Swine

REMINDER: 2024 Hartford Fair Market Hog Clinic

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There will be a Market Hog Clinic this year to help exhibitors prepare for raising their hogs and showing them at the fair.

  • Sunday, April 14, 2024
  • B. Carr Pavilion, Hartford Fairgrounds
  • 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
  • Sessions:
    • Selection
    • Nutrition
    • Daily Care
    • Showmanship
    • Hartford Fair Hog Barn Orientation
  • Organizers: Peyton Robey and Brodie Wheeler
  • RSVP Requested: http://go.osu.edu/HogClinic

REMINDER: 2024 Livestock Quality Assurance Trainings

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UPDATE: The April 2nd Training at Licking Valley is CANCELLED!

Hartford Fair Livestock Quality Assurance (QA) Trainings for 2024 are in full swing! Any junior fair exhibitor that plans to show livestock at either the Hartford Fair or Ohio State Fair MUST complete an approved QA training by June 1, 2024 in order to be eligible to show in 2024. We are excited to return to holding QA trainings IN PERSON this year. Please review the Junior Fair Livestock Quality Assurance Guidelines for all requirements and a list of approved trainings. Please ensure you have a plan to either attend an in-person training or complete the online YQCA module BEFORE June 1, 2024.

SPECIAL NOTES:

  • Photos for fair IDs will NOT be taken at QA programs in 2024. We will have a process similar to last year where members will be able to upload a photo themselves instead of having photos taken by fair staff. More details on that to come at a later date!
  • There will NOT be a Horse Safety and Ethics training option during the QA trainings. ALL horse members will be required to complete the online EquiSTEP training module. More details can be found HERE.
  • Only Licking County 4-H/FFA Quality Assurance Programs will address program changes and updated for the Hartford Fair. If you choose to attend another QA program or complete the YQCA online module, please ensure that you are watching for updates through the Licking County Extension and Hartford Fair websites and that you check in with your advisor(s) for updates and changes as well.

2024 Hartford Fair Market Hog Clinic

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There will be a Market Hog Clinic this year to help exhibitors prepare for raising their hogs and showing them at the fair.

  • Sunday, April 14, 2024
  • B. Carr Pavilion, Hartford Fairgrounds
  • 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
  • Sessions:
    • Selection
    • Nutrition
    • Daily Care
    • Showmanship
    • Hartford Fair Hog Barn Orientation
  • Organizers: Peyton Robey and Brodie Wheeler
  • RSVP Requested: http://go.osu.edu/HogClinic

2024 Quality Assurance Trainings

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The first Hartford Fair Livestock Quality Assurance (QA) Training for 2024 will take place soon! Any junior fair exhibitor that plans to show livestock at either the Hartford Fair or Ohio State Fair MUST complete an approved QA training by June 1, 2024 in order to be eligible to show in 2024. We are excited to return to holding QA trainings IN PERSON this year. Please review the Junior Fair Livestock Quality Assurance Guidelines for all requirements and a list of approved trainings. Please ensure you have a plan to either attend an in-person training or complete the online YQCA module BEFORE June 1, 2024.

Our first county-wide program will take place on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 6:30pm at Watkins Memorial High School.

SPECIAL NOTES:

  • Photos for fair IDs will NOT be taken at QA programs in 2024. We will have a process similar to last year where members will be able to upload a photo themselves instead of having photos taken by fair staff. More details on that to come at a later date!
  • There will NOT be a Horse Safety and Ethics training option during the QA trainings. ALL horse members will be required to complete the online EquiSTEP training module. More details can be found HERE.
  • Only Licking County 4-H/FFA Quality Assurance Programs will address program changes and updated for the Hartford Fair. If you choose to attend another QA program or complete the YQCA online module, please ensure that you are watching for updates through the Licking County Extension and Hartford Fair websites and that you check in with your advisor(s) for updates and changes as well.

Free Webinar on Cattle and Swine Care

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Sunglo and Rural King have partnered to provide a free webinar for the care and management of cattle and swine that will take place on Thursday, April 11th at 7:00PM CT (7:00PM Central Time would be 8:00pm Eastern). The focus will include daily care and management, feeding, grooming, and showmanship. To participate, register HERE.

 

2024 Hartford Fair Junior Fair Livestock Sales Brochure

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The 2024 Hartford Fair Junior Fair Livestock Sales Brochure is available. If you have a youth who is planning to participate in one of the livestock sales at the fair this year, please review this brochure carefully. Please pay special attention to the earlier start time for the small animal sale.

General Livestock Judging Webinars

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Want to learn more about General Livestock Judging? The Ohio 4-H Animal Sciences Design Team has worked with OSU Livestock Judging Coaches to provide a series of monthly webinars throughout the year so both coaches and members can learn more about General Livestock Judging.

The March webinar is focused on Swine!

General Livestock Judging: Swine 101

March 18, 2024

7:00-8:00pm

Join the Zoom by visiting: http://go.osu.edu/LivestockEvaluation

In case you missed February’s webinar on Beef 101, it can be found at: https://ohio4h.org/node/3429

Ohio State Fair Updates

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If you are planning to exhibit livestock or participate in the dog shows at the Ohio State Fair, please review the information below to ensure you are aware of changes and updates for the 2024 Ohio State Fair.

General:

  • Exhibitors MUST be enrolled in the project they want to exhibit at the state fair, even if the county doesn’t offer it at fair (i.e., swine breeding).
  • All Junior Exhibitors must enter their projects online, details available on the OSF website.
    • No late market or breeding (new 2024) entries

Ownership deadlines changed:

MARKET ANIMALS –

  • Market beef – January 1
  • Market swine – May 23
  • Market lambs – May 23
  • Market goats – May 1
  • Dairy feeders – June 1
  • Market rabbits – June 1
  • Market poultry – within 5 days of hatch

BREEDING ANIMALS –

  • Breeding Beef – May 22
  • Breeding Swine – May 22
  • Breeding Sheep – May 22
  • Breeding Goats – May 16
  • Breeding Poultry – May 31
  • Breeding rabbits – May 31
  • Dairy Cattle – May 22

BEEF Department

  • All cattle must arrive with 840 EID in place
    • 15-digit number starting with 840
    • Breeding can use tattoo as SECONDARY ID
  • BVD testing required for all cattle
    • exception of Commercial Cattle
    • One test good for lifetime
  • BEEF BREEDING
    • Crossbred breeding heifers will be required to submit a DNA packet with 840 EID tag information, reach out to Andi Hershey for packets (a.hershey@expo.ohio.gov )
    • Due Date: Postmarked by June 1st

DOG Department

  • Show starts, June 17th

SWINE Department:

  • The Jr Swine Show requires ALL hogs to have:
    • 840 tag
    • Premise ID
  • To exhibit breeding swine, must be enrolled in the project at the county level

2024 Livestock Requirements Summary

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The 2024 Hartford Junior Fair Livestock Requirements Summary is now available. This document has all of the pertinent dates and information for all livestock projects. Please review it carefully to ensure you know all deadlines and requirements for your livestock project.

Junior Swine Day 2024

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Ohio Pork Council along with OH-PIGS and the Swientist Program are excited to bring you Junior Swine Day 2024 at the Union County Fairgrounds. Participants will spend the day rotating through sessions while hearing from pork industry experts about animal nutrition, showmanship, animal health, biosecurity and so much more. Additionally, parents will have the opportunity to attend a session designed specifically for parents involved in the show pig industry. We would encourage all of our swine project members to attend this event!

What: Junior Swine Day

When: Saturday, March 30, 2024 | 8:30am-4:00pm

Where: Union County Fairgrounds

Cost: $5 per person, lunch included

Tickets can be purchased HERE