< PreviousAllyAllyAllyAllywww.LubriSynLivestock.com 1.855.299.7223Allykentshowfeeds.comAllyAllyAllyJUNE 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE5018 June SE Form.indd 505/17/2018 11:22:37 AMAllyAllyAllyAllyAllyAlly51JUNE 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE18 June SE Form.indd 515/17/2018 11:22:38 AM• Indiana Duroc Breeders• Show Stopper Equipment• Doug Albright• Jack Rodibaugh & Sons• Michael Paul• Top Cut Genetics, LLC• Knight Genetics• Korb Farms, Inc.• Stewarts Duroc Farm• Ryan Stohlquist• Fecke Livestock• Greg Michel & Family• Chuck & Ben Olsen• Ammann Showpigs• Premium Blend Sires• Prill Family • Taylor Blythe• Central Rubber Extrusions• R&B Feeds• Beyers Farms• Kilmer Swine Farms Inc• Small Town Genetics• Schulz Farms• Bobell Farms• Brinning Farms• Purple Power Boar Stud• Grimm Purebreds• AJ Genter & Family • Blane & Kristi Olson Family• Final Drive Genetics• George & Mike Watson• Hurliman Brothers• Cedar Ridge Farms Inc• Ifft Yorkshires• Eric Fugate and Family• Ogle Genetics• Bart Thompson Family• C&C Yorkshires• Mark Flory• Michael & Cynthia Patterson • Jim Gibson• Goss Show Pigs• Karson Osborn• Ricky & Chad Lyons• Scott Woods & Family• Glenn Craft• Kyle Baade• Tres Amigos Show Pigs• Cody and Rex Smith• James and Julie Page• Mark Taulman• Schwecke Genetics• Christopher Fischbacher• Robert Wehmer & Family• Brandon & Marty Beard• Steve & Mark Gray• Dotson Hampshires• Brady, Dustin & Jena Crone• Mark V Long• Jared Glunt• Earl L Cain & Family• Parrish Farms• Neil Planalp & Family• Cook Family Livestock• Jordan Schippert• Matthew Oconnor• Michael Curtis• Creager Farms• Austin Bertolino• Jake & Jackson Sterle• Colton Williams• Zehr Farms• Chris Holton• Huinker Durocs Ltd• Jake & Kaylee Keppy• Zack Lear• Taylor Conley• Tim & Luanne Arkfeld• Bakker Brothers Genetics• Tyler Gradert• Casey Cragen• Greg Lear• Cope Kids• Jared Whiteside• Vegas Showpigs/Kelly Sheets• Upperhand Genetics• Kris Ham• Mcguire Family Showpigs• Roland anderson• Ted Dehaven & Bill Pursifull• Ben Cooley• Grinstead Show Team• Brian Down & Family• Kirsten Kimley• Austin Smith• Whitney Whitaker• Jarrod Law• Whiteshire/Hamroc• Drew & Macy Jacobson• Rhett Lowderman• Angie Ruffoni• Jack Odell• Kolton Myrvold• Robert & Treva Hines• Johnson Coy Genetics• Dwayne Morrow• Santoro Swine Genetics• Show Stock Outfi tters• Scott Stauffer• Anna Biery• Town & Country Animal Healthcare• Christine J. 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FOR UP-TO-DATE RULES & REMINDERS VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT NATIONALSWINE.COM**WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT THE AWARDS CEREMONY ON FRIDAY, JULY 6.SWEEPSTAKES CONTEST Registration: Tuesday, July 3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.The Sweepstakes Contest is an “all-around” competition designed to recognize the most outstanding NJSA exhibitors through their participation in multiple events. Sweepstakes contestants must declare their intent to compete in the Sweepstakes Contest at registration. Sweepstakes contestants must compete in all four contests at the National Junior Summer Spectacular (NJSS). Points will be contributed from the highest-placing purebred gilt or barrow, Showmanship Contest, Judging Contest and Skillathon Contest toward the Sweepstakes awards. There will be no extra points awarded to those individuals who compete in the additional contests. See the NJSA Handbook for the full Sweepstakes point breakdown.SHOWMANSHIP CONTEST Registration: Tuesday, July 3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.Showmanship: Wednesday, July 4, 8 a.m.Join us for the best Showmanship Contest in the country. Showmanship orders will be posted Tuesday night. Showmanship will begin Wednesday, July 4, at 8 a.m. Ring A will host juniors followed by seniors, and Ring B will host novice followed by intermediates. All contestants must be members of the NJSA. Divisions will be randomly broken into classes according to entries, with no more than 20 exhibitors per class. Any animal that does not meet breed eligibility requirements may not be used for Showmanship. Any animal shown in Showmanship must be entered in the junior show. SKILLATHON CONTEST Registration: Tuesday, July 3, 2.-5 p.m. The Skillathon Contest is a fun, educational contest where participants rotate through four stations within each age division and are asked to perform tasks or answer questions on specifi c swine industry topics. No parents or spectators are allowed in the Skillathon rooms. However, from 5:30-6 p.m., all participants and parents are invited to go back through the stations to review the questions and correct answers. The following are examples of topics that could be used in the Skillathon: ear notching, swine breeds, swine health, Pork Quality Assurance Plus (PQA Plus®) certifi cation, meat cut identifi cation, swine anatomy (external, internal and skeletal), reproductive physiology, swine diseases and pedigree information. SWINE JUDGING CONTEST Registration: Friday, July 6, 7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m.Junior, Intermediate, Senior Contest: 9 a.m.Novice contest: 11:30 a.m.Test your ability to evaluate breeding gilts and market hogs in the Judging Contest. All contestants must be members of the NJSA. Teams must have three to four contestants from the same age division. The top three scores will comprise the team score. Parents are not allowed near the judging rings during the contest. Assistants will be available to novice or fi rst-time judges who may not understand how to mark their cards. Junior exhibitors will judge six classes and answer two sets of questions. Intermediate exhibitors will judge six classes, give one set of oral reasons and answer two sets of questions. National Junior Summer SpectacularNATIONAL JUNIORSUMMER SPECTACULARNJSS NJSS Contest InformationSenior exhibitors will judge six classes and give three sets of oral reasons. Novice will have their own separate contest at 11:30 a.m., on Friday, July 6. They will judge two classes and answer questions on one class. Bonus questions may be asked to break ties. A teaching class will precede the novice contest, and offi cials will be given immediately after their cards are turned in.SWINE IS FINE ART CONTEST: PHOTOGRAPHY DIVISION Due: Tuesday, July 3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.This contest encourages NJSA members to use art to communicate about the industry. Entries will be judged based upon their creativity, composition and technical skills such as lighting, color and focus. For a list of complete rules and regulations, please visit the NJSA Handbook. SWINE IS FINE ART CONTEST: DRAWING, PAINTING, AND MIXED MEDIA DIVISIONDue: Tuesday, July 3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.This contest encourages NJSA members to use art to communicate about the industry. Entries will be judged based upon their creativity, composition and technical skills such as shading, color and proportion. For a list of complete rules and regulations, please visit the NJSA Handbook. AMAZING ADVERTISING CONTEST Due: Tuesday, July 3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.This contest encourages NJSA members to improve their communication and selling skills by designing an advertisement for the NJSA. Entries will be based upon how effectively contestants “sell” the idea of NJSA membership by using images, text and design elements. For a list of complete rules and regulations, please visit the NJSA Handbook.EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEECH CONTESTRegistration: Tuesday, July 3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.Contestant Meeting: Tuesday, July 3, 3 p.m.Contest Begins: Tuesday, July 3, 3:30 p.m.Contestants must sign up for their time slot during registration. PREPARED SPEECH CONTEST Registration: Tuesday, July 3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.Contestant Meeting: Tuesday, July 3, 3 p.m.Contest Begins: Tuesday, July 3, 3:30 p.m.Four copies of your speech are due at registration.Contestants must sign up for their time slot during registration. 53JUNE 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE18 June SE Form.indd 535/17/2018 11:22:40 AMEVENT CALENDARVisit nationalswine.com to enter online or to view rules, regulations and show schedules.For specifi c questions about any of these events, contact:Ellen Knauth765.463.3594ellen@nationalswine.comNational Western Stock ShowDenver, Colo.Jan. 16-17, 2019NJSA Southeast RegionalPerry, Ga.Jan. 23-26, 2019WESTERNREGIONALNJSA Western RegionalPaso Robles, Calif.Nov. 29-Dec. 2, 2018CONFERENCEYouth Leadership2019NJSA National Youth Leadership ConferenceTBDWPX Junior NationalDes Moines, IowaJune 2-8, 2019NATIONAL JUNIORSUMMER SPECTACULARNJSSNational Junior Summer SpectacularLouisville, Ky.July 1-7, 2018NJSA Southwest RegionalWoodward, Okla.Aug. 30-Sept. 2, 2018NBS® Junior ClassicAustin, Minn.Sept. 8-9, 2018REGIONALNJSA Eastern RegionalHamburg, N.Y.Oct. 4-6, 2018AMERICANROYALAmerican RoyalKansas City, Mo.Oct. 19-21, 2018LEAD CampTBDNorth American International Livestock ExpositionLouisville, Ky.Nov. 3-5, 2018Arizona NationalPhoenix, Ariz. Dec. 27-31, 2018ConferencesNATIONAL JUNIOR SWINE ASSOCIATIONwww.nationalswine.comLeadership. Education. Action. Development.LEAD CampJUNE 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE5418 June SE Form.indd 545/17/2018 11:22:48 AMEarl Dotson & Family 9339 NW Oregon Drive, Cameron, MO 64429Earl: 515.321.3264 • Ed: 573.881.8979Hom o Poductiv Hampshire“Perfection is not obtainable but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.” – Vince Lombardidotsonhampshires.comProductivity Foundationis theOUR FOUNDATIONMedia 13-7• Parity – 9• Res. Champ Boar – NBS®• 2 Class-Winning Gilts – NBS®• 2 Grand Champion Gilts – MO State Fair• Numerous gilts retained in herd• Multiple granddaughters & great granddaughters in other herdsThe next generation is what it’s all about!Pigs at Summer Type Conference sired byWRECKING BALL (Power Point Stud) X MOSSY OAKCARRIED AWAY X LUMBERYARDBREED EM ALL X SPEECHLESSWe are also planning on entries at Indiana State Fair, Missouri State Fair and National Barrow Show — Come See Us!WE BUILD ON!JANUARY & FEBRUARY GILTS AVAILABLE FOR SALE AT THE FARM.18 June SE Form.indd 555/17/2018 11:22:49 AMJUNE 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE5618 June SE Form.indd 565/17/2018 11:22:50 AMDescribe your involvement with the NSR through your program.Previously, I was a graduate research assistant working with NSR to develop statistical methods to estimate a pig’s breed composition from its genetic data and a reference panel of purebred pigs. Together, NSR and our team at MSU have been implementing these methods as screening tools to evaluate the purity of pigs.What made you want to pursue this education route? Although I was a biochemistry major, I always had a fascination with genes, genomes, and inheritance. I knew I wanted to make a career out of scientifi c research, so I applied to many Genetics PhD programs along with my wife who is pursuing a PhD in Physics and Astronomy. MSU turned out to be a great fi t for both of us since it allowed my wife to study Physics education and myself to acquire skills in quantitative and statistical genetics. What advice you would give young individuals as they determine what university to attend? Find something that you are passionate about and begin to acquire some expertise in it. Being able to demonstrate your genuine interest and growing expertise in an interview or application is very helpful. Search for schools that suit your passion, but at the same time, be fl exible. In general, you’ll often fi nd that some of the best opportunities come from unexpected places.Deciding where to further your education, whether it’s after high school or considering a master’s program, can come with some challenge. If you’re interested in expanding your knowledge in the swine industry, you have a range of universities to choose from that specialize in swine research throughout the U.S. One university in particular that works closely with the National Swine Registry is Michigan State University. MSU’s Animal Science Department, which is over 110 years old, is centered on educating undergraduate, graduate and post-doctoral students in various fi elds of animal science including genetics. Cathy Ernst, an animal science professor and the director of the genetics program, works with students who are pursuing a career related to genetics; in research, industry, government service or science communication. MSU’s Genetics Graduate Program was established in 1970 and provides graduate students the opportunity to pursue a PhD in the fi eld of genetics. Normally those students have a bachelor’s degree, or sometimes a master’s degree, before entering the genetics program.Ernst says what makes this program unique is the fact that it is not just centered around one department. Students could have an interest in human, plant, animal or microbial genetics. Some specialize in statistics or quantitative genetics.“Our group working in swine genetics at Michigan State has collaborated with NSR for nearly 20 years on various projects,” Ernst says. “We have expertise in genetic evaluation, and the NSR has extensive data resources recording phenotypes and more recently DNA marker genotypes.”One current MSU PhD student who is obtaining a degree in genetics and quantitative biology is Scott Funkhouser. Funkhouser grew up near Seattle, Washington, and earned an undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of Washington. The Seedstock EDGE team caught up with Funkhouser, who had no previous involvement in the swine industry, to gain his perspective of the program. 57JUNE 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE18 June SE Form.indd 575/17/2018 11:22:50 AMThe National Swine Registry (NSR) has always adopted new DNA testing technologies as they have become available dating back to the Halothane “Stress” gene (HAL) in the early 2000s, as one method of maintaining breed integrity. The Yorkshire and Landrace breeds utilized physical test mating procedures to check each sire for the absence of non-white color. The Hampshire breed initially utilized physical test mating procedures to check for non-Hampshire color, but switched to a DNA-based test in the mid-2000s. By Dr. Doug NewcomNEWS YOU NEED TO KNOWJUNE 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE5818 June SE Form.indd 585/17/2018 11:22:51 AMIn 2016, the American Yorkshire Club voted to implement DNA Breed Profi le testing procedures, which utilizes DNA to determine breed composition and probability of carrying alleles for non-Yorkshire color. The American Landrace Association implemented the technology in 2017. The United Duroc Swine Registry and Hampshire Swine Registry boards voted to implement the technology at their annual meeting in March 2018. With this new technology comes the need for additional education regarding sample types, sample storage, and timeliness of sample submission.The DNA Breed Profi le Test is new technology that uses a low-density (LD) genotyping platform to determine breed composition and probability of non-breed color. This platform genotypes each animal for approximately 10,000 single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), or gene markers. Many of the SNPs simply tell us the sample is from a pig, but there are certain locations in the genome specifi c to each of our breeds. When you assign the probability that a particular SNP is associated with a particular breed and combine the effect of all the SNPs together, we can determine the composition of each breed within a given sample. Similarly, we combine the genomic results from areas of the genome known to impact coat color and determine the probability a white pig carries a gene for dark color (masked by the dominant gene for white color), or a Hampshire carries a gene for red or spotting color (masked by the dominant gene for black color). This technology allows for routine parentage verifi cation for all sires and will be utilized for split-litter/questionable parentage testing and the clone verifi cation procedure.As you can see, this technology is much more expansive and a more accurate determinant of breed composition and color than the prior protocol using the physical test mating procedure. The physical test mating procedure for Yorkshires and Landrace required a boar to be mated to a dark colored sow and for the owner to fi ll out a form stating the colors of the offspring from the mating. This LD genotyping method is a quicker, more effi cient and cost-effective method than mating a boar to produce a litter that may not have been benefi cial besides fulfi lling the physical test mating requirement. While testing for HAL can be done in a couple of weeks, LD genotyping* takes comparably longer – however, it is considerably quicker than the previous physical test mating requirement. The agreement between NSR and the DNA testing lab states samples are shipped once weekly, Friday for normal business weeks. Once at the lab, samples are HAL tested, then put in the queue for LD genotyping. Each batch sent for LD genotyping must contain 24 samples, so when 24 samples are ready for LD testing they are genotyped. Genotypes for each batch are returned to the NSR for analysis upon completion and results are posted. When a sample fails genotyping quality control (QC) as 5 – 15% do, based on Table 1, it is retested with the next batch. If the sample fails QC a second time, the breeder is required to submit a new sample.The genotyping lab maintains strict QC measures to ensure DNA quality and accurate genotypes. Table 1 shows the success and failure rates for each sample type, an indicator of DNA quality for LD genotyping.As you can see, hair samples provide the greatest probability of supplying adequate DNA quality for LD genotyping, followed closely by blood on an FTA card. Hair samples must be pulled from the pig (not cut) and contain 30 – 50 follicles (hair root) to be useful in genotyping. Blood samples must fi ll each spot on the FTA card, soak completely through the felt paper on the card, and dry for 24 hours before closing the card in order to achieve maximum success rate. If you are determined to use semen make sure it is raw and not extended.Sample typeNumber of SamplesSuccessfulUnsuccessfulSuccessBlood FTA Card1,1681,06410491.10%Semen FTA Card1801532785%Hair115109694.78%All1,4631,32613790.64%TABLE 1: SUCCESS AND FAILURE RATES FOR EACH SAMPLE TYPE*Please allow up to six weeks from the time the sample arrives at the lab, which can be up to two weeks after you have sent the sample to the NSR depending on mail service.59JUNE 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE18 June SE Form.indd 595/17/2018 11:22:51 AMNext >