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WHAT YOU NEED IN YOUR SHOW PIG MEDICINE CABINET

One of the frequent things I get asked is what medications show pig families should...
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WHY WE RECOMMEND FEEDING TRUETRAC FROM DAY ONE

Why you should feed TrueTrac starting the first day you put a show pig prospect...
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ULCERS IN SHOW PIGS

One of the topics that always come up are ulcers in show pigs.  There are...
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GETTING READY TO FARROW

This time of year the question "We are getting ready to farrow. What do we...
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Understanding Cracked Back / Dippity Pig Syndrome in Show Pigs

Whether you call it bloody back or cracked back or dippity pig this syndrome is a...
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INFLAMMATION THAT YOU CAN’T SEE, COULD BE A TICKING TIME BOMB

It doesn't matter what species you show inflammation in growing livestock can wreak havoc. Hidden...
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TRUETRAC CATTLE

I watched a steer show not that long ago. The heavier the cattle got the...

THE TRUEPURPLE AND PROVILLI PROTOCOL- A ONE TWO PUNCH FOR RECEIVING SHOW PIGS

The TruePurple and Provilli protocol is a game changer for receiving show pigs. It improves...

DAILY SKIN CARE ROUTINE FOR SHOW PIGS

Your show pig daily skin care routine is critical. Skin and hair isthe thing that...

THE POWERFUL SECRET ABOUT FAT AND FEED INTAKE YOU NEED TO KNOW

We get at least one message a day about fat and feed intake where the...