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Waikato Times, Volume 122, Issue 20494, 10 May 1938, Page 20 (Supplement)

“LUCERNEDALE” STUD TYPE AND EARLY MATURITY Raised under natural conditions, the pigs of the “ Lucernedale” Pedi gree Stud, the property of Mr Fred Discombe, of Hautapu, Cambridge are outstanding for type and early maturity. While “Lucernedale” Tam worths, Berkshires, Large Blacks and Duroc Jerseys have not been exhibited, the pigs of all breeds sold at the stud's annual sale and privately have secured a good proportion of leading awards throughout the Dominion and Australia. The “ Lucernedale” Stud has been built up over a series of years through heavy importations from overseas' studs. Only the fastest maturing strains of correct type have been developed, the owner of the stud believing that constitution always comes first. Pigs that will not thrive under natural outdoor conditions will spell disaster to the profits. The baconer that cannot reach 160 pounds dead weight within 180 days under ordinary farming conditions should give the farmer reason for concern, states Mr Discombe. When fast maturing strains on both sides are mated this weight is easily obtained. The home of the stud, which is situated three miles from Cambridge, has abundant shelter belts and ideal pastures. During the past six months the following importations have been added to the stud. One Large Black boar and sow from England; one Duroc Jersey boar and two in-farrow sows from Canada; one Berkshire boar and two in-farrow sows from Australia; one Tamworth boar and one in-farrow sow, also from Australia. The Australian purchases were personally selected from leadng studs by Mr Discombe during his recent visit. v HOME OF CHAMPIONS “MOUNTLEY” PEDIGREE PIGS If it was only for the fact that the stud includes England’s former supreme Tamworth champion, Berkswell Up-to-date 6th., the “ Mountley” pedigree pig stud, the property of Mr A. T. Rogeis, of Ngaruawahia, would be a certain draw card for enthusiastic breeders from all parts of Australia and New Zealand. But the Mountley Stud offers more than this for it includes the Dominion’s foremost Tamworths, Large Blacks and Berkshire pigs that have won championship honours at the % leading shows throughout the Dominion. First glance shows that Mr Rogers’ establishment is managed in a progressive manner and that modern methods play no small part in maintaining the enviable reputation of the Mountley Stud. The property comprises 85 acres developed from gorse in an incredibly short time and at the present time is carrying 1100 pigs. A large modern and spacious concrete shed which houses some 300 pigs is used for finishing off the baconers and porkers, for besides the breeding of pedigree pigs Mr Rogers produces pork and bacon, between 3000 and 4000 fat pigs being turned off the property annually. The staple part of the pigs’ rations comprises buttermilk which is pumped through pipes from the Taupiri dairy factory. The Mountley Stud of pedigree pigs has been largely built up on imported blood and Mr Rogers has spared no expense in bringing the best blood from overseas. His imported stock are breeding on and his show records prove and endorse his sound breeding policy. As one indication of his success in the show ring, Mountley Berkshireo and Tamworths swept the boards at the Auckland Royal Show, winning all male and female championships. THE TE RAPA STUD OPEN-AIR CONDITIONS On his fine 24-acre plant at Te Rapa Mr R. Chilcott maintains Berkshire and Tamworth sheds and turns off 3500 baconers in the year. Every pig is bred and reared under open-air conditions, a condition making for constitution and vigorous development. It was Mr Chilcott’s big open-air plant, established now for a quarter of a century, that was the basis of the model plant introduced by the Waikato Pig Recording Club. The great value of the open-air system has been definitely proved by Mr Chilcott. Recently he was offered a premium for his big supply of baconers because they are entirely reared and finished in the paddocks. In the management of his Berkshire and Tamworth studs Mr Chilcott follows the sound policy of heavjf’ culling, only the pigs meeting with his critical approval being kept for breeding purposes. No doubt this is why over 25 years Mr Chilcott has developed a fine connection with pig breeders throughout the Dominion on the principle of the breeder selecting the stock his client wants. Te Rapa Tamworths and Berkshires have a high reputation, and the modern English improved Berkshire favoured possesses all the utility advantages that have made the Berkshire so popular, while the greater length, even depth, neat shoulder and fine jowl with the unexcelled Berkshire ham, make it an ideal baconer.