Resources
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Pork Quarterly - June 2015
Published on June 10, 2015
In this issue: Measuring Manure Freeboard Using a Laser Measure, Rest Duration for Market Hogs, Do H2S Monitors Belong on a Swine Farm -
Livestock Organizations
Published on April 20, 2015
The following organizations may provide more information in the 4-H livestock project area. -
Your 4-H Market Hog Project (4H1064)
Published on April 17, 2015
The objective of the 4-H market hog project is to encourage integrity, sportsmanship, cooperation and an ability to communicate through activities such as demonstrations, talks, judging events, tours and exhibits. -
Sow Production Record (4H1341)
Published on March 31, 2015
This interactive form is designed to help 4-H'ers document a sow’s farrowing record and the litter’s weaning record. It includes space to list litter size, farrowing date and piglet weights. -
Guide to Running a Local Livestock Judging Contest
Published on March 31, 2015
Learn how to run a local livestock judging contest in your community. -
Pork Quarterly - March 2015
Published on March 10, 2015
In this issue: Stockpersons and the Humane Euthanasia of Swine, Contemporary Market Weights, AHP Disinfectant to Inactivate PEDv in Swine Feces -
Michigan 4-H Biological Sciences Project Snapshot (4H1622)
Published on February 27, 2015
The 4-H biological sciences project allows 4-H'ers to explore plant and animal life. -
Michigan Fresh: Handling, Using, and Storing Pork (E3214)
Published on January 30, 2015
This bulletin gives recommendations for purchasing pork as well as tips for safely handling and storing it. It includes advice on thawing, marinating, cooking, freezing and canning. -
Michigan Exhibition Swine Official Identification
Published on January 13, 2015
To help 4-H program coordinators, county fair officials, club leaders and others working in the swine industry, the following swine identification documents have been created. -
Michigan 4-H Market Animal Project Record Book
Published on October 17, 2014
4-H Market Animal projects provide youth an opportunity to gain life skills such as record keeping, communication and self-responsibility through raising and selling a livestock animal.