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PIG INFORMATION LAMAR FFA
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION How to contact me –Cell Number- (979)203-3720 –Classroom number E205 –Email- kkrause1@houstonisd.orgkkrause1@houstonisd.org **** Every Wednesday morning 7:30-8:30) I offer Record book tutorials in my classroom***** –You will be required to keep records off all of your activity with your project –On weigh days you need to let me know the weight of your pig
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PIG FEEDING You will need to feed twice a day! We will establish a feeding train for morning feedings
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WHAT DO I NEED? Feed Feed scoop (comes with feed) Whip Brush to clean animal Clips for feeder ALL of these items can be found at local feed stores or Tractor Supply
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PIG FEEDING DESIGN BODY CAPACITY MUSCLE SKELETAL AGE 6 MTHS MAX
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PIG CARE WASH ONCE A WEEK (not on cold windy days) NEVER GET WATER IN EARS ! USE A SHOW PIG SOAP OR SHAMPOO AT THE END WASH EVERY 2-3 DAYS USE A GROOMING PRODUCT (CHAMPIONS CHOICE)
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FEEDING 0-125 LBS. ……………………… PHASE 1 125-200 LBS……………………… PHASE 2 200-SHOW………………………. PHASE 3
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PHASE 1 50#’S OR LESS OR REALLY GREEN 21.5% CP 6.5% FAT OVER 50#’S 20% CP 5.5% FAT LINCOMYCIN IN THE FEED; GOOD FOR JOINT PROBLEMS AND RESPRITORY.
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PHASE 1 CONT. If the pig has –Desired muscle feed 18% cp 3.5% fat. –Above avg. muscle feed 16% cp 4% fat. –Heavy muscle feed 14.5% cp 6% fat. –4-6LBS. A DAY
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PHASE 2 LIMIT FEED IF NECESSARY 6LBS. A DAY THEN ADJUST 15-20 MIN OF WORK A DAY TRAIN FOR SHOWMANSHIP USE HAIR AND SKIN PRODUCTS
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PHASE 3 CONTINUE FEED MAKE WEIGH DAYS ADD SUPPLIMENTS AS NEEDED DECIDE ON PAYLEAN 21-25 DAYS PRIOR TO THE SHOW DATE
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I AM NOT A VET ! Dr. Hester DVM –Located in Rosenberg, but can make farm calls –281-342-6619 ALWAYS NOTIFY THE AG TEACHERS OF ANY VET VISITS OR EMERGENCIES!!
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