True North Notes

What You Need to Know to Manage Your Show Pig’s Weight

You know that weight management of show pigs is essential to success in the ring....
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MY STEER QUIT EATING

When a caller says "My steer quit eating." there is a short checklist of things...
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I WANT TO KEEP MY SHOW GILT AND TRY MY HAND AT FARROWING. WHAT SHOULD I DO?

This time of year, we get questions about farrowing show gilts. My first reaction is...
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STAPH IN SHOW GOATS…HOW TO TREAT SKIN INFECTION IN GOATS

Staph in show goats is one of the frustrating skin problems we see frequently in...
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Mange in Show Pigs: What It Looks Like and How to Treat It

Mange in pigs is caused by a tiny mite, Sarcoptes scabiei var. suis, that lives...