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Happy Monday! Collections Days :: Monday & Thursday

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“HOW TO” Series :: DISRUPTION

DISRUPTION – Bury My Bones x RIP x Jimmy T

DISRUPTION is without a doubt the most popular Duroc boar that we’ve added to the line-up in some time!  For those that follow pedigrees and follow the Lettow Showpigs Duroc program, there is a lot of the Lettow Herdmark that shows [ ]

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“HOW TO” Series :: MAIN CHARACTER

MAIN CHARACTER  :: Jimmy T x Bomb Squad

MAIN CHARACTER debuted not quite one year ago at SGI and has been an absolute hit with our customers.

MAIN CHARACTER is heavy duty in his build with great big feet. Broad and powerful in his build and athletic.

MAIN CHARACTER’s oldest pigs came in [ ]

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“HOW TO” Series :: ALL RISE

ALL RISE :: Trumpet x Lil Bro

ALL RISE has been on an absolute tear in his first season. He’s sired champions from California to Pennsylvania and has worked incredibly well across numerous different herds. We think his early track record speaks to his tremendous breeding versatility.

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Fresh Semen Management

 
One of the most important factors to a successful breeding program is correct handling of semen. When breeding with fresh semen, scheduling the delivery of semen, storing at the correct temperature and handling the semen can impact your rate of success. Follow these fresh semen management guidelines to optimize your [ ]

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Thawing Frozen Swine Semen

 
Equipment Needed

Extender – Modena or SGI Ready Made
Distilled Water
Graduated plastic insemination bottles – minimum of 80 ml capacity
Sterile glass or plastic container for mixing extender – 1-2 liter capacity
Sterile glass or plastic beaker for pouring extender into bottles
Water bath OR sink to thaw straws
Timer with minutes and seconds
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2018 World Pork Expo Recap

With RECORD SETTING number of hogs exhibited in the Jr. and Open show and interaction with our showpig and international customers, this year’s World Pork Expo was nothing less than remarkable! Here is a 2018 World Pork Expo Recap from the SGI Team: 
 
WORLD PORK EXPO CHAMPIONS

Champion Division 3 & 3rd [ ]

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:: EXCITING NEWS ::

Due to the overwhelming demand and excitement surrounding Dirty Secret semen, we will be offering 2 doses for each Monday collection from March 1 – May 17 to be auctioned on Showpig/The Pig Planet Auctions on Sunday, February 25. For questions surrounding the auction format feel free to reach out to an SGI salesman.
 
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Holiday Savings!

 
Our customers have had a tremendous Fall selling pigs in the Southwest, and settling sows bred to SGI boars!
We are excited to extend a Holiday Savings opportunity, so that even more of you can sample our boars this holiday season!!!  Call us today to place your order: (800)247-3958
 

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