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<b><span style="font-family: Lato; font-size: 15pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">We
are seeking high school students with a love for pigs!</span></b><span style="font-family: Lato; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Lato; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Showpig.com is
seeking nominations for the top 24 high school and current eighth grade
students in the nation to be a part of the Showpig.com All-Star Team and take
part in the summer Leadership Conference. We are seeking current 8<sup>th</sup> grade,
high school freshman, sophomores, and juniors who love pigs and have a desire to
make a difference in the world through leadership and community
service. Ideal candidates are dreaming and planning a future
within the swine industry (showing or production) and desire to
be challenged in cutting-edge leadership and livestock thinking.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Lato; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Beyond the honor and
recognition of being selected as one of the 24 best young people in the nation,
this team of highly motivated and talented students will gather in
West Virginia this summer for a five night, six day, life-empowering Leadership
Conference where they will:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Lato; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Learn practical show ring and swine production applications from national leaders.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Lato; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Showpig.com is
excited to invest in young people within our industry through our All-Star
Team. We believe that being part of the 2014 Showpig.com All-Star Team will be
a life-changing experience! The Leadership Conference will be in Romney, West
Virginia. Thursday, June 12th – Tuesday, June 17<sup>th</sup>. We are seeking
the help of teachers, agricultural organization leaders, parents, grandparents
and friends of high school students to nominate potential candidates.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01138690122832245005noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209974807502019506.post-10045511890418320842014-02-18T13:31:00.000-05:002014-02-18T13:31:06.992-05:00Questions about PEDV? Don't miss Pork Board's Webinars!<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Do you have questions about how Porcine
Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDV) will affect the showpig industry? If so, check out the National Pork Board's PEDV FAQ Webinars tailored for those who show, sell and exhibit swine. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Pork Board will host two webinars, one on Friday, Feb. 21, and another on Monday, Feb. 24. To log-in and join the discussion, use the access codes listed below.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: black;">Friday, Feb. 21, 2014</span></b><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span><span style="color: black;"><br />
Time: 3:00 p.m., Central Standard Time <br />
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Swine Health Recommendations: Organizers of Exhibitions and Sales - <a href="http://www.pork.org/filelibrary/RecommendOrganizer.pdf">click here for more information</a></div>
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Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDV) – What Is It? - <a href="http://www.pork.org/filelibrary/PEDV-WhatIsIt%20v2.pdf">click here for information</a></div>
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K. Maupinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00476612689253749009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209974807502019506.post-24601657279766256652014-02-17T14:26:00.001-05:002014-02-17T14:26:51.099-05:00A Letter to Our Exhibitors<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span lang="EN">Recently, there have been many questions in regards to swine health concerns and how this may impact shows and events hosted by National Swine Registry (NSR), the American Berkshire Association (ABA), Certified Pedigreed Swine (CPS), the National Junior Swine Association (NJSA) and Team Purebred. In particular, the presence of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDV) has generated speculation of cancelling events hosted by purebred swine associations. </span></div>
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The swine industry consists of multiple production segments, including the purebred swine and showpig industries. We understand the importance of continuing to offer avenues for our members to market seedstock through NSR, ABA and CPS-hosted shows and sales. It is also vital to provide youth with opportunities to gain positive experiences through NJSA and Team Purebred-hosted swine shows. As a result, the swine breed associations will continue to offer scheduled events, as planned, with the cooperation of our participants. </div>
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In order to continue to provide opportunities for sales and exhibitions, it is important that breeders, exhibitors and swine industry leaders work together to uphold biosecurity guidelines and follow health regulations that are in place. Take ownership in educating yourself on biosecurity and swine health guidelines with accurate information provided by credible sources. If hosting sales or delivering purchased pigs, be sure to obtain proper health certificates that meet all specified state requirements. Many states have different health requirements for livestock transport and entry. </div>
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The associations have continued to keep open lines of communication with state and show veterinarians and officials that assist with the coordination of our scheduled events for 2014. We continue to seek guidance in developing health protocols for shows and sales in order to ensure the best biosecurity protocols are in place. Participants in events are encouraged to continually monitor our organizations’ website for updates on health requirements.</div>
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It is the responsibility of breeders and exhibitors, of all ages, to be conscious of monitoring swine health before, during and after shows and sales. The National Pork Board has developed many excellent resources on biosecurity for exhibitors and show managers. Below are links to articles that have been developed with exhibitors and show managers in mind. </div>
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We appreciate your willingness to cooperate with exhibition and transportation guidelines in order to help protect the swine industry. As history has proven before, when the swine industry has been challenged with adversity, its passionate people have collaborated to persevere. </div>
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Swine Health Recommendations: Exhibitors of All Pigs Going to Exhibits or Sales – <a href="http://www.pork.org/filelibrary/RecommendExhibitor.pdf">click here for information</a></div>
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Swine Health Recommendations: Organizers of Exhibitions and Sales - <a href="http://www.pork.org/filelibrary/RecommendOrganizer.pdf">click here for more information</a></div>
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Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDV) – What Is It? - <a href="http://www.pork.org/filelibrary/PEDV-WhatIsIt%20v2.pdf">click here for information</a></div>
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<span style="color: black;">• Hogs may begin arriving at the Bell County Expo Center at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 26th. All swine must be in the barns by 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 27th.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">• Upon arriving at the Bell County Expo Center, swine and health certificates will be inspected at a vet check point prior to unloading. <strong>Any animals unloaded prior to veterinarian inspection will be dismissed from barns and forfeit participation in the show and sale.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Each animal must be accompanied by TWO COPIES of an official interstate health certificate issued by a licensed, accredited veterinarian. Certificate must show name and address of consignor; consigned to the Southwest Type Conference, 301 W. Loop, Belton, TX 76513; individual identification of the animal; and health status of animal including the dates of required tests and vaccinations. </span><br />
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<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All animals must be tested for Pseudorabies (PRV) and Brucellosis on or after Jan. 30, 2014, unless they come from a PRV qualified and Brucellosis validated herd. Swine tested for PRV and Brucellosis must show the date blood sample was drawn (month, day and year). If the herd of origin is PRV qualified and Brucellosis validated, individual testing of the swine will not be required. In this case, the PRV qualification and Brucellosis validation numbers must appear on the health certificate and complete date (month, day and year) must be stated on certificate.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Leptospirosis vaccination is required on breeding swine within 30 days prior to entry with vaccine containing the following strains: Canicola, Hardjo, Icterohaemorrhagiae, Grippotyphosa, and Pomona. Vaccination date must appear on the health certificate.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>A statement must appear that says the animal has not been fed garbage, has not had any signs or diagnosis of TGE or PEDV in the last 60 days, has not been exposed to hog cholera, does not originate from a quarantined herd, nor has the herd of origin had PRV within the last six months, nor have the entries themselves been vaccinated for PRV; also that vesicular stomatitus has not been diagnosed within 10 miles of the farm of origin within the last 30 days</strong></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Certificates are not required to be state stamped. In some instances these rules are in addition to Texas regulations, but are necessary to sell animals into some states.</span></li>
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Brian Arnoldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06390203342336399942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209974807502019506.post-62414952654882286312014-01-10T15:31:00.001-05:002014-01-13T09:52:22.135-05:00ATTENTION! Updated Southeast Regional and Winter Type Conference health requirement<br />
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the NJSA Southeast Regional or NSR Winter Type Conference are required to meet
the following requirements for pseudorabies and brucellosis testing.** </span></span></div>
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negative for brucellosis and pseudorabies within 30 days of the
event, unless swine originate from a validated brucellosis-free herd and
a qualified pseudorabies herd. Validation and qualification numbers and
the date of last test conducted must be recorded on the certificate of
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unable to obtain test results prior to the event, please contact Brian Arnold
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Brian Arnoldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06390203342336399942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209974807502019506.post-76429219534250921022014-01-05T19:25:00.001-05:002014-01-06T21:28:59.014-05:00NSR Office Closed January 6-7, 2014The office the National Swine Registry will be closed on Monday, January 6th and Tuesday, January 7th due to severe weather conditions.Brian Arnoldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06390203342336399942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209974807502019506.post-83803241089867799662013-12-19T13:36:00.000-05:002013-12-19T13:36:56.231-05:00Biosecurity reminders from National Pork Board<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">With porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) expected to become even more prevalent this winter, producers need to be extra cautious when traveling to shows and sales.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The National Pork Board has created these two handouts for swine exhibitors and swine show organizers to follow. Do your part to help contain PED, and follow their biosecurity practices. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.pork.org/filelibrary/RecommendOrganizer.pdf" target="_blank">Swine Event Organizer Handout</a></span>K. Maupinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00476612689253749009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209974807502019506.post-78567085750307954482013-11-06T15:31:00.000-05:002013-11-06T15:31:21.214-05:00Lois Britt Memorial Scholarship Dec. 9 Deadline Approaches<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Four students who intend to purse a career in the pork industry will be awarded $2,500 scholarships through the <a href="http://www.nppc.org/programs/scholarships/" target="_blank">Lois Britt Memorial Scholarship Program</a> sponsored by CME and administered by the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Introduced in 1990 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Live Hog Futures, the program recognizes talented and thoughtful students who will become the next generation of industry leaders. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /><b>To be apply you must:</b><br /><b>1.</b> Be an undergraduate student in a two-year swine program or four-year college of agriculture;<br /><b>2. </b>Write a brief letter indicating what role you see yourself playing in the pork industry after graduation;<br /><b>3. </b>Submit an essay of 750 words or less describing an issue you see confronting the pork industry today or in the future and offer your solutions;<br /><b>4. </b>Obtain two letters of reference from current or former professors or industry professionals; Prepare a cover<br />sheet with your:<br />A - name<br />B - complete mailing address, telephone number, and E-mail address<br />C - school name<br />D - year in school<br />E – permanent mailing address and telephone number<br /><b>5.</b> Submit the above items in a single envelope to:<br />National Pork Producers Council </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> ATTN: Craig Boelling <br />PO Box 10383<br />Des Moines, Iowa 50306-9960</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Or e-mail to: Craig Boelling at boellingc@nppc.org</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /><b>NOTE: All entries must be postmarked by DECEMBER 9, 2013</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />The National Pork Producers Council will administer the program, read the essays and select the winners. Essays will be judged on the basis of clarity or expression, persuasiveness, originality and relevance of topic. Winners will be announced at the Pork Industry Forum in Kansas City, Mo., on March 6-8, 2014. NPPC reserves the right to publish any or parts of the essays submitted.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />For additional information, please contact Craig Boelling at 515-278-8012 (boellingc@nppc.org)</span>K. Maupinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00476612689253749009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209974807502019506.post-81021374159624940662013-10-21T16:07:00.003-04:002013-10-21T16:07:52.208-04:00Fall Classic Ear Tag Requirement Information<span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The following information has been provided to the National Swine Registry from the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture. This information is designed to assist exhibitors with questions regarding ear tag requirements for the 2013 NSR Fall Classic. Remember, all swine entering the Stephens County Fairgrounds (including parking lot animals) must be tagged with an official, federally recognized ear tag.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>Ear tags for swine entering the Stephens County Fairgrounds should have a nationally unique number and a US Shield emblem. These are unlawful to remove after application.</strong></span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Yp1PeJCShEnZQ9fRFJ1-Rip20C9p0Z6UD_df5WWVPrgEQaRTQY9RD4zL7PeHBlejTOXwAFpjezlkFdHhRJff8bKlYV11qODaRdtQ6a80QTmyqR4WJVRgHM3SSXj-4B8cPGO682eEQYE/s1600/photo+1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Yp1PeJCShEnZQ9fRFJ1-Rip20C9p0Z6UD_df5WWVPrgEQaRTQY9RD4zL7PeHBlejTOXwAFpjezlkFdHhRJff8bKlYV11qODaRdtQ6a80QTmyqR4WJVRgHM3SSXj-4B8cPGO682eEQYE/s200/photo+1.png" width="200" /></span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Option 1) Metal “brite” tag.</span> <span style="color: black;">These are also referred to as “NUES tags” or “Pass Tags”. They come in two different sizes (pictured is the larger version). Most all large animal veterinarians will have these. State Departments of Agriculture should also be capable of sending these directly to their producers. ODAFF can only send these to OK producers.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Option 2) “RFID”, “EID”, “AIN”, or“840 tags”.</span><span style="color: black;"> Available by sale from the major tag manufactures with a Premises Identification Number (PIN). ODAFF may supply directly to OK producers. </span></span></strong><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> </span>Brian Arnoldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06390203342336399942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209974807502019506.post-83790306461619916302013-10-17T13:05:00.000-04:002013-10-17T13:05:08.740-04:00Al Christian update<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>Al Christian update 10/17/13</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Everyone:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Al has been released from hospital and is recuperating now at home... his home address is 1002 Arizona Avenue, Ames, Iowa 50014 - 3611, if you want send a card or note...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">His cell number is 515.460.4352 or his home phone is 515.292.2257...</span>Mike Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506916826339462079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209974807502019506.post-8845122577430582382013-10-09T11:54:00.002-04:002013-10-09T11:54:45.467-04:00America's Best Genetics feature in International Pig Topics<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.nationalswine.com/Genetic_Tech_pages/ABG.html" target="_blank">America's Best Genetics (ABG</a>), a division of the <a href="http://www.nationalswine.com/index.html" target="_blank">National Swine Registry (NSR</a>), was featured in <i>International Pig Topics</i> magazine's "Breeder Review." </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The write-up highlighted both ABG and NSR's commitment to being the source for pure genetic progress. Through the ABG program, purebred breeders combine their experience from years of raising breeding stock with modern technical advances to continue to make genetic progress in the Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace and Yorkshire breeds that can improve commercial producers' bottom lines. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In order to best serve the commercial swine industry, ABG members continue to emphasize the production of seedstock with
documented quality and predictability with programs like the <a href="http://www.nationalswine.com/Genetic_Tech_pages/STAGES.html" target="_blank">Swine Testing and Genetic Evaluation System (STAGES™</a>). </span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Developed by the NSR to facilitate genetic improvement, STAGES™
calculates the most economically significant traits and predicts the
genetic value of each pig. Through
accurate data collection and reporting, a database of nearly two million
performance records has been compiled for numerous economically
relevant traits, and with state-of-the-art technology, EPDs and indexes
are updated each evening. These predictions of genetic merit, coupled
with a DNA-verified pedigree structure, help purebred operations find
ways to make hogs better and more profitable, and help ABG members market their genetics to more than 40 countries.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">To learn more about ABG pick up the latest <i>International Pig Topics</i> magazine (Vol. 28, No. 6) and flip to page 19, or contact Doug Newcom, Vice President of Global Technical Service, at <i>doug@nationalswine.com</i>. </span>K. Maupinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00476612689253749009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209974807502019506.post-11540963340094154682013-10-07T11:23:00.000-04:002013-10-07T11:23:31.312-04:00Al Christian contact info<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Everyone:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Here is an update on Al Christian... Al suffered a hemorrhagic stroke in the cerebellum following the National Barrow Show... Last week he was moved to Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, Iowa, from Mercy Hospital, for rehab. I visited Al Saturday morning and he is making progress. I know he would appreciate hearing from you all. Here is the address to send cards and letters, Mary Greeley Medical Center, Al Christian, Room 315 Rehab, 1111 Duff Avenue, Ames, Iowa 50010</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Please keep Al and his family in your thoughts and prayers!</span>Mike Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10506916826339462079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209974807502019506.post-48370435355775549402013-10-03T11:45:00.000-04:002013-10-03T11:45:01.468-04:00NSR promotes purebred genetics abroad with a trade trip to Vietnam<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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Newcom spent a week in Vietnam promoting purebred swine genetics during an
agricultural trade mission held in conjunction with the US Grains Council’s 5<sup>th</sup>
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highlighted American production practices. Newcom presented on breed selection
and on-farm evaluation and herd monitoring and recording. In addition to
Newcom, other presenters included Dr. Bob Thaler, of South Dakota State
University; Dr. Barry Kerkaert, of the Pipestone Veterinary Clinic; and
Dr. Rommel Salobu, of the University of Philippines at
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Newcom toured the Vinh Tan firm, a 3,500-sow commercial producer with 20,000
finishing spaces. The group expressed interest in a 1,200-sow GGP/GP herd and
feed mill. Thaler and Salobu visited Viet Chau, a 300-sow farm and grains
importer, and Mr. Pham Van Bo who operates a 300-sow farm. </span></span></div>
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Farms, Inc., regarding a possible joint-venture operation in Vietnam, which
would continue to increase the influence of NSR’s purebred genetics abroad. </span></span></div>
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Agricultural Affairs from the US Embassy in Hanoi. </span></span></div>
K. Maupinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00476612689253749009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209974807502019506.post-25161174977965262072013-08-28T08:52:00.004-04:002013-09-05T14:04:40.665-04:00When we marked cards in Austin: stories from the NSR staff<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></b>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Brian’s story</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">It is the dream of every hog kid to win the NBS judging
contest. This is a dream that was shared by me and my best friend and teammate
through college, Jeremy Jones of Bluffton, Ind. As kids growing up in the same
county, we both had a drive to pursue judging at the college level and made the
decision to attend Black Hawk East Community College. There were many nights
that Jeremy and I would stay up in our college apartment talking about our anticipation, excitement and absolute fear of the NBS contest. We even tore out
contest results and ads from the <i>Seedstock EDGE</i> to cover the walls of our
apartment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I remember the pilgrimage trip our sophomore year like it
was yesterday. I placed the last class of Berkshire gilts backwards at the Iowa
State University workout and thought the world had ended. I’m pretty sure one
of my coaches considered making me walk to Austin, Minn., from Ames, Iowa. I called
my dad the night before the contest, and I remember him telling me to sort the
hogs like I was in the barn at home. The next day, our team judged in Crane Pavilion,
and we had an outstanding day off the floor. Our drops were between 5 and 12
points individually. One of my favorite memories was being a part of the
winning team and hearing Jeremy’s name announced as high individual on Tuesday
morning.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Two years later, Jones and I continued as teammates at
Purdue University. Our senior year, I was fortunate enough to win high
individual in the University division. For me and Jeremy, it was a storybook
ending for two kids that grew up in awe of the NBS tradition. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I have many other great memories as a former coach of
unlikely students that stepped up on contest day to help the team. One thing is
for sure, anyone that has had a chance to travel on the pilgrimage trip and
compete in Austin walked away from that contest with their own stories and new
friendships along the way.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Even though I grew up a "cattle kid," the National Barrow Show
judging contest was the most defining competition of my judging career. I like
to say it was both my best and worst moment as a collegiate judger. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Unlike a lot of the “hog kids” reading this story, I entered
Crane Pavilion petrified. Hogs were always my "make-or-break" species. And being on the floor for the NBS meant I would
mark cards on the toughest swine classes
we would see all year. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Amid all
the classes that I sorted that day, Yorkshire boars will always be the one I
remember.To this day, I could describe the four boars in that class.
I think I will probably be able to describe them until the day I die. Frantically, I filled up my steno with everything I saw, and swirling in my
head was what I believed would be the greatest set of reasons I could give. I
confidently marked the card, turned it in and headed for the reasons room.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I remember it was the only set I didn’t feel nervous
giving because I felt so sure of the way I saw the boars. I walked in that room
and didn’t just deliver that set – no, I nailed it!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“Oh Chip, you should have heard it. I’ll give it to you
right now, because it was amazing.
That set was flawless.”</span></span></div>
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bigger question, “How’d you place them?”</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“What? That’s dang near backwards,” he exclaimed among other
things. At that point, I felt the blood drain from my face, and I became yet
another cattle kid who floundered in Austin, Minn. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I was feeling pretty defeated as I sat next to my teammates
waiting for the awards ceremony at the breeding hog show on Tuesday morning. Then
the speaker announced, “4<sup>th</sup> Place in Senior College Reasons from the
University of Missouri – Katie Maupin.” </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I couldn’t believe it as I walked down to the floor. The
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Our coach, Chip, grabbed the results and flipped to the
scores to see that the epic set of Yorkshire boar reasons – the same class
that I placed nearly backwards – scored a 49. To this day, Chip isn’t sure how I
pulled it off. I stand behind the fact that it was indeed a stellar set, and
it will always be one of my greatest accomplishments. That plaque sits in my
office today. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">But more important than that plaque or the placing, I
learned a valuable lesson:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>in judging
and in life, it’s not always about how you place, it’s about your perspective. </span></span></div>
K. Maupinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00476612689253749009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209974807502019506.post-89833633262753196272013-08-21T15:01:00.001-04:002013-08-21T15:01:12.247-04:00Attention National Barrow Show Exhibitors: Updated Health Requirements<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Due to the introduction of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus in isolated swine herds in the United States, it has been recommended by our show veterinarian to require the amended statement below on health certificates of animals being exhibited at the National Barrow Show.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“All health certificates must
carry the following statements: Farm or origin of the swine has not had
pseudorabies or swine dysentery in the last 12 months, <b>has not had any signs
or diagnosis of TGE or PEDv in the last 60 days</b>, feeds no garbage,
uses no PRV vaccine, and is not under quarantine for any disease condition;
also that vesicular stomatitus has not been diagnosed within 10 miles of the
farm of origin within the last 30 days."</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The statement above is required to be included on health certificates in order to exhibit and sell animals at the National Barrow Show. We look forward to another great event and hope to see you in Austin.</span>Brian Arnoldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06390203342336399942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209974807502019506.post-64696446359220161442013-08-09T16:13:00.000-04:002013-08-09T16:13:49.333-04:00State Fair Success!<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Congratulations to all junior exhibitors of purebred barrows and gilts on their success during the Midwest state fair season. Throughout the summer, junior purebred hogs have recieved Grand, Reserve Grand and top five honors at multiple state fairs. In support of these accomplishments, the National Swine Registry, along with each of the four individual breed associations, provides numerous premiums to exhibitors of these winning entries.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">The Yorkshire gilt below, shown by Delaney Vickrey, Huntington, IN, is just one of the many succesful purebred gilts exhibited at state fairs this summer. Delaney will recieve $500 courtesy of the American Yorkshire Club.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Reserve Grand Champion Gilt & Champion Yorkshire</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>2013 Indiana State Fair</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">She sells Saturday, August 17 at the Indiana State Fair Yorkshire Sale</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As a reminder to all junior exhibitors, be sure to check your state fair premium books to learn how to obtain these awards. In many cases, the United Duroc Swine Registry, Hampshire Swine Registry, American Landrace Association and American Yorkshire Club offer monetary awards for breed champions and overall grand champion honors. The National Swine Registry is proud to support youth who are actively involved in showing purebreds.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />Brian Arnoldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06390203342336399942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209974807502019506.post-72886146894849617192013-08-09T15:51:00.005-04:002013-08-09T15:51:50.256-04:00Tangrenshen Group representatives tour the NSR office<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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visited the National Swine Registry
(NSR) office in West Lafayette, Ind., on Friday, Aug. 9. Scott
Lawrence, Whiteshire Hamroc executive vice president; Jason Feng, Beijing
Whiteshire joint venture production service manager; Mr. Sun, TRS financial
department member; and Mr. Zhou and Mr. Yang, TRS feed sales representatives
visited with NSR CEO Mike Paul and Vice President of Global Technical Service
Dr. Doug Newcom about the National Swine Registry, America’s Best Genetic and
the performance testing behind NSR performance records, EPDs and
economically-relevant indexes. </span></span><br />
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agricultural companies. Throughout the last quarter of a century, the company
has become the sixth largest feed processor in China and the eleventh largest
meat processor. TRS market meat through
their network of convenience stores and own more than 35 feed mills in 17
different provinces and several meat-processing plants. </span></span></div>
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a completely integrated pork system from the farm to the consumer. One of the first steps to reach this goal is
to advance swine genetics so the Meishen Whiteshire breeding stock farm in
Zhuzhou, Hunan Province, China, was populated. It has been in production since
the fall of 2008. It was the first
foreign swine farm to receive U.S. pedigrees and registrations from NSR, and was
recognized as one of China’s top Nucleus Farms in 2011. </span></span></div>
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Hamroc have further strengthened their partnership in the last several months.
First, they are adding a second Meishen Whiteshire breeding stock farm.
Currently, they are finishing construction in Hebei Province, China, and the
site is expected to be populated with elite breeding animals from Whiteshire
Hamroc’s U.S. nucleus farms in October 2013. Second, the companies signed a
joint venture agreement to build a 1,200 sow technology center in Kimmell, Ind.
Construction is set to begin on the Meishen Whiteshire International Swine
Breeding Company LLC’s USA technology center in Spring 2014.</span></span></div>
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Hamroc looks forward to many more years of cooperation with TRS Group to
continue to improve swine and agriculture management practices around the
world.</span></span></div>
K. Maupinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00476612689253749009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209974807502019506.post-86372490230592607392013-07-03T15:19:00.001-04:002013-07-03T15:19:24.837-04:002013 "Take Me Out To the Showring" is Under Way <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Exhibitors and their families poured into Louisville, Ky., for the National Junior Summer Spectacular (NJSS). Each year, a theme is chosen for the show. This year, it's all the sport that is as American as apple pie - Baseball and the love for the game. More than 700 exhibitors from 27 states are represented at this year's show.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">NJSS officially started on Tuesday, July 2. After registration, juniors got involved with the MVP Celebration and Barnyard Olympics. Below are some candid shots from both events. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The 2013 World Pork Expo (WPX) is officially under way in Des
Moines, Iowa. A record-breaking 2,527 entries poured into the Iowa State
Fairgrounds for the 25</span><sup style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">th</sup><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> anniversary of the WPX. The National Swine Registry staff is eager to
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you are unable to attend the 2013, 25<sup>th</sup> Annual
World Pork Expo, the NSR Marketing and Communications crew will be providing
live coverage of this week’s show. Be sure to check the <a href="http://nsrshowsandsales.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">NSR Shows & Sales blog</a> and also our <a href="https://twitter.com/nationalswine" target="_blank">twitter feed (@NationalSwine)</a> for results. Twitter users are
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2013 World Pork Expo (WPX) held June 5-7 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in
Des Moines, Iowa. WPX is an industry innovating event that attracts around
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to discover advancements in technology, swine health, environment, and producer
effectiveness from specialists and companies in the industry. It also allows
swine exhibitors to compete in different events such as, showmanship, judging contests, and of course showing and selling their pigs. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">This year, exhibitors,
sponsors and spectators can stay up-to-date with the 2013 World Pork Expo
application featured on many smartphones. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">Craig Boelling, director of industry resource development for the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is part of the team that developed the app. The app </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">is sponsored by the National Pork Producers
Council and the National Hog Farmer. </span><span style="line-height: 18px;">With this app, convenience</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> is key.</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> It's versatile, allowing people to
access a realm of different sectors related to the Expo. Categories within the app interface include: exhibitors, maps, events, speakers, seminars, twitter,
local places, my downloads, weather and swine shows.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">The application meets needs and demands of busy people wanting to organize their WPX experience. With smartphones </span><span style="line-height: 18px;">becoming</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> more popular, along with major technological advancements, it is vital to stay connected through these types of interfaces. The app's dashboard allows users to explore the different facets of the program. It features easy-to-follow graphics and is user friendly.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">After selecting a venue on the fairgrounds, the app will then</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> direct you to the virtual map.</span><br />
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The app allows exhibitors to use and set alerts, such as entry deadlines, check-in
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Shows and Schedule’s:</span></b><span style="line-height: 115%;"> One feature that is very helpful to
swine show exhibitors is the swine shows icon, located on the home dashboard. The swine shows icon will allow exhibitors to
set alerts by clicking on the star next to the event. It will then integrate
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after show and in their downtime. This section lets them explore restaurants, attractions, and other things
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experts in the swine industry? It can be done at WPX. Through the app the seminars
and speakers are highlighted though separate interfaces that show which skilled
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00969113553535856248noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209974807502019506.post-19586340973967135612013-04-18T10:40:00.000-04:002013-04-18T11:03:23.491-04:00NJSA members receive Pork Checkoff Scholarships<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The <a href="http://www.pork.org/Home.aspx#.UXAE9MrZQ80" target="_blank">Pork Checkoff</a> awarded scholarships to college students throughout the U.S. with an interest in the swine industry. Of the 22 students recognized for their scholastic merit, leadership activities, industry involvement and plans for a future career in the industry, seven were members of the <a href="http://nationalswine.com/NJSA.html" target="_blank">National Junior Swine Association (NJSA)</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>NJSA Junior Board President and past National Swine Registry Fieldstaff Intern Corey Carpenter of Red Bluff, Calif., was the top candidate</b>, and will receive a $5,000 scholarship. Corey will start working toward a master's in swine nutrition at Oklahoma State University this summer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Other NJSA recipients receiving $2,000 scholarships include:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> <b>NJSA Junior Board member David Ammann of Highland, Ill</b>. David is studying swine nutrition at the University of Illinois.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>Past NJSA Intern Cassie Holloway of Darlington, Md</b>. Cassie is studying swine nutrition at Texas A&M University</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>Denise Beam of Elverson, Pa.</b> Denise is studying ag business at the Pennsylvania State University. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>Vance Brown of Port Matilda, Pa.</b> Vance is studying swine genetics at Pennsylvania State University. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>Bailey Farrer of Royal Center, Ind. </b>Bailey is studying swine nutrition at Purdue University in Indiana. <b><br /></b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>Emily Limes of Bowling Green, Ohio</b> Emily is studying ag environment at Ohio State University. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> Pork Checkoff awarded students that hailed from 13 states and 14 universities representing seven swine-related career paths to develop the industry's human capital for the future. </span><br />
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<![endif]--><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">"Helping
to develop the next generation of pork professionals is one of the top issues
the Pork Checkoff has identified as critical for the industry's future,"
said Conley Nelson, president of the National Pork Board and producer from
Algona, Iowa. "Our ongoing service and obligation to producers includes
ensuring that there is a sustainable source of young people ready to take on
the industry's commitment to continuous improvement in all aspects of pork
production. While our industry has made huge strides in recent years,
these young people will ultimately help us take our game to the next
level."</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">To see <span style="font-size: small;">more information regarding the <a href="http://www.pork.org/News/3830/PorkCheckoffAnnouncesRecipientsofthe2013PorkIndustryScholarships.aspx#.UXAE28rZQ80" target="_blank">Pork Check</a><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.pork.org/News/3830/PorkCheckoffAnnouncesRecipientsofthe2013PorkIndustryScholarships.aspx#.UXAE28rZQ80" target="_blank">off 2013 Pork I</a><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.pork.org/News/3830/PorkCheckoffAnnouncesRecipientsofthe2013PorkIndustryScholarships.aspx#.UXAE28rZQ80" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;">ndustry</span> Scholarshi</a><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.pork.org/News/3830/PorkCheckoffAnnouncesRecipientsofthe2013PorkIndustryScholarships.aspx#.UXAE28rZQ80" target="_blank">ps</a> visit <a href="http://pork.org/">pork.org</a>.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span> K. Maupinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00476612689253749009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209974807502019506.post-35108862017104981582013-03-28T07:46:00.001-04:002013-03-28T11:09:51.159-04:00March Madness and Pig Sales<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In order to prepare younger (8-12) members for these competitions, the NJSA hosts the annual NJSA Boot Camp. This year, more than 100 members and parents assembled at Purdue University to participate in a variety of educational workshops and seminars. A special thanks to Purdue University staff as well as our speakers that made this an outstanding event. Be sure to join us for next year's NJSA Boot Camp. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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To access a complete list of all NSR and NJSA shows & events, click on the </span><a href="http://www.nationalswine.com/Shows_Events_index.html"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">shows & events link</span></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">.</span> Best of luck to all of our breeders and junior exhibitors and plan ahead to join us this summer in Des Moines and Louisville!</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><strong><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b><span style="color: black;"></span></b><o:p></o:p></span></span><o:p></o:p></span></strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<br />Brian Arnoldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06390203342336399942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209974807502019506.post-3100186349838319712013-01-28T17:33:00.000-05:002013-01-29T07:59:08.634-05:00Pedigree Portal: Meeting the Deadline<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Many shows have registration and ownership deadlines to be
aware of.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Some shows also have a deadline for when all pigs have to be
recorded. The registration date that appears on the pedigree will be the date
we received the work. For those mailing litter applications, be sure to allow
time for delivery as the registration date is the date the information is <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><strong><u>processed</u></strong></i>
in the office, <u><strong><em>not</em></strong></u> the date
you postmarked the envelope. We do not back date registrations, so please check
the rules of the show and record your litters ahead of time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Online litters are downloaded daily, so if you record your
litters through the <a href="http://www.nationalswine.com/" target="_blank">NSR website</a> on a given evening, the date shown on your
registration papers will be the <em>next</em> day when they were downloaded into our
system. For example, if you have a December 1 registration deadline for a show,
you will need to record the litter prior to December 1 if you are recording
online. If you record the litter on the afternoon or evening of December 1, the
date registered on the registration papers will be December 2. Online
submissions are checked throughout the day, and we typically check for the last
time at 3 PM Eastern Time each business day' however, to be certain your online
litters will be recorded the same day, please submit them prior to 12 PM Eastern
Time. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you’re planning to exhibit at an NJSA event, pay attention to the ownership deadline for each show. You must have your pig
purchased by that date. On your pedigree, the date of sale will show above the
current owner’s name. If this date is after the NJSA ownership deadline, the
exhibitor will not be eligible to show that pig.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Also, please note that we no longer have a P.O. Box address.
Any work that you attempt to send to the old address will eventually be
returned to you in the mail. We will not be able to back date work which was
originally mailed to our old address and returned to you. Our current mailing
address is:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Please be mindful of the rules and regulations for each
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Whitney Hosierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08601294355221467935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209974807502019506.post-54281786818679525182013-01-23T08:48:00.000-05:002013-01-23T08:48:31.239-05:00Step Up, Speak Out<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">In my last <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Industry Insights</i>
post, we talked about the “<a href="http://nationalswine.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-crate-debate.html" target="_blank"><strong>Crate Debate</strong></a>.” This is just one of a </span>handful
of animal welfare debates facing our industry<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">, and recent research from Purdue
University yielded some “red flag” results for pork producers. </span>Dr.
Nicole Olynk Widmar (Agricultural Economics), Dr. Candace Croney (Animal
Science) and Melissa McKendree (Agricultural Economics) conducted a survey of
U.S. consumers related to perceptions of livestock – specifically pork –
production. What they found may come as a shock. </span><br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Of the 798 survey participants, nearly one-third had never been to
a farm that raised animals for the food system, and only 31 percent had visited
such a farm within the last five years – which is representative of the nearly 98
percent of Americans who are not directly involved in agricultural production.</span></span><br />
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information regarding animal welfare issues. This chart breaks down the responses:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></span><em><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">When asked which sources they frequented the most, they cited
the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and the People for the Ethical
Treatment of Animals (PETA). In fact, more people turned to the HSUS and PETA
for animal welfare information than industry groups, government agencies and
scientific sources combined. </span></b><span style="color: #333333; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">(<a href="http://nationalhogfarmer.com/animal-well-being/consumer-survey-outlines-pork-perception-issues" target="_blank">Source</a></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #333333; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">)</span></span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #333333; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This is not good news for those of us in animal agriculture. However,
there is another number that caught my eye...</span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span><em><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">56% of respondents indicated that they did not have a source for
animal welfare information. </span></b><span style="color: #333333; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://nationalhogfarmer.com/animal-well-being/consumer-survey-outlines-pork-perception-issues" target="_blank">(Source</a></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #333333; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://nationalhogfarmer.com/animal-well-being/consumer-survey-outlines-pork-perception-issues" target="_blank">)</a></span></span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #333333; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This tells us that there is an untapped group of consumers that we
can reach with the positive story about pork production. Why is this important?</span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span><em><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Fourteen percent of consumers stated that they had reduced pork
consumption by an average of 56 percent from their previous consumption over
the past three years due to animal welfare concerns. </span></b><span style="color: #333333; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">(<a href="http://nationalhogfarmer.com/animal-well-being/consumer-survey-outlines-pork-perception-issues" target="_blank">Source</a></span></span><span style="color: #333333; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">)</span></span></em></div>
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these numbers are a true reflection of the U.S. population, that adds up to a
lot of pork! And at the end of the day, the concern is both the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>ineffectiveness</u></i></b>
of communication between the ag industry and consumers, as well as the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>effectiveness</u></i></b>
of the messages coming from animal welfare organizations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This is not to say we are not trying to improve our connection with
consumers. In fact, in the latest issue of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Seedstock
EDGE</i>, you will find a story about Operation Main Street – a training platform
introduced by <strong><a href="http://www.pork.org/Home.aspx" target="_blank">The Pork Checkoff</a></strong> in 2004. Through this program, swine producers
across the nation are connected with local community groups to present
information about modern pork production. This has become a forum where
consumers can ask specific questions about production practices, the safety of
pork and other important topics in the swine industry.</span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span> </div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This is just one example of many where the agricultural community
is reaching out to educate consumers about what exactly it is we do. As we move
forward, it will be important to keep asking ourselves not if we <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">are doing enough</i>, but also if we are <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">doing it the right way</i>. If one method of
communication doesn’t seem to be helping us reach our audience, we will have to
change our tactics. Otherwise, that 56% could swing the other way. </span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Click <strong><a href="http://nationalhogfarmer.com/animal-well-being/consumer-survey-outlines-pork-perception-issues" target="_blank">here</a></strong> to read the article on the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">National Hog Farmer</i> website, which also covers survey results regarding
the concern toward different segments of operation within the swine industry
and opinions toward specific production practices.</span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><em>What do you think we need to do to reach consumers with the story of pork production? To share your thoughts, comment below or shoot me an e-mail. Find my contact info <strong><a href="http://www.nationalswine.com/Home_pages/Who_We_Are.html" target="_blank">here</a></strong>.</em> </span></div>
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