Showpig Central

Discussing the National Swine Healthy Strategy with Clay Parrish

“Send us a message.” In this episode, Clay Parrish from the National Pork Board sits down with Josh & Carrie to discuss the importance of swine health strategies, center

Starting Strong: Receiving Your New Baby Pigs

“Send us a message.” This episode covers the essentials of receiving baby pigs. Josh and Carrie focus on many parts of getting in new baby pigs, from facility preparatio

A Show Mom's Perspective

“Send us a message.” Navigating the world of Livestock Showing through the eyes of this show mom. In this episode, discover essential tips for parents entering the lives

"In The Nursery"

“Send us a message.” This is the first episode where we take you "into the farm"! This episode is much more information based, and less discussion in type, but in it we

Lost Our Way? The Purpose of Showpigs - Part 2

“Send us a message.” A 2 part series discussing a basic principle question - WHY? This began from a listener request, and kind of took off from there to another level. I

Lost Our Way? The Purpose of Showpigs - Part 1

“Send us a message.” A 2 part series discussing a basic principle question - WHY? This began from a listener request, and kind of took off from there to another level. I

The New World Screwworm: What do Showpig people need to know?

“Send us a message.” In this episode, Carrie sits down with Colby Ferguson, excutive direction of the Texas Pork Producers to discuss the current status of the New World

Showring Standards: Show Attire

“Send us a message.” This episode Carrie is joined by her daughter Kamylnn and the two discuss advice on show ring attire, emphasizing professionalism, appropriateness,

"In The Farrowing House"

“Send us a message.” This episode provides an in-depth look at farrowing and production management, covering vaccination, feeding, inducing, and caring for sows and babi

Special Episode: Lessons From Some of Our Seniors

“Send us a message.” We sat down this spring with a few of our seniors to reflect on their show career, some of the things they've learned, what advice they would g

Two Whippin

“Send us a message.” This episode of Showpig Central explores one of the most current questions of using two whips in the ring. Josh and Carrie discuss the use of one or

The Layover Effect

“Send us a message.” In this episode, Josh and Carrie discuss the importance of layovers in show pig preparation, emphasizing routine, acclimation, and fine-tuning for o

Smart Breeding Starts Here...

“Send us a message.” In this episode of Show Pig Central, Josh Brockman discusses the intricacies of managing sows for breeding, including setting up breeding schedules,

YOUR INVITED - Brockman Farms Winter Open House 2025

“Send us a message.” We'd like to welcome everyone out to the first annual Brockman Farms Winter Open House on December 27th! Come check out this crop of babies for

Supplements - When? Why? How?

“Send us a message.” In this episode, Josh Brockman discusses the importance of supplements in show pig care, focusing on when to start using them, the types of suppleme

Hair, Hair, & Hair

“Send us a message.” In this episode of Show Pig Central, hosts Josh and Carrie Brockman discuss the significance of hair quality in show pigs, exploring various aspects

Validation, Ear Tags, & Entries

“Send us a message.” Summary In this episode of Showpig Central, Josh & Carrie discusses the essential aspects of pig validation and entry processes, particularly focus

Welcome to Showpig Central!

“Send us a message.” Welcome to Showpig Central, "Everything Showpigs", a new podcast platform brought to you by Brockman Farms! Our goal with this podcast is to be an o