Ohio Spot Breeders Donor Gilt Program Applications Due April 15th!
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The Ohio Spot Breeders, in order to promote the advancement of the breed, will give up to five 4-H or FFA members a Spotted Gilt. Recipients of donor gilts must show the gilt at the 2025 Ohio State Fair in the Donor Gilt class and in the Junior Spot Show. Recipients must carry the gilt as a breeding project in their organization. Recipients must also breed the gilt to a registered Spot boar for the first breeding and farrow at least one litter of purebred spots. This litter is to be registered with the National Spotted Swine Record with the Certified Purebred Swine Association. The Ohio Spot Breeders will try to assist any of the recipients with breeding, either by providing semen or breeding service when possible. If the student does not fulfill the contract, they will pay the donor $250.
To qualify for a donor gilt, an applicant must submit an application. The student must be in 4-H or FFA and carry the appropriate project through their local county. 4-H members must carry the Swine Breeding Project #140. The application must be filled out completely, contain pictures of where the gilt will be kept, and submit an essay on the topic “Why I want to own a Spot Gilt.” Applications must be signed by the student, parent, and an advisor. Maddie, the 4-H Educator, is happy to sign any applications. Take advantage of this great opportunity!
Any questions can be directed to:
Liz Hall
7960 Snodgrass Rd. Fletcher, OH 45326
937-570-9732
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