The ABA is teaming up with CPS and Team Purebred to kick-off the summer in Des Moines! Join us May 24-28 for an all breed junior show, open show and breeding sale at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Entries are due May 3. Check here for the entry form, show schedule and additional information as it becomes available. After a trying … Read More
One-Pot Berkshire Sausage Stir Fry
We are all for quick and easy (and fewer dishes)! Try this one-pot recipe that can be tailored to your favorite Berkshire sausage. You need: 1 lb. of your favorite Berkshire sausage links cut into bites (we recommend Kielbasa, Italian, or Cajun) 2. 3 tbsp butter 3. 1 zucchini, diced 4. 1 1/2 c. small potatoes diced 5. 1 c. … Read More
The 2020 Berkshire Gilt Graduate
Congratulations to Austin Lane of Spragueville, IA for this year’s Berkshire Gilt Graduate! AUST0 MICHELLE 14-9Amen x Coattails x Drinking Class x Shock N Awe1/5/2020 View the video here. When Austin and Ken heard there was going to be an alternative show for NBS and “The Graduate” was going to be the successor to the Hog College Row, they knew … Read More
2020 ABA Board of Directors Nominees Announced
The American Berkshire Association is pleased to announce the nominees for the 2020 Board of Directors election: Mike Fagg, IN.Rich McCasland, OKLance Knobloch, IACy Hawkins, CAJim Petrik, SDKirk Miller, IL ABA members will receive more information shortly regarding the 2020 election.
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
How to Register a Litter
So you’ve spent the hours in the farrowing room ensuring that you’re gilt had a successful first litter or your long-time, faithful sow had another healthy bunch. Now what? Next comes registering your Berkshire litter to have the proof that they are 100% Berkshire pigs. Things You’ll Need: 1. The owner’s herdmark and breeder number. 2.Ownership of the sow, the … 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
2020 Exposition Announcement
The 2020 Exposition Announcement On November 8, 2019, the National Swine Registry, Certified Pedigreed Swine and American Berkshire Association announced that The 2020 Exposition will be held June 7-13, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. This change was a strategic decision to help mitigate a negligible risk of Foreign Animal Disease (FAD) with the live swine show … Read More
2019 Scholarship Recipients
Ethan Brummer of Millerstown, Pennsylvania will be graduating from Greenwood High School in May of 2019. He will be attending The Pennsylvania State University (University Park) this fall. Ethan plans to major in Agricultural Business Management. Ethan is a member of the Junior American Berkshire Association, and an FFA member. He has been actively involved in his high school in … Read More