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 pork is the best.
The 100% Berkshire Performance Sire Index gives data for average daily gain, loin eye area and soundness. Congratulations to AJC Berkshires, Hodges Family Berkshires and Fly’n K Berkshires for their high scoring boars.
The 100% Berkshire Prime Pork Index tests ultimate pH, sensory juiciness, cooking loss and more. Congratulations to Hodges Family Berkshires, AJC 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:
Fly’n K Berkshires
Hodges Family Berkshires
Petrik Farms
England’s Berkshires
AJC Berkshires
The American Berkshire Association would like to thank the 2019 Progeny Test sponsors for their support in bettering our breed:
The American Berkshire Association also greatly appreciated the time and investment that the research collaborators provide:
LFM Labs
This opportunity is open to all Berkshire members. The tentative delivery date for the 2020 Progeny Test is April 18.