The 2018 American Berkshire Association Progeny Test Results are in!
But what is the progeny test? Our test is the most extensive, in depth evaluation to test sire performance on hogs that are tested. Twelve measures are used to collect data carcass composition, growth performance, meat quality and eating quality. In a nut shell, the Progeny Test gives accurate data to justify why Berkshire pork is the best.
The 100% Berkshire Performance Sire Index gives data for average daily gain, loin eye area and soundness. Congratulations to Seybold Berkshires and Fly’n K Berkshires for their highest scoring boars.
The 100% Berkshire Prime Pork Index tests ultimate pH, sensory juiciness, cooking loss and more. Congratulations to Seybold Berkshires and Fly’n K Berkshires for the top three prime pork indexes.
This test would not be possible without participants. Thank you to these passionate Berkshire breeders:
Seybold Berkshires
Fly’n K Berkshires
Oak Hill Farm
Ray Tekippe
England’s Berkshires
Ed and Pete Brummer
AJC Berkshires
The American Berkshire Association would like to thank the 2019 Progeny Test sponsors for their support in bettering our breed:
United Animal Health
Berkwood Farms
The American Berkshire Association also greatly appreciated the time and investment that the research collaborators provide:
LFM Labs
Berkwood Farms
Pine Ridge Farms
Purdue University
Iowa State University
This opportunity is open to all Berkshire members. The tentative date for the 2019 Progeny Test delivery is April 13. Be on the look out for more information on how to participate in the 2019 Progeny Test.