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1. Name -------------------- 2. Age _ 3. County _ 1. Have fun. 2. Learn. 4-H This book will teach you about your animal project. Your parents will help you read the instructions. We hope you enjoy this little workbook, and learn a lot, too!. Designed by: Jeff Copeland, Area Specialized Agent, Livestock Approved by: Juanita Bailey, 4-H Agent Formatted by: Kay Roberson, Secretary, Animal Science Copyright February, 1995
1. Color the pig. I / / I / I /,..--:----7 I - I I \ \ \ \ \ Ham-Red, S h 0 UId e r- G r e e-n Loin-Yellovv, Head-Blue 2. Circle the animal where pork chops come from.
3.Drawa his breed. line to match each pig with Hampshire ~ Crossbred Landrace Yorkshire Spot Chester 4. The wolf huffed and puffed and blew the RED pig's house down. What breed was the homeless pig? A. Hampshire C. Landrace B. Duroc D. Yorkshire
5. Draw a line to the correct answer. Father Mother Baby Sister --- Sow Boar' Pig Gilt 6. Which animal does not belong? C F rt Covv Sheep loven eet e:!j Horse Hog Horns Sheep Cattle Goats Hogs No. front teeth on top Javv Sheep Covv Hog Goat Hair Pig Lamb. Calf Colt Kid (Goat-not human child) a
I. Llrcle the foods that do not come from pigs on this menu. IVIENU Pork Chops Barbeque Spareribs Sausage Ham Steak French Fries Bacon Butter Beans Tenderloin Milk Chitterlings Broccoli Oysters Snap Beans Herring Roe Carrots Soda Pop Coffee Can you pick a balanced meal from the menu? 8.Circle the items that do not belong in the showring when you.are showing your. pig. Show Stick Halter Forklift
9. Check all that are true about good pig showmanship. A. Watches the judge. B. Keeps the pig under control. C. Is nice to the other showmen. D. Yells to"his or her grandmama outside the ring. E. Keeps his pig moving about 12 feet from the judge.. F. Runs after his pig in the show. rj.ng. G. Talks to people rj.ng. while in the show H. Gets mad at the judge. I. Is glad to be in the show. J. Gives up if the pig misbehaves. K. Dresses nicely. L. Brushes pig if judge touches the PJ.g M. Remembers to have a good time. N. Believes this pig project makes you a W1.nner. 0. Cheats. Po Laughs at other people's mistakes. Q. Tries their best.
1 O. Practice these questions that judges like to ask. a. What is your tag number? b. How much did your pig eat each day? c. What is the best part on your pig? d. What would you change about your pig? e. How much does your pig weigh? f. What's your pig's name? g. What percent protein.is your feed?. h. Do you know the body parts of a pig? i. What kind of dewormer (if any) was used? j. -What breed is your pig? k. How old is your pig?
11. READ ME My H,H,H,H likes plenty of clean and FRESH I have to keep the Clean. I think he likes me and my
CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION OF SHOWMANSHIP - HOGS POINTS OF CONSIDERATION exhibitor can show animal without struggle or assistance. exhibitor pays close attention to the judge and quickly follows his directions.. b. exhibitor possesses and can correctly use small brush, and show stick. A whip may be used by older members who have been trained to use it correctly..use of hurdle is objectionable unless"hogs fight. c. exhibitor keeps hog moving at a slow walk except when judge indicates a desire to stop it for' closer inspection. d. exhibitor maintains hog in open area about 12-20 feet from judge, never in crowded area within a few feet of judge. e. exhibitor keeps hog in clear view of judge at all times. f. exhibitor keeps hog between himself and judge. g. exhibitor sho\o!scourtesy to other exhibitors by never blocking them or their hogs from judges view. This may mean exhibitor has to walk behind other exhibitors, and let hog continue on his course. h. exhibitors should close gates behind them if asked to pen their hogs, or remove hogs from pens. i. exhibitor should never touch hog with hands. j. exhibitor should use show stick by tapping hog beside head and back legs. A hog should never be hit on hams or loin.
b. possesses knowledge about their project; however, showmanship is not a quiz bowl and questions asked should be directly related to the project. c. is calm and moves deliberately in the ring and avoids disturbing other animals. d. renders assistance to other exhibitors when able without risking loss of control of their own animal. e. is patient and does not become frustrated when animal is contrary and difficult to control. f. is a gracious winner and a dignified finisher. is clean: includes hooves, dewclaws, underline, knee joints, ears, etc. as well as easily washed.areas. b. is groomed: hair coat brushed in normal direction. c. oils and powders are not to be used on pigs. d. clipping of long hairs is no longer recognized as an approved practice on pigs. Jeff Copeland Area Specialized Agent Livestock
I. Your pig's name is ------------------ 2. How much did it weigh: when you got it? --------- 3. Name two things we get from pigs: 5. Is your pig a boyar girl? _
6. What did you feed your pig? 7. What are two things you need to show a pig? 8. Color this pig so it looks like yours.