Top Hogs Shown in Iowa State Fair Poland China Show

DES MOINES, IA (08/31/2023) (readMedia)-- Vegas Show Pigs of Zearing claimed the Champion Boar, Champion Gilt, Reserve Champion Gilt and Premier Exhibitor titles in the Poland China Swine show judged at the 2023 Iowa State Fair.

Breezy Willows Farm of Dover, Minn., received the Reserve Champion Boar award.

The Premier Exhibitor award is presented to the exhibitor earning the highest point total in individual breeding class competition.

Animals are divided according to farrowing date based on the other animals entered in the competition.

Complete results below:

POLAND CHINA

Gilts, Class 1

1) Bill Oulman, Garner

2) Reggie Voyles, Sac City

3) Breezy Willows Farm, Dover, Minn.

Gilts, Class 2

1) Vegas Show Pigs, Zearing

2) Vegas Show Pigs, Zearing

3) Vegas Show Pigs, Zearing

4) Vegas Show Pigs, Zearing

Boars, Class 1

1) Vegas Show Pigs, Zearing

2) Breezy Willows Farm, Dover, Minn.

Champion & Reserve Gilt

Champion) Vegas Show Pigs, Zearing

Reserve) Vegas Show Pigs, Zearing

Champion & Reserve Boar

Champion) Vegas Show Pigs, Zearing

Reserve) Breezy Willows Farm, Dover, Minn.

Premier Exhibitor

Champion) Vegas Show Pigs, Zearing

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