We’re proud to have 16 pens on test for the 2020 American Berkshire Association Progeny Test! Thank you to Fly’n K Berkshires (IA), England’s Berkshires (IA), Lonnie Ploeger (IA), Pete Brummer and Family (PA), AJC Berkshires (IA), Dallas Kruper (IA) and Phenotypic Acres (IA) for participating in this one-of-a-kind data collection of purebred Berkshire genetics. Click here for the Mid-Test … Read More
Transfer online!
You can now complete your transfers online! From anywhere at any time, you can submit your pigs that need transferred and check one more thing off that to-do list. Click here to view the online transfer form Please note that transfers will be processed in the order of which they are received.
Berkshire Purity is Important for Meat Quality
DNA affects meat quality. With 145 years of traceable DNA, the American Berkshire Association (ABA) values that statement. An important factor that gives Berkshire pork that high-quality taste is the absence of the Renedment Napole (RN) gene. What is the RN gene and why does it matter? The RN gene causes a low ultimate pH (24-48 hour) in swine. A … Read More
Culinary Spring Cleaning Tips
I don’t know about all of you, but I thought that this day may never come. Happy First Day of Spring! The season of flowers and trees blooming, pig sales, (rain and allergies). It’s not all glamorous but it’s better than the bitter, grey cold in my opinion. My most favorite thing about spring is the motivation the sunlight brings. … Read More
2020 Progeny Test Information
What: The American Berkshire Association (ABA) progeny test is designed after the Hormel NBS Progeny Test so that Berkshire breeders can continue building upon the meat quality EPD database that we have assembled over the last 24 years (1991 to 2015). The Progeny Test was originally developed as a tool for swine breeders to objectively identify genetically superior purebred sires … Read More
What is heritage pork?
Whether in the grocery store or your social media feed, you’ve probably seen the term “heritage pork”. But what does the phrase mean? What is heritage pork? “Heritage” refers to the breeds of pigs that have been raised for hundreds of years. These select breeds were established through selective breeding to preserve their adaptable traits and to keep their bloodlines … Read More
2019 Progeny Test Results
The 2019 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 nutshell, the Progeny Test gives accurate data to justify why Berkshire … Read More
2018 Progeny Test Results
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.
Progeny Test Spotlight: Kurobuta Berkshires
he Progeny Test was developed in 1991 by the National Barrow Show as a tool for swine breeders to identify genetically superior purebred sires in each breed through extensive testing and unbiased evaluation. The Progeny Test collects data on twelve different measures of growth performance, carcass composition, fresh meat quality, and eating quality traits to evaluate the performance from a … Read More
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