The information you provide will allow the ABA to assist you in being able to provide accurate information in the ABA breeders directory which will, in turn, allow the ABA to enhance the value of the breeder’s directory to our membership and those that utilize it both online and printed. Those who complete the entire survey by Jan. 31 will … Read More
2020 ABA Progeny Test: Mid-Test Report
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
Dear ABA Members and Industry Stakeholders
Download letter here April 21, 2020 Dear ABA Members and Industry Stakeholders: The purpose of this message is inform you that Alex Conover’s last day with the American Berkshire Association will be May 1, 2020. The Association thanks Alex for serving our membership for the last 2 years, and we wish him all of the best on his future … Read More
Top 10 Online ABA Resources
Although our staff currently can’t offer some of the same in-office services due to COVID-19, here are the top 10 ways the ABA can still serve and connect with you online: 1. Online Litter Registration You can register your litters online through the ABA’s portal. You must have your ABA username and password. If you’re unsure of that information, please contact … 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
2019 Hog College Boar: Kolb Genetics
Congratulation to Kolb Genetics, Illinois for their 2019 Hog College Berkshire Boar! Sired by Fence Post 6-5 ( Keep Talkin X Whatever It Takes ) the $10,000 purchase by High Point at the 2018 STC Dam was the Reserve Champion and highest-selling gilt at the 2018 NS exhibited by Smith Farms View the submitted video here. This boar competes in … Read More
2019 Hog College Gilt: Ritter Family Berkshires
Congratulations to Ritter Family Berkshires, Indiana for their 2019 Hog College Berkshire Gilt! Sired by NNMS8 Shattered 12-2, the $170,000 Champion Berkshire boar at the 2018 STC. Dam was a 2nd place gilt at the 2017 Team Purebred STC. She is a full-mating to WTX6 Injured Reserve 14-5, a proven sire of national champions including the $31,000 Team Purebred Champion … Read More