Over the past week, young people showing pigs at the Tulsa State Fair have received helpful biosecurity advice through a new series of Oklahoma Pork Council student videos for fall 2024.

Building on the past success of these show-centric social media videos, swine exhibitors get to enjoy simple, effective precautions demonstrated by their peers who are working to safely raise their show animals free from disease. The impactful student interviews are part of Oklahoma Pork's continued education effort to remind swine exhibition families of their duty to help keep herds healthy as part of Oklahoma's larger pork industry.

The first video in the series featured Blackwell FFA member Jordyn Smith who discussed steps she takes before a livestock show to limit the spread of germs. Examples shared include monitoring for signs of illnesses, daily cleaning of pens, proper disinfection of equipment, and working with her veterinarian to evaluate animals for disease. Oklahoma Pork's Matti Carlile and videography partner Cade Childers of C3 Designs also interviewed two other students throughout the Tulsa State Fair, including one focused on measures to take during the show and a final video outlining protocols for swine exhibitors once they are headed home.

In addition to directing the biosecurity video series during the Tulsa State Fair, Matti has served an important role on the Oklahoma Swine Committee helping to run the pig show and monitor for disease throughout the barns. Thank you, Matti, for devoting so much time to helping these students have a great Tulsa State Fair filled with healthy pigs. Visit the Oklahoma Pork Council Facebook page to see more of our biosecurity messaging to swine exhibitors at the Tulsa State Fair!