D49—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, August 15,1981 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 220 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 ChecketTM 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 boar. 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 off 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 time 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 9 1 I Would Like More Info On: J Fattening Program ' □ Farrow to 50 Program 1 . □ KLEENLEEN Breeding Stock Mail to: PURINA ■ Box 366 S Lititz, PA 17543 NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE, PHONE *GPR'“ from Kleen Leon. ‘it 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 K & K FEED, INC. PHONE 717 166 2324 PHONE 717-465 21*6 23 N PARK ST RICHLAND PA 170*7 2 NEW CHARLOTTE ST MANHEIM PA 17545 tells you exactly what you're getting before you buy The Solution... Kleen Leen has recognized the need to improve the way boars are rated and sold and now responds with Genetic Potential Rating (GPR™). it’s an all new testing procedure that tells you the true genetic potential of Checker™ Boars before you buy. Under the GPR system, all Checker Boars are now rated in GPR points. GPR scores are determined by important performance traits that directly affect your hog income. Because the GPR system eliminates the influence of weather and other environmental factors on the breeding farm, measurement of days to 220 lbs., feed efficiency and backfat become reliable indicators-of real genetic potential for the first time. In addition to GPR measurements of these performance traits, all Checker Boars must meet rigid Kleen Leen standards regarding conformation, prolific breeding ability and soundness. The accuracy of the GPR system lets you calculate a close estimate of the return you can expect from investing in a Checker Boar. This allows you to make more intelligent management decisions. Pick the perfect Checker TM Boar for your herd Your Purina dealer now offers 7 different breeds and 7 different GPR performance levels within each breed That's a total of 49 different Checker Boars to choose from Pick the breed and performance level for your herd. Kleen Leen breeds include Blacklme (Duroc X-Hamp) Whitelme (Duroc X York) M-Lme (York X Landrace), Hampshire, Duroc, Yorkshire, and Landrace The Graduating Class of CheckerrM Boars How many Checker Boars earn how many GPR points 7 GPR performance standings resemble 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 top 2% of their class 21% of their class '• J3° G p R - points and above -in the top •9Q GPR-points and above -in the top 5% of their class 28% of their class • H°£ PR P o,nts and above ~ ,n the top *BO GPR-points and above -in the top 9% of their class 33% of their class • 110 GPR -points and above in the top 15% of their class UMBEREp’S MILL PHONE 717-867 5161 FONTANA PA 17042 KEYSTONE MILES Johnß Kurtz PHONE 717-354-4616 717 73* 108* RD3 EPHRATA PA 17522 McCRACKEN’S FEED MILL. INC. Purina's boar testing procedure WEST WILLOW SOUTHERN DIVISION FARMERS ASSN., INC. West Willow Farmers Assoc.. Inc PHONE 717-464 3316 PHONE 717 529-2113 WEST WILLOW PA17533 "Jf AT UNION^A RDI, OXFORD. PA X 9353 LANDIS SUPPLY Iraß Landis PHONE 717 665 3248 BOX 276, RD3 MANHEIM. PA 17545 M. G. HENNINGER & SON, INC. PHONE 717 362 3333 BERRYSBURG PA 17005 N. s 'rfwtAomji ifeed *jUUI PHONE-215-48M211 STRAUSSTOWN. PA 19559 FAWN MILLS PHONE 717*312-4905 FAWN GROVE, PA 17321 PHONE 717-537-1123 HANOVER, PA 17331
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