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IS THE SHOW TERMINAL?
Answer
NO, none of our shows are terminal
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IS THE SHOW OPEN ONLY TO TEXAS EXHIBITORS?
Answer
NO. The Texas National Stock Show is a nationwide show open to the entire USA.
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DO MY PIGS HAVE TO BE TEXAS VALIDATED?
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NO. This is a national show open to the entire USA. We are not a Texas Sanctioned Show so no validation required.
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DO I HAVE TO BLEED MY PIGS?
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ALL GILTS 6 MONTHS OF AGE OR OLDER MUST BE BLED FOR AND VACCINATED FOR LEPTO. All pigs must meet the TAHC (Texas Animal Health Commission) regulations for an interstate show. These regulations are posted on our website. As it stands now gilts must be bled, but not barrows. All need an Official ID tag (840 tag or Texas tag) and a CVI.
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DO WE HAVE TO ENTER INDIVIDUALLY?
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NO, you can enter 1 exhibitor (put NAME), multiple exhibitors in a family name (SMITH FAMILY). Put group (SMITHVILLE FFA) and purchase the number of pigs you wish to enter. When you fill your online weight card (available by logging into your account 2 days prior the show.) you can sort out the exhibitor names at that time. Trying to make things easier!
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DO YOU HAVE TO PHYSICALLY BE ON THE SHOW GROUNDS WHEN WEIGHT CARDS ARE TURNED IN?
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NO. We know a lot of county shows and other shows in Texas are happening around the same time as our show and we want to offer the maximum flexibility to accommodate you. We will make an online portal for you to turn in your weight card. JUST MAKE SURE AND SHOW UP IN TIME FOR YOUR CLASS.
Question
WHAT IS THE WEATHER IN WICHITA FALLS IN JANUARY?
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VARIABLE. It's usually clear and in the 50's during the day and about freezing at night, but winter storms do come through that last 2-3 days. Please be prepared for cold weather.
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WHEN DO I TURN IN MY REGISTRATION PAPERS?
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You upload a color photo of your purebred registration papers when you enter your weight card.