Showing livestock of any species is an exciting pastime that builds work ethic and responsibility while creating a lifelong network of friendships. Each animal that you encounter will teach you a lesson in loyalty and patience. At Sure Champ®, we want your experiences to be positive as you prep to win in the ring and […]
Category: Pig Feeding Strategies
A Guide to Heat Stress in Pigs
There’s nothing as “happy as a pig in mud.” Do you know why those pigs in the mud are so happy? It’s because they are cooling down! However, it’s fairly unlikely that you will find too many show pigs in mud. And that can be a serious issue. Heat stress is a big deal. In […]
A Guide to Showing Pigs
Showing Pigs Showing pigs is a great family project. Young livestock enthusiasts get to meet new friends, travel to different places they have never been before, and spend time with their family and friends. Showing pigs teaches young people the responsibility of caring for another living being. It involves daily feedings, washing, exercising and forming […]
How to Care for Your Show Animals
Show Animals Showing livestock is a fun and exciting way to raise your family, teach young people responsibility, and, most of all, make lasting memories with family and friends. Regardless of which species you show, animals require a lot of effort to maximize their genetic potential. You want to make sure they look their best […]
The Sure Champ® Guide to Gastric Ulcers in Pigs
Gastric Ulcers in Pigs There are a few things more frustrating than having your show animal stop eating. One day, your barrow eats everything you feed it in 15 minutes, during both feedings. The next, it turns up its snout and goes and lays in the fresh shavings. Gastric ulcers in pigs happen when an […]
How to Ensure a Healthy Pig by Summer Shows
Healthy Pig Springtime across much of the U.S. is exciting for show pig exhibitors. It marks the pursuit of the next great one. You’ll be visiting breeders, staying up late to see if you “win the bid” during online sales and loading the popper with your new show pig prospect. Spring also brings trials – […]