Department of Animal Science

Swine Display Booth

The swine booth displays a sow and her litter as a way to teach the children about pig production. The booth is supervised by swine nutrition graduate students who will talk with the children about the various aspects of pork production. To aid in the discussion, many visual aids are displayed near the sow, which will explain topics such as the length of time it takes for a baby pig to reach market weight, and why we notch the piglets’ ears and give them shots when they are born. Terminology used in the pork industry, the major breeds that have contributed to the current pig hybrids, pig trivia, and the many byproducts that we can get from a pig are other subjects that are addressed. During the last five minutes of the presentation, children are allowed to hold and pet the piglets and the sow if they wish to do so. The children are encouraged to ask questions, get their hands dirty and have fun.

Here participants learn about the different names for pigs and the different breeds of pigs,

and about some of the things that are made with byproducts from the swine industry.

Modified 4/12/09 by Bonnie Rae
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