| The Berkshire breed is the only
genetic source in the swine industry that has a value-based premium
based on known superior pork quality. Berkshire pork has been
scientifically proven to have better color, texture, marbling,
ultimate pH, and water holding capacity -- all known factors
to better eating quality and making pork the meat of choice.
Several packers are paying substantial premiums for Berkshire
market hogs. A simple management choice -- the selection of purebred
Berkshire genetics with a properly transferred pedigree will
open the door for new profit opportunities that can't be found
anywhere in the entire pork industry. Today's Berkshires have
been bred to be strong in the profit areas -- either maternal
or as a terminal sire. Berkshire premiums can be realized in
any operation -- large or small, and represent a great opportunity
to keep family farm pork operations viable for the future. |
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