{"podcast":{"title":"To The Front","slug":"to-the-front-7845090","podcast_index_feed_id":7845090,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting/ET5Y6ohP.rss","website_url":"ttfnutrition.com","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/78eee60c-1987-40dc-93d9-6f60410ddbd2/logos/cec8d284-35bb-4a79-b287-f00099c10b5f.jpeg","author":"TTF Nutrition","episode_count":8,"summary":"The show that answers questions for stock show families. Whether you show cattle, pigs, sheep or goats hosts Tony Morris and Thomas Gross along with special guests are here to listen to your challenges and guide you on the path to becoming a more confident feeder and more successful show family. New episodes weekly on YouTube and anywhere you listen to podcasts. To The Front is presented by TTF Nutrition - Livestock Supplements that Get You To The Front.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-18T22:20:31.178625+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/to-the-front-7845090"},"episode":{"title":"Tight-Moving Pigs, Feeding for Bigger Backs and Show Animal Prices","slug":"tight-moving-pigs-feeding-for-bigger-backs-and-show-animal-prices","published_at":"2026-05-06T21:41:31+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/to-the-front-7845090/tight-moving-pigs-feeding-for-bigger-backs-and-show-animal-prices","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/to-the-front-7845090","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/170504ffd82f077df62571e7458fc6168cc31f965d40cf9aded860d0b30e68fb/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3OGZkODdkNy0wMTBlLTQxYTYtOTI1MC01ODE2MzNiNTVmMDYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI3OGVlZTYwYy0xOTg3LTQwZGMtOTNkOS02ZjYwNDEwZGRiZDIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTgyMmJiZmEwNzU3MGQ3MGQwNmU5MzIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmMjUxZWQwMjEzNmRjMzA2ZjBiZWNjL2JqLWVpY2tzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTQtMjlfXzIwLTQ2LTUubXAzIn0=.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/170504ffd82f077df62571e7458fc6168cc31f965d40cf9aded860d0b30e68fb/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3OGZkODdkNy0wMTBlLTQxYTYtOTI1MC01ODE2MzNiNTVmMDYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI3OGVlZTYwYy0xOTg3LTQwZGMtOTNkOS02ZjYwNDEwZGRiZDIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTgyMmJiZmEwNzU3MGQ3MGQwNmU5MzIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmMjUxZWQwMjEzNmRjMzA2ZjBiZWNjL2JqLWVpY2tzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTQtMjlfXzIwLTQ2LTUubXAzIn0=.mp3","summary":"On this episode of To The Front , Tony and Thomas recap a weekend full of jackpot shows, family memories, and life lessons from the barn before diving into listener questions covering feeding strategies, building shape and muscle, and the rising cost of show livestock. Feeding Tight-Moving Pigs The guys break down how to manage tight-moving pigs and those pinched through their ham-loin junction, including practical feeding adjustments like lowering protein and lysine while increasing calories and fat cover. They also discuss supplements, barley-based feeds, egg products, and even therapeutic options like MagnaWave to help loosen up movement and improve appearance. Feeding for Bigger Backs Next up, a listener wants to know how to make their gilt bigger backed and bolder topped. Tony and Thomas explain the balance between adding real muscle and creating the right kind of finish and shape through nutrition. They share the products and strategies they’ve seen work in the barn and in the ring. The Price of Show Animals The conversation then shifts to one of the biggest topics in the show livestock industry today: the skyrocketing price of elite show animals. Tony and Thomas share why they still believe families can compete and win on a budget if they’re willing to outwork the competition, focus on stockmanship, and find fundamentally sound livestock that simply need time and care. The episode closes with an honest discussion about “politics” in the show ring, personal accountability, and why success usually comes down to preparation, presentation, and effort long before the judge steps into the ring. More importantly, they remind listeners that the real value of showing livestock isn’t banners or price tags — it’s the friendships, family memories, and lessons learned along…","meta_description":"On this episode of To The Front , Tony and Thomas recap a weekend full of jackpot shows, family memories, and life lessons from the barn before diving int…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1247,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/to-the-front-7845090/episodes/tight-moving-pigs-feeding-for-bigger-backs-and-show-animal-prices/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/to-the-front-7845090/tight-moving-pigs-feeding-for-bigger-backs-and-show-animal-prices.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}