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by TXHogBoss
Wed Mar 30, 2016 6:28 pm
Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
Topic: Taking younger gilts to Expo
Replies: 1
Views: 1850

Taking younger gilts to Expo

What is the youngest age gilt that anyone should take to WPX?
by TXHogBoss
Sun Mar 20, 2016 11:01 pm
Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
Topic: Gilts vs Barrows
Replies: 1
Views: 1915

Gilts vs Barrows

What are the big differences that you look for in selecting a breeding gilt vs a market barrow? Also, what are the differences in feeding a gilt than a barrow?
by TXHogBoss
Thu Feb 18, 2016 11:32 am
Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
Topic: Bryan/College Station
Replies: 0
Views: 1541

Bryan/College Station

Will be moving to BCS next year but looking to continue showing, is there anyone in the area that shows?
by TXHogBoss
Thu Feb 04, 2016 12:20 am
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: 15 days til weigh in and I need HELP with weight gain
Replies: 4
Views: 3051

Re: 15 days til weigh in and I need HELP with weight gain

Try using vita charge, they have a pig protocol for it on their website.
by TXHogBoss
Sun Jan 24, 2016 1:27 am
Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
Topic: Topic Ideas
Replies: 0
Views: 1440

Topic Ideas

Just some topics I think would take off and be fun for everyone to read and talk about. What do yall think? 1. Major shows 2016 (judges, preferences, and who is going) 2. Stock show has-beens (just stopped showing or been out for years and what you miss the most) 3. Favorite stock show memories 4. F...
by TXHogBoss
Fri Jan 08, 2016 9:16 am
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Feeding tips?? (newbie)
Replies: 4
Views: 3168

Re: Feeding tips?? (newbie)

Heard of feeding them cream of mushroom soup, salt makes them thirsty and helps them put on a few pounds of water weight, or slopping feed
by TXHogBoss
Fri Jan 08, 2016 9:08 am
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: green pig
Replies: 3
Views: 2440

Re: green pig

how old is the pig and how long until the final show?
by TXHogBoss
Sun Jan 03, 2016 1:12 am
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Champion Drive vs Paylean
Replies: 2
Views: 3415

Re: Champion Drive vs Paylean

If the Champion Drive isn't right and you don't think you can get away with the paylean try a Lindner's product called Tune N, it helps with muscle expression.
by TXHogBoss
Mon Sep 21, 2015 7:45 am
Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
Topic: Texas Breeders
Replies: 4
Views: 2419

Re: Texas Breeders

What area of Texas?
by TXHogBoss
Tue Sep 15, 2015 7:34 am
Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
Topic: Berkshire pigs
Replies: 3
Views: 2459

Re: Berkshire pigs

Looking for early to mid August, so the mid august babies might work
by TXHogBoss
Mon Sep 14, 2015 1:14 pm
Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
Topic: Berkshire pigs
Replies: 3
Views: 2459

Berkshire pigs

Looking for some good berks for this upcoming season, can anyone help me out? I'm located in the Houston area. Thanks
by TXHogBoss
Mon Sep 14, 2015 1:08 pm
Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
Topic: Whip you like?
Replies: 5
Views: 2475

Re: Whip you like?

I've always heard water pipe or PVC for boars/sows.
by TXHogBoss
Thu Apr 30, 2015 12:47 pm
Forum: IN THE SHOW RING
Topic: Texas summer jackpot shows
Replies: 7
Views: 6017

Re: Texas summer jackpot shows

bump?
by TXHogBoss
Tue Apr 28, 2015 9:53 pm
Forum: AROUND THE INDUSTRY
Topic: Dealing with a dishonest hog person
Replies: 13
Views: 6146

Re: Dealing with a dishonest hog person

It might not be about the money, it could be the principle. If he gets away with what he did now he's just going to think he will keep getting away with it and it will get out of control. I'd dow whatever it took to prove the point that it's not right and you're not getting away with it.
by TXHogBoss
Wed Apr 22, 2015 9:23 pm
Forum: NUTRITION
Topic: Rate of Gain?????
Replies: 8
Views: 2774

Re: Rate of Gain?????

absolutely