Next week, the Oklahoma Youth Expo returns to Oklahoma City as thousands of 4-H and FFA members gather for the world’s largest junior livestock show. For families in the swine barns, biosecurity will be front and center thanks to the continued education effort from the Oklahoma Pork Council.
Throughout both the gilt show (March 11-13) and the barrow show (March 16-19), Oklahoma Pork will share student-led videos, graphics, and public announcements focused on protecting Oklahoma’s pig herd during livestock movement. The 2026 series features three next-generation leaders serving as peer-to-peer spokespeople, reinforcing that biosecurity is a shared responsibility before, during, and after OYE.
Leading off the series is high school senior Baler Lott, who outlines his personal biosecurity plan as he prepares for livestock shows. An FFA showman with aspirations beyond the show ring, Baler is interested in becoming a show pig breeder making his message especially relevant for younger exhibitors. His story reflects how swine projects often grow into a lifelong commitment to animal care and the pork industry.
This student biosecurity series builds on Oklahoma Pork’s ongoing efforts to strengthen best practices within the show pig community. The videos are designed to be practical, relatable and easy to apply helping exhibitors and families protect herd health while enjoying a successful show season.