fhe 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 130GPR 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 — in 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%0f their class Now take a look at this recent data on a local Kleen Leen Boar Herd: PHONE 717 442 4183 PARADISE PA 17562 HIGH BROS. PHONE 717 354 0301 GOROONVILLE PA .7529 K & K FEED, INC. PHONE 717 866 2324 23 N PARKS! RICHLAND PA 17087 Kleen Leen Checker. Boars 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” b They do not qualify as a Kleen See your local Purina Dealer today for more information on Kieen Leen Checker Boars, Checker Gilts, and Purina Chows UMBERGER’S OF FONTANA PHONE 717 867 5161 FONTANA PA 17042 KEYSTONE MILLS Johnß. Kurtz PHONE 717 354-4616 717 738-4251 RO3 EPHRATA PA 17522 KSSAtaIS PHONE 215 347 2377 RT 82. UNIONVILLE PA 19375 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 Boar* < / / / Ist Eliminated after first 90 days (Tested too low) 3rd Eliminated (Substandard) y / 2nd Eliminated (GPR below 80 pts ) Both Crossbred & D urebred 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 DAVIS FEED MILLS PHONE 215 257 4613 PERKASIE PA 18944 PHONE 215 598 3324 RUSHLAND PA 18956 WEST WILLOW WOODSTOWN ICE & COAL CO. FARMERS ASSN., INC PHONE 609 769 0069 WOODSTOWN N J o*o9B SOUTHERN DIVISION West Willow Farmers Assoc Inc PHONE 717 529 2113 RTE 472 AT UNION PA RDI OXFORD PA 19363 PHONE 717 464 33116 WEST WILLOW PA 17583
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