Lancaster farming. (Lancaster, Pa., etc.) 1955-current, June 09, 1984, Image 168

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    X Kleen Leen Checker.. Boars X
The Boar Program That Fits All Pork Producers
GPR Tested Boars
Only 1 out of 3 boars
qualifies to become a
Checker. Boar
140GPR
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
110GPR
points and above in the top 15% of their class
100 GPR
points and above m the top 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
Now take a look at this recent data on a local
Kleen Leen Boar Herd:
UMBERGER’S MILL
PHONE 717 442 4183 PHONE 717 867 5161
PARADISE PA 17562 FONTANA PA 17042
KEYSTONE MILLS
INCH RMC John B. Kurtz
man OnUO. PHONE 717 354 4616 717 738 1088
PHONE 717 354-0301 RD3 EPHRATA PA 17522
GORDONVILLE PA 17529
K 8 K FEED, INC. S!!^,
PHONE 717 866 2324 RT 82 UNIONVILLE PA 19375
23 N PARKS! RICHLAND PA 17087
AVERAGE WEIGHT 71.70 Lbs.
AVERAGE WEIGHT OFF TEST... .242.00 Lbs.
AVERAGE DAILY GAIN 2.05 Lbs.
PEN FEED EFFICIENCY 2.17 Lbs. Feed Conversion
This data includes the “cull” boars that are below 80 G.P.R.
They do not qualify as a Kleen Leen Checker Boar.
See your local Purina Dealer today for more information on
Kleen Leen Checker Boars, Checker Gilts, and Purina Chows.
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 Vi qualify to become
Boars
1 I
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✓
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-Ist
Eliminated
after first 90 days
(Tested too low)
Eliminated
[Substandard)
Eliminated
(GPR below 80 pts)
3rd
2nd
DAVIS FEED MILLS SOUTHERN DIVISION
PHONE 2.5257 46.3 *"
PERKASIE, PA 18944 RTE 472 AT UNION PA
PHONE 2.5 598 3324 RD 1 OXFORD, PA 19363
RUSHLANO PA 18956
WEST WILLOW
WOODSTOWN ICE & COAL CO. FARMERS ASSN., INC.
PHONE 609-769-0069 PHONE 717 464 3386
WOODSTOWN N J 08098 WEST WILLOW PA 17583
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 bieedmg) 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