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and 2 gilts) and a performance pen of 3 (can include the Pig-of-Merit Individuals or
three other Pig-of-Merit animals that were nominated/weighed in April) of the eight (8)
nominated at spring weigh-in. Pig-of-Merit and Performance Pen of Three will be
eligible to have carcass data collected. Tuesday of Fair entry, pigs will be scanned
from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Cost for scanning is approximately $10 per pig (price may
change depending on number of pigs scanned) this is taken from the pig check.
5.
No maximum weight but due to discount weight prices it is recommended pigs stay
below 280 lbs.
6.
Champion and Reserve Champion Pig-of Merit will compete for Grand Champion and
Reserve Grand Champion Market Individual.
7.
Pigs-of-Merit/Performance Pen of Three will be placed live and awarded ribbon only.
Pig-of-Merit classes will be divided by beginning weights.
8.
Premiums
and
trophies
for
the
Pig-‐of-‐Merit
and
Performance
Pen
of
Three
contests
will
be
announced
during
the
fair.
Commercial Gilt
1.
Each exhibiter can select one gilt they bring to the fair to participate in the commercial
gilt class.
2.
This is a separate class and the gilt will be allowed to show in any other class at the
fair as long as it follows the regular guidelines
3.
This would allow 4-H members and FFA students an opportunity to show a gilt twice.
4.
Gilts will be exhibited according to weight and limit to no more than three classes.
Example: light, medium or heavyweight.
5.
The commercial gilt will be judged on soundness, underline quality, confirmation, and
maternal qualities to produce a practical market hog in the swine industry. All gilts
must have at least a 6-6 underline.
6.
If more than one class, the top two in each class would come back to compete for the
grand and reserve champion commercial gilt.
Purebred Market Pig
1.
An exhibiter can show up to two purebred market hogs at the fair.
2.
Purebred pigs can be registered in a family name, 4-H or FFA member’s name, or can
have a signed transfer on original papers stating when the pig was purchased. Original
papers need to be presented at the fair during Tuesday weigh-in.
3.
If a specific breed has more than 4 pigs, they will show in a separate class. Any breed
with under 4 individuals would be combined into one class with the other breeds.
4.
If more than one class, the top two in each class will come back to compete for grand
and reserve champion purebred market pig.
5.
Purebred pigs would be able to participate for the grand and reserve champion overall
Market Pig.
6.
Purebred pigs are eligible for the market pen of 3 classes.
4-H/FFA Swine Show Order
Commercial Gilts
Champion and Reserve Commercial Gilts
Individual Pig-of-Merit
Champion and Reserve Individual Pig of Merit
Market Individual Barrows
Champion and Reserve Individual Barrows
Market Individual Gilts
Champion and Reserve Individual Market Gilt
Purebred market Pigs (Barrows/Gilts)
Champion and Reserve Purebred Market Pig
Pig-of-Merit Pen of 3 Pigs
Champion and Reserve Pig of Merit Pen of 3 Pigs
Market Pen of 3 Market Pigs
Champion and Reserve Pen of 3 Market Pigs
Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Overall Market Pen of 3 Pigs
Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Market Swine Overall – Pig of Merit,