Kleen Leen Checker.. Boars
The Boar Program That Fits All Pork Producers
GPR Tested Boars
Only 1 out of 3 boars
qualifies to become a
Checker. Boar
140 GPR
points and above in the top 2% of their class
130 GPR
points and above in the top 5% of their class
120 GPR
points and above in the top 9% of their class
110 GPR
points and above in the top 15% of their class
100 GPR
points and above m the lop 21% of their class
90 GPR
points and above in the top 28% of their class
80 GPR
points and above in the top 33% of their class
PHONE 717 442 4183
PARADISE PA 17562
HIGH BROS
PHONE 717 354-0301
GORDONVILLE PA 17529
K & K FEED, INC.
PHONE 717 866 2324
PARKS! RICHLAND PA 17087
Boar Test Procedures
Top 50% of all boars weaned are
placed on test at 10 to 12 weeks of
age Boars are taken off test when
group average is approximately
210 lbs and are ranked according
to growth rate and backfat
Only the top 'h qualify to become
Boars
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Ist
Eliminated
after first 90 days
(Tested too low)
KLEEN LEEN & YOUR LOCAL PURINA DEALERSHIP
INVITES
YOU
TO ATTEND OUR SWINE SEMINAR
"GEJTIRG THE UPPER HARP OR GEREHCS"
Wednesday, January 18,1984
Sheraton Resort Inn
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM - Lunch will be served
Herd Sires
Sow Herd and Replacement Gilts
What Type of Hog Are You Producing
Economics of Different Breeding Programs
CALL ONE OF THE PURINA DEALERS LISTED BELOW
FOR YOUR RESERVATION
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
PHONE 215 347 2377
RT 82 UNIONVILLE PA 19375
3rd
Eliminated
(Substandard)
2nd
Eliminated
(GPR below 80 pts )
Topics To Be Covered
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
W. L MUMMERT CO
PHONE 717 637 6923
6 PINE ST
HANOVER PA 17331
SOUTHERN DIVISION
West Willow Farmers Assoc . Inc
phone WOODSTOWN ICE & COAL CO
RTE 472 AT UNION PA
RD 1 OXFORD PA 19363
WEST WILLOW
FARMERS ASSN., INC
PHONE 717 464 3386
WEST WILLOW PA 17583
J. P. ANIMAL SUPPLY
PHONE 301 658 5795
2497 TOME HWY
RISING SUN MD21911
PHONE 609 769-0069
WOODSTOWN N J 08098