One of the most popular of all 4-H livestock projects, swine (pigs) are intelligent, versatile farm animals. In a swine project, youth will become familiar with and apply the recommended principles of swine animal science. In addition, they will gain knowledge of sound breeding, feeding, and management practices. 4-H swine project participants will develop integrity, sportsmanship, decision-making capabilities, and public speaking skills by participation in demonstrations, tours, and exhibits. You may show swine as part of the project. Youth can choose a breeding or market project.

POTENTIAL COLLEGE MAJORS

• Agribusiness
• Agricultural Education
• Animal Sciences
• Farm Management
• Food Science
• Pre-Veterinary Medicine
• Sustainable Food and Farming Systems
• Veterinary Technician or Technologist
• UAF Course Catalog
• UAA Course Catalog
• UAS Course Catalog

POSSIBLE CAREERS

• Agriculture
• Veterinarian

RESOURCES

4-H Curriculum and Guides

• Swine 1: The Incredible Pig
• Swine 2: Putting the Oink in Pig
• Swine 3: Going Whole Hog
• Exploring Swine Health and Husbandry
• Swine Helper's Guide: Swine Group Activities Grades 3-12
• Ohio State University Swine Resource Handbook
• Swine Tagging Biosecurity
• Swine Chart
• Ear Notching Introduction Reference Guide

Exhibit Requirements and Guidelines

• Alaska State Fair
• Other State Fairs (Tanana Valley, Southeast Alaska, Deltana, Kenai Peninsula, Kodiak, Kenny Lake)
• Livestock exhibits: AK State Fair
• Pen/Cage request form: AK State Fair