Name Name of Owner or Entity Submitting.
Name of Primary Contact Please provide a contact person if more information is required
First
Last
Phone number The best phone number for primary Contact and the best time of day to contact. Please include time zone.
Email Address
Address Address of Owner or Facility
Website Farm or Facility website (if any)
Entity Submitting Candidate Hogs Please check the box that most closely describes the submitter/owner of candidate hogs
Type of Facility If the above answer is "Other" please describe here
Please describe the Farm or Facility submitting candidate hogs Please list all breeds of intact swine present. If a Farm please list acreage, type (homestead, commercial, etc). Please include years in operation. Tell us about yourself.
Do you currently own living pigs which you believe to be pure Meishan ? After reviewing your application the A.M.B.A. may choose to enter all or part of your submission as A.M.B.A. "Certified Pure Meishan Foundation Stock" or simply as grade status listed as "Pure on Appearance." The A.M.B.A. at its sole discretion reserves the right to reject all or part of any submission. Only hogs which the A.M.B.A. census team can trace through a chain of custody to the original research herds at USDA, University of Illinois, and Iowa State shall be entered into the A.M.B.A. Herd Book as "Foundation Stock." By answering this question "yes" you certify that you have reason to believe your pigs are pure Meishan hogs. However, by filling out this form you are under no obligation to supply other records (ie: customer lists, breeding histories, etc) referenced here. Such further submissions are completely voluntary. However, the availability of those records may impact the final decision of the A.M.B.A. census team as it relates to this submission. Further by completing this form, you are indicating your wish to submit candidates for inclusion into the A.M.B.A. herd book and agree to the terms of such a submission.
Have you bred pure Meishan Hogs at you facility? Have you bred or farrowed litters of pure Meishan Hogs at your facility?
Have you bred F1 Meishan crosses at your facility? Have you farrowed litters where at least one contributor to the breeding was (in your opinion) a pure Meishan and one was not?
Have you maintained accurate breeding records? Do you have records of the breedings (pure or F1) at you facility which involved at least one pure Meishan as a contributor to the litter?
Have you sold intact purebred Meishans from your facility? Please enter if you have either sold an intact pure Meishan hog (or hogs) or sold intact pure offspring from Meishan Hogs bred at your facility?
Have you sold F1 cross Meishans? Have you sold intact F1 cross Meishans bred at your facility?
Have you maintained records of your Meishan sales? Have you maintained sales records (breedings, dates, parents, liter sizes) of Meishan stock and offspring at your facility? This would include pure and F1 cross breedings or examples.
Have you ever consigned Meishans at an auction? Have you ever consigned Meishans for sale (pure or crosses) at a livestock auction or exotic animal auction?
Auctions you have consigned at: Please list any such auctions individually. Please include name of auction, location of auction and number of lots you consigned.
Have you owned Pure Meishan breeding stock which is now deceased? If you previously owned pure Meishan Breeders that are now deceased and you (or your customers) own their descendants please enter yes. Then submit those pigs as candidate hogs below. Do this only for hogs you have owned.
Breeding Boars Alive How many living pure Meishan breeding boars (not the offspring of other boars in your herd) are at you facility that you wish to submit as candidates. Enter 0 for none
Breeding Boars Deceased How many pure Meishan breeding boars that currently have pure offspring in your herd, but are deceased, do you wish to submit as candidate hogs? Enter 0 for none.
Breeding Gilts or Sows Alive How many living pure Meishan breeding gilts or sows (not the offspring of other boars in your herd) are at you facility that you wish to submit as candidates? Enter 0 for none.
Breeding Sows or Gilts deceased How many pure Meishan breeding sows or gilts that currently have pure offspring in your herd, but are deceased, do you wish to submit as candidate hogs? Enter 0 for none.
Total Candidate Hogs to be submitted The total number of individual living or deceased (with offspring) pure candidate hogs for submission to the A.M.B.A.
Sex of Candidate Hog #1 Only submit intact living candidate hogs or deceased candidate hogs which have decendants
Is candidate Hog #1 still alive? Please note if the candidate hog is still alive.
Date Candidate hog #1 died Please enter the date hog died. Estimate if necessary.
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Number of litters Farrowed by Candidate Hog #1 Please list the number of litters (pure or crossed with another breed boar) this female Meishan has farrowed while in your possession.
Largest litter Farrowed by Candidate Hog #1 Please list the largest litter farrowed by this sow. Include pure or crossed breedings. Please record the total number of piglets farrowed (not weened, include still-borns.)
Source of Candidate Hog #1 List the name and contact information for the source of this hog. Include address and phone number whenever possible. Indicate any information you received as to how the seller came into possession of this hog. Please be specific. This information will be critical in both the analysis of whether the hog will be placed in the herd book and whether the hog will receive Foundation Stock Status. You can upload any documentation in another field below.
Name of Candidate Hog #1 Name and ear tag number or ear notching (if applicable) of submitted candidate hog
Candidate Hog #1 Date of Birth Please try to be accurate as to the month and year of birth of the hog as you know it.
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Date Candidate Hog #1 Acquired Please enter the date you acquired this hog. Please make every effort to accurately list the month and year.
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Upload Pictures of Candidate hog #1 Please provide a side view, front view, and a picture next to a person for scale. Max file size is 6MB.
Sex of Candidate Hog #2 Only submit intact living candidate hogs or deceased candidate hogs which have decendants
Is candidate Hog #2 still alive Please note if candidate hog is still alive
Date Candidate hog #2 died Please enter the date hog died. Estimate if necessary.
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Number of litters Farrowed by Candidate Hog #2 Please list the number of litters (pure or crossed with another breed boar) this female Meishan has farrowed while in your possession.
Largest litter Farrowed by Candidate Hog #2 Please list the largest litter farrowed by this sow. Include pure or crossed breedings. Please record the total number of piglets farrowed (not weened, include still-borns.)
Source of Candidate Hog #2 List the name and contact information for the source of this hog. Include address and phone number whenever possible. Indicate any information you received as to how the seller came into possession of this hog. Please be specific. This information will be critical in both the analysis of whether the hog will be placed in the herd book and whether the hog will receive Foundation Stock Status. You can upload any documentation in another field below.
Name of Candidate Hog #2 Name and ear tag number or ear notching (if applicable)of submitted candidate hog
Candidate Hog #2 Date of Birth Please try to be accurate as to the month and year of birth of the hog as you know it.
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Date Candidate Hog #2 Acquired Please enter the date you acquired this hog. Please make every effort to accurately list the month and year.
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Upload Pictures of Candidate hog #2 Please provide a side view, front view, and a picture next to a person for scale. Max file size is 6MB.
Sex of Candidate Hog #3 Only submit intact living candidate hogs or deceased candidate hogs which have decendants
Is candidate Hog #3 still alive Please note if candidate hog is still alive
Date Candidate hog #3 died Please enter the date the hog died. Estimate if necessary.
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Number of litters Farrowed by Candidate Hog #3 Please list the number of litters (pure or crossed with another breed boar) this female Meishan has farrowed while in your possession.
Largest litter Farrowed by Candidate Hog #3 Please list the largest litter farrowed by this sow. Include pure or crossed breedings. Please record the total number of piglets farrowed (not weened, include stil-borns.)
Source of Candidate Hog #3 List the name and contact information for the source of this hog. Include address and phone number whenever possible.Indicate any information you received as to how the seller came into possession of this hog. Please be specific. This information will be critical in both the analysis of whether the hog will be placed in the herd book and whether the hog will receive Foundation Stock Status. You can upload any documentation in another field below.
Name of Candidate Hog #3 Name and ear tag number or ear notching (if applicable)of submitted candidate hog
Candidate Hog #3 Date of Birth Please try to be accurate as to the month and year of birth of the hog as you know it.
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Date Candidate Hog #3 Acquired Please enter the date you acquired this hog. Please make every effort to accurately list the month and year.
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Upload Pictures of Candidate hog #3 Please provide a side view, front view, and a picture next to a person for scale. Max file size is 6MB.
Sex of Candidate Hog #4 Only submit intact living candidate hogs or deceased candidate hogs which have decendants
Is candidate Hog #4 still alive Please note if candidate hog is still alive
Date Candidate hog #4 died Please enter the date the hog died. Estimate if necessary.
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Number of litters Farrowed by Candidate Hog #4 Please list the number of litters (pure or crossed with another breed boar) this female Meishan has farrowed while in your possession.
Largest litter Farrowed by Candidate Hog #4 Please list the largest litter (pure or cross farrowed by this sow. Include pure or crossed breedings. Please record total number of piglets farrowed (not weened ,include still borns)
Source of Candidate Hog #4 List the name and contact information for the source of this hog. Include address and phone number whenever possible.Indicate any information you received as to how the seller came into possession of this hog. Please be specific. This information will be critical in both the analysis of whether the hog will be placed in the herd book and whether the hog will receive Foundation Stock Status. You can upload any documentation in another field below.
Name of Candidate Hog #4 Name and ear tag number or ear notching (if applicable)of submitted candidate hog
Candidate Hog #4 Date of Birth Please try to be accurate as to the month and year of birth of the hog as you know it.
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Date Candidate Hog #4 Acquired Please enter the date you acquired this hog. Please make every effort to accurately list the month and year.
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Upload Pictures of Candidate hog #4 Please provide a side view, front view, and a picture next to a person for scale. Max file size is 6MB.
Sex of Candidate Hog #5 Only submit intact living candidate hogs or deceased candidate hogs which have decendants
Is candidate Hog #5 still alive Please note if candidate hog is still alive
Date Candidate hog #5 died Please enter the date the hog died. Estimate if necessary.
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Number of litters Farrowed by Candidate Hog #5 Please list the number of litters (pure or crossed with another breed boar) this female Meishan has farrowed while in your possession.
Largest litter Farrowed by Candidate Hog #5 Please list the largest litter farrowed by this sow. Include pure or crossed breedings. Please record the total number of piglets farrowed (not weened, include still-borns.)
Source of Candidate Hog #5 List the name and contact information for the source of this hog. Include address and phone number whenever possible. Indicate any information you received as to how the seller came into possession of this hog. Please be specific. This information will be critical in both the analysis of whether the hog will be placed in the herd book and whether the hog will receive Foundation Stock Status. You can upload any documentation in another field below.
Name of Candidate Hog #5 Name and ear tag number or ear notching (if applicable)of submitted candidate hog
Candidate Hog #5 Date of Birth Please try to be accurate as to the month and year of birth of the hog as you know it.
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Date Candidate Hog #5 Acquired Please enter the date you acquired this hog. Please make every effort to accurately list the month and year.
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Upload Pictures of Candidate hog #5 Please provide a side view, front view, and a picture next to a person for scale. Max file size is 6MB.
Sex of Candidate Hog #6 Only submit intact living candidate hogs or deceased candidate hogs which have decendants
Is candidate Hog #6 still alive Please note if candidate hog is still alive
Date Candidate hog #6 died Please enter the date the hog died. Estimate if necessary.
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Number of litters Farrowed by Candidate Hog #6 Please list the number of litters (pure or crossed with another breed boar) this female Meishan has farrowed while in your possession.
Largest litter Farrowed by Candidate Hog #6 Please list the largest litter farrowed by this sow. Include pure or crossed breedings. Please record the total number of piglets farrowed (not weened, include still-borns.)
Source of Candidate Hog #6 List the name and contact information for the source of this hog. Include address and phone number whenever possible.Indicate any information you received as to how the seller came into possession of this hog. Please be specific. This information will be critical in both the analysis of whether the hog will be placed in the herd book and whether the hog will receive Foundation Stock Status. You can upload any documentation in another field below.
Name of Candidate Hog #6 Name and ear tag number or ear notching (if applicable)of submitted candidate hog
Candidate Hog #6 Date of Birth Please try to be accurate as to the month an year of birth of the hog as you know it.
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Date Candidate Hog #6 Acquired Please enter the date you acquired this hog . Please make every effort to accurately list month and year
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Upload Pictures of Candidate hog #6 Please provide a side view,front view and a picture next to a person for scale. Max file size is 6MB
Sex of Candidate Hog #7 Only submit intact living candidate hogs or deceased candidate hogs which have decendants
Is candidate Hog #7 still alive Please note if candidate hog is still alive
Date Candidate hog #7 died Please enter date hog died.Estimate if necessary
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Number of litters Farrowed by Candidate Hog #7 Please list the number of litters (pure or crossed with another breed boar) this female Meishan has farrowed while in your possesion
Largest litter Farrowed by Candidate Hog #7 Please list the largest litter (pure or cross farrowed by this sow. Include pure or crossed breedings. Please record total number of piglets farrowed (not weened ,include still borns)
Source of Candidate Hog #7 List the name and contact information for the source of this hog. Include address and phone number whenever possible.Indicate any information you received as to how the seller came into possession of this hog. Please be specific. This information will be critical in both the analysis of whether the hog will be placed in the herd book and whether the hog will receive Foundation Stock Status. You can upload any documentation in another field below.
Name of Candidate Hog #7 Name and ear tag number or ear notching (if applicable)of submitted candidate hog
Candidate Hog #7 Date of Birth Please try to be accurate as to the month an year of birth of the hog as you know it.
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Date Candidate Hog #7 Acquired Please enter the date you acquired this hog . Please make every effort to accurately list month and year
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Upload Pictures of Candidate hog #7 Please provide a side view,front view and a picture next to a person for scale. Max file size is 6MB
Sex of Candidate Hog #8 Only submit intact living candidate hogs or deceased candidate hogs which have decendants
Is candidate Hog #8 still alive Please note if candidate hog is still alive
Date Candidate hog #8 died Please enter date hog died.Estimate if necessary
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Number of litters Farrowed by Candidate Hog #8 Please list the number of litters (pure or crossed with another breed boar) this female Meishan has farrowed while in your possesion
Largest litter Farrowed by Candidate Hog #8 Please list the largest litter (pure or cross farrowed by this sow. Include pure or crossed breedings. Please record total number of piglets farrowed (not weened ,include still borns)
Source of Candidate Hog #8 List the name and contact information for the source of this hog. Include address and phone number whenever possible.Indicate any information you received as to how the seller came into possession of this hog. Please be specific. This information will be critical in both the analysis of whether the hog will be placed in the herd book and whether the hog will receive Foundation Stock Status. You can upload any documentation in another field below.
Name of Candidate Hog #8 Name, ear tag number or ear notching of submitted candidate hog
Candidate Hog #8 Date of Birth Please try to be accurate as to the month an year of birth of the hog as you know it.
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Date Candidate Hog #8 Acquired Please enter the date you acquired this hog . Please make every effort to accurately list month and year
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Upload Pictures of Candidate hog #8 Please provide a side view,front view and a picture next to a person for scale. Max file size is 6MB
Sex of Candidate Hog #9 Only submit intact living candidate hogs or deceased candidate hogs which have decendants
Is candidate Hog #9 still alive Please note if candidate hog is still alive
Date Candidate hog #9 died Please enter date hog died.Estimate if necessary
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Number of litters Farrowed by Candidate Hog #9 Please list the number of litters (pure or crossed with another breed boar) this female Meishan has farrowed while in your possesion
Largest litter Farrowed by Candidate Hog #9* Please list the largest litter (pure or cross farrowed by this sow. Include pure or crossed breedings. Please record total number of piglets farrowed (not weened ,include still borns)
Source of Candidate Hog #9 List the name and contact information for the source of this hog. Include address and phone number whenever possible.Indicate any information you received as to how the seller came into possession of this hog. Please be specific. This information will be critical in both the analysis of whether the hog will be placed in the herd book and whether the hog will receive Foundation Stock Status. You can upload any documentation in another field below.
Name of Candidate Hog #9 Name and ear tag number or ear notching (if applicable)of submitted candidate hog
Candidate Hog #9 Date of Birth Please try to be accurate as to the month an year of birth of the hog as you know it.
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Date Candidate Hog #9 Acquired Please enter the date you acquired this hog . Please make every effort to accurately list month and year
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Upload Pictures of Candidate hog #9 Please provide a side view,front view and a picture next to a person for scale. Max file size is 6MB
Sex of Candidate Hog #10 Only submit intact living candidate hogs or deceased candidate hogs which have decendants
Is candidate Hog #10 still alive Please note if candidate hog is still alive
Date Candidate hog #10 died Please enter date hog died.Estimate if necessary
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Number of litters Farrowed by Candidate Hog #10 Please list the number of litters (pure or crossed with another breed boar) this female Meishan has farrowed while in your possesion
Largest litter Farrowed by Candidate Hog #10 Please list the largest litter (pure or cross farrowed by this sow. Include pure or crossed breedings. Please record total number of piglets farrowed (not weened ,include still borns)
Source of Candidate Hog #10 List the name and contact information for the source of this hog. Include address and phone number whenever possible.Indicate any information you received as to how the seller came into possession of this hog. Please be specific. This information will be critical in both the analysis of whether the hog will be placed in the herd book and whether the hog will receive Foundation Stock Status. You can upload any documentation in another field below.
Name of Candidate Hog #10 Name and ear tag number or ear notching (if applicable)of submitted candidate hog
Date candidate Hog #10 Acquired Please enter the date you acquired this hog . Please make every effort to accurately list month and year
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Upload Pictures of Candidate hog #10 Please provide a side view,front view and a picture next to a person for scale. Max file size is 6mb
Additional Comments Please enter any additional comments you would like the A.M.B.A. to consider during this process.
Additional Uploads Use this area to upload any additional photos or documents (receipts, etc) that would serve to confirm the purity and Foundation Status of your submission.
Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
