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Management profile looks at 38,000 markers for a cost of $40. GeneSeek suggests that the uLD profile be utilized on replacement heifers to “select the best and sell the rest.” Each product that NALF offers will help to add value to animals and save money in the long run. Modern science and technology are advancing agriculture every day. The collection of DNA and performance data has helped to make great strides in the Limousin breed to help producers cut costs by culling inferior animal at a young age, as well as making wiser selection and breeding decisions. The NALF staff is dedicated to providing the best customer service possible to our breeders. If you would like to discuss the best testing protocols for your herd, have WE GET A round ... As a new year begins, it is a good time to think about what you are trying to accomplish with your program and the steps needed to get there. Any strong program needs solid genetics from top to bottom, cows with power and punch and a herd bull or bulls that complement the strengths of the cowherd. This spring the breeders below will be offering a wide array of genetics that can help put you on the right path. We will be at the following sales, and would be glad to be your eyes on site if you need help or can't make the sale. Feel free to call us about the cattle, to receive a catalog or if you just want to know how things look. For 38 years we have been traveling these roads, we'd be glad to add you to our speed dial. Jan. 6 - Magness Land and Cattle, Platteville, CO Jan. 8 - National Limousin Sale, Denver, CO Jan. 10 -Tubmill Creek Steel Foundation Online Bull Sale, Denver CO Jan. 25 - Stowers Production, Bridgeport, TX Jan. 26 - Cowtown Classic Sale, Ft. Worth, TX Feb. 10 - LV Bar Bull Sale, Plainville, KS Feb. 17 - Spring Creek - Franseen Bulls, Fennimore, WI Feb. 22 - Symens Brothers 33rd Annual Sale, Amherst, SD Feb. 23 - Wieczorek Limousin, Corsica, SD Feb. 24 - Lonely Valley Limousin, Creston, NE Mar. 3 - Linhart Limousin, Leon, IA Mar. 10 - Hall Coyote Hills Ranch, Chattanooga, OK Mar. 11 - Graven Limousin, J Bar J Glendenning Bulls, Lebanon, MO Mar. 17 - Pinegar Limousin, Springfield, MO Mar. 24 - Magness Land and Cattle, Miami, OK Mar. 26 - Hager Cattle Co, Bismarck, ND April 6 - Wulf Cattle Co, Morris, MN Apr. 10 - Peterson’s L7 Bar, Pukwana, SD April 14 - Woodhill Angus, Viroqua, WI April 15 - Heart Of Missouri State Sale, Lebanon, MO Apr. 29 - Pinegar Limousin Drive to Denver, Springfield MO May 6 - Hall-Coyote Hills Production Sale, Chattanooga, OK Check our website for links to many catalogs on the above sales. www.GrassrootsGenetics.com When semen season arrives, watch for our catalog or visit our website for the latest updates on the best bulls in the breed. Give a call anytime, we would be interested in talking to you about your customers and how your program can work harder for them. registration questions, or would just like to chat, please feel free to call or email any time. I look forward to seeing many of you at the National Western Stock Show in a few weeks. In the meantime, have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! I Mark and Deidre Smith Phone/Fax: [phone] Mobile: [phone] e-mail: [email protected] Grassroots Genetics 2511 NE 99th Place, Ankeny, Iowa 50021 13006 CR 4037 • Holts Summit, MO 65043 Livestock Mortality Insurance can help you manage the risk that comes with owning quality livestock. We are proud to be agents and brokers for the products of American Live Stock Insurance. If you make a purchase that needs coverage, or if you would like to talk about the various ways to manage your risk, give us a call. www.GrassrootsGenetics.com Toll-Free: 866-305-9600 David Smith Toll-Free: 866-305-9600 Phone/Fax: [phone] David e-mail: [email protected] All Credit Cards Accepted LIMOUSIN Today | 23