incaster Finning, Saturday, October 18,1980 mm H Purina Pork Gazette EHJI UMEI NUMBER 6 OCTOBER 18,~19« seme of the p I boar I testing procedure I tells you exactly . I what you're getting I sL before you buy I 3CH 040-Ui VOW Want to take some of the guesswork out of buying boars? The Problem... Successful hog producers agree that selecting the right boar is a matter of having the right information about the hogs they’re picking from. But genetic potential isn't something that can be seen. So, hog producers have relied on whatever performance data was available to help them make the right selection. Unfortunately, performance data including only days to 2£o lbs. and feed efficiency can be influenced by weather, facilities, and other environmental factors. A boar that performs well under ideal conditions may acutally possess only mediocre genetic potential and not perform up to expectations in a different environment. As a result, hog producers have had to trust their instincts and leave the rest to chance. Only 1 out of 3 boars qualifies to become a Checker™ Boar Under other testing programs, environmental factors such as weather could let undeserving boars pass acceptable performance standards That won’t happen under the GPR system because Kleen Leen boars are rated against each other Regardless of environmental conditions at the breeding farm, only about the top 33% become Checker Boars That’s how Kleen Leen protects you against getting a fair weather bo=r When boars reach about three months of age at the Kleen Leen breeding farm, they are evaluated for quality, soundness and growth rate Never more than the top 50 out of every 100 boars evaluated are approved for GPR testing The approved boars are taken oft test when reaching around 220 lbs Their GPR performance scores are computed at that time Any boar with a GPR score below 80 is automatically dis qualified This usually eliminates about 10 more boars Finally, the remaining boars are checked for quality and soundness a second hme and another 7 are disqualified Out of the original 100 boars, only about 33 measure up to become Checker Boars Their GPR scores range from 80 to 140 1 I Would Like More Info On 1 j □ Fattening Program □ Farrow to 50 Program i □ KLEENLEEN Breeding Stock | Mail to: PURINA ] Box 366 S ! Utite, PA 17543 NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE PHONE *©PR'“ from Kleen Lee Hi* FEED PURINA - For Better Profits And Better Pigs ZIP PHONE 717-442-4183 717 768-3301 PARADISE. PA 17562 HIGH BROS. PHONE 717-354-0301 GORDONVILLE PA 17529 UMBERGER’S INC. PHONE 717-866-2324 PHONE 717-665-2186 RICHLAND. PA 17087 2 NEW CHARLOTTE ST MANHEIM PA 17545 The Solution. Kleen Leen has recognized the need to improve the way boars are ra and sold and now responds with Genetic Potential Rating (GPRtm). It's an new testing procedure that tells you the true genetic potential of Checke Boa rs before you buy. Under the GPR system, all Checker Boars are now rated in GPR point GPR scores are determined by important performance traits that direct affect your hog income. Because the GPR system eliminates the influence of weather andothe environmental factors on the breeding farm, measurement of days to 22 lbs., feed efficiency and backfat become reliable indicators of real geneti potential for the first time. In addition to GPR measurements of these performance traits, all Checke Boars must meet rigid Kleen Leen standards regarding conformation, prolifi breeding ability and soundness. The accuracy of the GPR system lets you calculate a close estimate of tti return you can expect from investing in a Checker Boar. This allows you t make more intelligent management decisions. Pick the perfect Boar for your herd Your Purina dealer now offers 7 different breeds and 7 different GPR performance levi within each breed That's a total of 49 different Checker Boars to choose from Pick the bre and performance level for your herd Kleen Leen breeds include Blackline (Duroc X-Hamp). Whitelme (Duroc X York) M-Lme (Yt X Lajidrace), Hampshire, Duroc, Yorkshire, and Landrace The Graduating Class of CheckerrM Boars How many Checker Boars earn how many GPR points 7 GPR performance standings resemt class standings Here are the approximate percentages within each GPR category • 140 GPR points and above —in the top • 100 GPR points and above —in the 2% of their class 21 % of their class • 130 GPR points and above -in the top •9Q GPR-pomts and above -in the 5% of their class 28% of their class • 120 GPR- points and above —in the top •80 GPR points and above —in the 9% of their class 33% 0 f their class •110 GPR -points and above in the top 15% of their class UMBERGER’S MILL PHONE 717 867 5161 FONTANA PA 17042 KEYSTONE MILLS Johnß Kurtz PHONE 717-354-4616 717-738-1088 RD3 EPHRATA PA 17522 MCCRACKEN’S FEED-MILL, INC. WEST WILLOW FARMERS ASSN., INC. PHONE 717-464-3386 WEST WILLOW PA 17583 LANDIS SUPPLY Ira B. Landis PHONE 717-665-3248 80X276.RD3 MANHEIM. PA 17548 FAWN MILLS PHONE 717-382-4805 FAWN GROVE. PA 17321 PHONE 717-637-1123 HANOVER PA 17331 'rfsutfurnyb &eet/1/$ PHONE 215-488-6211 STRAUSSTOWN. PA 19559 M. G. HENNWGER & SON, PHONE 717-362-3333 BERRYSBURG. PA 17005 n
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