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| SW1 |
Level 1 Swine Project Manuals: Use either material for beginner project enrollment |
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| Swine Project Manual Book 1 4H SWM 10 | Print PDF | |
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| This swine project is for 4-H members ages ten and under. This project manual guides young members through the beginning stages of owning a pig. This book is illustrated with comics and is easy to understand. The accompanying Swine Project Record Book I (4H SWR 10) is to be used with this manual. In EDIS this publication is DLN 4H 198. | ||
| Swine Record Book 1 4H SWR 10 | Print PDF | |
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| This swine record book is suggested for 4-H members ages 8-13. This record book enables those with hog projects to accurately keep expense records, inventory, and feed records on their pigs. The companion to this record book is Swine Project Manual Book 1 (4H SWM 10). In EDIS this publication is DLN 4H 046. | ||
| Swine 1 - "Skills for Life" Growing with Swine 4HCCS BU-6158 | Ordering INFO | |
| This project guide is for 4-H members ages 9-11, and is the first in the Swine "Skills for Life" series. Growing with Swine will teach 4-H'ers the breeds of swine, body parts, how to judge swine, budgeting, building facilities for a pig, about the digestive system, the different pork by-products, how to feed, show and market swine, and career shadowing in the swine industry. There is a Leader/Helper Guide listed below. | ||
| SW2 |
Level 2- Swine Project Manuals: Use either material for intermediate levels of project enrollment |
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| Swine Project Manual Book 2 4H SWM 11 | Print PDF | |
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| This swine project is for 4-H members ages 11 and up. This project manual is a guide to teach members an understanding of swine breeding, production and management practices, feeding, and meat production. The accompanying Swine Project Record Book II is (4H SWR 11). In EDIS this publication is DLN 4H 222. | ||
| Swine Record Book 2 4H SWR 11 | Print PDF | |
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| This is an animal sciences publication suggested for 4-H members ages 13 and up. This book can be used after the Swine Record Book I (4H SWR 10). This record book includes a form to take into account the amount of money borrowed to raise your pig. The companion to this record book is Swine Project Manual Book II (4H SWM 11). In EDIS this publication is DLN 4H 047. | ||
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Swine 2 - "Skills for
Life" Becoming Swine Smart 4HCCS BU-6159 |
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| This project guide is for 4-H members ages 12-14 years old, and is the second in the Swine "Skills for Life" series. Becoming Swine Smart will teach 4-H'ers; how to take care of baby pigs, breeding periods, about nutrition, how to keep health records, about swine diseases, cooking pork, how to promote pork, judge pork, practicing in an ethical manner, international industry, and about careers in the swine industry. There is a Leader/Helper Guide listed below. | ||
| SW3 |
Swine 3 - "Skills for
Life" Entering the Arena 4HCCS BU-6160 |
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| This project guide is for 4-H members ages 15 and up, and is the third in the Swine "Skills for Life" series. Entering the Arena will teach 4-H'ers; how to use performance records, about genetics, how to prevent swine diseases, research methods, about swine production cycles, how to market swine internationally, how to plan and organize a swine operation, how to resolve conflicts, and how to prepare and a apply for a job. There is a Leader/Helper Guide listed below. | ||
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Swine Leader/Helper's Guide
"Skills for Life" 4HCCS BU-6161 |
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| This leader's guide will help you support youth enrolled in the Swine "Skills for Life" projects in their efforts to set goals and complete activities, as well as providing resources for the member's to use in completing the series. Each project guide includes an achievement program and activities that promote learning and interaction with other youth, adult helpers, family members and the community. | ||
| SW4 | The Florida 4-H Hog and Ham Program 4H SWM 90 | Print PDF |
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This is a swine project and record book for 4-H members ages 11 and up who participate in the Hog and Ham Program (must be 11 by September 1 of the current year to participate in program). This project book is to be filled out upon the completion of the Hog and Ham Program. For more information on the Hog and Ham Program please visit the University of Florida Animal Science web site http://www.animal.ufl.edu/youth/livestock/HogHam.shtml. In EDIS this publication is DLN 4H ???. |
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| Selecting Pigs for Youth Swine Shows 4H SWG 04 | Print PDF | |
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| This is an animal science publication for 4-H members ages 9 and over. This reference manual will help youth select hogs for show and also guide members through feeding their hog and the topic of weight gain. In EDIS this publication is DLN 4H 210. | ||
| Beef, Sheep, and Swine Selection and Evaluation | Ordering INFO | |
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You may need this optional resource written for beginners when selecting and evaluating livestock. Order it only once and refer to it when selecting projects or before attending a judging contest. Produced by Ohio State. Also available through National 4-H Council.
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| "Skills for Life" Pig Pattern 4HCCS BU-7201 | Ordering INFO | |
| This swine project training aid will help 4-H members make their own model swine by using the pattern in the book. Activities that can be demonstrated on the swine are administering medication, identifying parts of the swine, and many others. This teaching aid should be used in conjunction with the Swine "Life Skills" series 4H CCS 6158, 6159, 6160, and 6161. | ||
| Swine Learning Lab Kit | Ordering INFO | |
| This kit includes units on anatomy, breeds, conformation, meat science and quality assurance. These popular kits provide the basis for interactive learning experiences. Kit components include posters, labels, statements, demonstration items, and charts. All posters, charts, prints and situation/task statements are laminated for increased durability with answer keys on the reverse side. Kit includes Velcro to adhere to identification tags, and zipper pouches for tag storage. Each kit is packaged in a durable canvas carrying case for easy use, storage and transportation. From Ohio State University. *Curriculum Guide & Video included with Learning Lab Kit. Beef, dairy, sheep and swine kits are available as a set of four. | ||
| Swine Learning Lab Kit 4036K | ||
| Curriculum Guide & Video 4032G (included in kit) | ||
| Swine Learning Lab Interactive CD-ROM 4051CD | Ordering INFO | |
| Based on the learning lab kit, this CD-ROM will provide you with interactive quiz exercises for study of: anatomy (external features), breed identification, conformation (feet and leg), meat science (retail and wholesale) and quality assurance (medication and safe handling). An Adobe Acrobat version of the Educators' Resource Materials Set, and Educators Curriculum Guide is included on the CD-ROM. Works on Macintosh and Windows. From Ohio State University. | ||
| A Guide to Raising Pigs (Grades 5-Adult) ST-011-0 | Ordering INFO | |
| This comprehensive guide addresses the needs of families raising one or two pigs for food as well as those raising a herd of pigs for market or show. Readers will find advice for buying, feeding, transporting, breeding, and herd management. Step by step instructions for home butchering and pork processing are also included. Available through National 4-H Council. | ||