Help with holding hog at 275

Our show is in one week and we have a 275 pound hog. How do I hold our hog without killing his look. We max out at 280

Gator,

I am not sure what feed you are using but Moormans has a product called Navigator that you can use so the pig gets all the nutrients it needs but will limit the Rate of Gain. I am sure all feed brands have a similar product but when we used to fit show barrows Navigator worked really, really well.

ShowTec Pig Navigator

I have to agree with TKF. Navigator is a very good product that we have used over the years that will hold a pig back and still keeps them fresh. Just feed according to the instruction.

10200 MoorMan’s ShowTec 44% CP Top dress, 4-8 oz per day
Pig Navigator 5.0% lys 50 lb to show weight
as needed

.• Contains Blue Lite Electrolytes* for tissue rehydration following periods of stress such
as travel, co-mingling and show handling

• Contains unique yeast culture and an acidifier to promote proper intestinal pH and feed intake

• Contains unique combination of L-carnitine, chromium picolinate, and essential amino acids

• Contains Appetein

• Contains chelated trace minerals to promote healthy skin and hair growth

* Trademarks not owned by MoorMan’s, Inc.

Honor has a great product called PowerFill which is a complete feed. When fed a 3lbs. a day you will get one lb. of gain. I like to add a little beet pulp to it just for a little more fill. Keep in mind you will also get some shrinkage during transport to your show.

three #'s of feed 2 #'s oats will hold at whatever weight you want

weve used powerfill & it works very well but when we had a heavy pig we walked him like crazy.....before school & after until the sun went down