest
In 2007 when it all started, I probably inverted all the market hog classes, and I promise you I didn’t get the question about which pig had the extra dewclaw right. I think I was 11th place that day, and at that time I honestly didn’t care. I was just happy to be able to talk again with my friends when the contest was over and play ninja.
2010
First buckle
In 2010, things changed when I won my first livestock judging buckle, followed by another and then another. I started to “want” to judge, but the love for reasons had yet to appear.
2012
FFA start
I have never been known to be a quiet person, but I definitely was a little shy when talking in front of a group of people. I was guilty of avoiding practices because I knew reasons would be a part of that day. I actually vividly remember telling my coach after a contest that I would only continue to judge at the county fairs and not participate in district so that I didn’t have to give reasons. To say that didn’t go over well is quite the understatement. An opportunity developed that allowed me to judge on my own terms. I made the decision to transition into livestock judging for my Jr. FFA chapter and no longer 4-H. It was comforting, to say the least. I was able to continue to compete and do what I loved without having to come out of my comfort zone.
2014
First set of reasons in a contest
My plan of judging FFA and never having to give a set of reasons was ironically turned against me on a day in April of 2014 and I remember it like it was just yesterday. My team was 3rd at the state contest which felt like an incredible accomplishment. After we got in the ag truck to head back home, my ag teacher turned around with a dirty grin on his face and said, “time to start practicing reasons”. I was intimidated. “Walk in a room, talk to a stranger, tell them how and why you placed a class the way you did?” Absolutely not! Except, giving up wasn’t an option because I have fellow team members that were counting on me, and I couldn’t let them down. I practiced diligently and developed a method of reason giving that I was comfortable with, and I went through the contest in Kansas City at the American Royal and gave 4 sets of reasons. I survived. I made it through the contest and somehow accomplished 6th place in reasons, 4th overall individual, and Champion team overall.
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2017 Blinn
In 2017, I decided to judge at Blinn Junior College. I had finally become comfortable enough to give a set of reasons. Starting out I had no idea what I was doing or why I was there; never would’ve thought that decision would have paved my way to bigger and better things.
2018
First show
In 2018, I got the chance to judge my first (and probably only) jackpot pig show. When I was asked to do it, my feelings were bittersweet. I was absolutely terrified to have to talk on the mic but so excited to finally get to judge a show. Judging the show was one of the best experiences I ever had, but I still remember standing in the middle of the ring, mic in my hand and feeling it just uncontrollably shake. It was absolutely the most fun I’ve ever had judging, and I am happy to say that it was something that I got to experience but I don’t see myself judging in the show ring in the near future again.
2018
First win
My time with my Blinn team in Louisville, Kentucky, at the 2018 North American International Livestock Expo is what made it all worth it.
2019 TTU
My transitions from judging in high school to Blinn College and then to Texas Tech University had its set of differences. I went from judging 20 contests a year to not even 10 contests a year. I went from having a team of 6 to a team of 22 then a team of 26. I started out practicing an hour once a week in high school to about 4 hours twice a week while at Blinn, and even more at tech. From judging 8 classes and 3 questions classes to 12 classes and 8 reasons classes. From contests only lasting two hours to them lasting about 10 hours. From traveling across the state to traveling across the nation. From my brother being my teammate to my brother being one of my coaches. At 22 years old, I can honestly say I have only been out of the state once for something other than a judging contest or a show. Judging collegiately allowed me to see and experience so many new places and 50 things.
Judging can continue to create endless opportunities for anyone’s future like it did mine, whether it’s college plans, an internship, or a career. Once I finally got out of my comfort zone to give a set of reasons, I enhanced my public speaking abilites and developed communications skills. One of the biggest skills I learned throughout judging was, decision making. There is a limited amount of time to place a class, and in life you are faced with tough decisions that you must make a decision on. Within the past few years I have had to learn to weigh out my options and make different life choices. There is multpile different livestock judging programs throughout the nation that I had to decide where I wanted to go. I first decided that I wanted to attend Junior College and wanted to stay in Texas. That narrowed my options down to Blinn, South Plains, Claredon, Frank Phillips. One can say I have always “bled blue”, and Blinn only being thirty minutes from home just seemed like the perfect choice. Growing up I always thought I would go to A&M, but Livestock judging led me to Texas Tech. I judged for Joe Rathmann at Blinn and he convinced me to give his brother Ryan and Texas Tech a visit. I was in Lubbock for one day, during a haboob and Ryan told me, “if you like it here now with this weather you will love it on a pretty day”, Lubbock and Texas Tech had so much to offer and judging for both Rathmann brothers has always been a dream of mine. Moving 7 and a half hours from home and my family was a lot harder than I was ever expecting. It took me about a semester and half to finally get comfortable in Lubbock and start building friendships. Now, I can’t imagine ever leaving Lubbock because I have grown to truly love it here. During my time at Blinn and Tech, I was given the opportunity to intern at multiple shows, but specifically S.A.L.E Breeding Gilt show, S.A.L.E Market Barrow Show, and the Texas Elite Showcase. When working at these shows in 2018, 2019, and 2021 I began to build relationships with new people. This is where I met Brandon Gunn and learned more about what the Texas Pork Producers Association is all about. Interning at those shows is what really showed me my desire and passion to continue in a career in the show industry and ultimately introduced me to the summer internship at TPPA. From starting judging at 8 years old to judging collegiately, every part of it has got me where I am today, and for that, I am forever grateful.
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Fresh Pork Items Hit Record High Prices
By now, we’ve seen newspaper articles, nonstop cable news shows, and local news talking about houses that get 20 bids without anyone walking through the door.
June 29, 2021 *From the Pork Checkoff’s Insight to Action Newsletter
Pork merchandisers have not been spared from this experience as prices for popular fresh pork items recently hit record levels
Low Inventory, Sky-High Foodservice Demand, and Labor Issues Fuel Prices for Grill-Ready Items One of the more ubiquitous items going into the Fourth of July Celebrations are ribs. We have seen demand ebb and flow in the past, but nothing in previous experience compares to this. USDA-AMS recently quoted the price of baby back ribs over $5 a pound, 61% higher than a year ago and 94% higher than the same time in 2019. Understanding what has been driving prices to this point should help in formulating a plan for the upcoming holiday as well as future feature activity.
Normal Q1 Inventory Build Did Not Happen
Normally market participants anticipate the surge in demand that happens in the spring and summer by building inventories when demand is not as strong, and supplies are ample. Typically, the supply of ribs in the freezer will double from August to February. However, according to the monthly USDA-NASS ‘Cold Storage’ survey, this year the inventory build was far less than normal, and by the end of April, freezer stocks were 27% lower than the five-year average. Rising COVID cases in the winter and the uncertain future is likely the main reason for the lower inventory build, and retailers are now paying the price for the industry decisions made last winter.
Foodservice Rebound Exceeds Expectations
Last year, retailers had the market mostly to themselves. While prices increased due to the shift from foodservice to retail, the lack of competition from barbecue places and other foodservice operators helped keep the market in check. Now that foodservice demand is back, and they have little freezer stock, the race is on to outbid each other. Pork ribs are not the only items that are affected by this competition. We ran a price ratio of pork ribs vs. briskets, another popular barbecue restaurant item. Currently, the price multiple of baby back ribs vs. briskets is about one to one, right in the middle of the 10-year range. Baby back ribs have become less expensive relative to ribs than a year ago. 58
Labor, Not Hog Numbers, is the Issue Hog processing is only one of many industries that are currently struggling with a tight labor pool and high costs. So far in 2021, hog slaughter has been higher than we expected from the March inventory survey. According to USDA data analyzed by Steiner Consulting, weekly hog slaughter in April averaged 2.456 million head, up 3% compared to April 2019 (comparisons to last year are skewed by COVID disruptions). And weekly slaughter in May averaged 2.394 million head, 2% higher than in 2019. With limited labor supply, packers are asking more for items that require additional labor, such as boning loins. Given the competition mentioned above and the limited supply in the freezer, the packer can ask for more money and get it.
Are High Prices Here to Stay? We expect prices for ribs and other fresh pork items to pull back from current levels. Indeed, some of that has already occurred, with the rib primal on June 17 down $78/cwt or 26% compared to pre-Memorial Day prices. Some of the bull whip effect that we have experienced after lifting COVID restrictions will subside. In 2014, the last time prices were at current levels, wholesale prices in November were down 32% from the summer peak. However, we do think that overall pork price inflation will be well above average levels in the short to medium term. One driver of inflation will be the increase in feed costs, by far the highest operating expense for producers. Corn prices are currently hovering around $6.50 per bushel, more than double the average of the last three years. Supply availability will improve in the fall, with slaughter back to 2.7 million head per week. Unfortunately, the broader inflationary trends in the economy will continue to affect the pork market. 59
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WHAT IS PORK BELLY? Pork Belly is the boneless cut that remains after the loin and spareribs are removed. Pork belly comes from a hog’s belly’ or underside after the loin and spareribs have been removed. Fresh pork belly is succulent and richly flavorful and is often served in small portions. Pork belly is at its best and is most tender when prepared using a slow cooking method, such as braising. Pork belly is the flesh from the belly area of the pig. When sliced and cured, it becomes bacon. Left whole or cut into smaller chunks, pork belly responds well to moist heat cooking, turning it fork-tender. Pork belly is a popular menu item among restaurant chefs who appreciate its versatility, flavor, and texture. WHAT DOES PORK BELLY TASTE LIKE? It’s salty, it’s meaty, and it’s hearty. When kept whole, pork belly has an incredibly rich flavor thanks to the thick layer of fat that runs along the top. When cured and smoked, it’s packed with the irresistible umami flavor that makes bacon so tempting. HOW AND WHERE CAN YOU BUY PORK BELLY? Finding pork belly is easier than you might’ve thought! It can be bought in a whole slab form your local butcher or grocery store or purchased pre-sliced in bacon and pancetta form.
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HOW DO I STORE PORK BELLY? Uncooked pork belly that is wrapped tightly or stored in an airtight container (like a zip top bag) can be stored in the refrigerator for about three to five days or in the freezer for up to six months. Leftovers should also be stored in an airtight container, well-sealed in the refrigerator overnight for up to two days. HOW DO I COOK PORK BELLY? Pork belly performs quite well when cooked low and slow. The connective tissue in the meat needs time to break down slowly, allowing the fat to render out and the meat to become fork-tender. For best results, score the fat on the top with a knife, sprinkle with salt and pepper or your own spice rub, then sear until super crispy. Transfer the meat to a Dutch oven and allow it to braise (crispy skin side up) for a few hours, until the pork reaches an internal temperature of at least 145 degrees and the meat pulls apart. There are multiple ways to cook pork belly if you aren’t going to use it to make homemade bacon. Common methods include roasting, smoking, and searing and can be used as the main feature or enhancement to any menu.
WHAT TO DO WITH PORK BELLY ? WHY NOT CURE IT AND MAKE YOUR OWN BACON?
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bAcon vS. PorK bElly: whAt’S thE diffErEncE? You’re probably aware that bacon has experienced quite a popularity boom in the United States. You’ll find it piled next to eggs, sprinkled atop soups, or serving as added flavor and texture in salads. You can even enjoy bacon dipped in chocolate if the sweet and savory pique your taste buds. But you’d be forgiven for confusing pork bacon with its parent cut, pork belly. Both succulent cuts of pork are sourced from the pig’s fatty abdominal region, but they are not quite one and the same. We’ll break down the differences between pork belly vs. bacon, and give you a thorough understanding of each cut. Let’s dig in on the two fatty and delicious cuts of meat, starting with bacon.
WHAT IS BACON? You may think you know bacon, but how do we get it? What makes for quality bacon, and what are the different ways it’s prepared? We’re here to answer those burning questions. The bacon we most often encounter in the U.S. is streaky pork bacon, which is cut from the pork belly, or fleshy underside of the pig. It is technically pork belly, but pork belly isn’t necessarily bacon. We’ll break down that difference later on. This streaky bacon, also known as side bacon, features layers of fat alternating with layers of muscle that run parallel to the skin of the pig, also called the rind. Bacon can also be sourced from the back, collar, shoulder, and jowls. There is, of course, “bacon” alternatives cut from cows, turkeys, and chicken too. In the U.S., pork bacon is commonly salt-cured or brined. Oftentimes, the bacon featured most prominently at the grocery store contains unhealthy compounds like nitrates and nitrites for color and extended shelf-life. Bacon without these compounds are often carried by some grocery stores, but they can be more difficult to find. And if you love crispy bacon, there’s a good chance you’ll love pork belly, too. WHAT IS PORK BELLY? Pork belly is the uber-fatty and rich portion of meat cut from the belly of the pig. It’s uncured, and often sold in big slabs, making its preparations much different from sliced streaky bacon. Pork belly is as unctuous a cut of meat as you can get, and it’s popular in cuisines the world over. You’ll find it braised in Chinese cuisine, or deep-fried in Filipino cuisine. It can also be roasted and grilled. However you prepare it, pork belly is fall-apart tender and will melt in your mouth when cooked properly. Just be careful not to overcook it and cause the muscle and fat to seize up and turn rubbery. Since pork belly is uncured, you don’t have to worry about preservatives like nitrates or nitrites.
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WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PORK BELLY AND BACON? So, streaky pork bacon is pork belly, but pork belly isn’t bacon. Instead, pork belly is the whole slab cut from the fleshy underside of a pig. Streaky pork bacon is cut from this slab. Pork belly is unsmoked and uncured, while much bacon found in the U.S. can undergo a lot of processing, though. While pork belly is, you know, always pork belly, bacon can actually be sourced from different parts of the pig like the back, collar, shoulder, and jowls. In fact, bacon can be cut from entirely different animals, like cows, turkey, and chicken. The biggest difference between bacon and pork belly, though, is how you prepare the two. WHEN TO USE PORK BELLY VS. BACON Not sure when to use bacon over pork belly? Let’s break it down. Bacon is delectable on its own, but it’s also an incredible ingredient for enhancing recipes. It’s most commonly pan-fried, but you can also bake it, grill it, and microwave it. It lends itself well to savory dishes with its salty succulence, but it’s just as delicious in sweet treats, too. Pork belly, meanwhile, is delicious braised, roasted, fried, and grilled. You’ll find lots of different worldly preparations, like Chinese braised pork belly, or crispy deep-fried Filipino lechon kawali. However you cook your pork belly, take special care not to overdo it—keep it rich and fall-apart tender, not rubbery. USE BACON IF YOU’RE:
• Adding a crispy, salty accoutrement to pastas, salads, side dishes, and more • Making a breakfast sandwich • Wrapping something—like avocado slices, chunks of pineapple, or shrimp • Making a salty-sweet treat, like dark chocolate bacon bark USE PORK BELLY IF YOU’RE:
• Slow-cooking • Oven-roasting • Deep-frying • Making a stew • Making noodle dishes like ramen • Braising • Grilling
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CTBR Class 1 Champion - Dark OPB Kaylee Norwood, Midlothian FFA Bred by: Chance Waldrip, Dalhart Cornerstone Ventures
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Breed Champion - Dark OPB
Marla Iselt, Lexington FFA Bred by: Cliff & Coby Berger, Giddings Berger Farms
CTBR Class 4 Champion - Duroc Summer Dooley, Fayette Co. 4-H Bred by: Blake Dooley, Round Top Oak Valley Farm
Breed Champion - Duroc
Brandelyn Barrilleaux, Wylie Abilene FFA Bred by: Jason Lackey, Haskell Lackey Livestock
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CTBR Class 7 Champion - Hamp
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Dylan Muehlstein, Jones Co. 4-H Ben Montoya, Lipan FFA Bred by: Josh & Carrie Brockman, Montgomery Bred by: Ethan Stuckly & Gabe Salmons Brockman Farms S Squared Showpigs, Weatherford
CTBR Class 10 Champion - Hamp Madelyn Nichols, Howard Co. 4-H Bred by: Josh & Carrie Brockman Brockman Farms, Montgomery
CTBR Class 11 Champion - Berk Emily Schooler, Potter Co. 4-H Bred by: Chris Blount & Kevin Mock MB Genetics
CTBR Class 9 Champion - Hamp Kyle Murphy, Slaton FFA Bred by: Jay & Will Winter, Lubbock Wintex Farms
Reserve Champion - Berk
Payton Easter, Tahoka FFA Bred by: Chris Blount & Kevin Mock MB Genetics, Wildorado
CTBR Class 13 Champion - Dark Cross CTBR Class 15 Champion - Dark Cross CTBR Class 16 Champion - Dark Cross Corbin Jackson, Armstrong Co. 4-H Bred by: Meredith Couts, Wolfforth Tribe Genetics
Leah Pfeiffer, Cameron FFA Bred by: Jay & Will Winter, Lubbock Wintex Farms
Reserve Champion - Dark Cross
CTBR Class 18 Champion - York
Kinley Rohan, Fort Bend Co. 4-H Bred By: Josh & Carrie Brockman, Montgomery Brockman Farms
Socorro Rodriguez, Moore Co. 4-H Bred by: Chance Waldrip, Dalhart Cornerstone Ventures
Landri Ottmers, Fredericksburg FFA Bred by: Luke Lindner, Comfort Lindner Showpigs
CTBR Class 19 Champion - York Tatum -Bec Price, Snyder FFA Bred by: Jason Lackey, Haskell Lackey Livestock
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CTBR Class 21 Champion - WOPB
CTBR Class 23 Champion - Cross
CTBR Class 24 Champion - Cross
Landyn Kidd, Bullard FFA Bred by: David Taylor, Coldspring Superior Genetics
Savannah Johnston, Troy FFA Bred by: Jay & Will Winter, Lubbock Wintex Farms
CTBR Class 26 Champion - Cross Madisyn Henderson, Carson Co. 4-H Bred by: Mike Clay, White Deer Clay Farms
Holly Alderson, Marion FFA Bred by: Doug Alderson, Seguin Alderson Farms
Breed Champion - WOPB
Bryleigh Beyers, Hale Co. 4-H Bred by: Todd & Moriah Beyers, Abernathy Beyers Farms
CTBR Class 25 Champion - Cross
Allison Lackie, Dallam Co. 4-H Bred by: Chance Waldrip, Dalhart Cornerstone Ventures
Westin Brashear, Sudan FFA Bred by: Josh & Carrie Brockman, Montgomery Brockman Farms
CTBR Class 27 Champion - Cross
CTBR Class 28 Champion - Cross
Brynleigh Fortes, Cibolo Creek FFA Macie Walker, Corsicana FFA Bred by: Josh & Carrie Brockman, Montgomery Bred by: Matt & Taylor Murdoch, Marion MT Heart Livestock Brockman Farms
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Reese Sagebiel, Fredericksburg FFA Bred by: Russell Kneese, Fredericksburg Kneese Showpigs
CTBR Class 3 Champion - DOPB
Breed Champion - DOPB
Cyerra Lackey, Kerr Co. 4-H Bred by: Luke Lindner, Comfort Lindner Showpigs
CTBR Class 5 Champion - Duroc
Blaze Cozart, Early FFA Bred by: Warren & Max Tongate, Bangs Tongate Showpigs
Tatum-Bec Price, Snyder FFA Bred by: Luke Lindner, Comfort Lindner Showpigs
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Kotton West, San Patricio Co. 4-H Bred by: Luke Lindner, Comfort Lindner Showpigs
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Rylee Schacher, Dumas FFA Bred by: Jay & Will Winter, Lubbock Wintex Farms
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CTBR Class 6 Champion - Duroc John Cross Utley, Knox Co. 4-H Bred by: Terry Utley, Knox City Utley Farms
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CTBR Class 7 Champion - Duroc
Breed Champion - Duroc
CTBR Class 9 Champion - Hamp
Briar Floyd, Stephenville FFA Bred by: Warren & Max Tongate, Bangs Tongate Showpigs
Kiersten Bourquin, Lubbock Co. 4-H Bred by: Jay & Will WInter, Lubbock Wintex Farms
CTBR Class 10 Champion - Hamp
CTBR Class 11 Champion - Hamp Dosson Chumbley, Farmersville FFA Bred by: Luke Lindner, Comfort Lindner Showpigs
Kiersten Bourquin, Lubbock Co. 4-H Bred by: Jay & Will Winter, Lubbock Wintx Farms
CTBR Class 13 Champion - Cross
CTBR Class 14 Champion - Cross
Champion Light Weight - Cross
CTBR Class 16 Champion - Cross
CTBR Class 17 Champion - Cross
CTBR Class 18 Champion - Cross
Ryan Cox, Haskell FFA Bred by: Ronnie Allen & Stacy Henry, Crowell BRS Hog Farm
Cyerra Lackey, Kerr Co. 4-H Bred by: Luke Lindner, Comfort Lindner Showpigs
Reidyn Farrow, Moore Co. 4-H Bred by: Chance Waldrip, Dalhart Cornerstone Ventures
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Kotton West, San Patricio Co. 4-H Bred by: Luke Lindner, Comfort Lindner Showpigs
Mackenzie Hehs, Smithson Valley FFA Bred by: Shane & Tatum Swenhaugen, Canadian Rival Genetics
Kamlynn Mason, Montgomery Co. 4-H Bred by: Josh & Carrie Brockman Brockman Farms, Montgomery
Reserve Champion - Hamp
Andon Usener, Fredericksburg FFA Bred by: Timbo Tatsch, Yancey Tatsch Livestock
Samuel Hansen, Somerset FFA Bred by: Jason Lackey, Haskell Lackey Livestock
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Breed Champion - WOPB
Ky Blount, Tivy FFA Bred by: Russell Kneese, Fredericksburg Kneese Showpigs
CTBR Class 22 Champion - York Ryland Reed, Krum FFA Bred by: Dan Reed, Krum Reed Livestock
CTBR Class 20 Champion - WOPB
Reserve Champion - York
CTBR Class 23 Champion - Cross
CTBR Class 24 Champion - Cross
Marla Iselt, Lexington FFA Bred by: Russell Kneese, Fredericksburg Kneese Showpigs
Landri Ottmers, Fredericksburg FFA Bred by: Luke Lindner, Comfort Lindner Showpigs
Bryleigh Beyers, Hale Co. 4-H Bred by: Jason Lackey, Haskell Lackey Livestock
Aubrey Hanna, Ellis Co. 4-H Bred by: Luke Lindner, Comfort Lindner Showpigs
Reserve Champion - Cross
Braxton Buckner, New Home FFA Bred by: Luke Lindner, Comfort Lindner Showpigs
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Faith Geistweidt, Fredericksburg FFA Bred by: Jay & Will Winter, Lubbock Wintex Farms
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Reserve Purebred Poland
Campbell Gross, Grandview FFA Bred by: Jason Foote, Lubbock Foote Farms
Reserve Crossbred Dark Cross
Savannah Johnston, Troy FFA Bred by: Jacy & Will Winter, Lubbock Wintex Farms
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CTBR Class 2 Champion - Berk
Supreme Champion - Berk
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1st
Hannah Cooper Lubbock Co. 4-H
Jay & Will Winter Wintex Farms - Lubbock
$7,000
2nd
Jaylin Milloy Gaines Co. 4-H
Brock Milloy MC Showpigs - Seminole
$6,250
3rd
Layton Clarkston Gaines Co. 4-H
Brock Milloy MC Showpigs - Seminole
$850
Place
Exhibited By
Bred By
Sold
1st
Jaylin Milloy Gaines Co. 4-H
Jason Foote Foote Farms - Lubbock
$1,000
2nd
Sir Jones Brownwood FFA
Jay & Will Winter Wintex Farms - Lubbock
$800
3rd
Avery Swenhaugen Perryton FFA
Jay & Will Winter Wintex Farms - Lubbock
$10,000
4th
Mace Mower Jacksboro FFA
Brandon & Ethan Biggs Biggs Livestock - Plainview
$1,600
5th
Brycen Harp Stephenville FFA
Brandon & Ethan Biggs Biggs Livestock - Plainview
900
Place
Exhibited By
Bred By
Sold
Supreme Champion
Faith Geistweidt Fredericksburg FFA
Jay & Will Winter Wintex Farms - Lubbock
$17,500
Reserve Champion
Case Dickson Cayuga FFA
Jason Lackey Lackey Livestock - Haskell
$6,500
3rd
Payton Easter Tahoka FFA
Chris Blount & Kevin Mock MB Genetics
$7,250
CTBR Class 4 Champion - Chester
Place 1st
Exhibited By Stetson Lewis Hale Co. 4-H
Bred By Jason Campbell Campbell Farms - Abernathy
Sold $5,000
Breed Champion - Chester Place
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Bred By
Sold
Breed Champion
Taylor Moore Roby FFA
Todd & Moriah Beyers Beyers Farms - Abernathy
$3,500
Reserve Champion
Cash Martin Hale Co 4-H
Todd & Moriah Beyers Beyers Farms - Abernathy
$2,500
2021 Texas’ Elite Showcase CTBR Class 6 Champion - Chester
Place 1st
Exhibited By Landry Miller Hale Co. 4-H
Bred By Brandon & Ethan Biggs Biggs Livestock - Plainview
Sold $3,750
Reserve Champion - Duroc Place Reserve Champion
Exhibited By
Bred By
Sold
Kiersten Bourquin Lubbock Co. 4-H
Jay & Will Winter Wintex Farms - Lubbock
$3,750
2nd
Colt Crago Graham FFA
Robbie & Keith Harkey Harkey Farms - Hale Center
$1,700
3rd
Dilyn Kieschnick Lee Co. 4-H
Cliff & Coby Berger Berger Farms - Giddings
$600
CTBR Class 8 Champion - Duroc Place
Exhibited By
Bred By
Sold
1st
Kalebh Cook Lockney FFA
Robbie & Keith Harkey Harkey Farms - Hale Center
$3,250
2nd
Ollen Pearson Hockley Co. 4-H
Robbie & Keith Harkey Harkey Farms - Hale Center
$4,600
3rd
Jayli Moenning Electra FFA
Terry Utley Utley Farms - Knox City
$1,400
CTBR Class 9 Champion - Duroc Place
Exhibited By
Bred By
Sold
1st
Charles West Wall FFA
Marty, Jacob & Zach Weishuhn Weishuhn Brothers - San Angelo
$3,750
2nd
Kiersten Bourquin Lubbock Co. 4-H
Jay & Will Winter Wintex Farms - Lubbock
$4,000
3rd
Sylee Peterson Garza Co. 4-H
Jay & Will Winter Wintex Farms - Lubbock
$4,000
Breed Champion - Duroc Place
Exhibited By
Breed Blake Hodges Champion De Leon FFA
Bred By
Sold
Warren & Max Tongate Tongate Showpigs - Bangs
$5,250
2nd
Lily Cooper Lubbock Co. 4-H
Warren & Max Tongate Tongate Showpigs - Bangs
$4,250
3rd
Cooper Ford Weslaco FFA
Warren & Max Tongate Tongate Showpigs - Bangs
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2021 Texas’ Elite Showcase Breed Champion - Hamp Place
Bred By
Sold
Breed Champion
Matthew Welch Lake Worth FFA
Exhibited By
James Spivey JS Showpigs - Comanche
$1,250
Reserve Champion
Grace Real Denton Co. 4-H
Chuck Real Real Hog Farms - Marion
$700
3rd
Kylie Sparks East Central FFA
Tim Doege Doege Showpigs - St. Hedwig
Breed Champion - Landrace Place
Exhibited By
Bred By
Sold
Breed Champion
Leah Pfeiffer Academy FFA
Jay & Will Winter Wintex Farms - Lubbock
$3,500
Reserve Champion
Brynleigh Fortes Samuel Clemens FFA
Matt & Taylor Murdoch MT Heart Livestock - Marion
$300
Xandria DelaCruz Sweetwater FFA
Ted Merryman Merryman Showpigs - Clyde
$500
3rd
Reserve Purebred - Poland Place
Exhibited By
Bred By
Sold
Reserve Purebred
Campbell Gross Grandview FFA
Jason Foote Foote Farms - Lubbock
$9,250
Reserve Champion
Leah Pfeiffer Academy FFA
Jason Foote Foote Farms - Lubbock
$1,250
3rd
Sydney Miller Hale Co. 4-H
Cory & Lacey Rains Rains Livestock - Roscoe
$275
CTBR Class 14 Champion - Poland Place
Exhibited By
Bred By
Sold
1st
Kasyn Klufas Marion FFA
Kolton Kelso Kelso Genetiks - Seguin
$500
2nd
Dayton Allen Burleson FFA
Cody Holaway Heads Up Genetics - Lubbock
$1,250
3rd
Colt Crago Graham FFA
Cory & Lacey Rains Rains Livestock - Roscoe
$500
CTBR Class 15 Champion - Spot Place
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Bred By
Sold
1st
Haylee Kiehl Graham FFA
John & Amy Lange Lange Livestock - Miles
$1,600
2nd
Shane Molitor Hondo FFA
Doug Alderson Alderson Farms - Seguin
$800
2021 Texas’ Elite Showcase Place
Exhibited By
Bred By
Sold
Breed Eric Toscano Jr Champion Samuel Clemens FFA
Matt & Taylor Murdoch MT Heart Livestock - Marion
$8,250
Reserve Marla Iselt Champion Lexington FFA
Cliff & Coby Berger Berger Farms - Giddings
$800
3rd
Braylee Kirkpartick Hood Co. 4-H
Matt & Taylor Murdoch MT Heart Livestock
$11,000
4th
Hannah Garcia Plainview FFA
Lance Horsford Horsford Showpigs - Stratford
$1,400
Breed Champion - Spot
CTBR Class 17 Champion - Spot Place
Exhibited By
Bred By
Sold
1st
Wayland Cowley Archer Co. 4-H
Clint Halfmann West Texas Genetics - Vancourt
$1,600
2nd
Talon Luke Hamshire-Fannett FFA
Clint Halfmann West Texas Genetics - Vancourt
$8,000
3rd
Kyla Cortest Randall County 4-H
Levi Canales LC Genetics - Canyon
$900
4th
Jensyn Evans Brownwood FFA
Marty, Jacob & Zach Weishuhn Weishuhn Brothers - San Angelo
$1,900
Breed Champion - York
Place
Exhibited By
Breed Brazos Farr Champion Salado FFA
Bred By Jay & Will Winter Wintex Farms - Lubbock
Sold $2,500
Reserve Champion - York Place
Exhibited By
Reserve Katelyn Burns Champion Medina Co. 4-H
Bred By
Sold
Vince Franckowiak Franckowiak Showpigs - St. Hedwig
$1,000
2nd
Rhylan Corbin Brock FFA
Brad Massey & Blake Edwards Blazin 7’s & Edwards Family Genetics - Mineral Wells
$500
3rd
Macey Savell Era FFA
Kiya Williams Williams Showpigs - Nocona
$500
Reserve Champion - Light Cross Place Reserve Champion 2nd
Exhibited By
Bred By
Sold
Lily Ford Weslaco FFA
Cliff & Coby Berger Berger Farms - Gidding
$4,750
Samantha Iselt Lexington FFA
Cliff & Coby Berger Berger Farms - Giddings
$5,750 83
2021 Texas’ Elite SHowcase CTBR Class 21 Champion - Light Cross Place 1st
Exhibited By Charles West Wall FFA
Bred By Marty, Jacob & Zach Weishuhn Weishuhn Brothers - San Angelo
Sold $8,500
Breed Champion - Light Cross Place
Bred By
Sold
Breed Champion
Marla Iselt Lexington FFA
Exhibited By
Cliff & Coby Berger Berger Farms - Giddings
$4,000
2nd
Kaydin Olle Pleasanton FFA
Glen & Zac Blount Blount Farms - Denison
$2,600
3rd
Brady Halfmann Wall FFA
Marty, Jacob & Zach Weishuhn Weishuhn Brothers - San Angelo
$10,000
Reserve Lt. Wt. Division - Dark Cross Place
Exhibited By
Bred By
Sold
Reserve Division
Bryleigh Beyers Hale Co. 4-H
Todd & Moriah Beyers Beyers Farms - Abernathy
$4,000
2nd
Autumn Hale Dallam Co. 4-H
Chance Waldrip Cornerstone Ventures - Dalhart
$1,000
CTBR Class 24 Champion - Dark Cross
Place
Exhibited By
Bred By
Sold
1st
Karson Sullivan Brock FFA
Kevin Thomas Thomas Showpigs - Jacksboro
$1,600
2nd
Samantha Iselt Lexington FFA
Cliff & Coby Berger Berger Farms - Giddings
$2,800
Champion Lt. Wt. Division - Dark Cross Place Division Champion 2nd 84
Exhibited By
Bred By
Sold
Coye Conner Wilbarger Co. 4-H
Ronnie Allen & Stacy Henry BRS Hog Farm - Crowell
$1,000
Selah Salmons Parker Co. 4-H
Ethan Stuckly & Gabe Salmons S Squared Showpigs - Weatherford
$2,000
2021 Texas’ Elite Showcase Res. Middle Wt. Division - Dark Cross Place Reserve Division
Exhibited By
Bred By
Sold
Ryland Reed Krum FFA
Dan Reed Reed Livestock - Krum
$6,500
2nd
Bryleigh Beyers Hale Co. 4-H
Todd & Moriah Beyers Beyers Farms
$6,000
3rd
Avery Swenhaugen Perryton FFA
Shane & Tatum Swenhaugen Rival Genetics - Canadian
$900
Champ Middle Wt. Div. - Dark Cross Place
Exhibited By
Division Kloee Foster Champion Honey Grove FFA 2nd
Bryleigh Beyers Hale Co. 4-H
Bred By
Sold
Josh & Carrie Brockman Brockman Farms - Montgomery
$6,500
Todd & Moriah Beyers Beyers Farms - Abernathy
$600
CTBR Class 28 Champion - Dark Cross Place
Exhibited By
Bred By
Sold
1st
Hayden Welch Early FFA
Hunter Mares Mares Showpigs - Brownwood
$28,000
2nd
Andon Usener Fredericksburg FFA
Jarrod & Carole Usener Usener Livestock - Fredericksburg
$11,500
Place
Exhibited By
Bred By
Sold
1st
Alexandria Nelson Kendall Co. 4-H
Jason Lackey Lackey Livestock - Haskell
$5,500
2nd
Mace Mower Jacksboro FFA
Rowdy Huffaker Huffaker Farms - Hale Center
$1,000
3rd
Savannah Johnston Troy FFA
Jay & Will Winter Wintex Farms - Lubbock
$3,750
4th
Cole Rains Sweetwater FFA
Cory & Lacey Rains Rains Livestock - Roscoe
$5,000
CTBR Class 29 Champion - Dark Cross
Sincere appreciation goes out to all of the breeders, exhibitors, sponsors and volunteers of Texas’ Elite Showcase! 85
2021 2019Texas’ Texas’Elite EliteShowcase Showcase Place CTBR Class 30 Champion - Dark Cross
Reserve Supreme - Dark Cross
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Exhibited By
Bred By
Sold
1st
Savannah Johnston Troy FFA
Jay & Will Winter Wintex Farms
$5,500
2nd
Selah Salmons Parker Co. 4-H
Ethan Stuckly & Gabe Salmons S Squared Showpigs - Weatherford
$900
3rd
Aubrey Hanna Ellis Co. 4-H
Glen & Zac Blount Blount Farms - Denison
$2,900
4h
Jansen Womble Lubbock Cooper FFA
Jay & Will Winter Wintex Farms - Lubbock
$5,000
5th
River Jones Brownwood FFA
Hunter Mares Mares Showpigs - Brownwood
$10,000
6th
Kase Baca Boling FFA
Michael Lilley Vice Genetics - Farmersville
Place
Exhibited By
Bred By
Sold
Reserve Supreme
Payton Easter Tahoka FFA
Jason Lackey Lackey Livestock - Haskell
$7,500
Reserve Crossbred
Savannah Johnston Troy FFA
Jay & Will WInter Wintex Farms - Lubbock
$12,500
3rd
Landry Miller Hale Co. 4-H
Landry Miller Miller Showpigs - Abernathy
$2,000
4th
Mariah Jimenez Dublin FFA
Matt & Taylor Murdoch MT Heart Livestock
$2,100
5th
Hannah Bode Gillespie Co. 4-H
Michael Tatsch M. Tatsch Showpigs - Harper
$4,750
Thank you!
DONATED BY:
Jason & Amanda Campbell Campbell Farms
for your purchase
OCK KEVIN & MEFGFAANNYMBLOUNT CHRIS & TI
Foundation
Female
$6,500
Family Jewels x Whatever It Takes x 27-10 A huge thank you goes out to the Mock and Blount families for the donation of this exceptional female. “It truly is an honor to be able to do something like this not only for our firm, but also for something that the proceeds go back to the kids.” All proceeds from the purchase of this female go towards the Certified Texas Bred Registry Foundation Female Scholarship Program. Thank you MB Genetics, TPPA can’t thank you enough for your continued support! 87
Exhibitor Premiums: $6,400 Judges: Cary Mittelstaedt - Chickasha, OK Ben Moyer - Wauseon, OH
2021 San antonio Barrows
s n o i t a l u t a r g n Co to the Grand Champion Champion Cross
Emily Muehlstein, Jones Co. 4-H Bred by: Josh & Carrie Brockman, Montgomery Brockman Farms
s n o i t a l u t a r g n o C to the Reserve Grand Champion Reserve Champion Cross
Kindal Shackelford, North Hopkins FFA Bred by: Josh & Carrie Brockman, Montgomery Brockman Farms
CTBR Class 1 Champion - Berk
Cole Rutland, Lampasas Co. 4-H Bred by: Russell Kneese, Fredericksburg Kneese Showpigs
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Reserve Champion - Berk BK Weaver, Nueces Co. 4-H Bred by: Luke Lindner, Comfort Lindner Showpigs
2021 San Antonio Barrows
CTBR Class 3 Champion - Berk Jett Ramaekers, Nazareth FFA Bred by: Jett Ramaekers, Nazareth
CTBR Class 8 Champion - Spot
Lacy Seidenberger, Glasscock Co. 4-H Bred by: Chance Waldrip, Dalhart Cornerstone Ventures
CTBR Class 13 Champion - Poland
CTBR Class 6 Champion - Spot Micah Coombes, Iowa Park FFA Bred by: Mike Fischer, Iowa Park Fischer Showpigs
CTBR Class 9 Champion - Spot Madelyn Bailey Bred by: Chance Waldrip, Dalhart Cornerstone Ventures
CTBR Class 7 Champion - Spot James Romero, Iowa Park FFA Bred by: Chance Waldrip, Dalhart Cornerstone Ventures
Reserve Champion - Spot
Ava Luke, Hamshire-Fannett FFA Bred by: Mason Garner, Lawn Underdog Genetics
Landon Collins, Shallowater FFA Bred by: Joe Couts, Pampa Joe Couts Showpigs
Breed Champion - Poland
Helee Blount, Yoakum Co. 4-H Bred by: Chance Waldrip, Dalhart Cornerstone Ventures
CTBR Class 17 Champion - Hamp
CTBR Class 18 Champion - Hamp
Champion Light Weight - Hamp
CTBR Class 20 Champion - Hamp
Jemma Carroll, Lampasas FFA Bred by: Chad Hopson, Lampasas Hopson Showpigs
Garrett Echtle, Medina Valley FFA Bred by: Luke Lindner, Comfort Lindner Showpigs
Matthew Gober, Haskell FFA Bred by: Michael Bowman, Crowell Bowman Livestock
Mike Petrus, Sinton FFA Bred by: Leo Canales, Odem C&P Livestock
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CTBR Class 21 Champion - Hamp
CTBR Class 22 Champion - Hamp
CTBR Class 23 Champion - Hamp
CTBR Class 24 Champion - Hamp
CTBR Class 25 Champion - Hamp
CTBR Class 34 Champion - Duroc
CTBR Class 35 Champion - Duroc
Champion Light Weight - Duroc
Reserve Middle Weight - Duroc
CTBR Class 38 Champion - Duroc
CTBR Class 39 Champion - Duroc
CTBR Class 40 Champion - Duroc
Casen Williams, Farwell FFA Bred by: Todd & Moriah Beyers, Abernathy Beyers Farms
Kambree Venhaus, Randall Co. 4-H Bred by: Oliver Rusher, Plainview Sweet Tooth Farms
Cooper Nolan, Potter Co. 4-H Bred by: Jay & Will Winter, Lubbock Wintex Farms
Cash Koenig, Stamford FFA Bred by: Kim Baize, Stamford West Texas Boar Stud
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Madisyn Henderson, Carson Co. 4-H Bred by: Mike Clay, White Deer Clay Farms
Aubree Garner, Jim Ned FFA Bred by: Mason Garner, Lawn Underdog Genetics
Mattie Buxkemper, Levelland FFA Bred by: Robbie Phillips, Levelland Phillips Showpgis
Amelia Balser, Kerr Co. 4-H Bred by: Bobby Balser, Kerrville RB2 Showpigs
Tobi Alexander, Kendall Co. 4-H Bred by: Jason Lackey, Haskell Lackey Livestock
Mackenzie Hehs, Smithson Valley FFA Bred by: Matt McKinley, Conroe McKinley Showpigs
Parker Ralston, Dallam Co. 4-H Bred by: Seth Ralston, Dalhart Ralston Hog Farm
Lane Bodford, Floresville FFA Bred by: Josh & Jack Powell, Jourdanton Powell Livestock
2021 San Antonio Barrows
Reserve Champion - Duroc Jenna Berry, Stonewall Co. 4-H Bred by: Jason Lackey, Haskell Lackey Livestock
Breed Champion - Duroc
Kiersten Bourquin, Lubbock Co. 4-H Bred by: Jay & Will Winter, Lubbock Wintex Farms
CTBR Class 51 Champion - Dark Cross
CTBR Class 52 Champion - Dark Cross CTBR Class 53 Champion - Dark Cross Spencer Schilling, Farwell FFA Bred by: Josh & Carrie Brockman Brockman Farms, Montgomery
Rush Norris, Richland Springs FFA Bred by: Chance Waldrip, Dalhart Cornerstone Ventures
Mason Mathis, Graham FFA Bred by: Robbie & Keith Harkey, Hale Center Harkey Farms
Breed Champion - Dark Cross Tyleigh Price, Snyder FFA Bred by: Jason Lackey, Haskell Lackey Livestock
CTBR Class 55 Champion - Dark Cross CTBR Class 56 Champion - Dark Cross CTBR Class 57 Champion - Dark Cross Braxton Blanchard, Maverick Co. 4-H Bred by: Vince Franckowiak, St. Hedwig Franckowiak Showpigs
Andon Usener, Fredericksburg FFA Bred by: Timbo Tatsch, Yancey Tatsch Livestock
Brynlee Jo Edwards, Idalou FFA Bred by: Robbie Phillips, Levelland Phillips Showpigs
CTBR Class 58 Champion - Dark Cross CTBR Class 59 Champion - Dark Cross CTBR Class 68 Champion - Chester Trey Canales, Odem FFA Bred by: Leo Canales, Odem C&P Livestock
Peyton Turbit, Crosby FFA Bred by: Kevin Thomas, Jacksboro Thomas Showpigs
Landri Sagebiel, Fredericksburg FFA Bred by: Russell Kneese, Fredericksburg Kneese Showpigs
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Reserve Champion - Chester
Lily Cooper, Lubbock Co. 4-H Bred by: Dwight & Jarrot Foote, Seminole JDF Farms
CTBR Class 74 Champion - York Jaci Lane, Erath Co. 4-H Bred by: Josh & Carrie Brockman Brockman Farms, Montgomery
Breed Champion - Chester
Payzli Fulton, Klondike FFA Bred by: Shane Shobert & Shane Parsons Red Raider Genetics, Spur
Reserve Champion - York
CTBR Class 76 Champion - York
Holly Alderson, Marion FFA Bred by: Michael Tatsch, Harper M. Tatsch Showpgis
CTBR Class 77 Champion - York
CTBR Class 78 Champion - York
CTBR Class 87 Champion - Landrace
CTBR Class 89 Champion - Cross
Bayleigh Smith, Wylie Abilene FFA Bred by: Jason Lackey, Haskell Lackey Livestock
Paloma Zamarripa, Dumas FFA Bred by: Chance Waldrip, Dalhart Cornerstone Ventures
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CTBR Class 73 Champion - York
Hart Skidgel, Randall Co. 4-H Bred by: Todd & Moriah Beyers, Abernathy Beyers Farms
Tanner Owen, Canyon FFA Bred by: Oliver Rusher, Plainview Sweet Tooth Farms
Cash Martin, Hale Co. 4-H Bred by: Todd & Moriah Beyers, Abernathy Beyers Farms
Kaydin Olle, Pleasanton FFA Bred by: Josh & Carrie Brockman Brockman Farms, Montgomery
Breed Champion - Landrace
Kate Cooper, Lubbock Co. 4-H Bred by: Jay & Will Winter, Lubbock Wintex Farms
CTBR Class 90 Champion - Cross Kamlynn Mason, Montgomery Co. 4-H Bred by: Josh & Carrie Brockman Brockman Farms, Montgomery
2021 San Antonio Barrows
Champion Light Weight - Cross
CTBR Class 92 Champion - Cross Kymber Dodson, Uvalde Co. 4-H Bred by: Jason Lackey, Haskell Lackey Livestock
Ky Blount, Tivy FFA Bred by: Keneth Kensing, Fredericksburg K&C Farms
CTBR Class 96 Champion - Cross
CTBR Class 97 Champion - Cross Brooklynn Shelburne, Swisher Co. 4-H Bred by: Wesley Jones, Plainview JH Showpigs
Champion Division II - Cross
Harrison Foster, Sweetwater FFA Bred by: Cory & Lacey Rains, Roscoe Rains Livestock
CTBR Class 99 Champion - Cross
CTBR Class 100 Champion - Cross
CTBR Class 101 Champion - Cross
CTBR Class 103 Champion - Cross
CTBR Class 104 Champion - Cross
CTBR Class 106 Champion - Cross
Coye Conner, Wilbarger Co. 4-H Bred by: Josh & Carrie Brockman Brockman Farms, Montgomery
Kenan Mingus, Cameron Co. 4-H Bred by: Jason Lackey, Haskell Lackey Livestock
Blake Pellerin, Smithson Valley FFA Bred by: Jason Lackey, Haskell Lackey Livestock
Allison Lackie, Dallam Co. 4-H Bred by: Chance Waldrip, Dalhart Cornerstone Ventures
Larsyn Allen, Jim Ned FFA Bred by: Curry & Matt Allen, Ovalo Allen Farms
Taelynn Tatsch, Gillespie Co. 4-H Bred by: Michael Tatsch, Harper M. Tatsch Showpigs
Reserve Division II - Cross
Grant Lackey, Haskell FFA Bred by: Jason Lackey, Haskell Lackey Livestock
Abigail Wright, Coleman FFA Bred by: Glen & Zac Blount, Denison Blount Farms
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Exhibitor Premiums: $6,400 Judges: Justin Rodebaugh - Rensselaer, IN Seth Swenson - Newark, IL
2021 Houston Barrows
s n o i t a l u t a r g n Co to the
Reserve Grand Champion Reserve Champion Cross
Emily Muehlstein, Jones Co. 4-H Bred by: Josh & Carrie Brockman, Montgomery Brockman Farms
CTBR Class 1 Champion - Duroc
CTBR Class 2 Champion - Duroc
CTBR Class 3 Champion - Duroc
Champion Light Weight - Duroc
CTBR Class 7 Champion - Duroc
CTBR Class 8 Champion - Duroc
Lexi York, Valley View FFA Bred by: Chuck Cox, Royse City Cox & Sons
Chase Rankin, Atascosa Co. 4-H Bred by: Josh & Jack Powell, Jourdanton Powell Livestock
Hunter Hinze, Sealy FFA Bred by: Blake Dooley, Round Top Oak Valley Farm
Lindsey Harper, Whitehouse FFA Bred by: Chad Lowry, Troup Lowry Livestock
Carli Edgar, Albany FFA Bred by: Landon Denson, Stamford Contenders Livestock
Blaze Cozart, Early FFA Bred by: Mason Garner, Lawn Underdog Genetics
2021 Houston Barrows
Breed Champion - Duroc
Kiersten Bourquin, Lubbock Co. 4-H Bred by: Jay & Will Winter Wintex Farms
CTBR Class 16 Champion - Hamp Avery Hopson, Lampasas Co. 4-H Bred by: Chad Hopson, Lampasas Hopson Showpigs
CTBR Class 21 Champion - Hamp
CTBR Class 10 Champion - Duroc
CTBR Class 15 Champion - Hamp
Reagan Helms, Ballinger FFA Bred by: Harvey Schwertner, Miles Schwertner/Helms Showpigs
Lexie Butler, Randall Co. 4-H Bred by: Wayne & Leslie Harman, Perryton Harman Farms
CTBR Class 17 Champion - Hamp
Champion Light Weight - Hamp
Calla Childers, Fairfield FFA Bred by: Glen & Zac Blount, Denison Blount Farms
Emma Schnitker, S&S FFA Bred by: Mike Clay, White Deer Clay Farms
Grayson Ellis, Winkler Loving Co. 4-H Bred by: Brandon & Ethan Biggs, Plainview Biggs Livestock
CTBR Class 23 Champion - Hamp
Kenley Krohn, Klondike FFA Bred by: Josh & Bridgette Krohn, Lamesa DL Showpigs
CTBR Class 24 Champion - Hamp
CTBR Class 27 Champion - Hamp
CTBR Class 28 Champion - Hamp
CTBR Class 29 Champion - Hamp
Laithe Leech, Shackelford Co. 4-H Bred by: Curry & Matt Allen, Ovalo Allen Farms
Dakota Martin, Mason Co. 4-H Bred by: Dan Young, Burkburnett Young Livestock
Aubrey Taylor, Decatur FFA Bred by: Ethan Stuckly & Gabe Salmons S Squared Showpigs, Weatherford
Jansen Womble, Lubbock Cooper FFA Bred by: Jay & Will Winter, Lubbock Wintex Farms
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CTBR Class 34 Champion - Berk
CTBR Class 35 Champion - Berk
CTBR Class 36 Champion - Berk
Breed Champion - Berk
CTBR Class 40 Champion - Poland
Reserve Champion - Poland
CTBR Class 44 Champion Dark Cross
CTBR Class 45 Champion Dark Cross
Brazos Farr, Salado FFA Bred by: Jay & Will Winter, Lubbock Wintex Farms
Isabella Noe, Van Alstyne FFA Bred by: JR Fortner, Anna Fortner Showpigs
Chaelie Trojacek, Pottsboro FFA Bred by: Luke Lindner, Comfort Lindner Showpigs
Breed Champion - Dark Cross Crayton Rains, Sweetwater FFA Bred by: Cory & Lacey Rains, Roscoe Rains Livestock
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Grace Huesman, Nazareth FFA Bred by: Grace Huseman, Nazareth
Easton Whisenhunt, Cisco FFA Bred by: Mason Garner, Lawn Underdog Genetics
Braxton Dill, Wellman Union FFA Bred by: Josh & Carrie Brockman Brockman Farms, Montgomery
Reserve Champion - Dark Cross Trey Canales, San Patricio Co. 4-H Bred by: Leo Canales, Odem C&P Livestock
Ky Blount, Tivy FFA Bred by: Luke Lindner, Comfort Lindner Showpigs
Halli Heinrich, Lubbock Co. 4-H Bred by: Dwight & Jarrot Foote, Seminole JDF Farms
CTBR Class 46 Champion Dark Cross
Landon Golden, Blooming Grove FFA Bred by: Shane & Tatum Swenhaugen Rival Genetics, Canadian
CTBR Class 51 Champion Dark Cross
Cooper Farris, Nazareth FFA Bred by: Michael Bowman, Crowell Bowman Livestock
2021 Houston Barrows
CTBR Class 52 Champion Dark Cross
CTBR Class 53 Champion Dark Cross
CTBR Class 54 Class Champion Dark Cross
Samantha Iselt, Lexington FFA Bred by: jay & Will Winter, Lubbock Wintex Farms
Zoe Ely, Comfort FFA Bred by: Ethan Stuckly & Gabe Salmons S Squared Showpigs, Weatherford
CTBR Class 60 Champion - Spot
CTBR Class 61 Champion - Spot
Breed Champion - Spot
CTBR Class 65 Champion - York Dylan Muehlstein, Jones Co. 4-H Bred by: Josh & Carrie Brockman Brockman Farms, Montgomery
Breed Champion - York
Kaydin Olle, Pleasanton FFA Bred by: Ty Baird, San Antonio TB Showpigs
CTBR Class 67 Champion - York
CTBR Class 70 Champion - York
Champion Heavy Weight - York
Kyra Quintero, Cy Ranch FFA Bred by: Josh & Carrie Brockman Brockman Farms, Montgomery
CTBR Class 59 Champion - Spot Charlee Moncier, Tom Bean FFA Bred by: Chance Waldrip, Dalhart Cornerstone Ventures
Braden Bullard, Nazareth FFA Bred by: Chance Waldrip, Dalhart Cornerstone Ventures
Trace Shackelford, North Hopkins FFA Bred by: Josh & Carrie Brockman Brockman Farms, Montgomery
Jett Ramaekers, Nazareth FFA Bred by: Jett Ramaekers, Nazareth
Aubrie Poe, Canadian FFA Bred by: Weldon & Rodney Walser, Canadian Walser Farms/Hot Rod Genetics
Myla Wagoner, Magnolia 4-H Bred by:Chris Fischbacher, Wildorado Fischbacher Showpigs
Branson Dill, Wellman Union FFA Bred by: Josh & Carrie Brockman Brockman Farms, Montgomery
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CTBR Class 76 Champion Chester/Landrace
Breed Champion Chester/Landrace
Reserve Champion Chester/Landrace
CTBR Class 81 Champion - Cross
CTBR Class 82Champion - Cross
CTBR Class 83 Champion - Cross
Reserve Light Weight - Cross
Champion Light Weight - Cross
CTBR Class 86 Champion - Cross
CTBR Class 87 Champion - Cross
CTBR Class 90 Champion - Cross
CTBR Class 92 Champion - Cross
Kylie Morse, Lee Co. 4-H Bred by: Russell Kneese, Fredericksburg Kneese Showpigs
Weston Montgomery, Johnson Co. 4-H Bred by: Chance Waldrip, Dalhart Cornerstone Ventures
Briley Davis, Medina Co. 4-H Bred by: Jason Lackey, Haskell Lackey Livestock
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Paige Odenbach, Caldwell FFA Bred by: Chance Waldrip, Dalhart Cornerstone Ventures
Hunter Butler, Bell Co. 4-H Heston Hall, Wilbarger Co. 4-H Bred by: Russell Kneese, Fredericksburg Bred by: Ronnie Allen & Stacy Hentry, Crowell Kneese Showpigs BRS Hog Farm
Sarita Nelson. Calallen FFA Bred by: Leo Canales, Odem C&P Livestock
Bayleigh Smith, Wylie Abilene FFA Bred by: Jason Lackey, Haskell Lackey Livestock
Kamlynn Mason, Montgomery Co. 4-H Bred by: Josh & Carrie Brockman Brockman Farms, Montgomery
Matthew McCullough, Pottsboro FFA Bred by: Glen & Zac Blount, Denison Blount Farms
Lacy Seidenberger, Glasscock Co. 4-H Bred by: Luke Lindner, Comfort Lindner Showpigs
Dosson Chumbley, Farmersville FFA Bred by: Josh & Carrie Brockman Brockman Farms, Montgomery
2021 Houston Barrows
CTBR Class 93 Champion - Cross
CTBR Class 94 Champion - Cross
CTBR Class 95 Champion - Cross
CTBR Class 98 Champion - Cross
CTBR Class 99 Champion - Cross
CTBR Class 100 Champion - Cross
CTBR Class 101 Champion - Cross
Champion Heavy Weight - Cross
Kate Smith, Meadow FFA Bred by: Josh & Carrie Brockman Brockman Farms, Montgomery
Preston Lipham, Stonewall Co. 4-H Bred by: Jason Lackey, Haskell Lackey Livestock
Delany Hemming, Tom Bean FFA Bred by: Bryan Hemming, Sherman
Cultur Gibson, Dumas FFA Bred by: Jay & Will Winter, Lubbock Wintex Farms
Kaylee Walker, Lynn Co. 4-H Bred by: Mike Fischer, Iowa Park Fischer Showpigs
Kaden Mason, Montgomery Co. 4-H Bred by: Josh & Carrie Brockman Brockman Farms, Montgomery
Bailey Vasquez, Needville FFA Bred by: Cliff & Coby Berger, Giddings Berger Farms
Rylee Schacher, Dumas FFA Bred by: Jay & Will Winter, Lubbock Wintex Farms
Reserve Heavy Weight - Cross Luke Schulte, Nazareth FFA Bred by: Josh & Carrie Brockman Brockman Farms, Montgomery
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Exhibitor Premiums: $3,800
Grand Champion Champion Dark Cross
Blaze Cozart, Early FFA Bred by: Luke Lindner, Comfort Lindner Showpigs
s n o i t a l u t a r g n o C to the Reserve Grand Champion
Judge: Ben Bobell - Lincoln, IL
2021 Rodeo Austin Barrows
s n o i t a l u t a r g n o C to the
Reserve Champion Dark Cross
Wesley Muehlstein, Jones Co. 4-H Bred by: Josh & Carrie Brockman, Montgomery Brockman Farms
s n o i t a l u t a r g n Co to the Texas Bred Champion Reserve Champion Hamp
Banner Young, Burkburnett FFA Bred by: Dan Young, Burkburnett Young Livestock 100
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CTBR Class 1 Champion - Duroc
Breed Champion - Duroc
Brenna Lewis, Hale Co. 4-H Bred by: Jason Campbell, Abernathy Campbell Farms
Hunter Butler, Bell Co. 4-H Bred by: Dustin Shuffler, Kempner Shuffler Showpigs
CTBR Class 4 Champion - Duroc
Reserve Champion - DOPB
CTBR Class 3 Champion - Duroc Payton Easter, Tahoka FFA Bred by: Chuck Cox, Royse City Cox & Sons
Breed Champion - DOPB
Taylor Delong, Fredericksburg FFA Bred by: Diron Wunderlich, Spring Branch Wunderlich Showpigs
Crayton Rains, Sweetwater FFA Bred by: Brandon & Ethan Biggs, Plainview Biggs Livestock
Ky Blount, Tivy FFA Bred by: Luke Lindner, Comfort Lindner Showpigs
CTBR Class 7 Champion - DOPB
CTBR Class 8 Champion - DOPB
CTBR Class 9 Champion - WOPB
Breed Champion - WOPB
CTBR Class 11 Champion - Hamp
CTBR Class 12 Champion - Hamp
Bentley Hunter, Dallam Co. 4-H Bred by: Dan Young, Burkburnett Young Livestock
Addison Horton, Farmersville FFA Bred by: Russell Kneese, Fredericksburg Kneese Showpigs
Jensyn Evans, Brownwood FFA Bred by: Jay & Will Winter, Lubbock Wintex Farms
Bryce Davis, Menard Co. 4-H Bred by: Frank & Nora Davis, Menard Davis Livestock
Kirby Miller, Panhandle FFA Bred by: Kevin Howell, White Deer Kevin Howell Hogs
Emiley Hale, Hamilton FFA Bred by: Josh & Carrie Brockman Brockman Farms, Montgomery
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CTBR Class 13 Champion - Hamp
CTBR Class 14 Champion - Hamp
CTBR Class 16 Champion - Hamp
CTBR Class 17 Champion - Hamp
CTBR Class 18 Champion - York
CTBR Class 19 Champion - York
Breed Champion - York
CTBR Class 21 Champion - York
CTBR Class 22 Champion Light Cross
Carli Edgar, Albany FFA Bred by: Kevin Thomas, Jacksboro Thomas Showpigs
Owen Seidenberger, Glasscock Co. 4-H Bred by: Frank & Nora Davis, Menard Davis Livestock
Cade Anderson, Graham FFA Bred by: Lynn Hays, Merkel Salt Branch Farms
CTBR Class 23 Champion Light Cross
Flora Appleton, McCullough Co. 4-H Bred by: Chance Waldrip, Dalhart 102 Cornerstone Ventures
Kamlynn Mason, Montgomery Co. 4-H Bred by: Josh & Carrie Brockman Brockman Farms, Montgomery
Morgan Hansen, Somerset FFA Bred by: Jason Lackey, Haskell Lackey Livestock
Blake Williamson, Ira FFA Bred by: Jason Lackey, Haskell Lackey Livestock
CTBR Class 24 Champion Light Cross
Tyleigh Price, Snyder FFA Bred by: Jay & Will Winter, Lubbock Wintex Farms
Christian Luna, Scurry Co. 4-H Bred by: Jason Lackey, Haskell Lackey Livestock
Leighton Phillips, Wylie Abilene FFA Bred by: Luke Lindner, Comfort Lindner Showpigs
Kenzie Pruitt, Goose Creek Memorial FFA Bred by: Clayton Schram, Sealy Schram Livestock
CTBR Class 25 Champion Light Cross Maddox Fleming, Ira FFA Bred by: Bronc Fleming, Ira Fleming Livestock
2021 Rodeo Austin Barrows
Breed Champion Light Cross
CTBR Class 27 Champion Light Cross
CTBR Class 28 Champion Dark Cross
Dosson Chumbley, Farmersville FFA Bred by: Kevin Thomas, Jacksboro Thomas Showpigs
Kendal Brown, Lexington FFA Bred by: Cliff & Coby Berger, Giddings Berger Farms
Jaxon Sullivan, Idalou FFA Bred by: Chance Waldrip, Dalhart Cornerstone Ventures
CTBR Class 29 Champion Dark Cross
CTBR Class 30 Champion Dark Cross
CTBR Class 31 Champion Dark Cross
Leah Pfeiffer, Academy FFA Bred by: Jay & Will Winter, Lubbock Wintex Farms
Georgia Bezner, Dallam Co. 4-H Bred by: Josh & Landi Campbell, Grandview C Bar Livestock
Sydney Miller, Hall Co. 4-H Bred by: Jay & Will Winter, Lubbock Wintex Farms
Reserve Light Weight Dark Cross
CTBR Class 34 Champion Dark Cross
CTBR Class 35 Champion Dark Cross
Brandelyn Barrilleaux, Abilene Wylie FFA Bred by: Jason Lackey, Haskell Lackey Livestock
Zoey Pruitt, Bremond FFA Bred by: Terry & Charlie Calhoun, Bedias Calhoun Boys
CTBR Class 37 Champion Dark Cross
CTBR Class 38 Champion Dark Cross
Kaden Mason, Montgomery Co. 4-H Bred by: Kelton Mason, Montgomery The Stud
Tobi Alexander, Kendall Co. 4-H Bred by: Jason Lackey, Haskell Lackey Livestock
Bellami Sasin, Eula FFA Bred by: Jason Lackey, Haskell Lackey Livestock
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Honored during the annual TPPA CONFERENCE &
2021 PREMIER EXHIBITOR WINNERS:
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BE SURE TO GET YOUR CTBR CERTIFICATE FROM YOUR BREEDER, AND BRING IT TO THE RING WHEN YOU SHOW!
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TPPA did not mail out forms; they can be printed off of the website OR completed and submitted online! It’s a very simple process; very user-friendly!
Complete your litter record On the homescreen of the website, hover over the CTBR tab and click Complete a Litter Record Online
This form MUST be completed to be able to purchase CTBR certificates for spring major shows.
Please list the number of litters farrowed. We understand you may not have farrowed everything yet, and that is okay! List the number EXPECTED to farrow. Click submit when finished.
Important deadlines September 1
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January 1
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January 15
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Entries must be completed by the AST or CEA. Entries must be completed online & mailed in with original signatures.
JUDGES
Lead Judge: Willie Kirkpatrick - Lone Grove, OK Associate Judge: Chad Day - Atlanta, IN
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Early Arrival 5 PM - 10 PM
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Arrival 8 AM - 10 PM ALL GILTS MUST BE CHECKED IN BY 11 PM - Gilts Must Have a Valid CTBR Certificate - Must Be State Validated - December 1 Ownership Deadline - Purebred Gilts Must Have Registration Papers
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- Premier 4-H Club & FFA Chapter Awards Presented Based off of Point Accumulation During the Show
GO TO TEXASELITESHOWCASE.COM FOR RULES, DETAILS & ENTRIES NEW THIS YEAR: - Paint brands will no longer be used, back tags will be issued to exhibitors. One Per Entry - Sale order will be selected after every breed, and will be determined by the judge - Uploading of papers; similar to other major shows, papers must be uploaded through the validation system.
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Supreme Champion Willacy County Bred by: 4F Livestock Shown by: Hunter Posas
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Robbins named new director for Canyon laboratory
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he Texas A&M System Board of Regents has named Rebecca Robbins, DVM, PhD as the new director for the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory’s (TVMDL) Canyon laboratory located at 3209 Russell Long Boulevard, Canyon TX. The lab is uniquely situated in the Panhandle to serve the region’s livestock industry. Dr. Robbins comes to TVMDL from Seaboard Foods where she served as the senior production veterinarian for over eight years. There, she managed a team of 11 employees who were responsible for the health of over 275,000 sows and their offspring, in addition to overseeing the genetic development of replacement gilts and boars. “TVMDL is excited to have Dr. Robbins join the agency,” Bruce Akey, MS, DVM, TVMDL director, said. “Her experience in production agriculture and emergency preparedness will both serve as invaluable assets as we expand our reach in the Texas Panhandle.” Prior to her tenure at Seaboard Foods, Dr. Robbins was the staff veterinarian at Murphy-Brown, LLC where she was responsible for interpreting diagnostic reports, developing diagnostic monitoring protocols, and managed the veterinary care of over 80,000 sows and gilts. Dr. Robbins also brings clinical experience to the agency from her time as a part-time associate veterinarian. Dr. Robbins earned three degrees from North Carolina State University. In 2004, she earned a Bachelor of Science while double majoring in poultry science and biological science and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with a food animal focus in 2009. Rounding out her time at North Carolina State University, Dr. Robbins earned a PhD in 2016 while extensively studying antibiotics in pork production. She has presented, authored, and co-authored research for over 30 peer-reviewed journals and professional conferences. Dr. Robbins is also a member of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians and the American Veterinary Medical Association in addition to having served on over a dozen different professional committees and advisory boards. Dr. Robbins is available for diagnostic consultation or educational events to speak about disease surveillance, biosecurity, Secure Pork Supply and foreign animal diseases (FADs). TVMDL is an agency within the Texas A&M System. The agency includes two full-service laboratories in College Station and Canyon and two poultry laboratories in Center and Gonzales. Annually, the agency performs over 1 million diagnostic tests for a variety of companion, exotic, and food animal species. TVMDL-Canyon is a full service, NAHLN Level 1 laboratory. This means the location can perform necropsy, PCR and bacterial culture as well as testing for foreign animal diseases including African Swine Fever (ASF), Classical Swine Fever (CSF) and Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). FAD testing is currently performed at the lab only at the discretion of State Animal Health Officials. Thus far in 2021, 1121 submissions from domestic pigs or 7% of the total number of food animal cases received. TVMDL performs testing for significant swine pathogens including Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory disease virus (PRRSv), Porcine Circovirus type 2 (PCV2), Porcine enteric coronaviruses including PEDv, PDCoV and TGEv, and Influenza. The most common testing performed is Pseudorabies gB ELISA and Brucella abortus/suis Card agglutination usually requested prior to sale, interstate transport or exhibition. For more information on porcine or other testing at TVMDL, visit tvmdl.tamu.edu. 141
Secure Pork Supply Plan
In the Event of a Foreign Animal Disease Outbreak What is the Secure Pork Supply (SPS) Plan? • Provides a workable business continuity plan for sites that are under movement restrictions but not infected with foot and mouth disease (FMD), classical swine fever (CSF), or African swine fever (ASF) • Offers movement guidance for producers and officials managing the outbreak • Provides biosecurity and surveillance tools for producers
Business Continuity
Biosecurity Why is the Secure Pork Supply Plan needed? • Help sites in Control Areas whose pigs have no signs of FMD, CSF, or ASF continue to move animals • Limit carcass disposal problems and lost income for sites, haulers, processors, and grocers • Maintain the supply of pork and pork products to consumers because FMD, CSF, or ASF are not a public health or food safety concern
SECURE PORK SUPPLY www.securepork.org
How will the U.S. respond to an FMD, CSF, or ASF outbreak? • Response will focus on stopping the spread of these animal diseases • Control Areas will be set up around infected and surrounding farms • Movement restrictions will be put in place for animals and animal products in regulatory Control Areas
Movement Guidance
Surveillance How can you voluntarily participate in the Secure Pork Supply Plan? • Contact your State Animal Health Official to request a Premises Identification Number (PIN) • Visit the Secure Pork Supply website www.securepork.org • Develop your site’s SPS Plan using the materials available in English and Spanish
The Secure Pork Supply Plan is primarily funded by USDA. Additional funding is provided by the Pork Checkoff.
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TO PREPARE PRIOR TO AN OUTBREAK: Request a National Premises Identification Number (PremID or PIN) from the office of your State Animal Health
Official: Having a PIN facilitates requesting movement permits during an outbreak.
Implement Enhanced Biosecurity: Implementing the items in the Self-Assessment Checklist for Enhanced Pork
Production Biosecurity for Animals Raised Indoors, including developing a site-specific biosecurity plan, will help prevent entry and spread of foreign and domestic animal diseases. Documents for pigs raised outdoors are in development.
Conduct Surveillance Sampling: Designated individuals on each production site should be trained to collect oral
fluid and nasal swab samples. These designated individuals should periodically practice sample collection, and sample collection supplies should be maintained on the premises. Animal caretakers should also be able to recognize abnormal findings (clinical signs and/or changes in production parameters) associated with FMD, CSF, and ASF. Educational materials are available in English and Spanish on the SPS website at www.securepork.org.
Maintain Movement Records: Maintaining accurate records of movement of animals, feed, supplies, equipment, personnel, and visitors enables producers to provide accurate trace-back information. In addition, producers should maintain records of the names, addresses and telephone numbers of animal transporters (truckers), employed personnel, feed suppliers, etc. Producers can use the Secure Pork Supply Practice Questionnaire (available at www. securepork.org) to get a feel for what it is like to provide the information needed in an outbreak.
To Request a Secure Food Supply Movement Permit During an Outbreak Before requesting a Secure Food Supply movement permit for pigs or semen, both the premises of origin and the premises of destination need to have a National PIN, and the premises and State of destination need to be willing to accept the animals. Instructions for requesting a permit for movement will be made available in the event of an outbreak. For any permitted movement, the Origin State can request documentation from the premises making the request. This documentation may include: •A completed copy of the Biosecurity Checklist and the site-specific biosecurity plan •Written assurance by the producer of compliance with this Biosecurity Checklist or documentation of verification by a third party •Epidemiological information •Information demonstrating normal health status for the animals on the production site involved (such as swine health monitoring documents and/or Certificate of Veterinary Inspection signed by an Accredited Veterinarian at the time the animals are loaded) •Diagnostic testing results from samples tested •For animal movements to another production site, the destination premises must indicate that they are willing to accept the animals
Movement Permit Guidance for Pigs or Semen within a Control Area during an FMD, CSF or ASF Response PERMITTING GUIDANCE FOR MOVEMENT OF PIGS OR SEMEN 1) Traceability Information is available (PIN, GPS Coordinates, and information on type and number of animals/quantity of semen to be moved) 2) Biosecurity measures listed in the Biosecurity Checklist are in place and acceptable to Responsible Regulatory Officials 3) Epidemiological information is acceptable 4) Destination premises and State are willing to accept the animals or semen 5) No evidence of infection based on surveillance 6) Permit guidance to move pigs or semen if all above responses are “Yes”
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During an FAD outbreak, it is the producer’s responsibility to keep their animals from becoming infected, focusing on what they can control on their site. Biosecurity approaches are both structural and operational. Structural biosecurity is built into the physical construction and maintenance of a facility. Operational biosecurity involves management practices designed to prevent the introduction and spread of disease agents onto or off of the production site. An FAD will test the effectiveness of operational biosecurity practices because successful implementation of these practices depends on the awareness and behavior of individuals on the site. Existing biosecurity plans for pork production sites may offer protection against endemic diseases but heightened precautions are needed for FADs. The enhanced biosecurity recommendations outlined are based on the known exposure routes for the main FADs of concern. This document emphasizes four concepts that all pork production sites must implement to help protect their animals from endemic diseases and to be prepared in the event of an FAD outbreak in the U.S.: ☑A Biosecurity Manager ☑A written, site-specific, enhanced biosecurity plan ☑A defined Perimeter Buffer Area ☑A defined Line of Separation.
STEPS TO ENHANCE YOUR BIOSECURITY Biosecurity Manager and Written Plan A Biosecurity Manager is identified for the site. This individual is responsible for developing the biosecurity plan with the assistance of the herd veterinarian (if the Biosecurity Manager is not a veterinarian) and ensuring biosecurity training of, or communicating biosecurity measures with, all individuals who enter the site. The Biosecurity Manager has the written authority to ensure compliance with biosecurity protocols and take corrective action as needed.
Protecting the Pig Herd Site Entry
Entry to the pork production site is restricted by a limited number of entry points. Each entry point is protected with a gate or suitable barrier (e.g. cable) which is locked when the facility is not attended. If a locked barrier is not possible at the site entrance (such as when a house uses the same driveway), a barrier must be present restricting access of unauthorized vehicles to the pork production facilities within the site. Signage at the site entry conveys the access is restricted.
Designated Parking Area
There is a clearly marked, designated parking area outside of the PBA, away from animal areas, for vehicles that will not enter the PBA and have not been cleaned and disinfected.
Perimeter Buffer Area (PBA)
The site has a PBA(s), which is the first line of defense to protect pigs housed within the perimeter. It is established to serve as an outer control boundary around the buildings to limit movement of virus near animal housing. The PBA is established so that individuals can perform duties within the PBA during the course of their daily tasks and so that routine deliveries occur outside of the PBA as much as possible. The PBA is clearly defined in the biosecurity plan and is clearly marked around animal buildings on the premises. When determining the best location for the PBA, the following should be considered: -Traffic on roadways -Effect of weather conditions on drive paths near the PBA -Daily routines on the site -Location of living quarters on the premises -Select the fewest number of PBA’s
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Entry to the PBA is restricted to a limited number of controlled PBA Access Points. Each PBA Access Point is clearly marked with a sign and protected with a suitable barrier (e.g. cable, gate, rope). Vehicles and equipment moving through the PBA Access Points should be cleaned to remove visible contamination and then disinfected. Movement of people into the PBA must include putting on cleaned and disinfected footwear or new, disposable footwear and disposable gloves or apply hand sanitizer as they cross into the PBA or as they leave their vehicle if parked within the PBA.
Cleaning and Disinfection (C&D) Station
There is an operational, clearly marked, and equipped C&D station with the means to remove visible contamination and then disinfect vehicles, equipment, and items needing to enter the PBA at a PBA Access Point.
Line of Separation (LOS)
The LOS is established as the “last line of defense” to isolate pigs from potential sources of disease. The site has one or more LOS, which is established as a control boundary to prevent movement of virus into areas where susceptible animals can be exposed. In many situations, the walls of the building housing the animals form the LOS. The LOS is clearly defined in the biosecurity plan and is clearly marked on the premises. Animals, people, or items only cross the LOS through clearly marked and controlled LOS Access Points(s), following appropriate biosecurity measures. Areas contaminated after loading/unloading animals are cleaned and disinfected according to the biosecurity plan.
LOS Access Point(s)
Crossing the LOS is restricted to a limited number of controlled LOS Access Points. Each LOS Access Point is clearly marked with a sign in a language understood by all entering. Equipment, people, and items crossing through the LOS Access Points follow specific biosecurity measures. While the load-out area is a LOS Access Point, it should not serve as an entry point for personnel when possible. All movements (animals, equipment, people) across the LOS are recorded and available for review upon request. Separate Building Layout Example #1
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Vehicles and Equipment
All records of vehicle and equipment movements by date and time onto the site should be maintained and made available to Responsible Regulatory Officials in the event it is needed for a trace-back or trace-forward investigation.
Personnel
Prior to Arriving at the Site
Access is limited to individuals who are essential to the operation of the production site. Everyone crossing the LOS arrives at the site having showered and wearing clean clothing and footwear since last contacting susceptible animals.
Entry Logbook
Everyone crossing the LOS Access Point(s) completes the entry logbook, unless they are a scheduled worker. The contact information and work schedule records for workers are maintained.
Biosecure Entry/Exit Procedures
All individuals entering the PBA or crossing the LOS at a controlled Access Point follow a biosecurity entry and exit procedure as specified in the biosecurity plan.
Crossing the LOS
All individuals crossing the LOS should: •Shower in and shower out when/if facilities are available. •Wear site-specific coveralls and footwear that is provided. Footwear change is mandatory when crossing the LOS. •Wash hands, apply hand sanitizer, or put on disposable or disinfectable gloves as they cross the LOS. •The same procedure will be followed in reverse when crossing back across the LOS to the outside of the building. •Clean and disinfect items crossing the LOS. The Bench Entry System is an example of a Biosecure Entry Procedure for people to cross at an LOS Access Point, if there is not a shower in/out setup. This system includes a dedicated entrance area. The LOS Access Point is identified with a disinfectable solid barrier (sealed plywood, plastic bench) that clearly demarcates the separation between the entry and animal areas. On the pig side of the line, site-specific coveralls or clothing and footwear are available as well as handwashing facilities. An example of a Bench Entry System that could be implemented is shown below.
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Animal and Semen Movement
Pigs and semen (if applicable) come from sources with documented, enhanced biosecurity practices and no current or recent evidence of an FAD infection. Semen is transported in containers whose exteriors can be cleaned and disinfected effectively to minimize the risk of virus transmission.
Carcass Disposal
Dead pigs are disposed of in a manner that prevents the attraction of wildlife, rodents, and other scavengers. Rendering trucks and other vehicles hauling dead pigs to a common disposal site do not enter the PBA.
Manure Management
Manure is stored and removed in a manner that prevents exposure of susceptible animals (either on or off the premises of origin) to disease agents and meets state, local, and Responsible Regulatory Officials’ requirements.
Rodent, Fly and Wildlife Control
Written rodent and fly control programs are in place and implementation is documented. Facilities are designed and maintained to inhibit all animals, especially feral pigs, and including birds, from crossing the LOS and contacting pigs.
Feed
Grain and feed are delivered, stored, mixed, and fed in a manner that minimizes contamination. Feed spills are cleaned up promptly and disposed of to avoid attracting wildlife.
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In a world where social media reigns king, how important are print advertisements anymore? Even in today’s digital world, print advertisement is a key area of marketing that will make your marketing strategies well rounded. In the livestock industry, print advertisement will never go out of style. Below are some key reasons why print ads are still relevant and some tips to think about when designing your next ad! TANGIBLE Print advertisements provide your clients with something in their hands, something tangible for them to look at. Printed materials, whether that be a flyer or an ad in a magazine, are physical items. We all have that stack of magazines sitting on our coffee table or in our bathroom, which equates to your print advertisement staying in the homes and under the eyes of people long after just the quick glance they may give it. Unlike a social media post that people may look at and then scroll on, never to be seen again, these forms of print media can create lasting impressions with people. CREDIBLE Print advertisements have been the go-to form of marketing in the livestock industry for decades. Even with the rise of social media, a print advertisement establishes your credibility among multiple generations of livestock enthusiasts. The younger generation still enjoys picking up a magazine to flip through at a show, meanwhile, those in the older generation are most likely to immediately go to the magazine to look for new and upcoming genetics and operations. REACHES MORE DEMOGRAPHICS Like just previously stated, you don’t have a well-rounded marketing plan if you aren’t including print media. Notching all of the boxes from a marketing standpoint ensures that you reach everyone. Flyers at events become interactive for multiple generations and create a call to action. They cause people to generate interest in what you are selling or advertising, making people want to call or talk about what you have to offer.
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Even more so in the industry, the magazine publication has always been and will continue to be an area of advertisement that is very popular. Anytime you go to a sale or even a show, you can find a magazine to pick up. While you’re sitting in the barn waiting to show and need to kill some time, what do you do? You flip through the magazine to look at all the cool ads and articles in the latest issue. If you aren’t advertising your sales or winners in a popular show publication, you’re missing out on gaining the attention of everyone at major show events. LESS IS MORE Just like anything else, print advertisements can get cluttered and overwhelming if not designed properly. We can tend to want to overwhelm people with numbers and information when creating an advertisement, when in fact— less is more. Print advertisements allow you to provide your clients or potential clients with just a little bit of information. Therefore, it is important to focus on creating a visually appealing layout that draws the attention of the viewer, instead of cluttering too much information on one page. You don’t want to provide people with so much they either feel overwhelmed or don’t see any reason to inquire further past what they’ve seen on the ad. Focus on highlighting the important things, making a visually stunning ad, and causing people to want to learn more about you or your operation past what you have provided them.
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aug Rounsavall Show piGs & TRojacek Family Genetics 1 - barns open Purdon, TX | Bremond, TX 40 litters • Chester, Cross, Duroc, York Jeremy Rounsavall 903-641-2055 Dana Rounsavall 903-654-2361 Darrell Trojacek 979.777.2268
aug Real Hog Farms - Barns Open 1 15492 Real Rock Rd, Marion, TX
100 Litters • Berk, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, York Chuck Real 210-827-7351 Russell Real 210-216-2688 realhogfarms.com
aug Duelm's prevailing genetics - Barns open TX 1 New Braunfels, 200 head • Berk, Cross, Hamp, York Rory Duelm 830-608-5058 Matt Lee 830-708-4274 Jess Gilbert 979-255-1653
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aug West Texas Boar Stud - Barns Open FM 2834, Stamford, TX 1 1730 100+ Litters Kim Baize 512.578.9481 westtxboarstud.com
aug RW genetics - barns open 1 Anderson, TX
125 litters • Chester, Cross, Duroc, York Rick Whitman 512-540-1119 rwgenetics.com
aug Bishop's Showpigs - barns open 1 21200 Melber Ln #3, Manor, TX - Call for Appointment 30 litters • Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp Bob Bishop 512.751.5654 Bobbie Bishop 512.751.8650 Brooke Bishop 512.923.6338
aug Berger Farms - barns open 13 Giddings, TX Cliff Berger 979.540.7004 Coby Berger 979.716.8302
AUG Lindner Showpigs - Farm Sale #1 14 Comfort, TX Luke Lindner 830.431.1183 lindnershowpigs.com
Aug The Stud - Farm Sale #1 TX 15-22 Montgomery, Kelton Mason 936.232.2124
Daniel Schley 979.966.7977 Caleb Vogel 936.525.0077
Aug Campbell Farms - Barns Open TX - Call for appointment 16 Abernathy, Jason Campbell 806.787.9664 Aug DL Showpigs - Barns open 20 2101 CR 24, Lamesa, TX - Call for appointment
150+ Litters • Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, York
Josh Krohn 806-759-7735
Bridgette Krohn 806-438-2916
dlshowpigs.com
Aug Wintex Farms Online Live Auction 21 cci.live All Breeds Will Winter 806-239-5859 Jay Winter 806-438-2986
aug JS SHowPigs - barns open 21 Blanket, TX
30 Litters • Berk, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Landrace, York James Spivey 325-330-2907 Austin Jenkins 325-800-8137 Facebook: jsshowpigs
aug S&W Swine productions - barns open 21 5100 CR 42, Robstown, TX
35 litters • Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Landrace, Spot, York Scot Sullivan 361-960-9725 ssullivan@hsconstructors.com s-wswine.com
aug Lackey Livestock - Farm Sale 21 Haskell, TX
Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Spot, York Jason Lackey 806-787-3606 lackeylivestock.com
aug Campbell Farms - Online Sale 24 Showpig.com Jason Campbell 806.787.9664
aug Beyers Farms - Fall Online Sale #1 24 showpig.com Todd Beyers 806-252-5204 beyersfarmstx.com
Aug Rains Livestock - Online Sale 25 showpig.com Cory Rains 325-236-0593
aug Berger Farms - Online Sale 25 showpig.com Cliff Berger 979.540.7004 Coby Berger 979.716.8302
Aug C Bar Livestock - Online Sale 26 showpig.com Josh Campbell 817.266.2101
aug Lindner Showpigs - Farm Sale #1 27 Comfort, TX Luke Lindner 830.431.1183 lindnershowpigs.com
aug C-C Showpigs Rd, Sisterdale, TX 27 250 Marquardt Chris Hohmann 210.508.2211 Charles Ely 210.887.5708
Aug The Established 28 Comfort, TX
Jay McCormick 806.654.1244 jlmlivestock@yahoo.com
Aug The alliance pig sale Events Center, Kerrville, at 7pm 28 Hill Country Cassidy Hayes 361-920-1015 Jimmy Hayes 361-920-0964
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Aug Edwards family genetics - blazin' 7 farms TX 28 Hamilton, Blake Edwards 254-223-2479 Brad Massey 940-682-6355
Aug Breeder's Choice Pig Sale 28-29 Kendall Youth & Equestrian Center, Comfort TX All Breeds Gilbert Sullaway 210-669-2411 Cole Reeves 254.624.3080 Mike Charro 210.421.1280
Sept 4F Livestock - Barns Open TX 1 Weslaco, 16 Litters
Cleve Ford 956.472.8088 Copper Ford 956.460.3530
Sept Beyers Farms - Barns Open TX - Call for appointment 1 Abernathy, Todd Beyers 806-252-5204 beyersfarmstx.com
Sept harkey Farms - Barns Open - gilts only 1 Hale Center, TX - Call for appointment Robbie Harkey 806-778-7810 Keith Harkey 806-778-3383
Sept Steglich Show Pigs - Barns open TX - Call for Appointment 1 Holland, 6 litters • Berk, Cross, Duroc, Spot, York Evelyn Steglich 254-718-4983 Robert Steglich 254-718-2961 Erin Steglich 254-718-1321 Clara Stechlich 254-718-2453
Sept wunderlich Showpigs - Barns Open Rd, Spring Branch, TX - Call for Appointment 1 690 Wunderlich 18 Litters • Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Poland, Spot Diron Wunderlich 830.237.6644 Roxanne Wunderlich 830.237.6881
Sept Elrod's Show Pigs - Online Sale #1 2 showpig.com Berkshire Diane Elrod 210-601-6164 Iredell, TX elrodshowpigs.com
Facebook : Elrod's Show Pigs diron@qvtc.com
sept RB2 Showpigs - Barns Open 4 Kerrville, TX
Robert Balser 830.739.6593 Ryan Balser 830.739.6331
sept Heffernan Genetics - Annual Show Pig Sale Rd, Poteet, TX at 6:30pm 4 885 Yow 35 litters • Chester, Cross, Duroc Scott Heffernan 830-570-7540 scoffernan@gmail.com heffernangenetics.com
sept Sale of Champions 4 Jacksboro, TX
Kevin Thomas 940.507.0772
sept belew farms - Barns open 4 Tahoka, TX
Denny Belew 806-470-0969
sept Big Much Genetics - Farm Sale 4 Cisco, TX Billy Bob Orsagh 254.488.1053 Mike Orasgh 254.595.0242
Sept Allen Farms & Underdog Genetics - Farm Sale #1 4 Lawn, TX at 4PM Curry Allen 325.668.0532 Matt Allen 325.370.6924 Mason Garner 325.439.0699
sept 5M Genetics - barns open 4 Floresville, TX
Cross, Hamp, Spot, York Fabian Mutz 830-391-1783 Brandon Mutz 830-391-5850
sept C-C Showpigs - Open House #1 Rd, Sisterdale, TX 4 250 Marquardt Chris Hohmann 210.508.2211 Charles Ely 210.887.5708
sept Next Gen Sale 5 1700 CR 152, Brownwood, TX at 2pm Hunter Mares 325-203-1862
sept C&P Livestock - Farm Sale TX 5 Odem,Leo Canales 361.877.2640 Will Petrus 361.319.8775
sept Lange Livestock - Barns Open US Hwy 67, Miles, TX 3 15701John Lange 325.895.0961
sept KMAX Livestock Taft, TX - 10AM 5 15 Litters • Duroc, Chester, Cross, York
sept Lange Livestock - Farm Sale 3-5 15701 US Hwy 67, Miles, TX
sept The Stud - Farm Sale #2 5-12 Montgomery, TX
Jacob Lange 325.234.9526
John Lange 325.895.0961 Jacob Lange 325.234.9526
sept Fey Show Pigs - barns open CR 420, Stockdale, TX 4 2681 Cross, Duroc, Hamp, York Kenneth Fey 830-481-3162 Keith Fey 830-534-3755 feyshowpigs.com
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Lyndi West 361.877.5369
Kelton Mason 936.232.2124 Daniel Schley 979.966.7977 Caleb Vogel 936.525.0077
sept Texas-Bred Select Series - Online Sale #1 7 showpig.com All Breeds TPPA 806.705.6800
sept The Future's Elite - Online Gilt Sale 8
showpig.com All Breeds TPPA 806.705.6800
sept Wintex Farms - Farm Sale #2 11 WTX Sale Facility, Lubbock, TX at 7pm All Breeds Will Winter 806-239-5859
Jay Winter 806-438-2986
sept Bred for the Banner Elite Show Pig sale 11 Perrin FFA Show Barn, Perrin, TX at 2PM All Breeds Justin Rogers 405-255-3076
sept Lead Off Pig Sale TBD, at 11am 11 Location Kaleb Horsford 806.753.7063 sept Merryman show pigs - Farm Sale Neches, Coleman, TX - 9am-11:30am Board Sale 12 1015 North 40 Head • Berk, Duroc, Hamp, Landrace, Spot Ted Merryman 325-669-7597 Rode Merryman 325-370-1999 merrymant@windstream.net
sept 4p Show Pigs - Cream of the Crop Sale 12 Priddy, TX Dale Partin 325-966-3783 or 325-451-0370
sept KMW Showpigs - Farm Sale 11 Burton, TX
Mid GO Genetics - barns Open Sept Lamesa, TX
sept Beyers farms - farm Sale 11 Abernathy, TX
sept Berger Farms - Farm Sale #1 401 N, Dime Box, TX 17 1018 CR Cliff Berger 979.540.7004
20 Litters • Chester, Cross, Hamp, Spot, York Walt Fehrle 281.682.6868 wfehrle@yahoo.com
Todd Beyers 806-252-5204 beyersfarmstx.com
sept JS Showpigs - Farm Sale 11 Blanket, TX
Bid Board - Bids close at 2pm 40-50 Head • Berk, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Landrace, Spot, York James Spivey 325-330-2907 Austin Jenkins 325-800-8137
sept Rock'n U Showpigs - Farm Sale 11 3936 CR 236 Breckenridge, TX at 5PM Bid Board - Bids close at 7PM Shelia Unger 325.665.4416
sept The Syndicate 11 Kerrville, TX at 7:30PM
AMatt Murdoch 830.556.3942
sept Lackey Livestock - Louisiana Sale 11 Gonzales, LA Jason Lackey 806-787-3606
sept Mikeska Showpigs - barns open 11 Rogers, TX Cross, Spot, York Mike Mikeska 254-624-2283 Mike Mikeska Jr 254.913.4922 mimks@aol.com
sept Williams Showpigs - barns Open TX 11 Nocona, Berk, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Spot, York Pat Williams 940.736.5720 Savannah Williams 940.233.2375 williamsshowpigstx@gmail.com
sept Bohemian Farms - farm sale #1 11 19702 Cyclone Branch Rd, Burlington, TX at 9am
36 Litters • Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Spot, York Michael Schneider 254-721-4162 bohemianfarms@yahoo.com
sept Doege Showpigs - Farm Sale #1 11 St. Hedwig, TX Time Doege 210.316.9627
Most Breeds Todd Gregory 806-577-2400 Kelly OBrien 806-759-4420
Coby Berger 979.716.8302
sept Brockman Farms - Farm Sale Montgomery, TX 17-18 Josh Brockman 214.733.2466 Carrie Brockman 217.251.3245
sept Wintex Sired Customer Appreciation Sale TX 18 Lubbock, Will Winter 806-239-5859 Jay Winter 806-438-2986
sept c-4 show pigs - farm sale 1230 S. State Hwy 208, Colorado City, TX 18 Bid Board Opens at 10AM - Closes at Noon
Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Poland. Landrace, Spot Jim Cogburn 325-242-5503 Beverly Cogburn 325-728-6226
sept Lackey Livestock - Customer Appreciation Sale TX 18 Haskell, All Breeds Jason Lackey 806-787-3606
sept Heffernan Genetics - Barns open Rd, Poteet, TX - Call for Appointment 18 885 Yow 35 litters • Chester, Cross, Duroc Scott Heffernan 830-570-7540 scoffernan@gmail.com heffernangenetics.com
sept The Co-OP Sale 18 Bexar County Fairgrounds San Antonio, TX Hayden Witt 210.246.3491 Cody Neil 210.952.1616
Sept HF Genetics - Farm Sale Lavaca, TX 18 Port Cassidy Hayes 361-920-1015 Jimmy Hayes 361-920-0964
sept Meyer Swine Farm - Barns Open TX - Call for appointment 18 Westaphalia, 7 Litters • Chester, Cross, Spot Kally Meyer
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Sept 3D Livestock - Open House FM 586, Bangs, TX at 9AM 18 1897 Berk, Cross, Spot
sept Miles FFA Sale Miles Young Farmers Complex at Noon 26 125 head • All Breeds
Sept Quest for the Best 18 Bell County Expo Center, Belton, TX at 6PM
sept The Stud - Farm Sale #3 TX 26-3 Montgomery, Kelton Mason 936.232.2124
sept Taylor'd Genetics - Barns open 18 2161 FM 2268 Salado, TX - Call for Appointment
Oct 1
Foote Farms - Farm Sale
Oct 1
KMW Showpigs - Farm Sale
Oct 2
Wintex Farms - Farm Sale #
Justin Duncan 325-642-2188 jlduncan04@hotmail.com
Dustin Shuffler 254-394-4475 Kenny Stone 254-760-0653
10 Litters • Cross, Duroc Mike Taylor 254.228.7526 Mason Taylor 254.931.4816
sept Tribe Genetics 18 7703 Woodrow Rd, Wolfforth, TX - at 3:30PM 14 Litters • Cross, Poland, Spot Meredith Couts 806.663.0156 Will Edwards 806.786.1670 Clay Conrad 806.683.5293
sept C-C Showpigs - Open House # Rd, Sisterdale, TX 18 250 Marquardt Chris Hohmann 210.508.2211 Charles Ely 210.887.5708
sept 33rd annual priddy ffa show pig sale 19 Priddy School Bus Barn at 1pm
Alan Short 325.456.1055
Daniel Schley 979.966.7977 Caleb Vogel 936.525.0077
16512 FM 179 Lubbock, TX at 7PM
Jason Foote 432.209.1020
Burton, TX
20 Litters • Chester, Cross, Hamp, Spot, York Walt Fehrle 281.682.6868 wfehrle@yahoo.com
WTX Sale Facility, Lubbock, TX at 7pm
All Breeds Will Winter 806-239-5859
Jay Winter 806-438-2986
Oct 2
The Gathering Lubbock, TX
75+ head • All breeds
Todd Beyers 806-252-5204 Cory Rains 325-236-0593 Brandon Biggs 806-292-6670
All breeds Dale Partin 325-966-3783
sept Texas-Bred Select Series - Online Sale #2 21 showpig.com
Oct 2
Schram Livestock - Barns open
sept Breeders Best 24 Bullard, TX
Oct 2
JS Showpigs - Farm Sale
Oct 2
harkey Farms - farm sale
All Breeds TPPA 806.705.6800
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sept Kings of the Hill Pig Sale Fair Grounds, Waxahachie, TX 25 Ellis County All Breeds Mark Standlee 806-683-4874
sept belew farms - Farm Sale 25 Tahoka, TX - Bid Boards Close at 1:30pm Denny Belew 806-470-0969
sept Allen Farms & Underdog Genetics - Farm Sale #2 TX at 4PM 25 Ovalo,Curry Allen 325.668.0532 Matt Allen 325.370.6924 Mason Garner 325.439.0699
Elsa, TX Chester, Cross, berk, Spot John Goldammer 956.874.8047
sept Doege Showpigs - Farm Sale #2 TX 25 St. Hedwig, Time Doege 210.316.9627 162
Blanket, TX Bid Board - Bids close at 2pm 40-50 Head • Berk, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Landrace, Spot, York James Spivey 325-330-2907 Austin Jenkins 325-800-8137 Smyer Ag Barn, Smyer, TX at 9:30am
Robbie Harkey 806-778-7810 Keith Harkey 806-778-3383
Oct 2
North Meets South Pig Sale
Oct 2
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Wolfforth, TX All Breeds Lubbock, TX
All breeds
Jason Lackey 806-787-3606
sept Goldammer Show Stock - Barns Open 25
Sealy, TX 30 Head Clayton Schram 979.627.5665
Oct 2
Conran's 3C Showpigs
5475 Wegner Rd, New Braunfels, TX Chester, Cross, Duroc, Landrace, York Shelley Conran 512.789.7480 Stephen Conran 210.387.4337 conrans3cshowpigs@yahoo.com Facebook: Conran's 3C Showpigs
Oct 2
Ralston Hog Farm - Barns Open
Oct 5
Texas-Bred Select Series - Online Sale #3
Dalhart, TX - Call for appointment 25 Litters • Poland, Duroc, Chester, Cross, Hamp, York, Berk Seth Ralston 806.773.6989 Wes Ralston 806.676.6432 showpig.com All Breeds TPPA 806.705.6800
Oct West Texas Rehab Sale Nolan County Coliseum, Sweetwater, TX at 7PM 5 Cory Rains 325-236-0593 Allen Richburg 325-236-5666 Ben Bowlin 432.816.9048 Cody Smith 325.665.7303
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Edwards family genetics - blazin' 7 farms Hamilton, TX
Blake Edwards 254-223-2479 Brad Massey 940-682-6355
The shootout
Panhandle, TX Kevin Howell - 806-570-2046
The Players Sweetwater, TX
C&P Livestock - Farm Sale Odem, TX
Leo Canales 361.877.2640 Will Petrus 361.319.8775
Oct 9
Lone Star Super hogs & Ford Show pigs
Oct 9
Williams Livestock - better than luck show Barrow Sale
7736 FM 1179 Bryan, TX 77808 at 1PM Purebred Pig Sale Choppie White 979.777.4180 Mike Ford 979.324.7549 Amy Ford 979.324.7628
Armstrong County Activity Center, Claude, TX at 7pm
100 head • Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Poland, Spot, York Burt Williams 806-676-4334
Oct Major League Show Pig Sale 9-10 Snyder, TX
Oct 16
Bohemian Farms - farm sale #2
19702 Cyclone Branch Rd, Burlington, TX at 9am 36 Litters • Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Spot, York Michael Schneider 254-721-4162 bohemianfarms@yahoo.com
Oct The Stud - Farm Sale #4 TX 17-24 Montgomery, Kelton Mason 936.232.2124
Daniel Schley 979.966.7977 Caleb Vogel 936.525.0077
Oct NSR fall classic Duncan, OK 20-23 400+ head • All breeds nationalswine.com
Oct Perfect Timing Sale 23 Lawton, OK All Breeds
Oct East Texas Connection 29-30 Gilmer, TX Nov Elrod's Show Pigs - Online Sale #2 showpig.com 4 Berkshire Diane Elrod 210-601-6164 Iredell, TX elrodshowpigs.com
Facebook : Elrod's Show Pigs diron@qvtc.com
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Oct 14
Elrod's Show Pigs - Online Sale #2 showpig.com
Berkshire Diane Elrod 210-601-6164 Iredell, TX elrodshowpigs.com
Facebook : Elrod's Show Pigs diron@qvtc.com
Oct 16
Berger Farms - Farm Sale #2 1018 CR 401 N, Dime Box, TX
Cliff Berger 979.540.7004 Coby Berger 979.716.8302
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STAMINA
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With our fall majors, the State Fair of Texas & Heart of Texas Fair, just around the corner, it’s about to be show time! The level of competition is so high and your hog’s ability “to go” and hold together in the show ring is ever more important. Being able to last in class and breed drives is paramount to your success, so it is critical to work and build up your hog’s stamina prior to the show. Kiersten Bourquin and Tristanne Rasco, of Lubbock, have some great advice for making sure your hog has the endurance needed to win.
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Reserve Champion Gilt at Texas Elite Showcase in 2020 Champion Cross Gilt at San Antonio in 2020 Reserve Cross Barrow at San Antonio in 2020 Reserve Champion Cross Gilt at San Antonio in 2019 Grand Champion Barrow at Fort Worth in 2017
Q: HOW DO YOU BUILD UP YOUR PIG’S SHOW RING STAMINA? Kiersten- I work with my pigs daily to build showring stamina. I
start walking and training my pigs from a young age and set goals each week to walk for a certain amount of time. Each week the walking time goes up and the pigs adjust well to it. From the time the pigs came home to my barn as babies up until the day I left for the show, they are walked daily which builds up their stamina and gets them show ring ready.
Tristanne- I agree, but personally, we don’t necessarily walk for
endurance until it’s closer to the show. We have telephone poles down our driveway, so that’s what we use as a benchmark for working towards building stamina. The distance to the first telephone pole was about 4-5 minutes long, and then we would work up to the next one, then the next one, and ultimately make it to the last pole which was about a 25 min walk there and back. This would help with their lungs and stamina to make it through the holding pens, showring, and back into the drive.
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DO YOU DO ANYTHING IN THE SHOW RING TO HELP?
Tristanne- Absolutely, if I know one’s stamina is not incredible or one that likes to throw a fit a little bit, I like to do something I call “chill.” Basically, when the judge isn’t looking at you and has his back turned to you, letting other pigs out of their holding pens, etc, you just chill, kneel down, and rub the pigs’ belly. I would wait until the judge turns around, fire them back up and start driving, so I am only driving at optimal times in the show ring to keep their stamina built up. Kiersten- True, the showring is the only chance you get to show your pig to the judge; you need to use that time very
wisely. I would also add that when you are in a holding pen, make good use of the spray bottles provided to you. Use those to give your pig a drink of water or cool them off before it is time to show.
Q: DO YOU DO ANYTHING ON SHOW DAY TO PREPARE? Kiersten- A few days before show day and on show
day, we make sure our animals are well-hydrated with electrolytes which helps their performance in the ring. We like to use Punch Electrolyte made and distributed by Wintex Farms. This electrolyte has great flavor which the pigs love. By utilizing Punch, we maximized hydration leading up to and on show day, which helps the pig last longer in the show ring.
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Tristanne- If we have one that acts up a little bit, we use a product called Focus. It’s a feed additive to basically help them focus in the showring. If we have one that gets a little winded, we use a product called Exhale. This is just like a vapor rub humans would use when they’re sick, but we give it to them orally to aid in opening up their lungs and help them last longer in the showring.
HOW DO YOU KEEP YOUR PIG CALM AND COMFORTABLE IN THE SHOW RING?
Kiersten- Keeping your pig calm and comfortable is
very essential. From the time the pig is young, you need to make sure your pig knows you and trusts you. It might sound silly, but your pig really will trust you and respond differently when they know it’s you walking them. Spend time with them daily, brushing and rubbing on them. They will grow to know you, and that will ultimately help keep the pig comfortable and calm in the show ring.
Tristanne- Good point Kiersten; I am a firm
believer in body language and how your livestock will react to it. If you are calm, comfortable, cool and collected, so is your animal. If you get frustrated, so will your pig. Stay calm and make sure your energy doesn’t negatively affect your pig.
With the quality of pigs and showmanship so high, work to make sure your pigs can go the distance!
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Rory Duelm 192 Altwein Ln. New Braunfels, TX 78130 830-608-5058 830-606-7547 BC Showpigs 8120 FM 775 Seguin, TX 78155 Josh Brown - 210-296-5564 Trent Corkran - 830-560-0691 Greg / Vince Franckowiak Ryan Koltermann 15871 St. Hedwig Rd. St. Hedwig, TX 78152 Vince: 210-336-9428 Greg: 210-667-1325 Ryan: 210-844-8735
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Coyote Creek Genetics 16113 New Berlin Rd. St. Hedwig, TX 78152 Otto: 210-315-8999 mopa2020@yahoo.com Robert Huebner 251 Mt. Pleasant Kingsbury, TX 78638 830-639-4788 830-660-7101 Victory Lane Showpigs 550 Wild Coyote Trail Marion, TX 78124 Jeff: 830-708-5930 Ellen: 830-708-8600 jlangemeier@altagenetics.com
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Fey Show Pigs 2681 CR 420 Stockdale, TX 78160 Kenneth: 830-481-3162 Keith: 830-534-3755 Real Hog Farm Chuck & Russell Real 15492 Real Rock Rd. Marion, TX 78124 H: 830-914-2833 Chuck: 210-827-7351 Russell: 210-216-2688 MT Heart Livestock 570 Santa Clara Loop Marion, TX 78124 Matt Murdoch: 830-556-3942 210-413-7907
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Kelso Genetiks 701 Sweet Home Rd. Seguin, TX 78155 Kolton: 210-265-9658 Stepheny: 210-240-1215 Doege Show Pigs 3085 Kusmierz Rd. St. Hedwig, TX 78152 210-316-9627 210-667-9627 doegeshowpigs@gmail.com Doug Alderson 1050 Sweet Home Rd. Seguin, TX 78155 210-296-4479
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Marvin Boeck 4703 Scenic Lake Dr. Schertz, TX 78154 210-414-3569 Mayson Schulze 2635 Longhorn Trail Seguin, TX 78155 Mayson: 830-433-0486 Marsha: 830-660-8192 Bubba Eckhardt Heidi Walker 1115 Sheffield Rd. Seguin, TX 78155 Bubba: 830-433-1431
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2021 Marked the 25th Anniversary of the Certified Texas Bred Registry! The Certified Texas Bred Registry & its breeders, this spring,
eclipsed $1 million in premiums & scholarships given back to the outstanding youth of Texas! Why exhibitors should buy Texas-Bred... -SUCCESS! Barrow and gilts from CTBR breeders have a proven track record -PREMIUM MONEY! Approximately $900,000 has been given back to youth -SCHOLARSHIPS! CTBR has awarded over $100,000 since 2011 -PREMIER EXHIBITOR PROGRAM! Point system recognizing top youth at annual award banquet -EXTRA PRIZES! Caps and banners awarded, plus giveaways -RECOGNITION! Youth success from every class highlighted through social media and magazine -TEXAS’ ELITE SHOWCASE! Exclusive to CTBR; show at the coolest, most convenient gilt show with the most exciting atmosphere, featuring the highest premiums, most awards, and highest sale average
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PRODUCER SPOTLIGHT
Earned. Not Given. Matt and Taylor Murdoch Marion, TX
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Several banners… amongst several different breeds… at Texas majors… and we’re talking about pigs, raised by a steer kid. It’s definitely not the most traditional path, but it shows how hard work, perseverance, and a willingness to ask questions and learn has put Matt Murdoch on the path of success. It also doesn’t hurt that he was blessed to marry a hog girl with a wonderful and supportive family. Matt is a first-generation agriculturalist that was first introduced to the livestock industry by his grandfather when he was 6 years old. He grew up showing steers and started judging livestock with “the greatest judging coach of all time, Chuck Real.” It wasn’t until he met Taylor that he got involved with the pigs. Matt and Taylor both grew up in Marion, Texas, but didn’t meet each other until January of 2017. Matt had just finished college at Angelo State University and Taylor was still attending Texas State University. When they started dating, Taylor expressed to Matt her interest in raising show pigs, but Matt always envisioned himself raising show steers. However, once Taylor took Matt home and he started evaluating the gilts in her barn, there was a spark inside and he knew this was something he could get behind. MT Heart Livestock is a successful, growing showpig operation ran by Matt and Taylor, their son Parker along with Taylor’s parents, Jim and Debra Stephens. Prior to Matt coming along, the farm in Marion originally started as Stephen’s Shires when Taylor and her parents kept back a show gilt to farrow out. However, when Matt came along with his eagerness, driven personality, and new-found passion, they started adding more breeds and increasing their numbers…then MT Heart Livestock was born! Fast forward four years and MT Heart went from three sows (two Chester, one Landrace) to now farrowing out 20 sows this season. This is certainly a family effort with everyone playing their part. The sow farm is at Jim and Debra’s house, while the nursery, chip barn, and pig sales are all handled by Matt and Taylor at their place. In discussing if they encounter any obstacles with their setup, he says, “The biggest challenge about our operation is with having this many sows and both households holding full-time jobs, it becomes very difficult to manage everything at the farm. We get off work and go straight to the barn and are there until late at night every day. Plus, I work on Saturdays, so it doesn’t leave much time on weekends either.”
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Matt’s wife Taylor is the backbone of MT Heart. She got Matt started in the pig business, and from the very start of their venture she deserves the credit. Matt says appreciatively, “There is no way that we would be where we are today without her keeping things together. So many people see me at the sales, and it’s my number on the banners and ads, but that’s only because I just talk the most.” Taylor is what keeps things going and does a little bit of everything. Taylor can do pretty much everything that Matt can do, and most of the time she does. With Matt working at D&D Trailers and Taylor at home with Parker, she’s the one doctoring babies, farrowing sows, cleaning pens, loading the trailer, and coaching kids on showmanship, among so many other things that nobody sees but the family. Matt adds, “On top of the grunt work, she keeps me grounded and always has the solution to every problem that I may get stumped on. Nobody knows me like she does, and we work so well together.” Aside from Taylor, Debra and Jim, Matt has been a sponge, soaking up knowledge from those he respects in the pig barn. Matt and Taylor credit Kelton Mason for being a huge influencer and helping them get where they are at today. Because Matt started raising pigs with no experience and few connections, he didn’t know where to start or who to call. The Stephens family had a relationship with Kelton, so Matt made the call. He says, “From the very beginning Kelton answered the phone, held nothing back and answered our questions, no matter how dumb they might have been. Not once did I call and feel like I couldn’t ask him something for a fear of being judged.” Kelton later reached out to Matt that first year and said he wanted to come to the barn and look at his litters. He was looking for a Landrace for his son Kaden to take to Denver. Kelton loaded up two littermate barrows, one of which went on to be the Champion Landrace at the National Western that year. Matt adds, “That was our first banner and having that pig in his barn, with his son on the stick, made it such a cool experience for us.” That success resulted in phone calls left and right, and it’s been full steam ahead ever since.
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While the Landraces saw the first achievement on a big stage and caught the attention of many, leaving spectators to think they had a whole sow lot full of them, MT Heart has always maintained just one or two of that breed, while adding Durocs, Berks, Spots, and Crossbreds. In only four years, MT Heart have been able to hang a banner at a Texas major each year with the purebreds, while still being competitive with crossbreds. A lot of focus has been on the crossbred herd lately, working to build around the right genetics and females. That’s the approach Matt and Taylor have taken with everything because they are in it for the long term and have realized the importance of the sow herd. MT Heart Livestock’s ultimate goal is sustainability for their show pig operation, to one day make a living raising show pigs. Whether it’s in their lifetime, their kids, or their grandkids, Matt and Taylor just plan on doing everything they can now to stay progressive and continue to be better in every aspect of the show pig business. Their hopes in the next 5-15 years is to grow the sow herd to 50 sows and expand their market in and outside the state of Texas. Marketing has been a strong point for MT Heart and is something Matt enjoys taking on. Besides selling off the farm, Murdoch has been given the opportunity to both host consignment sales and be invited to several. He first started hosting Breeder’s Choice with a partner, then helped with the production of NextGen with other young up and coming breeders, and now has started the muchhyped, The Syndicate. Murdoch says, “being invited to sales makes me proud and thankful…proud that I am on the right track and that the work my family and I are doing is being noticed and recognized by guys that I have looked up to…thankful for the guys that look at what we have built and decide to take a chance and give us a shot.”
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What is the best advice you’ve ever been given?
“Make sure that you love what you are doing. Raising hogs is not for the weak-minded; it takes so much work, both physically and mentally. You will lose so many more times than you will win, but your love for this industry is sometimes the only thing that keeps you going.”
Matt says to all young breeders wanting to raise pigs, “don’t be afraid to ask questions.” The very first time he walked into the pig barn, he knew no one. He saw big-time highly-competitive breeders that haul 50 head to a show, and first thought that they wouldn’t care to help him. Yet, when he finally took the time to get to know these individuals, it was a constant flow of wisdom and assistance. “So ask questions, go to the guys that are having success and watch, listen, and learn.” The most rewarding thing in this industry is helping kids reach their goals. Taylor and I love catching kids at the gate of an arena with a smile on their face knowing they have just become proud of themselves because their hard work paid off. That feeling is so genuine because what those families don’t know is we have that same feeling inside, the feeling of accomplishment, and pride is very humbling. 182
What is the most important selection criteria to you?
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“Probably to no surprise, our main selection criteria would be structure. This day and age no matter how much stoutness, muscle, look or design you have, if the judge steps in behind you in that sift ring and the pig doesn’t move right, you are done. So I would say feet and legs are what we check for first and then try to get all other things right.”
CTBR Champ Cross Barrow State Fair of Texas Reserve Champion Duroc United Gilt Show 3rd Overall Landrace Gilt San Antonio 3rd Overall Spot Gilt San Antonio Champion Spot Texas’ Elite Showcase Reserve Champion Landrace Texas’ Elite Showcase Reserve Landrace Boar Belton SWTC
Mother of Ride Share and the Reserve Landrace Gilt ‘21 Texas’ Elite Showcase
Reserve Champion Landrace Boar ‘21 SWTC Now standing at Purple Power “Ride Share”
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Matt spends has spent his days being a D&D salesman for almost four years now. He says that this opportunity has been one of the biggest blessings for him and his family. D&D has benefited not only his life but also his operation in so many ways. He has built tons of connections and relationships with people and breeders that he now talks to weekly to ask for advice on both show pigs and life. “So many customers from across the country have reached out to design custom trailer for them and we are now great friends. In the livestock world you can never have too many friends in my opinion and these relationships that started as just a customer have turned into business relationships with pigs as well as mentorships for me and my family. For that I am forever thankful and grateful”.
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Breeder Directory
NORTH Ronnie Allen & Stacy Henry BRS Hog Farm Crowell (940) 684-1836 (940) 655-4747 Brandon Anderson Crago & Anderson Showpigs Graham (325) 201-1098 Kim Baize West Texas Boar Stud Stamford (325) 665-8048 Shannon Barbee Shannon Barbee Show Pigs Hamlin (325) 370-4503 Tammy Bates TNT Showpigs Grandview (817) 615-0924 Glen, James & Zac Blount Blount Farms Denison (903) 814-4900 (903) 465-9687 Dane Bonfy Bonfy & Klein Vernon (940) 357-1592 (940) 553-2755 Michael Bowman Bowman Livestock Crowell (940) 655-4770 Alli Bridges Tolar (229) 309-9234 Zack Bridges Bridges Livestock Tolar (229) 309-9234 Deborah Brownlow BC Show Pigs Quanah (940) 663-2216 Mason Burlew Burlew Showpigs Center Point (830) 459-5344
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Hank Byrd Byrd and Evans Showpigs Rochester (940) 256-2214 Terry Calhoun & John Chumbley Chumbley/Calhoun Showpigs Sherman (903) 271-9830 (903) 814-4282 Josh & Landi Campbell C Bar Livestock Grandview (817) 266-2101 David Chumbley Chumbley Farms McKinney (214) 491-8806 Joy Chumbley Tin Top Showpigs Granbury (817) 821-8746 Chuck Cox Cox & Sons Royse City (469) 338-9621 Chase Craighead Craighead Showpigs Vernon (940) 887-9250
Mike Fischer Fischer Show Pigs Iowa Park (940) 642-5653 J.R. Fortner Fortner Showpigs Anna (214) 878-2714 Dusty Fowler 46 Ten Showpigs Poolville (817) 304-4080 Rex Frank Frank Farm Showpigs Waxahachie (682) 402-8110
Chip & Shyann Holley Shy’s Durocs Wylie (214) 562-7774 (972) 442-6752 Mike Howe Howe’s Silvertex Farm Gainesville (940) 736-6398 Ryan & Laura Huebinger Granbury (979) 324-0965 Carley Jezek Tioga 9940) 367-2993
Taler Garrett Garrett Livestock Chillicothe (940) 839-7027
Stan Johnson SNJ Livestock Azle (817) 304-3534
James Glenn & Kayla Threet G2 Showpigs Italy (462) 236-2045
Curtis Jordan Nuclear Genetics Graham (940) 550-4753
Tye Goree Tito’s Showpigs Springtown (817) 597-8265
Carl Kent Carl Kent & Sons Pottsboro (903) 271-5128 (903) 786-9423 Kelly Kinnibrugh Kinnibrugh Showpigs Seymour (940) 636-0433
Aaron Cummins Weatherford (817) 929-2434
Tanner Hash & Michael Cowley Exceed Genetics Stanton (940) 631-2337 (940) 636-1803
Henry Decker Munday (940) 655-4704
Bryan Hemming Sherman (903) 267-1192
Landon Denson Contenders Livestock Stamford (325) 669-2728
Rodney Hinkle Hinkle’s on the Hill Weatherford (817) 313-2941
Kaleb Koetter Kaleb Koetter Show Pigs Iowa Park (940) 867-9072
Amy & Aaron Erwin Erwin Show Stock Graham (940) 550-8958
Dillon Hodge Rockin D Show Pigs Valley View (615) 289-4482 (940) 736-9513
Jason Lackey Lackey Livestock Haskell (806) 787-3606
Jason Evans Evans Livestock Knox City (940) 203-2775 Jason Evans & Hank Byrd Byrd & Evans Show Pigs Knox City (214) 801-1410 (830) 336-3046
Alexis Hofer Royal Crown Showpigs Justin (817) 875-7269 Cody Holaway Heads Up Genetics Bridgeport (940) 389-7921
Braylee Kirkpatrick Diamond S Showpigs Tolar (817) 559-7683
Dustin Lambert Lambert Genetics Sherman (903) 744-2437 Danny Langbein Powell Feed Center Point (830) 634-7321 BIlly Leath Leath Farms Springtown (817) 901-5173
Karlie Lilley Vice Genetics Farmersville (972) 400-9950 Logan Lloyd Rockin U Show Pigs Breckenridge (325) 665-4416 Brad Massey & Blake Edwards Blazin 7’s Farms & Edwards Family Genetics Mineral Wells (940) 682-6355 (940) 325-3371 Cody McCleery McCleery Family Durocs Poolville (817) 613-6666 (817) 594-3625 Monty, Jennifer & Jacob McGill McGill Showpigs Buffalo (903) 338-1897 Scott McKamie McKamie Livestock Justin (940) 390-9578
Lyla Pankey Jacksboro (940) 229-1713
Landon Stephens De Leon (254) 734-5969
William Pape Justin (817) 727-0668
Dub Stepp Twister Show Pigs Cleburne (817) 517-4302 (817) 373-2687
Brady Peirce Peirce Show Pigs Iowa Park (940) 636-2490 Mark Pethtel Pethtel Bauwin Show Pigs Valley View (940) 367-4810 Marcus Phillips Ennis (214) 914-3404 Daryl & Kyle Real Real Family Livestock Sanger (972) 898-6657 Dan, Ragen & Ryland Reed Reed Livestock Krum (817) 706-7259
Dan Young Young Livestock Burkburnett (940) 631-8339 (940) 569-0119
Mark Sullivan & Montana Smith On Point Genetics Weatherford (817) 793-9946 (806) 290-6007
L.J. Young All-Star Show Pigs Jacksboro (765) 810-4029
Bobby Swan Sanger (940) 397-2071 Logan Taylor TP Showpigs Graham (940) 456-3030 (940) 550-8864 Kevin Thomas Thomas Showpigs Jacksboro (940) 507-0772 (940) 567-5433
Brian Reznicek Reznicek Show Pigs Kaufman (972) 965-8423
Jodi Toler & Jake Toler JNJT Landrace Bowie (817) 271-1021
Ray & Ryan Michou Michou Chester Whites Weatherford (817) 304-2335
Ashley Riddle Stubby Acre Show Pigs Henrietta (940) 781-0085
Justin Moenning & Chase Witt 3G Showpigs Electra (940) 867-2256 (940) 636-7141
Brandon Roberson Circle B Showpigs Santo (940) 659-8474
Terry Utley Utley Farms Knox City (940) 657-4330 (940) 256-3288
Coleman Morrison Morrison Hampshires Tolar (817) 578-1719 Haylie Moss m4 Showpigs Graford (940) 329-0702 Scott Mulkey Aubrey (940) 893-4951
Travis Rogers R-House Showpigs Graford (817) 822-2013 Bob Schnitker Schnitker Family Farm Howe (903) 813-6229 (903) 476-5831 Lance Sloan Sloan Ranch Rochester (324) 725-3500
Lexi York York Family Genetics Valley View (940) 736-6127
Ethan Stuckly & Gabe Salmons S Squared Showpigs Springtown (940) 231-9073
Nick Reynolds Reynolds Showpigs Breckenridge (325) 513-6985
Dee McLaughlin RAMAC Show Pigs Vernon (940) 839-6499 (940) 552-5035
Tiffany Wooldridge T&C Genetics Mansfield (817) 991-9527
Josh Vincent Vincent Farms Howe (903) 821-8638 Eric Whitaker Whatcha Got Show Pigs Breckenridge (254) 477-5901 Charles Williams Williams Showpigs Nocona (940) 736-5720 Clint Winstead Winway Farms Springtown (817) 597-6559
EAST Vance Aaron Aaron Family Livestock Gladewater (832) 332-6542 Laramie Dickson Dickson Showpigs Montalba (903) 721-1019 Jim Dillard Dillard Show Pigs Waskom (903) 926-4176 Jayda Dizmond Carthage (903) 754-9698 Jon Eubanks Ambia Showpigs Brookston (831) 682-0771 Jayden Levrets Striped Shadow Showpigs Flint (903) 780-0997 Chad Lowry Lowry Livestock Troup (903) 530-2364 John Michael Mehaffey Stephen F. Austin State University Nacogdoches (806) 790-4330 Kris Roberts Superior Berk Genetics Tyler (760) 920-3521 187
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Clark Snelson Pollok (936) 676-0140 Peyton Stampley P&E Show Livestock Montalba (903) 707-4437 Gavin & Lake Walthall Mount Enterprise (903) 649-1720
SOUTH EAST Jason Anderson Anderson Show Pigs Dayton (979) 218-3849 Elroy Alex III Frozen Genetics Showpigs Victoria (361) 655-8084 David & Lisa Berckenhoff Berckenhoff Showpigs Hallettsville (361) 772-4392 (979) 561-6281 (979) 743-5905 Josh & Carrie Brockman Brockman Farms Montgomery (214) 733-2466 Owen Burke Breezy B Acres Hallestville (361) 894-2242
Daniel & Lance Engeling Engeling Show Pigs Brenham (979) 203-8279 (979) 836-2684 Walt Fehrle KMW Show Pigs Burton (281) 682-6868 Gary Franz Franz Show Pigs Inez (361) 935-6428 Christian Fridye Fridye Livestock Brenham (979) 277-8059 Gavin Giebel Giebel Farm Bellville (979) 885-8866 Jimmy & Cassidy Hayes HF Genetics Port Lavaca (361) 920-0964 (361) 552-4819 Garrett Henke H^2 Genetics Hallettsville (361) 772-2031 John Hill Waller (281) 254-3720 Charles Hodde Hodde Farms Burton (979) 362-4718 (979) 289-3020 (979) 289-3115 Marshall Homeyer Karnes City (361) 218-6925
Paul Coufal C5 Showpigs Brenham (979) 451-2174
James Holland Holland Showpigs Cuero (361) 652-9183
Brooke Diezi Bellville (281) 433-0098
Kevin Lynch Lynch Livestock Cleveland (832) 493-3099
Todd & Blake Dooley Oak Valley Farm Round Top (979) 421-3572 (832) 260-2742
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Jeff Miller & Craig Melton Double M Genetics Waller (713) 823-2042
Robert Nagel Nagel’s Fine Swine Cuero (361) 648-3226 (361) 277-6032 Jamey Nixon Nixon Farms Woodsboro (361) 649-6712 Terry Pool & Chris Jones Freedom Genetics Splendora (936) 828-0553 (936) 647-6425 Jason Knight 4J Genetics Alvin (832) 877-1890 Christopher Lee Lee Farms Riviera (361) 296-4296 Ashley Louthan Alvin (409) 789-7337
Clayton Schram Schram Livestock Sealy (979) 627-5665 Kevin Seawright Right Track Farms Pattison (832) 504-2757 Carl Shanklin 5150 Ranchito Beeville (512) 734-2764 Nolan Simmons Simmons Hog Farm McCoy (830) 570-0488 (830) 570-9488 Chad Summerlin Southern Bred Genetics Kenedy (835) 299-5148 David Taylor Superior Genetics Coldspring (936) 524-9385
Scott Lowry Lowry Showpigs Cedar Lane (979) 429-6112
Trent, Jami, Brady & Bromli Watson Watson Livestock Cuero (361) 275-4151
Kelton Mason The Stud Montgomery (217) 251-3245
Henry Wood Wood Farms/Third Coast Milling Victoria (361) 571-9229
Clayton Oncken CEO Showpigs Navasota (936) 825-5683 Robby Perkins Perkins Family Genetics Houston (713) 542-6934 Darryl, Teri, & Derek Ressmann Ressmann Showpigs Refugio (361) 526-9159 (361) 349-0511 Kelby Rice Brookesmith (325) 642-6259 Colby Schindler Schindler Show Pigs Hallettsville (361) 788-3239
SOUTH Leo Canales C & P Livestock Odem (361) 877-2640 Alvin & Joe Carter Carter Farms La Feria (956) 797-1501 Jesse Cervantes RGV Show Pigs Mercedes (956) 376-7112 Tristen Cruz & Chance Crouch CC Showpigs Brownsville (956) 238-0467
Gary Dominguez & Ivan Garcia G&G Livestock Mission (956) 793-0034 Chase Dugat Sandia (361) 318-3345 Johnie Flores F-2 Genetics Castroville (210) 426-9583 Avery Fohn Harlingen (830) 279-7385 Cleve & Miriam Ford 4F Livestock Weslaco (956) 472-8088 Roberto Garcia RGJ Ranch Raymonville (956) 746-1244 Javier Garza G5 Showpigs Raymondville (956) 532-4297 Eli Gonzalez Triple G Genetics Laredo (956) 220-3399 Zachary Gray Z Livestock Harlingen (956) 357-3025 Tracy Graves Graves Show Pigs Three Rivers (361) 449-0900 Scott Heffernan Poteet (830) 570-7540 Drew Hubert Drew Hubert Show Pigs Hebbronville (361) 296-4530 Richard Lewis & James DeCock Rocking L Ranches Hondo (210) 365-7716 Jorge Maldonado Rocking 45 Show Pigs La Pryor (830) 275-2106
Tyler Parrish Parrish Showpigs Hondo (210) 665-5308 Josh Powell Powell Livestock Jourdanton (210) 336-4091 (830) 214-4138 Rylee Rico Alamo (956) 704-6730 Jason Roane Jason Roane Show Pigs Campbelton (210) 508-5960 (830) 256-4716 Johnny R. Sanchez Double S Farms Poteet (210) 414-2830 Noe Santana Santana Genetics Alamo (956) 685-9403 Laryssa Santana Santana Genetics Edinburg (956) 685-9403 Emerald Salinas Jolly Roger Show Pigs Mission (956) 905-5738
HEART OF TEXAS Doug Alderson Alderson Farms Seguin (210) 296-4479 Jackson Allen Jackson Allen Livestock Cedar Park (512) 207-0038 Lance Allerkamp Allerkamp Farms Comfort (830) 739-5631 (830) 995-2930 Greg Baethge Baethge Showpigs Harper (830) 889-0625 (830) 669-2792 Terry Baize Hamilton (254) 386-2148 Robert (Bobby) Balser RB2 Showpigs Kerrville (830) 739-6593 (830) 257-6331 Brandon Bancroft B^2 Show Stock Red Rock (512) 988-1570
Scot Sullivan S&W Swine Productions Robstown (361) 960-6725 (361) 387-9686
Garrett Bankston Bankston Showpigs Del Valle (512) 497-3026
Chad Summerlin Souther Bred Genetics Kenedy (835) 299-5148
Samantha Barber Barber Hog Farm Devine (830) 741-0300
Eddie Vernor Vernor Showpigs Uvalde (830) 279-8970
Cadence Bates Bates Showpigs Hamilton (254) 688-0028
Morgan & Shelby Wagner Wagner Family Genetics Poteet (830) 480-8028 (830) 480-4114
Jeremy Bellamy Cibolo (210) 722-5557
Kotton West KMAX Livestock Taft (361) 877-5369
Josh Benavidez Platinum Genetics Franklin (936) 591-1469
Cliff & Coby Berger Berger Farms Giddings (979) 540-7004 Shaun Biela SDB Show Swine Van Ormy (210) 413-6715 Bob & Bobbie Bishop Bishop’s Show Pigs Manor (512) 751-8654 (512) 751-8650 Marvin Boeck Boeck Show Pigs Schertz (210) 414-3569 Samuel, Luke & Lilah Bohnert SLL Livestock Waring (830) 537-4647 John Brown Brown’s Durocs Bartlett (254) 541-9558 (254) 527-3844 David Bryson Gatesville (254) 899-5125 Emaleen Cain Helotes (210) 724-6939 Mark Chang Chang Family Farms Inc. San Antonio (210) 996-5704 Courtney Clark CRC Show Pigs Centerville (281) 330-8782 Shelley & Stephen Conran Conran’s 3C Show Pigs New Braunfels (512) 789-7480 Trent Corkran BC Showpigs Seguin (830) 560-0691 Tracey Cortez Lanier FFA Swine Program Austin (512) 923-2633 189
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Clyde & Kathy Culver Culver Showpigs Boerne (210) 827-2258
Avery Ford Ford Showpigs Franklin (979) 324-7268
Hayley Daniell YOY Showpigs Florence (512) 876-3503
Vince Franckowiak Franckowiak Show Pigs St. Hedwig (210) 336-9428 (210) 667-1522
Reggie Davis Washboard Farms Fairfield (903) 388-1942 Josh Diaz D2 Livestock Bandera (210) 334-1265 Kendall Dilling Marion (830) 832-6888 Tim Doege & Anthony Badillo Doege Show Pigs St. Hedwig (210) 667-9627 (830) 570-1310 Michael DuBois 4M Showpigs Troy (936) 402-0860 (936) 402-6915 Rory Duelm Duelm’s Prevailing Genetics New Braunfels (830) 608-5058 Diane Elrod Elrod’s Show Pigs Iredell (210) 601-6164 Charles Ely & Chris Hohmann C-C Show Pigs Sisterdale (210) 887-5708 (210) 508-2211 Zachary Felux 3 Oaks Show Hogs Floresville (830) 583-5602 Kenneth Fey Fey Show Pigs Stockdale (830) 481-3162 Kellen Floyd Floyd Family Hog Farms Bertram (830) 613-1334
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Brandie Garcia & Holly Hines Senterfitt Farms Lometa (512) 734-2178 Matt Gerstenberg 3G Livestock Buchanan Dam (830) 377-6604 Ernest Gonzales P&G Show Pigs Nixon (210) 260-2931 Chad Hajda Hajda Showpigs Granger (512) 423-2434 (512) 423-2101 Dakota Hankins Hankins Show Pigs Hico (254) 974-2222 Roger Herridge Llano (512) 809-1297 Holly Hines Lometa (512) 556-2999 (512) 556-2777 Christopher & Lori Hohmann C-C Show Pigs Boerne (210) 508-2211 Alan Holt Johnson City (512) 468-6557 Chad Hopson Hopson Showpigs Lampassas (512) 734-2122 Curtis W. Houy Houy Hog Farm Fredericksburg (830) 889-8457 (830) 997-8457
Robert & Faye Huebner R&F Hog Farms Kingsbury (830) 660-7101 (830) 639-4788 J.P. Jansen Jansen Show Pigs Kyle (512) 787-2021 (512) 216-3596 Glenn Kaiser BK Genetics Center Point (830) 634-2100 (830) 739-3338
Myla Lindsey Valley Mills (940) 473-9068 Otto Luensmann Coyote Creek Genetics Seguin (210) 723-3896 Hayden Lugo HCL Durocs San Marcos (512) 426-9292 Lilah & Jhett Lyons Kyle (512) 771-8735
Rod & Reagan Karlin Karlin Livestock Harper (806) 736-0823
Donald Marsh Marsh Show Pigs Adkins (210) 649-2139
Kolton Kelso Kelso Genetiks Seguin (210) 240-6710 (830) 305-2617
Leodoro Martinez ML4 Showpigs Cotulla (830) 457-4702
Kenneth & Caroline Kensing K&C Farms Fredericksburg (830) 928-4845 (830) 997-3637 Josie & Grave Kessler 5K Farms La Vernia (210) 995-1421 Barrett Klein Bonfy & Klein Boerne (940) 838-8300 (830) 537-4200 (830) 249-8063 Kerby Knaupp Knaupp Showpigs, Inc. Fredericksburg (830) 459-4826 (830) 685-3355 Russell Kneese Kneese Show Pigs Fredericksburg (830) 456-3298 Thomas & Sophie Krueger 1-1 Pig Farm San Antonio (210) 846-7890 Chad Lewis H&L Showpigs Somerville (979) 277-4041
Nicholas & Jimbo Maxwell Maxwell Showtime Show Pigs New Braunfels (830) 660-0079 Jason Medlin Medlin Farms Salado (512) 818-3745 (254) 947-0716 (254) 718-6133 Kally Meyer Meyer Swine Farm Lott (254) 654-7123 Grant Meyer Meyer Showpigs Harper (830) 459-8645 (830) 864-5064 Mike Mikeska Mikeska Showpigs Rogers (254) 624-2283 Samuel Miller Comfort (210) 527-7087 Jeffrey Morphis Cedar Park (512) 934-3147 Matt & Taylor Murdoch MT Heart Livestock Marion (830) 556-3942
Fabian Mutz Jr. 5M Genetics Floresville (830) 391-1783 Jarrett Newman Newman Show Pigs Floresville (210) 259-1987 Brandon Oliver St. Hedwig (386) 717-9244 Bart Parker Parker Showstock Harper (830) 998-777 (830) 669-2487 Weston Pierce Pierce Showpigs Seguin (214) 908-3359 Hailey Pompa Converse (806) 662-7888 Charles Raley Raley Show Swine Crawford (254) 716-2055 Desiree Ramirez Van Ormy (210) 777-2479 Chuck Real Real Hog Farm Marion (210) 827-7351 (830) 914-2833 (830) 456-6176 Cole & Melissa Reeves Reeves Livestock Hico (254) 624-3080 Brady Reid Rockin’ R Showpigs Wimberley (940) 636-1330 Landon Rode W. Rode & Sons Fredericksburg (830) 997-2540 (830) 990-8206 Jeremy Rounsavall Rounsavall Show Pigs Purdon (903) 641-2055 (903) 673-2748
Ben & Tricia Rush Rush Pig Farm Mart (254) 652-2443 (254) 875-2387 Clarence Schmidt Center Point (830) 634-2117 Michael Schneider Bohemian Farms Burlington (254) 721-4162 (254) 985-2249 Ricky Schroeder Schroeder Genetics Anderson (936) 825-1390 Mayson Schulze Schulze Showpigs Seguin (830) 433-0486 Dustin Shuffler Shuffler Show Pigs Kempner (254) 394-4475 Kyndal Sligh Red Barn Genetics Moody (254) 717-1967 Bradley Smith Braylyn Farm Floresville (512) 757-5597
Dan & Don Steele Steele Hog Farm Temple (254) 984-2479
Larry Tredemeyer Tredemeyer Livestock Leander (512) 636-5578
Erin & Clara Steglich Steglich Show Pigs Holland (254) 718-2961 (254) 718-4983
Thomas Trout Moody (254) 290-0866
Gus & Gigi Stehling Whiskey Creek Show Pigs Sisterdale (830) 537-5372 (210) 445-3131 Brian Stephens IN-Sanity Showpigs Hearne (254) 217-0965 Matthew Sullaway Superior Choice Helotes (210) 284-8686 (210) 669-2411 Greg Sutherland Sutherland Farm Stockdale (210) 872-2808 Michael Tatsch Michael Tatsch & Family Showpigs Harper (830) 370-2127
Dennis Snow Snow Show Pigs LaVernia (210) 219-3984 (830) 779-2254
Timbo & Michelle Tatsch Tatsch Livestock Yancey (832) 385-6071 (830) 426-7660
David Soloman Pigs From 662 Bandera (210) 232-5260
QuinnLyn Taylor Medina (830) 460-0820
Autumn & Kayzen Lassere KAL Ranch Somerset (210) 374-0958
Michael & Mason Taylor Taylor’d Genetics Salado (254) 947-8490 (254) 228-7526
Colbi Sanguinet WLC Showpigs Lometa (830) 220-3770
Craig Terrill TB Showpigs & Craig Terrill San Antonio (210) 269-4398
Patrick Spinn Spinn Farms Holland (254) 913-6284 (254) 657-2472
Jesse Threet 3T Farms Florence (512) 350-0306
Andrew Tucker Tucker Showpigs Mexia (254) 625-2417 Jarrod & Carole Usener Usener Livestock Fredericksburg (830) 992-1040 Jerry VanDamme VanDamme Showpigs Hondo (830) 426-1250 Jacque Vantroostenberghe Mezquite Acres (254) 931-0204 Lillie Vogt Boerne (210) 878-7644 Will, Peggy & Brenna Wallace U4 Farm Blanco (830) 833-5335 Braelynn Wallgren La Vernia (210) 749-9462 Jeremy Walter WG Showpigs La Vernia (210) 823-5424 Cheyanne & Nash Waltman C and J Livestock Boerne (210) 269-6565 Colton Jack Werner Comfort (830) 995-3525 Harold (Choppy) White Lone Star Super Hogs Bryan (979) 777-4180 (979) 774-2288 Jay White White’s Farm Showpigs Bremond (979) 450-3020
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John & Amy Lange Lange Livestock Miles (325) 895-0961 (325) 468-2233
Rick Whitman RW Genetics Anderson (512) 540-1490
Colt Caffey Bo-Pop Genetics Sidney (254) 842-1046
Leon Freeman Freeman Showpigs Lohn (325) 344-5514
Evan Whitmire San Antonio (210) 426-2517
Matt Castillo MK Show Pigs Westbrook (325) 242-5122
Shaun & Leslie Galovich Galovich Farms Tuscola (325) 668-9375
Colby Stovall TX-Mex Genetics San Angelo (325) 234-9733
Mason Garner Underdog Genetics Lawn (325) 439-0699
Jim & Beverly Cogburn C-4 Show Pigs Colorado City (325) 242-5503 (325) 728-6226
Tim Levrets M.T. Levrets Farm Abilene (325) 695-1250
Brennand Hale Westbrook (325) 242-2127
Genai Tatyana Lopez JBG Showpigs Odessa (432) 923-3737 (432) 360-8030
Denny Wiatrek Poth (830) 534-6012 Hunter & Hagen Williams Leakey (817) 688-0841 (325) 642-9490 Hayden Witt No Regrets Genetics Adkins (210) 246-3491 R.C & Stacy Woolery Woolery Show Pigs Liberty Hill (512) 801-3838 Robert York Pt. Enterprise Show Pigs Mexia (254) 747-0408 (254) 292-3508 Tim Zigmond Zigmond Showpigs Adkins (210) 216-4944 (210) 649-2203
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Jessica Colvin Western Texas College Snyder (806) 777-2269
Clint & Julie Halfmann West Texas Genetics Vancourt (402) 429-4946 (325) 340-0232
Ben & Misty Cozart Cozart Family Genetics Zephyr (254) 433-1961
Jamy & Josey Halliburton San Angelo (979) 204-0372
Stan Creed Creed Showpigs Sweetwater (325) 864-0274
Micheal Hampton Hampton Show Pigs Gorman (254) 734-5848
Clayton & Ivy Cumby CF Farms Ovalo (325) 439-8027
Dale & Caylee Harris CC Harris Livestock Cisco (325) 450-1817
Ronnie & Josh Daniel Daniel Family Genetics Santa Anna (325) 726-8226
Tanner Hash & Michael Cowley Exceed Genetics Stanton (940) 631-2337 (940) 636-1803
Matt & Curry Allen Allen Farms Ovalo (325) 668-0532
Frank & Nora Davis Davis Livestock Menard (325) 396-2988
Brian Bennett Bennett Showpigs and High Stephenville (254) 396-4400
Tooter Draper DCB Showpigs Ranger (254) 433-2677
Jay Boren Rising Star Genetics Rising Star (832) 536-2284
Justin Duncan 3D Livestock Bangs (325) 642-2188
Duane Braden Garden City (432) 397-2233
Dawson Evans Evans Showpigs Early (325) 642-6634
Ray Johns Stephenville (254) 431-8228
David Bragg Bragg Farms Stephenville (254) 977-4141
Michael Faull Faull Showpigs Eldorado (325) 234-3385
Cody Knight 3K Showpigs Goldthwaite (325) 200-2073
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Shea Hester Hester Show Pigs Big Lake (325) 226-5662 Justin Hopkins Pigs in a Blanket Blanket (325) 642-6148 Sidney Hunter Early (903) 617-7608
Corvin Leverich Blazon L Showpigs Merkel (325) 280-4023
Hunter Mares Mares Show Pigs Brownwood (325) 998-6668 Kelby McCorkle Silver Valley Show Pigs Coleman (325) 214-4130 (325) 625-2830 Ted Merryman Merryman Show Pigs Clyde (325) 669-7597 (325) 893-1562 Brandon & Jarred Mitchell Midland (432) 528-1585 Rylan & Kandyce Mohon KRB Genetics De Leon (254) 842-9693 Brad Mund Mund Livestock Wall (325) 277-7228 (325) 456-8430 J.T. & Kelli Naron Naron Show Pigs Merkel (325) 660-2183 (325) 928-5425 Julio Narvaez Sr. F.T.W.S. Genetics Eldorado (325) 340-2031 Callie Nickell San Angelo (325) 650-4776
Bill & Mike Orasgh Big Much Genetics Cisco (254.488.1053 (254.595.0242 Cade Parker Eldorado (325) 234-9446 Dale Partin 4P Show Pigs Priddy (325) 451-0370 (325) 966-3744 Brady Pendleton Stephenville (254) 396-3004 Matthew & Emma Polnack Polnack Showpigs Sweetwater (325) 338-3223 (325) 235-4642 Mike Pruitt Midland (432) 296-1819 (432) 570-1120 Cory & Lacey Rains Rains Livestock Roscoe (325) 236-0593 Allen & Aiden Richburg Richburg Showpigs Roscoe (325) 236-5666 Cody Robertson Home Creek Genetics Santa Anna (325) 430-2747 (325) 214-4140 Burke & Cami Robinson R4 Genetics Baird (325) 669-6636 Adam Roemisch Double T Show Pigs Westbrook (325) 574-4343 Douglas Schaefer Schaefer Livestock Garden City (432) 517-0352 (432) 354-2564 Erwin Schwartz, Jr, Schwartz Livestock San Angelo (325) 234-5206 (325) 651-5206
Harvey Schwertner Schwertner Showpigs Helms Miles (432) 894-8273 (325) 468-5501 Morgan & Lorrin Scott Lazy S Showpigs Colorado City (224) 425-1596 Michael & Hannah Sebring Sebring Show Pigs Sweetwater (325) 933-9076 Kyler Shelton AK Show Pigs Goldthwaite (325) 938-0171 Jerry Sheppard Sheppard Farms Brownwood (325) 998-1295 (325) 642-5152 (325) 752-6173 Brandon Spinks BS2 Genetics Menard (830) 285-1621 James Spivey & Austin Jenkins JS Showpigs Comanche (325) 330-2907 Warren & Max Tongate Tongate Show Pigs Bangs (325) 647-5200 Kylie Waddle May (325) 642-7991 Jennie Wann W-2 Showpigs Roscoe (325) 829-8528 (325) 766-3807
Peyton Whisenhunt Whisenhunt Showpigs Cross Plains (325) 665-9316 (325) 665-9313
Brayson Berend Berend Farms Hereford (806) 344-5917
Doug Widener Widener Livestock Clyde (325) 660-0561
Chris & Tiffany Blount Kevin & Megan Mock MB Genetics Wildorado (806) 681-4246
Seth Wilcox Sweetwater (325) 338-4395
Alabama Bohannon Bama Show Pigs Wellington (806) 205-0630
Dale E. Wilde Wall (325) 450-3401 (325) 651-9453 (915) 651-7050 Malcham Williams Mirrored M Showpigs Imperial (432) 202-6145 (432) 208-4095 Noah Williams Circle 33 Showpigs Early (325) 998-4122 Kolby Yonker Yonker Show Pigs Mason (325) 347-2750
FAR WEST Gary Mills Mills Family Showpigs Fort Stockton (432) 923-3082 Eric Vazquez V5 Show Pigs Fort Stockton (432) 940-7361
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Russell Webb Simple Life Showpigs Gouldbusk (512) 831-9850
Nick Albracht IDK Genetics Bushland (806) 433-1896
Jacob, Marty, & Zachary Weishuhn Weishuhn Brothers San Angelo (325) 234-7565 (325) 656-2629
Jordyn Altman Memphis (806) 475-2247 Nicholas Artho Twisted SIX Genetics Stratford (806) 844-8011
Steve, Zach & Kyle Bradshaw Seco Land & Livestock Friona (940) 210-9692 Kyle Butler Claude (806) 236-8883 Levi Canales LC Genetics & Co. Canyon (806) 676-7173 Mike Clay Clay Farms White Deer (806) 883-4831 (806) 595-4831 Joe Couts Joe Couts Showpigs Pampa (806) 669-6278 Brett Dunn Poor Boy Livestock Tulia (806) 290-4927 Randy & Tera Finsterwald Finsterwald Show Pigs Mobeetie (806) 203-0152 Chris Fischbacher Fischbacher Showpigs Wildorado (806) 336-2162 Jace Francis Francis Farms Silverton (806) 292-1848 Kinzley Frische Dalhart (806) 340-4491
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Veronica Gray & Marcie Orr G-O Show Pigs Wellington (806) 681-5328 (806) 681-0575 Addie Guest Dumas (806) 898-8172 Levon Harman Doubleheart Hogs of Happy Happy (806) 759-1890 Wayne & Leslie Harman Harman Farms Perryton (806) 202-2176 Lance Horsford Horsford Show Pigs Stratford (806) 930-3299 (806) 366-2219 Kevin Howell Kevin Howell Hogs White Deer (806) 570-2046 Grace Huseman Nazareth (806) 240-1253 Scott & Randy Huseman Huseman Genetics Nazareth (806) 346-4852 Ruth Jones Follett (806) 653-2326 Bryan Kirk 4-K Showpigs Darrouzett (806) 886-8340 (806) 624-2199
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Sara Leven Panhandle (806) 626-2246
Jack L. Swain Swain Farms Stratford (806) 753-7579 (806) 396-5839 (806) 396-5579
Jimmy Maddox MTM Genetics Briscoe (806) 375-2277 (806) 255-3553
Shane & Tatum Swenhaugen Rival Genetics Canadian (806) 202-4789 (806) 217-1093
Levi McCormick M2 Livestock Lazbuddie (806) 324-9875
Kent Tice Triple Creek Show Hogs Borger (806) 898-2100
Travis & Kayla Miller Kiowa Creek Genetics Booker (806) 435-0006
Chance Waldrip Cornerstone Ventures, LLC. Dalhart (806) 341-5764 Weldon & Rod Walser Walser Farms/Hot Rod Genetics Canadian (806) 323-2290 (806) 323-6006 Ronnie Ward Doe Creek Showpigs Wellington (806) 898-3015
Wyatt Bigham Lockney (806) 983-1058 Henry Bishop Lone Star Genetics Brownfield (806) 438-6928 (806) 559-6305 Devin Blanton Devin Blanton Show Pigs Ransom Canyon (806) 773-0090 (806) 829-2732
Wade Wiles Wiles Show Pigs Memphis (940) 733-7426
Scott & Brandi Brooks Field of Dreams Micro Dairy O’Donnell (806) 439-6316 Jason Campbell Campbell Farms Hale Center (806) 839-3160 (806) 787-9664
Kevin & Burt Williams Williams Livestock Spearman (806) 676-4334 (806) 683-9890 (806) 659-3680
Ricky Carstensen & Clint Bigham Big-Car Genetics Lockney (806) 494-1280 (806) 652-3459
Brandon Watson W Bar Showpigs Panhandle (806) 476-9122
SOUTH PLAINS PLA INS Brian Acevedo ACE Show Pigs Littlefield (806) 340-2764 Jeff & Brennan Armes Rocking A Swine Lubbock (806) 500-3311 Nathan Ashby New Age Genetics Anton (940) 783-2139 Denny Belew Belew Farms Tahoka (806) 470-0969 (806) 998-4046 Todd & Moriah Beyers Beyers Farms, TX Abernathy (806) 252-5204 Brandon & Ethan Biggs Biggs Livestock Plainview (806) 292-6670
Brock Case Post (806) 577-7715 Chris Coulombe Plains (806) 224-8582 Meredith Couts Tirbe Genetics Wolfforth (806) 663-0156 Micheal Deleon Perfect Choice Genetics Muleshoe (806) 315-0058 Brice & Payton Easter E6 Farms Post (806) 441-2009 Tyler Endicott Twisted Edge Genetics Lubbock (806) 781-4289 Bronc Fleming Fleming Livestock Hermleigh (325) 895-5096
Kelby, Braden & Karrie O’Brien O’Brien & Son Genetics Lamesa (806) 200-4135
Kenneth Thomason KT Show Pigs Spur (806) 269-4200 (806) 294-5057
Chad Orum Orum Show Pigs Seminole (806) 535-9144
Karina Torres K&M Genetics Lockney (806) 494-2279
Josh & Bridgette Krohn DL Show Pigs Lamesa (806) 759-7735
Delton & Dusti Osbourn 3rd Day Genetics Justiceburg (806) 559-1012 (806) 629-4088
Dustin Urbantke Muleshoe (806) 638-0099 (806) 272-3194
Jeremy & Roger Lacy Lacy Show Pigs Seminole (432) 209-7082
Bill & Casey Owens Owens Show Pigs Lubbock (806) 392-2504
Jason Foote Foote Farms Lubbock (432) 290-1020
Glen Kirkland K&K Farms Hale Center (806) 292-8620
Tommy French Slaton (806) 438-3387
Tadd & Scotta Knight Knight Show Pigs Shallowater (217) 653-0528
Michael Gaydos HD Showpigs Slaton (806) 549-0074 Todd Gregory & Kelly O’Brien GO Genetics Lamesa (806) 577-2400 Miguel Guerrero Lockney (806) 549-1951 Robbie & Keith Harkey Harkey Farms Hale Center (806) 778-7810 Randy Hathorn Hathorn Farms Shallowater (806) 778-7801 Chad & Misty Hill Chad Hill Durocs Lubbock (806) 433-7787 Jonathan & Danny Hisey Hi-Ho Genetics Wolfforth (806) 281-7973 Heath Hodges LA Farms Slaton (806) 782-8595 Brian Hubbard Hubner Farms Levelland (806) 543-8579 Rowdy Huffaker Huffaker Farms Hale Center (806) 292-4116 Coby Johnson Slaton (806) 535-3206 Wesley Jones Plainview (906) 778-5011 Collin Kattner Kattner Farms Petersburg (806) 667-3469
Heath Link Link Showpigs New Home (806) 241-4750
Shane Parsons & Shane Shobert Red Raider Genetics Spur (806) 269-9990
Benito Lopez Circle L Swine Whitharral (806) 893-4951
Robbie Phillips Phillips Show Pigs Levelland (806) 790-4345 (806) 297-3238
Steven Lopez LB Showpigs Plains (806) 831-2972 William Lucero, Jr. Lucero Livestock Hale Center (806) 262-5845 Ryan Marricle Muleshoe (806) 566-9002 Russell & Tysha Miller 3T Show Pigs Littlefield (806) 543-2769
Danny Preston Preston Show Barrows Tahoka (806) 759-1090 Gracen Proctor Lamesa (806) 759-3176 JR Reyna R&B Showpigs Levelland (806) 891-8445 Oliver Rusher Sweet Tooth Farms Plainview (806) 685-1941
Brock Milloy MC Show Pigs Seminole (254) 631-3380
Cody Spies BS Livestock Levelland (806) 324-7737
Sky Moore Brownfield (806) 448-0639
Kinsley Soto Idalou (806) 252-9016
Tripp & Twister Moore Brownfield (432) 250-5774
James Tabor New Home (806) 790-2377
Jerad & Bubby Nesmith Nesmith Made Livestock Lubbock (806) 789-8675 (806) 543-1191
Micheal Therwhanger Therwhanger Show Pigs Seminole (806) 215-0622 (432) 266-1123
Wes & Adaline Utley P&A Livestock Levelland (940) 256-0971 Mitch Whitefield Whitefield Faith Farms Roby (325) 236-1509 Kennedy Whitaker Whitaker Livestock Paducah (940) 585-9786 Jay & Will Winter Wintex Farms Lubbock (806) 438-2986 (806) 892-3089 Diron Wunderlich Wunderlich Show Pigs Spring Branch (830) 237-6644 Stanley M. Young Belew & Young Lubbock (806) 777-9098 (806) 745-2645 Candace Zarate Zarate Showpigs Spur (580) 291-0477
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