In 2011, more than 4000 online votes were cast as livestock industry patrons across the United States voiced their opinion on the "best of the barns" to reward those who portray excellence in the livestock business.

For the second consecutive year, Kevin Wendt was voted "Show Pig Friend of the Year" for his service to the swine industry. Kevin has been involved with the Ohio State Fair for 23 years as an exhibitor, auctioneer, and serves as Superintendent of the Ohio State Fair Swine barn. In addition, he and his wife, Megan, are owner/operators of Showpig.com, the leading online site for showpig breeders, discussions and online swine auctions.

Showpig.com was selected as the "Best Showpig Website," also for a second year in a row! Known for its leading online swine auctions, breeder directory and lively discussion boards, Showpig.com was the original online site for showpig breeders and showman and continues to be the leader in the latest news and technology.

Pigs have sold to more than 41 states.

More than 9,800 registered bidders.

Nearly 80% of listed pigs sold in 2011 so far – over 2,500 pigs!

So far in 2011, more than $2.1 million in sales; $3.5 million in sales in 2010; and $2.7 million in sales in 2009

More than 36,500 unique visits so far in 2011.

In 2011 so far, 6,239,828 page views and 10,191,287 page views in 2010.

We are excited about our endeavor with the Maine-Anjou organization. A great online auction site!

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Looking to market or purchase elite Hereford genetics? The American Hereford Association (AHA) has teamed with The Wendt Group to present BuyHereford.com — which features regular online consignment auctions.

The site gives Hereford breeders the power to reach potential customers worldwide. Designed to help producers with any herd size, this service provides a marketing option for those producers who do not host annual production sales and can be a complementary outlet for those who do host a production sale.

AHA members can consign females, bulls, steers, cow-calf pairs, donor dams, embryos, semen, picks of the herd or flush rights. Commercial female lots and groups of feeder calves can also be listed. Offerings are not just limited to Hereford genetics; consignments can also include equipment such as chutes, trailers, show tack and equipment or feed supplies.