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2008 World Pork Expo Junior National
June 3-6, 2008
Iowa State Fairgrounds
Des Moines, Iowa
Sponsored by NJSA & Team Purebred
Entry & Ownership Deadline: April 30
In order to show crossbred barrows or gilts, the exhibitor must enter AND SHOW at least one purebred barrow. All crossbreds must be identified by a permanent numbered ear tag that is listed on its health paper.
For junior show rules and requirements, click here.
For junior show health regulations, click here.
Click here to download the World Pork Expo Junior National entry form.
Judges
NJSA and crossbreds: Kim Brock, OK
Team Purebred: Ryan Sites, OK
Novice/Junior Showmanship: Brian Arnold, IL
Intermediate/Senior Showmanship: Jason Hirschfeld, NE
Awards
Champion Purebred Barrow Overall: Integrity Trailer Lease*
Reserve Purebred Barrow Overall: Popper*
NJSA & Crossbred Champion Barrows: $2,000
NJSA & Crossbred Reserve Barrows: $1,000
Team Purebred Champion Barrows: $500
Team Purebred Reserve Barrows: $250
Champion Gilts: $500 Reserve Gilts: $250
*One-year use lease with option to buy
Additional Show Premiums
Added premiums and prizes for 3rd-5th overall gilts in NJSA Gilt Show
Schedule
Tuesday, June 3
Noon Earliest entries may arrive
4:00-8:00 p.m. Registration and declaration of market-entry weights
Wednesday, June 4
7:30-9:30 a.m. Registration and declaration of market-entry weights
9 a.m. All WPX Junior National entries must be on grounds
11:30 a.m. Mandatory exhibitor meeting by show ring
Noon Crossbred Barrow Show (Ring B) followed by Purebred Barrow Show
Ring A: Berkshire, Chester White, Poland China and Spotted
Ring B: Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace and Yorkshire
Thursday, June 5
8 a.m. Showmanship
Ring A: Senior, followed by Intermediate
Ring B: Junior, followed by Novice
1 p.m. Purebred Gilt Show
Ring A: Berkshire, Chester White, Poland China and Spotted
Ring B: Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace and Yorkshire
Followed by the Crossbred Breeding Gilt Show (1st- and 2nd-place crossbred gilts will be offered in the sale.)
Friday, June 6
8-9:30 a.m. Judging Contest registration by judging rings
10 a.m. Judging Contest
12:30 p.m. Novice Judging Contest
4 p.m. Sweepstakes Ceremony
All WPX Junior National hogs are released after the Sweepstakes Ceremony, but are encouraged to stay through Saturday for the WPX Purebred Sale.
Hotel Accomodations
Holiday Inn Downtown: 515.283.0151
Red Roof Inn: 515.266.6800
Best Western-Starlight Village: 515.282.5251
For more information, contact:
Jennifer Shike
NSR Director of Junior Activities
765.463.3594
jennifer@nationalswine.com
