Matthew C. Claeys Extension Livestock Specialist Sharon B. Rogers Extension Livestock Technician General Knowledge Information Taking part in a 4-H Livestock Project can be an exciting and rewarding experience. Through the swine project you are given the opportunity to learn about taking care of an animal, working with other young people, and developing sound judgment skills. When beginning with any new project or activity it is a learning experience for all involved.
More knowledge is gained by taking part than by watching others.
Below are the most important aspects that you should know about your project animal to make your learning experience complete. Remember that the more you work with the swine project the more knowledge that you can gain. You are judged on how well you show your animal. Judging for showmanship does not include the conformation of the animal. Practice and planning will help you improve your showmanship skills.