Farrowing is one of the most critical stages in any show pig program — and the foundation for strong, healthy, competitive litters starts long before the first pig hits the ground. In this episode of Livestock Feeding Secrets, the Show-Rite team walks through everything you need to know about prepping sows, managing the farrowing process, and getting pigs started right.

We cover: ✅ Pre-farrow nutrition & conditioning ✅ Environment, comfort, and crate prep ✅ Early piglet care ✅ Sow recovery ✅ Keys to a stress-free, high-survival farrowing season

Plus: why progressive breeders are calling TransRite Sow Ultra™ a game changer for sow performance, milk flow, breed-back, and overall litter success.

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In this episode of Livestock Feeding Secrets, Show-Rite’s Doug Albright and Hunter Langholff dive into one of the most important — yet often overlooked — parts of the show barn: building trust between you and your animals. 🐖

From breaking and training pigs to getting them show-ring ready, success starts with consistency, patience, and confidence. Doug and Hunter share real, hands-on advice for how small, daily steps can create trust, improve control, and ultimately make your animals perform their best when it counts.

Whether you’re a first-year exhibitor or an experienced breeder, this conversation will help you strengthen your approach to daily training and build better habits in the barn.

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Healthy livestock perform better — and it starts with a strong health plan. 💪 Glen and Cooper cover everything from nutrition and hydration to worming rotation and immune support. Learn simple, proven steps to keep your animals thriving in any barn.

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Discover proven show cattle feeding secrets from the pros. Learn how the right nutrition, supplements, and management build cattle that win.

Feeding show pigs is all about making the right decisions at the right time — and in this episode of Livestock Feeding Secrets, we’re breaking down Show-Rite pig feed diets and how to use them with purpose.

Ben Bobell, Doug Albright, and Ryan Sites walk through the Show-Rite swine lineup and explain how they choose feeds for different stages of a project. From building a feeding program to adjusting based on the pig in front of you, this episode focuses on practical strategy and real-world application for families feeding show pigs.

Whether you’re starting pigs, managing growth, or dialing them in for show day, this conversation gives insight into how experienced feeders think through diet selection and transitions.

🎧 Watch now to learn:

• How to approach feeding show pigs

• How the Show-Rite pig feed diets fit into a feeding program

• How to make feed changes with intention

• What experienced feeders look for when choosing a ration

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Selection sets the tone for everything that follows.

In this episode of Livestock Feeding Secrets, Glen and Cooper break down sheep and goat selection — what they prioritize, what raises red flags, and how they evaluate one before it ever comes home or goes on feed.

From structure and build to functionality and long-term potential, this conversation focuses on the fundamentals that matter when you’re buying sheep and goats and trying to set a project up for success. Feeding programs are important, but they only work when the right one is selected from the start.

Whether you’re buying your first project or sorting through a set with higher expectations, this episode walks through the thought process behind picking the right one.

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In this special edition of Livestock Feeding Secrets, Bailey sits down with multiple members of the Show-Rite team who bring years of experience from inside the show ring as judges. Together, they share perspective that exhibitors and families don’t always get to hear — insight shaped by countless shows, species, and situations.

This episode dives into what truly stands out in the ring, the importance of preparation at home, how confidence and presence are built over time, and why respect and integrity still matter — whether you win, lose, or fall somewhere in between. From lessons learned through livestock families to advice for young exhibitors chasing big goals, this conversation is rooted in experience and tradition.

Whether you’re showing cattle, pigs, sheep, or goats, this episode offers valuable perspective from inside the ring — the kind of knowledge that helps build better stockmen, better showmen, and stronger programs.

Swell is one of those products we say you don’t want to show without.

In this episode of Livestock Feeding Secrets, Ben Bobell, Glen Martin, and Cooper Newcomb break down how they utilize Swell across all species in the barn. From show pigs to other livestock projects, they walk through when to use it, how to apply it, and why it’s become a staple for champions across the country.

If you’re looking to fine-tune muscle expression, manage finish, and dial in show-day appearance, this episode is packed with practical insight you can apply at home.

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