Swine Project
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The 4-H swine project helps you learn about swine breeds, health care, production, management, showmanship, marketing and careers in the swine industry. Learn principles of animal science and gain life skills, like responsibility, by owning, caring for and keeping records on one or more head of livestock. Gain knowledge of sound breeding, feeding and management practices. Learn nutritive value of swine products and promote their use.
STARTING OUT
STARTING OUT
Learn breed names and descriptions Identify swine anatomy
Plan a facility to keep swine safe and healthy
Learn how to feed and water your pig
Identify how a healthy pig looks and acts
Name and identify pork meat cuts
Discover pork by-products
Prepare to show your swine at the fair
LEARNING MORE
LEARNING MORE
Learn differences in preparing pork cuts by cooking and tasting
Understand swine management practices
Analyze and make decisions on how to solve swine industry issues
Understand how to keep swine health records.
Explore various swine diseases
Explore the swine digestive system
GOING FURTHER
GOING FURTHER
Learn about swine genetics
Develop a swine breeding plan
Explore farrow-to-finish facilities
Learn how to manage baby pigs
Balance a swine ration
Understand carcass quality
Explore international swine markets
Online Resources & Websites
🍀 Shop 4-H -- Swine Curriculum
The Incredible Pig (08065)
Going Whole Hog (08066)
Putting the Oink in Pig (08067)
Swine Helper’s Guide (08068)
Exploring Swine Health and Husbandry (08456)
🍀 The 4-H Swine Project: An Introduction
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