Lancaster farming. (Lancaster, Pa., etc.) 1955-current, September 10, 1983, Image 168

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    I—lancaster Farming, Saturday, September 10,1983
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Kleen Leen Checker. Boars mu
The Boar Program That Fits All Pork Producers
GPR Tested Boars
Only 1 out of 3 boors
qualifies to Decome O placed on test at 10 to 12 weeks of
| _ age. Boars are taken off test when
Checker. Boor group average is approximately
210 lbs. and are ranked according
140 GPR to growth rate and backfat.
points and above —in the lop 2%0f their class
130 GPR Only the top V> quality to become 3rd
points and above in the top 5% of their class Eliminated
120 GPR
points and above in the top 9%0f their class
110 GPR _
points and above in the top 15%0l their class 1
100 GPR - I
points and above inthetop2l%of Iheirclass \ /
90 GPR /
points and above —in the top 28% of their class Ist X /
Qrt Ann Eliminated 2nd
OU \3a la after first 90 days ■■ * Eliminated
points and above—in the top 33% of their class (Tested too low) (GPR below 80 pts)
PHONE 717-442-4183
717-768-3301
PARADISE. PA 17562
HIGH BROS.
PHONE 717-354-0301
GORDONWILLE PA 17529
K & K FEED, INC.
PHONE 717-566-2324
23 N PARK ST RICHLAND. PA 17087
See your local Purina Dealer today for more information on
Kleen been Checker Boars, Checker Gilts, and Purina Chows
UMBERfiERS MILL
PHONE 717-867-5161
FONTANA. PA 17042
KEYSTONE MILLS
John B. Kurtz
PHONE 717-354-4616 717-738-1088
RO3. EPHRATA PA 17522
W. L MUMMERT CO.
PHONE. 717-637-6923
6PMEST
HANOVER. PA 17331
Both Crossbred &
Purebred
First, take a look at these aggressive
Checker Boars
BLACKLINE A Duroc x Hamp cross that's
especially recommended for a herd which has
already attained a high level of sow productivity.
(Heavy York and/or Landrace breeding). These
aggressive breeders give offspring ability to
grow fast and yield good carcasses.
WHITELINE A Duroc x York cross that gives
extra breeding power when there’s a lot of black
or red in your herd. Particularly suited to provid
ing gilt replacements with fast growth and ex
cellent reproduction.
M-LINE A York x Landrace cross that provides
replacement gilts with the ability to farrow large
litters, milk well and wean larger pigs.
HAMPSHIRE Complements red and white
breeding by maximizing offspring vigor, reduc
ing backfat, and providing good muscle.
DUROC Known for their ability to improve
offspring growth rate and feed efficiency.
YORK Passes along a maternal ability that can
result in larger, stronger litters.
LANDRACE A mother breed adapted to con
finement that milks well and gives good pig
survival.
WEST WILLOW
FARMERS ASSN., INC.
PHONE 717*464-3386
WEST WILLOW. PA 17583
SOtmSRN DIVISION
West Willow Farmers Assoc., Inc.
PHONE 717-529-2113
BTE 472 AT UNION. PA
RDI. OXFORD. PA 19363
J.P. ANIMAL SUPPLY
PHONE; 301-65*57*5
2497 TOME HWY
RISING SUN. MD 21911
WOOOSTQWN ICE & COAL CBl
PHONE 609-7690069
WOODSTOWN, NJ. 00098