The 2026 Oklahoma Youth Expo is underway in Oklahoma City, and leaders from the Oklahoma Pork Council are stepping up to serve the next generation of livestock exhibitors.

As the world’s largest junior livestock show kicks off, OYE offers a unique opportunity for Oklahoma Pork to connect with thousands of pig-loving students and families. While biosecurity messaging appears on screens and announcements throughout the swine barns, a group of dedicated industry leaders is also working behind the scenes to keep the show running smoothly.

This year, Brett Ramsey returned to the microphone announcing hundreds of student names and tracking results for more than 2,500 gilts. Oklahoma Pork President-Elect Dr. Suzanne Genova again is serving as the official show veterinarian ensuring the health and wellbeing of thousands of animals and educating exhibitors on biosecurity. Longtime pork industry leader, Rob Richard, continued his tradition of support at the scales and wherever needed throughout the barns.

Supporting the effort are Oklahoma Pork staff members Matti Carlile, Kylee Deniz and Shay Stegmann assisting with technology, media relations, meals, and other show logistics. They are joined by dozens of college students including familiar faces from Oklahoma Pork leadership programs and the Pork Industry Group at Oklahoma State University.

As the gilt show wraps up and the barns prepare for the barrow show next week, Oklahoma Pork is grateful for the many leaders and volunteers demonstrating the spirit of “One Pork” by serving students, families, and the industry at OYE. Follow Oklahoma Pork’s social channels for highlights and coverage from another exciting week at OYE.