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Not only is The Pig Planet a place to obtain information on the vast selection of showpigs available across the country, but an educational center for tips and suggestions on everything related to the showpig industry.

From showmanship, to judging and health topics, informative articles will constantly be added to this site, benefiting the young swine producers of this country to gain knowledge and skills that will benefit them throughout their endeavors.



 
Behind the Banner
Behind the Banner with Taylor Walker
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Behind the Banner with Katie Davis - Exhibitor of the 2011 NAILE Grand Champion Market Hog
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Behind the Banner with Jake Keppy - Exhibitor of the 2011 American Royal Grand Champion Market Hog
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Gestation Calendar
Printable gestation calendar - Click here to view/download

 

 

Paving Your Educational Path
From the NJSA Pinnacle
Need to brush up on your skillathon knowledge? Check out this site - it's a great resource!

 

 

Paving Your Educational PathPaving Your Educational Path
From the Seedstock Edge - June 2011
Perhaps your dream is to be a swine veterinarian. Maybe you want to study purebred genetics. Or, instead, your goal is to establish your own herd. A college degree in animal science, specializing in swine, can you take you many places. 
The question is – where do you start? ...

 

 

http://www.nationalswine.com/Pinnacle/images/Story/Trent_Loos.jpgBe A Real Champion
From the NJSA Pinnacle - Summer 2011
Let me start by taking my hat off to the National Junior Swine Association, and in particular the staff of the NJSA Pinnacle, for addressing the oldest principle in animal ownership, which I believe should still be called "animal husbandry." You may not realize this, but before people received "animal science" degrees, they could ....

 

 

Ear Notching
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