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April 15, 2019
NSR Updates
Important Announcement
The National Swine Registry, Certified Pedigree Swine, American Berkshire Association and other agencies are continuing to confirm logistics for the live hog show that will be held June 2-8, 2019. Once details are confirmed membership will be immediately informed. To stay informed, please visit nationalswine.com and NSR social media platforms.
NSR Office Closed
The NSR office will be closed Friday, April 19 for Good Friday. The office will resume regular business hours Monday, April 22.
Spring has Sprung!
It's time to breakout the shorts and t-shirts! You can shop NSR and NJSA spring styles at The Pig Place.
Evaluating Breed Composition Using Genomic Data
If you missed Dr. Doug Newcom's informational presentation, at the 2019 Annual Meeting, regarding DNA policies and procedures you can now view it online HERE.
Dates & Deadlines:

April 17 ::
National Weanling Pig Extravaganza, Richmond, Ind.

April 19 ::
NSR office closed for Good Friday

April 24 ::
June Seedstock EDGE Advertising Deadline

April 26 ::
Seedstock EDGE Photography Contest Entry Deadline

May 1 ::
The Maschhoffs Pork Production Scholarship Application Deadline

May 15 ::
Summer Type Conference & National Junior Summer Spectacular Entry Deadline
Upcoming Shows
The NSR Weanling Extravaganza will be held in Richmond, Indiana on April 17. For health regulations, click HERE.
The Summer Type Conference and National Junior Summer Spectacular will be held in Louisville, Kentucky on July 1-6. The online entry form is now open. The entry deadline is Wednesday, May 15. For more information and to enter online, click HERE.
Events & Education
The Maschhoffs Pork Production Scholarship
Each year The Maschhoffs awards up to five (5) $1,000 scholarships to college students with a passion for the swine industry. The application deadline is Wednesday, May 1. For more information, click HERE.
Seedstock EDGE Media
Seedstock EDGE Photography Contest
Do you have a knack for livestock photography? The 2019 Seedstock EDGE Photography Contest is now open! The winning image will be featured on the cover of the June Issue of the Seedstock EDGE magazine. The entry deadline is Friday, April 26.

Contest Criteria
  • Unlimited number of entries
  • High resolution (300 ppi) photo(s) only
  • Photo(s) must be of Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace or Yorkshire pigs
  • Individual submitting the photo(s) must have taken the photo(s)
  • No watermarked photo(s) will be allowed
  • Each entry must include the photographer's name and state
  • Email entries to Cassie Godwin, at cassie@nationalswine.com
The Seedstock EDGE Media staff has finished up the April/May issue of the Seedstock EDGE magazine. Be looking for a copy in your mailbox soon! Want to subscribe for the magazine? Click HERE.

The advertising deadline for the June Issue of the Seedstock EDGE magazine is April 24. The June Issue of the Seedstock EDGE is the Youth Issue and is mailed to more than 10,000 NJSA members.
Pedigree Department

REMINDER: Provisional litter recordings must be registered via the Litter Recording Application, which can be downloaded HERE .  Online or over-the-phone litter recordings will not be accepted. 
  • A.I. Certificate requests from the boar owner will need to be emailed to the NSR office.
  • All transfers from these litters will need to be emailed to the NSR office, no over-the-phone transfers will be accepted. 
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