The Certified Texas Bred Registry program was established to promote Texas bred and raised pigs and support both the breeders and the 4-H / FFA youth of Texas who raise & show Certified Texas Bred pigs.
How does participation benefit you?
✓ Additional Premiums
• $100 premium is awarded to individuals exhibiting a CTBR Class Champion in each class of the barrow
shows at the State Fair of Texas, Fort Worth Stock Show, San Antonio Livestock Exposition, Rodeo Austin
and the Houston Livestock Show.
• $46,000+ was awarded during the 2017-18 show season to Texas 4-H and FFA students.
✓ Scholarship Opportunities
• $65,000 has been awarded to Texas students since 2011 through the CTBR program.
• In 2018, five scholarships were awarded at $2,500 each.
✓ Participate in TEXAS’ ELITE SHOWCASE!
• Texas’ Elite Showcase is new for 2019, replacing the CTBR gilt show at San Angelo. It will be the premier junior gilt show and sale in the state and is only open to youth exhibiting pigs registered in the Certified Texas Bred Registry program.
• This event will feature the state’s best genetics, showcasing outstanding youth and elite CTBR gilts!
• Higher class premiums guaranteed to each class – $1,000 added premium spread out over the top five
• Dynamic gilt marketing campaign to provide great opportunities for youth
How to participate?
✓ Buy your showpigs from a CTBR breeder!
✓ Exhibit your CTBR pig at a Texas Major Show or the State Fair of Texas!
✓ Become a TPPA member for additional benefits!
Visit Texas’ Elite Showcase website!
Documents and Other Information
State Fair of Texas CTBR Certificate Order Form
Major Show CTBR Rules
Major Show Litter Record Form
Major Show CTBR Certificate Order Form
Purchase Certificates & membership Online
Breeder Directory link
CTBR Foundation Gilt Scholarship & Grant Information