Universtity of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life Sciences UI Extension Dristrict 1 State 4-H Offices
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

PO BOX 267

6447 Kootenai

Bonners Ferry, ID  83805

 

Email: boundary@uidaho.edu

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Swine

The mission of the Idaho 4-H Program is to help youth acquire knowledge, life skills and attitudes that enhance life.

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Any hogs purchased from out of state MUST have a health certificate and bill of sale.  Please bring health certificates with you to the initial weigh-in and keep this in your record books.

 

PHOTOS ARE REQUIRED IN RECORD BOOKS!!

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Minimum Weight for Swine is 210 lbs.  270lbs maximum.  Overweight hogs may be sole but will only receive premiums for the maximum weight allowed. For example a 310 lb. hog will only sell at 270 lbs.

 

SWINE WEIGH-IN ~ Saturday, April 25, 2009 7-9 a.m.

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Youth Publications, Resources, and Tips
 
bullet Swine Resources - Colorado State University Pork Carcass Clinic, Show Pig Stress
bullet Skill-A-Thon Study Guides
bullet The PigSite.Com This website has TONS of information on pigs, pig health, and more!
bullet 4-H Swine Project information
bullet Merck Veterinary Manual

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bulletFor JUDGING RESOURCES go to click here

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The focus of the swine project is to allow a youth to develop skills to select, care for and breed swine.  Raising a swine project teaches the exhibitor about proper care and management for swine. Exhibitors can also learn about the pork industry through getting involved with youth swine project programs

 

 

Information updated 1/5/09

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