We caught up with Mr. Russell Pedrett of Ottenwalter Show Pigs, breeder of the Grand Champion Crossbred Gilt at the 2022 San Antonio Stock Show.

Pedigree/Genetics of Champion:
BR 64-1 x Teen Spirit

What boar has had the most influence on your operation?
Wedding Night

What was the first sow you ever owned?
A purebred Duroc from Waldo Farms.

What equipment or product is used the most at your farm?
That’s a broad question: hard work!

What's next for your showpig business? (Upcoming sales, exciting matings, future goals/expansions, etc)
While we still have our big March 26th sale coming up next weekend. we are very excited to announce that we have some WAY COOL sales lined up for the summer and fall! First, we will be hosting the annual Ladies of Our Legacy Sale LIVE AND IN PERSON at the farm in Colusa! We anticipate offering 50-70 bred and open females as well as some unique genetic opportunities and possibly some elite boar prospects!

Next , we are very pleased to announce that we will be hosting two LIVE SALES in Stephenville, TX this fall on September 17th and October 8th where we will sell all of our barrow prospects and some gilts as well!

This or That
Fresh Semen or Frozen Semen
Fresh Semen

Cleaning Pens or Bedding Pens
Bedding Pens

Online Sales or Live Sales
Live Sales

Backdrop Pictures or Candid Pictures
Backdrop Pictures

State Fairs or National Shows
State Fairs