Swine (GBL)
Swine (GBL)

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A Guide to Raising Pigs  
Baby Pig Pattern   
Swine 1 - The Incredible Pig   
Swine 2 - Putting the Oink in Pig   
Swine 3 - Going Whole Hog   
Swine - Helper's Guide   
Swine 1 - Growing With Swine (1998)  
Swine 2 - Becoming Swine Smart (1998)  
Swine 3 - Entering the Arena (1998)  
Swine - Helper's Guide (1998)  
Swine Resource Handbook  

 


A Guide to Raising Pigs

Jam-packed with information on swine care, breeding, facilities, breed selection and business management. All of the information you need to have a successful swine project or a full-scale business operation.

This curriculum item may be obtained from:
National 4-H Council (4-H Mall)
Storey Books

 


Baby Pig Pattern

Pattern to make a baby pig.

This curriculum item may be obtained from:

National 4-H Council (4-H Mall)

 


Swine 1 - The Incredible Pig

Youth will enjoy naming breeds, learning sheep body parts, judging market hogs, exploring a digestive system, examining a healthy pig, identifying pork cuts, practicing fitting and showing and many other activities in Swine 1. (c 2004)

This curriculum item may be obtained from:

National 4-H Council (4-H Mall)

 


Swine 2 - Putting the Oink in Pig

Activities in Swine 2 include managing baby pigs, balancing a ration, exploring swine diseases, preparing pork, discovering swine careers and packing a show box. (c 2004)

This curriculum item may be obtained from:

National 4-H Council (4-H Mall)

 


Swine 3 - Going Whole Hog

Advanced youth will plan a breeding system, judge breeding gilts, design a swine operation, complete a job application, explore career opportunities and international markets plus many other challenging activities. (c 2004)

This curriculum item may be obtained from:

National 4-H Council (4-H Mall)

 


Swine - Helper's Guide

This guide is packed with activities to involve the entire group. Youth will plan a program, complete project records, develop a management calendar, explore the pork quality assurance program and investigate character education. (c 2004)

This curriculum item may be obtained from:

National 4-H Council (4-H Mall)

 


Swine 1 - Growing With Swine (1998)

Youth will enjoy naming breeds, learning sheep body parts, judging market hogs, exploring a digestive system, examining a healthy pig, identifying pork cuts, practicing fitting and showing and many other activities in Swine 1. (c 1998)

This item may be purchased for $1.00 through the Utah State 4-H Office by calling Extension Publications at 435-797-2251.

     

Swine 2 - Becoming Swine Smart (1998)

Activities in Swine 2 include managing baby pigs, balancing a ration, exploring swine diseases, preparing pork, discovering swine careers and packing a show box. (c 1998)

This item may be purchased for $1.00 through the Utah State 4-H Office by calling Extension Publications at 435-797-2251.

 


Swine 3 - Entering the Arena (1998)

Advanced youth will plan a breeding system, judge breeding gilts, design a swine operation, complete a job application, explore career opportunities and international markets plus many other challenging activities. (c 1998)

This item may be purchased for $1.00 through the Utah State 4-H Office by calling Extension Publications at 435-797-2251.

 


Swine - Helper's Guide (1998)

This guide is packed with activities to involve the entire group. Youth will plan a program, complete project records, develop a management calendar, explore the pork quality assurance program and investigate character education. (c 1998)

This item may be purchased for $1.00 through the Utah State 4-H Office by calling Extension Publications at 435-797-2251.

 

Swine Resource Handbook

Topics include selecting your project animal; caring for your pigs; genetics; disease control; feeding the growing pig, the gestating sow, the lactating sow, and starter pigs; space requirements; caring for breeding stock and baby pigs.

This curriculum item may be obtained from:

National 4-H Council (4-H Mall)