ORGANIZATION
The Ohio Pork Council, through their Ohio Showpig Committee, has worked to develop and
provide junior swine exhibitors with a program designed to encourage leadership and personal development through competitive livestock shows.
OH-PIGS, The Ohio Summer Show Circuit, a youth program of the Ohio Pork Council, works
to provide the best atmosphere for competitive swine shows. It is, by purpose, a competitive program that promotes the advancement of Ohio’s showpig industry through providing consistency and continuity to a show circuit, tools to increase exhibitor knowledge and
education, and opportunities for personal development in youth swine exhibitors.
OH-PIGS focuses not only on providing opportunities to develop the basics of showing livestock but also the personal attributes of leadership, a strong work ethic, responsibility and
sportsmanship.
THE OHIO PORK COUNCIL’S OHIO SHOWPIG COMMITTEE
• Marlene Eick, chair
• David Deao
• Brian Forrest
• AJ Genter
• Ed Hardin
• Scott Isler
• Mike McCoy
• Dale Ricker
• Kasey Smith
GOALS OF THE OH-PIGS CIRCUIT
1.
To support and enhance youth opportunities within the pork industry.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
KELLY MORGAN
Manager of Showpig Programs
Ohio Pork Council
614-537-7325 :: Mobile
614-882-5887 :: Office
[email protected]
OH-PIGS GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL RULES
• Points will be accumulated from all sanctioned shows, however overall awards will be based
on points earned from the exhibitors top two pigs at one more than 50% of all sanctioned
shows.
•Exhibitor points will be awarded for 2 pigs in ANY category. (2 market, 2 breeding,
1 market/1 breeding)
•Each pig identified will total its own individual points within the circuit.
• Pigs must be born on or after December 1, 2014 to accumulate OH-PIGS points.
• Health papers are required for all out-of-state animals.
• OH-PIGS shows are not terminal, however some shows may provide access to a packer –
please contact a show representative regarding opportunities to sell your animals.
• Purebred animals will show by breed.
- ALL purebreds must meet breed characteristics. All purebreds must show pedigree
papers (market or breeding). Purebred classes will be determined by the show
committee based upon number of entries on show day.
• There will be no AOB classes.
• Purebred breeding gilts CANNOT be shown as market gilts.
• Crossbred gilts entered as breeding gilts CANNOT be shown as crossbred market gilts.
• Crossbred market gilts CANNOT be shown as crossbred breeding gilts.
• ALL market animals must declare a weight up to 280 with a 15-pound weigh-back.
• All crossbred breeding gilts may weigh up to 345 with a 15-pound weigh-back.
• Purebred breeding gilts will show by birthdate.
• Any grievance must be presented to Kelly Morgan, or the Ohio Pork Council office
,within 24 hours of the incident, in writing and accompanied by a $100
non-refundable fee.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
KELLY MORGAN
Manager of Showpig Programs
Ohio Pork Council
614-537-7325 :: Mobile
614-882-5887 :: Office
[email protected]