January 2017

WSU Youth Market Livestock Profit Calculator

This calculator is available in two versions: Google Docs (link): Using this version requires a Google account and high-speed Internet connection. Excel version (xls): Instructions for the other calculator formats are included with their downloads. You may print these instructions using the File/Print command.

Monitoring Your Show Pig’s Progress

Raising quality livestock for junior fairs and shows requires a combination of both a good feeding and animal health program, as well as good overall management. These programs should not be treated as separate subjects, particularly when feeding market hogs. When you have a market project animal, you must also remember you are raising a…