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May 20, 2019
NSR Updates
Office Closed for Memorial Day
The NSR office will be closed Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. We will continue with regular business hours on Tuesday, May 28.
The Exposition Show Requirements
All pedigrees for purebred breeding animal entries must be recorded by May 23, 2019, or an additional rush fee will be charged.
Updated Health Regulations for The Exposition
The Exposition is getting close! Make sure you have read and understand the updated health regulations. Click HERE to view the new health regulations. For the most up-to-date information, check nationalswine.com and NSR social media platforms regularly.
Delivery Hogs at The Exposition
The delivery of hogs will not be permitted at The Exposition this year. This means no drop off or pick up of hogs will be allowed on the Iowa State Fairgrounds or camp grounds. You must find an alternate location for exchange of delivery hogs.
The Exposition Exhibitor Letters
Open and Junior Show exhibitors should be watching their email to receive their exhibitor letters for The 2019 Exposition. Exhibitor letters will also be available HERE for Open Show and HERE for Junior Show .
The Pig Place
Rock your NSR and NJSA merchandise at The Exposition! Click HERE to shop.
Dates & Deadlines:

May 23 ::
All pedigrees for purebred breeding animal entries must be recorded for The Exposition

May 28 ::
NSR office closed for Memorial Day

June 2-8 ::
The Exposition in Des Moines, Iowa

June 12 ::
July Seedstock EDGE Advertising Deadline

July 1-6::
Summer Type Conference and National Junior Summer Spectacular in Louisville, Ky.

July 12::
August Boar Stud Issue Seedstock EDGE Advertising Deadline
Upcoming Shows
The Exposition will be held in Des Moines, Iowa on June 2-8. For more information, click HERE. For updated health regulations, click HERE. For lodging options in the Des Moines area, click HERE.
The Summer Type Conference and National Junior Summer Spectacular will be held in Louisville, Kentucky on July 1-6. The entry deadline is Wednesday, May 15. For more information and to enter online, click HERE.
Pedigree Department

The Exposition Open Show Reminders
A documented stress test must be presented at check-in for crossbred boars. Stress status of boars will be listed in the show and sale catalog. This is not a requirement for crossbred gilts.

Please go online and submit the breeding information for a crossbred boar or gilt HERE. This will expedite the check-in process at the show.
Events and Education

Youth Spotlights
We would like to show off our May NJSA Youth Spotlights! Cooper Bertolino, Sierra Graham, and Jenna Wheeler are awesome people in and out of the show ring. Click HERE to learn more about them.
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