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breeder spotlight
We caught up with Troy Sloan of Team Sloan Livestock, breeder of the Reserve Grand Champion Purebred Gilt at the 2020 American Royal. |
Pedigree/Genetics of Champion:
Sire - Big Step
Dam - Aftermath
Dam also raised the Champion Yorkshire Gilt at the 2018 American Royal
If you have a person starting out, what is one tip on facility design you would suggest to them?
I would suggest having a warm facility to bring your pigs home to during the winter and spring months in the Midwest. Almost all Show pigs come out of a heated barn and need this for a smooth transition to get started off on the right note.
What do you consider the most influential sow/boar in the showpig industry or your herd?
It would be hard to ignore the impact Best Man And Dirty Secret have had on the Crossbred show pig business the last several years and our sow base as well. Purebred wise - Loud Mouth is still Our GO TO in the spotted breed.
My favorite barn snack is...
Dill pickle sunflower seeds
In 2021 I most look forward to...
World Pork Expo
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