Youth PQA Plus Steven J. Moeller Images and Content used are from The National Pork Board’s YPQA Materials

Youth PQA Plus Committee Members Rusty Gosz – Oklahoma State University Jodi Sterle – Iowa State University Paul Kuber – The Ohio State University Steve Moeller – The Ohio State University Marcia Carlson – University of Missouri Frank Owsley – Auburn University Bernie O’Rourke - University of Wisconsin Mike Anderson – Iowa State University Extension Julie Thelen – Michigan State University Extension Rick Ahrens – Florida FFA Advisor Megan Nielson – South Dakota State University Brett Kaysen – Colorado State University Billy Zanolini- Texas A&M University Extension

Youth PQA Plus V2.0 – Effective 3/2014 More aligned with National Pork Board’s – We Care Initiative

We Care SM : Making Our Industry Stronger Produce safe food. Protect and promote animal well-being. Ensure practices to protect public health. Safeguard natural resources. Provide a work environment that is safe. Contribute to a better quality of life in our communities. 4 Introduction

Youth PQA Plus V2.0 – Effective 3/2014 More aligned with National Pork Board’s – We Care Initiative YPQA GPPs aligned with the 10 Adult PQA Plus GPPs

10 Good Production Practices When implemented, GPPs will help ensure –Pork is free from chemical and physical hazards –Pigs are raised in a caring, humane manner –Natural resources are protected by pork producers –All producers work in a safe environment 6 Introduction

Youth PQA Plus V2.0 – Effective 3/2014 More aligned with National Pork Board’s – We Care Initiative YPQA GPPs aligned with the 10 Adult PQA Plus GPPs Enhanced Interaction Activities within PPTs and training materials for each GPP

Body Condition Scoring 8 GPP #9 4. Fat 1. Emaciated 2. Thin 5. Obese 3. Ideal 4. Fat 1. Emaciated 2. Thin 5. Obese

Ear Notching Review 9 GPP #6 Show pig number What does 12 stand for? What does 4 stand for? Show pig number What does 12 stand for? What does 4 stand for? Show pig number What does 31 stand for? What does 6 stand for? Show pig number What does 31 stand for? What does 6 stand for? Show pig number 5-2. What does 5 stand for? What does 2 stand for? Show pig number 5-2. What does 5 stand for? What does 2 stand for? Show pig number What does 11 stand for? What does 10 stand for? Show pig number What does 11 stand for? What does 10 stand for?

Sample Youth PQA Plus ® Test Questions 1.Medication labels include the _____________. a)Trade name b)Active ingredient c)Withdrawal time d)All of the choices are correct 2.A subcutaneous injection may be given to small swine _____________. a)In the flank or elbow pocket b)In the loin c)In the rump d)Next to the tail 10 GPP #4

Youth PQA Plus V2.0 – Effective 3/2014 More aligned with National Pork Board’s – We Care Initiative YPQA GPPs aligned with the 10 Adult PQA Plus GPPs Enhanced Interaction Activities within PPTs and training materials for each GPP Online Training Options Available Parental Registration for youth 8 – 12 yrs. of age Self-registration for youth yrs. of age

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