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In this episode, Clay Parrish from the National Pork Board sits down with Josh & Carrie to discuss the importance of swine health strategies, centered around the National Swine Health Strategy by the National Pork Board and Pork Checkoff. Topics include biosecurity, vaccinations, and best practices for show pig producers, exhibitors and everyone between to prevent disease and ensure healthy pigs at shows and sales.

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This episode covers the essentials of receiving baby pigs. Josh and Carrie focus on many parts of getting in new baby pigs, from facility preparation, nutrition, and management strategies and more, all to ensure healthy growth and development, and to get things off to the right start for your new project!

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Navigating the world of Livestock Showing through the eyes of this show mom. In this episode, discover essential tips for parents entering the livestock showing world. Learn how to foster relationships, build knowledge, and support your child effectively. Entering the world of livestock showing can feel overwhelming for parents, especially if they didn’t grow up in the industry. In this episode, we’ll explore insights from Baden Shackelford, a seasoned & successful livestock show parent, who shares her journey and advice for families just starting out. Whether you’re looking for practical tips or just getting a feel for this world, this episode provides valuable advice on how to navigate this exciting yet challenging endeavor.

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This is the first episode where we take you "into the farm"! This episode is much more information based, and less discussion in type, but in it we explore the common practices we use here in nursery management, including weaning protocols, health management, and facility setup, with an inside look inside one of our nurseries!

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A 2 part series discussing a basic principle question - WHY? This began from a listener request, and kind of took off from there to another level. In this episode we explore the purpose of and for purpose-driven selection in the show pig industry, addressing questions about industry standards, genetic diversity, and the balance between function and appearance. Hosts Josh  and Carrie Brockman discuss industry evolution, judging criteria, and the importance of purpose in breeding and showing pigs, and what the vibrant showpig industry has become and their thoughts on it. 

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A 2 part series discussing a basic principle question - WHY? This began from a listener request, and kind of took off from there to another level. In this episode we explore the purpose of and for purpose-driven selection in the show pig industry, addressing questions about industry standards, genetic diversity, and the balance between function and appearance. Hosts Josh  and Carrie Brockman discuss industry evolution, judging criteria, and the importance of purpose in breeding and showing pigs, and what the vibrant showpig industry has become and their thoughts on it. 

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In this episode, Carrie sits down with Colby Ferguson, excutive direction of the Texas Pork Producers to discuss the current status of the New World Screwworm fly, its impact on livestock, and best practices for prevention and control, especially in the swine industry. This discussion provides simple insights on signs, symptoms, and resources for producers and showpig exhibitors in a practical sense.

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This episode Carrie is joined by her daughter Kamylnn and the two discuss advice on show ring attire, emphasizing professionalism, appropriateness, and trends. They discuss hair, clothing, accessories, and evolving standards to help young showmen present their best overall package.

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This episode provides an in-depth look at farrowing and production management, covering vaccination, feeding, inducing, and caring for sows and babies during farrowing and lactation. We pickup with pre-farrowing thoughts and take the journey through the farrowing house. This episode is perfect for breeders seeking practical tips and best practices from our vantage point.

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We sat down this spring with a few of our seniors to reflect on their show career, some of the things they've learned, what advice they would give to a young exhibitor, and what lies ahead. Along with one of our youngest. Be sure and watch all the way to the end!