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This week entailed some of the most exciting stops thus far. It further exemplified the foundation of any successful breeding program starts with the sow base. I began the week meeting with Brett Beyers at the family farm in Illinois. With all this firm’s success at the majors down south in Texas and most recently at World Pork Expo, I knew I had to go see what the buzz was all about. The visit was highlighted by going through the sow herd. After seeing some of these impressive females, I am a firm believer that this farm’s success is no accident. As far as boars, Milestone and Different Deal were both fun to see as mature sires. They are extra heavy structured and still really correct. Finally, the day was concluded with looking at some exciting young boars. The most notable was a really interesting Lifetime son whose extra power and shape makes him [ … ]
International marketing has been a topic of interest here at the National Swine Registry (NSR). For many years, Dr. Doug Newcom, vice president of global technical service, has had the opportunity to experience both U.S. swine production and swine production in other countries such as China, Korea, Vietnam and the Philippines. In his position, he devotes approximately 50 percent of his role to the international programs at NSR.
The international program at NSR revolves around promotion, marketing and education for producers in other countries. There are 12-15 international export members who are breeders, boar studs or exporters. NSR and its membership have developed a multi-faceted approach to the international market that has proven successful. First, we emphasize the creation of long-term relationships or joint-venture opportunities through the development of contacts via tradeshow participation, technical training events and seminar series covering broad management and production aspects of the swine industry. To make these ventures successful, we place great importance on [ … ]
Just like that – World Pork Expo (WPX) is already a week past! We hope everyone was able to catch-up on some sleep and get some rest after a very successful week. As some of the interns were first-time attendees of WPX they had quite the exciting experience diving in head first. Find out what they thought about WPX and their internship experiences so far!
Romoser’s notes from the road – Matt Romoser, NSR Fieldstaff Intern
Wow – what an internship it has been so far! My time at the National Swine Registry (NSR) has mostly been spent with the Northwest Field Representative, Michael Lackey, and the Eastern Field Representative, Blaine Evans. I have been very fortunate to visit some really great firms and see some great hogs. Herd visits, thus far, have primarily consisted of looking at what everyone was planning to bring to WPX, many of which competed very well. One that sticks [ … ]
History can provide a lot of insight, especially regarding trends in hog types. We were interested to see where the National Swine Registry (NSR) breeds have been and where they are heading, so we dug deep in our records. We came up with the top producing boars, since the foundation of NSR and the hot, new boars hitting the breeding arena now, to share with you the most popular boars to date.
Duroc:
Photo courtesy of Seedstock EDGE 1998.
Since NSR’s formation: 2NIC7 HP RED ACE 2-10
Number of litters: 566
Sire Number: 177439010
Ear Notch: 2-10
DOB: Feb. 2, 1997
Sire: HD5 CHANCES ARE 21-4
Dam: 2NIC6 BLOSSOM 11-5
Breeder: Nick & Sarah Johnson, Cuba, Illinois
Owner: Howard Parrish, Edon, Ohio
Photo courtesy of Lean Value Sires.
Recent: SDF1 BOLD RULER 87-1
Number of litters: 270
Sire Number: 330720001
Ear Notch: 87-1
DOB: June 21, 2011
Sire: SDF9 SECRETARIAT 54-12
Dam: SDF9 TRUCK BL MARIA 63-7
Breeder: Stewart’s Duroc Farm, Waverly, Iowa
Owner: Stewart’s Durocs & Lean Value, [ … ]
NSR World Pork Expo
Des Moines, Iowa • June 1-6
Crossbred Sale
Auctioneer: Ron Kreis, Ohio
106 Gilts :: Average $1,788
31 Boars :: Average $7,935
137 Sale Total :: $435,550
The Warren Bros., Iowa, faired well, finding their Above the Rest boar topping the Crossbred sale. He sold to Crossroads Genetics of Indiana for $40,000.
NSR World Pork Expo
Des Moines, Iowa • June 1-6
Yorkshire Sale
Auctioneer: Dan Baker, Ind.
55 Gilts :: Average $1,431.82
19 Boars :: Average $3,460.53
74 Sale Total :: $144,500.00
Premier Yorkshire Sire:
CDNO4 IN CONTROL 3-7
Owned by Moyer’s Genetic Edge & Reynolds
Reserve Premier Yorkshire Sire:
HAF3 PANTS DOWN 18-5
Owned by Upperhand Genetics
Ricker Yorkshire’s In Control boar certainly did take control of the sale ring when he walked in. He was purchased by Shaffer’s Goldrush, Albany, Indiana, for $27,000.
NSR World Pork Expo
Des Moines, Iowa • June 1-6
Landrace Sale
Auctioneer: Dan Baker, Ind.
9 Gilts :: Average $1,111.11
1 Boars :: Average $1,000.00
10 Sale Total :: $11,000.00
Premier Landrace Sire:
KYIK3 PSSS BLADE RUNNER 6-7
Owned by Prairie State Semen
Reserve Premier Landrace Sire:
KORB2 REVOLUTION 12-2
Owned by Russell Whewell
Eleanor Borba not only topped the show with her pair of Blade Runner littermate gilts but also the sale. Her champion sold for $2,100 to Cash Lehrman, Spenser, South Dakota.
NSR World Pork Expo
Des Moines, Iowa • June 1-6
Hampshire Sale
Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt, Ohio
27 Gilts :: Average $1,475.93
13 Boars :: Average $7,600.00
40 Sale Total :: $138,650.00
Premier Hampshire Sire:
BOLN3 POINT MAKER 21-10
Owned by Hi Point Swine Genetics
Reserve Premier Hampshire Sire:
JL3 SCORE 14-8
Owned by Cain Super Sires & Joe Lancaster
Korb Farms Inc., Oxford, Ohio, raised the bar during the Hampshire sale selling for a high bid of $90,000 to Upperhand Genetics and Kilmer Swine Farm.
His pedigree reads AAHH3 OUTLAW 27-3 x BOLN9 HOMEMADE 45-1.
NSR World Pork Expo
Des Moines, Iowa • June 1-6
Duroc Sale
Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt, Ohio
61 Gilts :: Average $1,081
27 Boars :: Average $4,217
Duroc Sale Total :: $179,800
Premier Duroc Sire:
ODH3 KING OF OUTLAWS 3-1
Owned by Top Cut Genetics & Laucher Durocs
Reserve Premier Duroc Sire:
MAFF4 LIFETIME 4-10
Owned by Crossroads Genetics
Meeker Durocs’ Champion Boar also topped the Duroc Sale in Des Moines, Iowa. Top Cut Genetics selected this son of King of Outlaws for $51,000.
World Pork Expo
Des Moines, Iowa • June 1-6
Judge: Jason Lackey, Texas
Champion Crossbred Boar & Class 5 Winner
W-D Swine Farm, Turlock, Calif.
SKY’S THE LIMIT x DROP SHOT
Reserve Champion Crossbred Boar & 2nd Class 5
Kirkpatrick Farms, Fox, Okla.
SKY’S THE LIMIT x RENAME
Champion Crossbred Gilt & Class 11 Winner
Shelby Weinrich, Willows, Calif.
SENTIMENTAL x SUPER LUCKY
Reserve Champion Crossbred Gilt & Class 7 Winner
Alida & Hallie Jackson, Danville, Ind.
ICONIC x COLT 45
Class 1 Crossbred Gilt Winner
Brylee Cameron Lacy, Sherman, Texas
SPANISH FLY x GRAND MENTALITY
Class 2 Crossbred Gilt Winner
Shawn Agar, Santa Rosa, New Mexico
VISIONARY x SWAGGER
Class 3 Crossbred Gilt Winner
Linden, Logan and Lauren Kaliff, York, Neb.
OUTLIER x MAGIC TOUCH
Class 4 Crossbred Gilt Winner
Mikaela Loerwald, Florence, Texas
IT’S ALL GOOD x POINT MAKER
Class 5 Crossbred Gilt Winner
Colt Wolf, Whitesboro, Texas
357 x HILLBILLY BONE
Class 6 Crossbred Gilt Winner
Blake & Katie Davis, Paragould, Ark.
GOOSE x FACE THIS
Class 8 Crossbred Gilt Winner
Kamlynn & Kobe Thomas, Jacksboro, Texas
SWAGGER x NO FARE
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