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< PreviousTo the Active Members of the National Swine RegistryIt is my pleasure to present the following information as a combined annual report of the National Swine Registry, an LLC partnership comprised of the American Yorkshire Club, Hampshire Swine Registry, United Duroc Swine Registry and the American Landrace Association. This marks the 19th year that all four breeds have operated under the NSR umbrella, as the American Landrace Association ofﬁ cially joined on Jan. 1, 1998. The Yorkshire, Duroc and Hampshire associations each represent a 30 percent interest in the ﬁ nancial affairs of the NSR, while Landrace are represented at 10 percent. Collectively, these four breeds represent more than 80 percent of the purebred hog registrations in the country and are incorporated into the breeding schemes utilized by commercial swine production throughout the world. The lifeblood of this organization is the result of the dedication and commitment demonstrated by the members recognized in this report. In this report, you will ﬁ nd a listing of the top junior and senior recorders for each breed, as well as the top STAGES™ recorders and state activity comparisons. Our STAGES™ genetic evaluation program continues to grow, with records in excess of 2.5 million. The international markets are an intricate part of our membership, and we look forward to new opportunities in coming years. The National Junior Swine Association (NJSA), currently, has more than 13,850 members from 45 states plus three countries, and is recognized as one of the largest youth organizations in animal agriculture. The Seedstock EDGE is recognized as one of the leading publications in the livestock industry and offers an outstanding venue for the membership to promote their genetic programs and services.The structure of the National Swine Registry is such that nearly all the income and expenses accrue to and ﬂ ow through the organization. Therefore, this report includes an income and expense report for the NSR but only the balance sheets for each of the individual breed associations. The American Yorkshire Club, Hampshire Swine Registry and United Duroc Swine Registry each contributed $150,000 to the initial formation of the NSR, while the American Landrace Association contributed $50,000. The breed’s equity in the NSR is adjusted each year, depending on the proﬁ t or loss experienced by the NSR. In addition to their equity in the NSR, each breed still maintains their own investment portfolio of cash reserves and are reﬂ ected on the balance sheet for each of the associations. As you can see, the NSR experienced a positive cash position in 2017. Several key staff members left our employment in 2017. We were blessed to have found several outstanding individuals that will contribute to future endeavors at the NSR. The talented individuals who make up the NSR staff have the desire to make a difference within the pedigreed swine industry. With a dedicated membership and staff, we will continue to develop programs and opportunities that beneﬁ t the NSR/NJSA membership in upcoming years.Your NSR Executive Committee has aggressively pursued and endorsed changes in the NSR operating structure, and wants input and suggestions from you – the membership. We invite you to share any comments and/or concerns you may have about programs, services or information presented throughout this report.Sincerely,Michael A. PaulCEO Mike PaulChief Executive Ofﬁ cerWest Lafayette, IndianaMarch 20, 2018APRIL/MAY 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE5018 AprilMay SE Form.indd 504/4/2018 9:29:05 AMMeet the BoardsAt the NSR Annual Meeting held March 20, in West Lafayette, Ind., new members and ofﬁ cers were named to the breed boards and the NSR Executive Committee. 2018 Duroc Board of Directors (l to r): Brett Beyers, Ill.; Joe Roberts, Mo.; Chad Hill, Texas; President Don R. Smith, Ohio; Jayson Butts, Wisc., Vice President Doug Albright, Mich.; and Darrell Drake, Ind.2018 Hampshire Board of Directors (l to r): President Dusty Cain, Iowa; Jim McCoy, Ohio; Mike Day, Okla.; Mike Watson, Ind.; and Vice President Kyle Baade, Neb.; Not Pictured: Brad Mortensen, Mich.; Kevin Wendt, Ohio2018 Landrace Board of Directors (l to r): President Lynsee Shaffer-Pullen, Ind.; Freddie Grohmann, Ill.; Vice President Nick Siedelmann, Iowa; Jonas McGrew, Ill.; Russell Pedrett, Calif.; and Mark Korb, Ohio • Not Pictured: Sam Malcolm, Ind.2018 Yorkshire Board of Directors (l to r): Steve Cobb, Ark.; President Dr. Mike Tripp, Okla.; Dan Burzlaff, Iowa; Vice President Broc Thompson, Ohio; Kevin Ricker, Ohio; Ben Olsen, S.D.; and Matt Rohrig, Iowa2018 NSR Executive Committee(left to right) » Bill Range, Ill. » Dusty Cain, Iowa • Chairman » Dr. Mike Tripp, Okla. » Lynsee Shaffer-Pullen, Ind. » Jim McCoy, Ohio » Dan Burzlaff, Iowa » Brett Beyers, Ill. • Vice Chairman » Cody McCleery, Texas » Kyle Baade, Neb.• Not pictured: Steve Cobb, Ark.51APRIL/MAY 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE18 AprilMay SE Form.indd 514/4/2018 9:29:08 AMREGISTRATION BY FIRMRANK FIRM LITTERS 1 Shaffer Genetics, INT’L ...........................................975 2 The Maschhoffs, IL ..................................................772 3 Cedar Ridge Genetics, IL .......................................478 4 Whiteshire, INT’L ....................................................348 5 Compart’s Boar Store, MN .....................................342 6 Waldo Genetics, NE ...............................................334 7 Zehr Farms, IL .........................................................231 8 Shaffer Genetics, IN................................................138 9 Truline Genetics, MO..............................................137 10 Jack Rodibaugh & Sons, IN ....................................118 11 Stewart’s Duroc Farm, IA ........................................114 12 Whiteshire-Hamroc, IN ...........................................101 13 Shipley Swine Genetics, OH ....................................98 14 Howard Parrish, OH .................................................92 15 Huinker Durocs Ltd, IA ............................................83 16 Isler Genetics, OH ...................................................76 17 Albright Swine Farms, MI ........................................69 17 Jerry Hufﬁ ngton, IL ..................................................69 18 Beyers Farms, IL ......................................................60 19 RW Genetics Inc., TX ...............................................53 19 David Martin, IA ......................................................53 19 Drake Purebred Farms, IN .......................................53 19 Chuck & Ben Olsen, SD ...........................................53 20 Shaffer’s Goldrush, IN ..............................................44 21 Kent Brattain & Family, IN .......................................41 TOP JUNIOR RECORDERSRANK JUNIOR RECORDER LITTERS 1 The Cain Kids, IA .....................................................59 2 Kaden Butts, WI .......................................................56 3 Hope/Gracie/Reagan Flaspohler, IN .......................35 4 Abigayle E Bartholomew, TN ..................................30 5 Ty Jones, KY ............................................................21Duroc 2017 Top RecordersTOP TRANSFERSRANK FIRM TRANSFERS 1 Beyers Farms, IL .....................................................203 2 Howard Parrish, OH ................................................180 3 Kaden Butts, WI ......................................................122 4 Albright Swine Farms, MI .......................................105 5 Stewart’s Duroc Farm,IA ..........................................99 6 Huinker Durocs Ltd. , IA ..........................................97 7 Shipley Swine Genetic, OH .....................................96 8 Kent Brattain & Family, IN .......................................86 9 Chuck & Ben Olsen, SD ...........................................84 10 Bill & Jana Range, IL ................................................80 11 Shaffer’s Goldrush, IN ..............................................78 12 Kyle & Lynsee Pullen, IN ..........................................77 12 Eggers & Sampson Showpigs, IA ............................77 13 Mike Johnson & Guy Jackson, IN ............................75 13 Tres Amigos Showpigs, IN .......................................75 14 Kurtis Kolb, IL ..........................................................74 15 Adam Beck & Family, IN ..........................................72 16 Brent Bolen, IL .........................................................69 17 Stein & Stewart Genetics, MO .................................68 18 Jack Rodibaugh & Son, IN ......................................67 18 David Martin, IA ......................................................67 19 Jack Rodibaugh & Sons, IN .....................................64 20 Nathan Weisinger, IA ...............................................59 21 Nilson Durocs, MN ..................................................58 22 Platt Showpigs, IN ...................................................57 22 Brock Herren, OK ....................................................57TOP SOW PRODUCTIVITY RECORDSRANK FIRM SPI LITTERS 1 Shaffer Genetics, INT’L ......................................... 4,113 2 The Maschhoffs, IL ................................................ 1,780 3 Compart’s Boar Store, MN ................................... 1,155 4 Whiteshire, INT’L ....................................................941 5 Waldo Genetics, NE ...............................................921POSTWEANING DATA CONTRIBUTORS BY FIRMRANK FIRM RECORDS 1 Shaffer Genetics, INT’L ...........................................652 2 Cedar Ridge Genetics, IL .......................................359 3 The Maschhoffs, IL ..................................................333 4 Compart’s Boar Store, MN .....................................260 5 Waldo Genetics, NE ...............................................259DUROC NATIONAL PREMIER SIRERWWF6 Attention 37-1Firm: Upperhand Genetics, INBred by: RW Genetics and Wolf Family, TX APRIL/MAY 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE5218 AprilMay SE Form.indd 524/4/2018 9:29:09 AMREGISTRATION BY FIRMRANK FIRM LITTERS 1 Earl Cain & Family, IA .............................................205 2 Young & Guard, IN .................................................119 3 Heimer Hampshires, MO .........................................63 4 Truline Genetics, MO...............................................60 5 Kyle & Laura Baade, NE ..........................................56 5 Jerry D Brink, IA.......................................................56 6 Babcock Genetics, WI .............................................53 7 Brent Bolen, IL .........................................................52 8 Drake Purebred Farms, IN .......................................48 8 Grimm Purebreds, IA ...............................................48 9 Marland Farms, IA ...................................................46 9 Steve & Derek Earnhart Families, IN .......................46 10 Shaffer’s Goldrush, IN ..............................................44 11 Whiteshire-Hamroc, IN ............................................39 12 Whiteshire, INT’L .....................................................38 13 Kilmer Swine Farms Inc., IN .....................................37 14 Joe Lancaster, OK....................................................28 14 Colton Williams, MO ...............................................28 14 Kent Brattain & Family, IN .......................................28 15 George & Mike Watson, IN .....................................26 16 Swenson Brothers Hampshires, IL ...........................25 17 Austin Joostberns, MI ..............................................24 17 Bowen Hamps & Yorks, IL ........................................24 18 Robert Meeker, IL ....................................................23 19 Iverson Farms, IA .....................................................22 19 Walsh Family Farm LLC, WI .....................................22 TOP JUNIOR RECORDERSRANK JUNIOR RECORDER LITTERS 1 Cade Fecke, IL .........................................................66 2 Braxton Funkhouser, IN ...........................................24 3 Tegan Walker, IN .....................................................22 4 Kole Clark, GA .........................................................16 4 Riley & Ethan Wendt, OH ........................................16Hampshire 2017 Top RecordersTOP TRANSFERSRANK FIRM TRANSFERS 1 Earl Cain & Family, IA .............................................133 2 Heimer Hampshires, MO ........................................118 3 Peter Farms, IL ........................................................105 4 Brent Bolen, IL .........................................................94 5 Shaffer’s Goldrush, IN ..............................................90 6 Young & Guard, IN ..................................................86 7 Kent Brattain & Family, IN .......................................82 8 Marland Farms, IA ...................................................80 9 Cade Fecke, IL .........................................................78 10 Kyle & Laura Baade, NE ..........................................75 11 John Graber & Family, OH ......................................73 12 Walsh Family Farm, WI ............................................71 13 Grimm Purebreds, IA ...............................................66 14 Kilmer Swine Farms Inc., IN .....................................65 15 George & Mike Watson, IN .....................................61 15 Austin Joostberns, MI ..............................................61 16 Peters Hamps & Showpigs, IN ................................57 17 Drake Purebred Farm, IN ........................................56 18 Hurliman Brothers, IL ...............................................54 19 Autrey Showpigs, IN ................................................49 20 Plain Vu Genetics, IN ...............................................46 21 Jake & Kaylee Keppy, IA .........................................40 22 Braxton Funkhouser, IN ...........................................38 23 Tegan Walker, IN .....................................................37 24 Bowen Hamps & Yorks, IL ........................................32 25 Joe Lancaster, OK....................................................31 25 Alex Denny, IL ..........................................................31TOP SOW PRODUCTIVITY RECORDSRANK FIRM SPI LITTERS 1 Earl Cain & Family, IA .............................................163 2 Whiteshire-Hamroc, IN ............................................95 2 Truline Genetics, MO...............................................52 4 Drake Purebred Farms, IN .......................................43 5 Joe Lancaster, OK....................................................37POSTWEANING DATA CONTRIBUTORS BY FIRMRANK FIRM RECORDS 1 Babcock Genetics, WI ............................................132 2 Whiteshire, INT’L .....................................................74 3 Truline Genetics, MO...............................................62 4 Whiteshire-Hamroc, IN ............................................61 5 Mitchem Family Swine Farm, IN ..............................30TOP HAMPSHIRE AI AWARDFirm: Hi Point Genetics, IL .......................................Certiﬁ cates: 52053APRIL/MAY 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE18 AprilMay SE Form.indd 534/4/2018 9:29:10 AMREGISTRATION BY FIRMRANK FIRM LITTERS 1 The Maschhoffs, IL ................................................ 2,600 2 Shaffer Genetics, INT’L ......................................... 1,350 3 Cedar Ridge Genetics, IL .......................................721 4 Whiteshire, INT’L ....................................................488 5 Waldo Genetics, NE ...............................................296 6 Compart’s Boar Store, MN .....................................179 7 Whiteshire-Hamroc, IN ...........................................147 8 Shaffer Genetics, IN................................................111 9 Truline Genetics, MO...............................................95 10 Malcolm & Whiteshire LLC, IN ................................23 11 Drake Purebred Farms, IN .......................................21 11 Kent Brattain & Family, IN .......................................21 12 Korb Farms Inc., OH ................................................16 13 Lance & Mitchell Westcamp, OH ............................15 14 Mcgrew Showpigs, IL ..............................................11 15 Behrmann Hog Farm, IL ..........................................10 16 Tom Knauer Family, WI .............................................7 16 Oneil Family, IN ........................................................7 16 Flach Farms, IL ..........................................................7 17 WinTex Farms, TX .....................................................6 17 Vista Brook Farms, KY ..............................................6 18 Isler Genetics, OH ....................................................5 18 Grant Lazarus Iii, PA ..................................................5 18 Brian Mitchem & Family, IN ......................................5 19 Burkhalter Showpigs, IN ...........................................4 19 Peyton Hill, OK .........................................................4 19 John Vaubel & Family, OH........................................4TOP JUNIOR RECORDERSRANK JUNIOR RECORDER LITTERS 1 Kolton Olaf Knauth, IL .............................................16 2 Tegan Walker, IN .....................................................13 3 Maddie Fugate, IL ...................................................10 4 Ty Jones, KY .............................................................6 4 Chad Mauck, IN ........................................................6Landrace 2017 Top RecordersTOP LANDRACE AI AWARDFirm: Upperhand Genetics, IN ..............................................Certiﬁ cates: 153TOP TRANSFERSRANK FIRM TRANSFERS 1 Kent Brattain & Family, IN .......................................66 2 Kolton Olaf Knauth, IL .............................................43 3 Shaffer Genetics, IN.................................................37 4 Clint Thayer, IN ........................................................36 5 McGrew Showpigs, IL ..............................................31 5 Lance & Mitchell Wes, OH ......................................31 6 Maddie Fugate, IL ...................................................30 7 Korb Farms Inc., OH ................................................28 7 Chad Mauck, IN .......................................................28 8 Comparts Boar Store, MN .......................................22 8 Behrmann Hog Farm, IL ..........................................22 8 Tegan Walker, IN .....................................................22 9 Ashley/Garrett Crow, IN ..........................................21 10 Flach Farms, IL .........................................................17 11 Knauth Showpigs, IL ................................................16 11 Alexis Hernandez, CA ..............................................16 12 Small Town Genetics, CA ........................................15 13 Daulton Family Show, OH .......................................14 13 Sam Scher, IN ..........................................................14 13 Nathan & Ben Lenig, IN ..........................................14 14 Trent Hart, OH .........................................................13 14 Cash Lehrman, SD ...................................................13 15 Burkhalter Showpigs, IN ..........................................12 15 Little Farms Inc., IA ..................................................12 15 Mark & Sandy Ottenwalter, CA ...............................12TOP SOW PRODUCTIVITY RECORDSRANK FIRM SPI LITTERS 1 Shaffer Genetics, INT’L ......................................... 1,048 2 Cedar Ridge Genetics, IL .......................................601 3 The Maschhoffs, IL ..................................................465 4 Waldo Genetics, NE ...............................................271 5 Whiteshire, INT’L ....................................................256POSTWEANING DATA CONTRIBUTORS BY FIRMRANK FIRM RECORDS 1 Shaffer Genetics, INT’L ......................................... 4,029 2 The Maschhoffs, IL ................................................ 2,305 3 Whiteshire, INT’L .................................................. 1,516 4 Cedar Ridge Genetics, IL ..................................... 1,068 5 Waldo Genetics, NE ...............................................991APRIL/MAY 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE5418 AprilMay SE Form.indd 544/4/2018 9:29:11 AMREGISTRATION BY FIRMRANK FIRM LITTERS 1 Shaffer Genetics, INT’L ......................................... 3,262 2 The Maschhoffs, IL ................................................ 2,206 3 Whiteshire, INT’L .................................................. 1,149 4 Cedar Ridge Genetics, IL .......................................556 5 Waldo Genetics, NE ...............................................413 6 Compart’s Boar Store, MN .....................................405 7 Isler Genetics, OH ..................................................201 8 Puretek Genetics, IN...............................................184 9 Whiteshire-Hamroc, IN ...........................................174 10 Shaffer Genetics, IN................................................171 11 Wayne J Huinker, IA ...............................................168 12 Truline Genetics, MO..............................................137 13 Shipley Swine Genetics, OH ...................................120 14 Ricker Yorkshires, OH .............................................116 14 Michigan State University, MI .................................116 15 Jack Rodibaugh & Sons, IN .....................................93 16 Chuck & Ben Olsen, SD ...........................................91 17 Steve Cobb & Family, AR ........................................71 18 Charles Real, TX ......................................................67 19 Kuhlow Girls Showpigs, WI......................................61 19 Grimm Purebreds, IA ...............................................61 20 Oklahoma State University, OK ...............................60 21 Thompson Brothers Genetics, OH ..........................58 21 Eddie E Robinson, MO ............................................58 22 Drake Purebred Farms, IN .......................................49 TOP JUNIOR RECORDERSRANK JUNIOR RECORDER LITTERS 1 Hope/Gracie/Reagan Flaspohler, IN .......................50 2 Lindsi Loos, NE ........................................................41 3 Cade Fecke, IL .........................................................36 4 Kole Clark, GA .........................................................27 5 Reagan Titus, IL .......................................................24Yorkshire 2017 Top RecordersTOP YORKSHIRE AI AWARDFirm: Genetic Edge, OH ...................................................... Certiﬁ cates: 645TOP TRANSFERSRANK FIRM TRANSFERS 1 Shipley Swine Genetic, OH ....................................226 2 Ricker Yorkshires, OH .............................................195 3 Chuck & Ben Olsen, SD ..........................................182 4 Thompson Brothers, OH ........................................106 5 DJ & Amara Sanders, IN .........................................102 6 Grimm Purebreds, IA ...............................................93 7 Jack Rodibaugh & Sons, IN .....................................79 8 Cade Fecke, IL .........................................................76 9 Steve Cobb & Family, AR ........................................74 10 Shaffers Goldrush, IN ..............................................66 11 Platt Showpigs, IN ...................................................65 12 Wayne J Huinker, IA ................................................64 13 Liahn Genetics, IN ...................................................62 14 Oklahoma State University, OK ...............................61 14 Chad Day, IN ...........................................................61 15 Mark & Sandy Ottenwalter, CA ...............................59 16 Final Drive Genetics, IN ...........................................55 16 Hilman B Schroeder, WI ...........................................55 16 Genetic Edge/Moyer, OH........................................55 17 George Watson & Family, KY ..................................53 17 William John Hilty Jr., PA .........................................53 17 Adam Beck & Family, IN ..........................................53 18 Jared Frueh, IL .........................................................51 18 Boyum Genetics, MN ..............................................51 19 Kilee & Peyton, OK ..................................................48TOP SOW PRODUCTIVITY RECORDSRANK FIRM SPI LITTERS 1 Shaffer Genetics, INT’L ......................................... 2,210 2 Whiteshire, INT’L ....................................................694 3 The Maschhoffs, IL ..................................................475 4 Cedar Ridge Genetics, IL .......................................448 5 Waldo Genetics, NE ...............................................373POSTWEANING DATA CONTRIBUTORS BY FIRMRANK FIRM RECORDS 1 Shaffer Genetics, INT’L ......................................... 8,686 2 Whiteshire, INT’L .................................................. 2,749 3 The Maschhoffs, IL ................................................ 2,291 4 Waldo Genetics, NE ............................................. 1,470 5 Cedar Ridge Genetics, IL ..................................... 1,26155APRIL/MAY 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE18 AprilMay SE Form.indd 554/4/2018 9:29:11 AMThe WatchmanLegacy 5 X I’m the Man$200/doseReserve Champion Hamp2017 Black & GoldSired by Legacy 5Legacy 5See My Point x Outta Hand$250/doseTaylor Fort 405-205-0103newcastlegenetics.comRedemptionFortune x Outta Hand$200/doseRedemption Sired Winners:Champion Division 1 CrossOYE 2018Class Winning CrossHouston 2018Reserve Divison 2 HampHouston 201714th Overall CrossOYE 20182018 Southwest Type ConferenceReserve Grand Cross BoarOwned with:Drew Hubert and Bruce Kaufman- Stress NegativeAPRIL/MAY 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE5618 AprilMay SE Form.indd 564/4/2018 9:29:14 AMSEEDSTOCK EDGE SHOW RESULTSWTCJan. 24-28, 2018Southeast RegionalJan. 24-28, 2018Fort Worth Stock ShowJan. 31-Feb. 1, 2018Georgia NationalFeb. 21-25, 2018San Angelo Stock ShowFeb. 9-15, 2018San Antonio Stock ShowFeb. 8-11, 2018SWTCFeb. 28-Mar. 3, 2018OYEMarch 7-17, 2017Sioux Empire Farm ShowJan. 24, 201857APRIL/MAY 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE18 AprilMay SE Form.indd 574/4/2018 9:29:14 AMSALE TOTAL: $22,500 | 7 BOARS AVG. $550 | 17 GILTS AVG. $1,097Champion Duroc Boar & Class 2 WinnerBG6 BG BAND OF OUTLAWS 36-1 x DCM4 HIGH RENT 43-5Shown by Goff Select Swine Genetics, Ind. Sold to Tegan Walker, Ind., for $775. Reserve Champion Duroc Boar & Class 4 WinnerRZN5 FIRE AWAY 20-7 x BEYE4 SHIFTIN’ GEARSShown by Cale Dyson, Ind. Sold to Josh Jacobi, Ind., for $600. DUROCPremier Sire – RYNK4 WAR PAINT 1-5Owned by Hi Point Genetics, Ill. Res. Premier Sire – ESSP5 STEEL PIPE 1-1Owned by Purple Power, Ind. DJ Sanders (r) accepts the Reserve Premier Sire Award from NSR Field Representative, Mick Bellamy (l). Champion Duroc Gilt & Class 7 WinnerSCFG5 WORLD CLASS 97-1 x NBD4 RED ROCK 24-5Shown by Aiden Wilhelmy, OhioSold to Brock Herren, Okla., for $3,200. Reserve Champion Duroc Gilt & Class 6 WinnerKTB6 WATCH ‘N LEARN 6-3 x JCFF4 TURN UP 4-2Shown by Colton & Landyn Cooper, Ind. Sold to Southern Select Show Pigs, Ga., for $575. Perry, Ga. • Jan. 27JUDGE: Brock Herren, Okla. • AUCTIONEER: Kevin Wendt, Ohio2018NSR Winter Type Conf.Reserve Champion Duroc Boar & Class 4 WinnerRZN5 FIRE AWAY 20-7 x BEYE4 SHIFTIN’ GEARSShown by Cale Dyson, Ind. Sold to Josh Jacobi, Ind., for $600. APRIL/MAY 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE5818 AprilMay SE Form.indd 584/4/2018 9:29:18 AMThe 2018 Winter Type Conference in Perry, Georgia, was one that had great weather and a record shatter-ing number of entries. This show continues to grow every year and is becoming a must-attend event. The Duroc portion of this year’s show was full of outstanding females and a really strong, competitive boar show.The judge at this year’s event was Brock Her-ren, Oklahoma. Brock is an outstanding young breeder and did a great job judging his ﬁ rst na-tional show. This writer is pretty certain we’ll see more of him in the future. Thank you! Well done!Col. Kevin Wendt was once more the auctioneer for this year’s event. As always, he continues to be one of the very best at his craft. Thanks, Colonel!As usual, we began Saturday night’s sale with the presentation of the Premier and Reserve Premier Sire awards. This year’s Premier Sire was RYNK5 War Paint 1-5 owned by Hi Point Genetics, Illinois. The Reserve Premier Sire was ESSP5 Steel Pipe 1-1 owned by Purple Power Boar Stud, Indiana. Congratulations to these two owners for winning these very coveted awards.We began the sale with the champion boar. Com-ing out of class 2 earlier in the day, this boar was con-signed by Goff Select Swine Genetics, Indiana. This son of BG6 Band of Outlaws 36-1 is so correct in all the areas that are important. He is sound, stout, really square made and certainly looked like a boar when he came right at you. He topped the sale at $775 and went back to Indiana with Tegan Walker. Great buy here.Cale Dyson’s class 4 winner was the reserve cham-pion. Sired by RZN5 Fire Away 20-7, this guy has a bunch of feature and opened up into a big chest ﬂ oor and upper rib. This boar also made his way back to Indiana with Josh Jacobi at a price of $600.This year’s class 1 winner was shown by the Wehmeier ﬁ rm, Indiana. A son of BEYE3 Dif-ferent Deal 45-3, this young boar is stout and correct with a good amount of muscle. Kuhlow Girls from Wisconsin had the class 3 winner. Sired by the Premier Sire, this boar is as good looking as any in the barn. His shape, struc-ture and skeletal correctness made this one a great buy for RAR Genetics, Iowa, at $400.Tyler Waechter, Jordan Schippert, Thomas Trout, and Bryson Stickler all had nice boars that came in later and all found good homes.We led the gilt portion of the sale off with the re-serve champion of the NJSA Southeast Regional show held on Friday. Taylor Barber, Georgia, was the owner of this female. Her look, femininity, extension and stout-ness made this daughter of IZF6 Cheap Money 2-5 a great buy for Brent Bolen, Illinois, at $2,300.Next up was champion of the open show and the winner of class 7. Aiden Wilhelmy’s, Ohio, entry is mega stout, huge ribbed and as opened up and true off both ends as you can make one. Sired by SCFG5 World Class 97-10, this gilt made a long trip back to Oklahoma with the judge for $3,200. Thanks for stepping up, Brock.Colton and Landyn Cooper, Indiana, had the re-serve champion with their winner of class 6. Sired by KTB6 Watch ‘N Learn 6-3, this gilt is a fault free, correct gilt with all the basics. She stayed in Geor-gia with Southern Select Show Pigs at $575.Taylor Schuerman, Indiana, was next with her HP6 He Is What He Is 63-2 daughter. The winner of class 1 earlier in the day, this one is a lady. So attractive and well bal-anced when on the move, she combines those things with a really square build and excellent bone. She was Brent Bolen’s second purchase of the day at $1,600.Courtney Conine, Georgia, won class 4 and was next in line. A littermate to the sale starter that was reserve champion in the NJSA show, this one proved to be quite popular. This one is moderate, really opened up into a big chest ﬂ oor and had a massive ribcage and top. Put these things on a skeleton that could go all day and you’ve got the top-selling gilt at $4,000. She’s headed to Indiana with Shaffer’s Goldrush, Indiana. Audrey Rice, Indiana, had the class 8 winner. Sired by CDO6 He’s It 215-2, this gal is a bigger framed female with an immense body cavity and still man-aged to have plenty of muscle and width with a great set of feet and legs. She’s going back to In-diana with Purple Power Boar Stud at $2,600. Nelson Hanson, California was next with his class 2 winner. A daughter of HAT5 Hill All Good 16-3, this one is basic, complete and well balanced. This one is headed south to Florida with Clevic Selph for $200.The class 3 winner was shown by Connor and Cagney Utterback, Indiana. The winner of class 5 was exhibited by Landin Crummey, Georgia.There were several other nice gilts throughout the sale order. I would encourage you to go through the sale report and see where some of these gilts landed.All in all, the 2018 Winter Type Conference was a success with several really good hogs ﬁ nding great new homes. This event just continues to get big-ger and bigger. Make plans to attend in 2019!I hope everyone has had a successful win-ter in the farrowing house. Safe travels and we look forward to seeing you at the next show!Mick Bellamy | mick@nationalswine.comNSR Field RepresentativeFrom the Field59APRIL/MAY 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE18 AprilMay SE Form.indd 594/4/2018 10:28:04 AMNext >