LIMOUSIN TODAY LimToday-April 2018-WEB | Page 50

Member and Industry News Briefs Commercial Calves with Limousin Influence are Right for the Market The purpose of Limousin- influenced calves in the commercial industry is to increase profitability for the producer through a high performing calf which will yield at harvest time a choice quality carcass with a higher percentage of red meat. increase the bottom line for our commercial producers. We also believe that the increased demand of Limousin influenced feeder calves will result in an increased demand for females to produce these calves. Limousin-influenced calves that are high in performance. The high yield of Limousin genetics has always been the mark of the Limousin advantage. With increased docility across Limousin bloodlines and the addition of Lim-Flex genetics which influence the quality grade, Limousin influenced calves are in demand throughout the commercial industry. Therefore, due to the increased demand and a limited availability, NALF and the HLA will sponsor and promote a possible sale of spring bred commercial heifers and young cows that will meet the criteria of carrying a Limousin influenced calf. If there is enough interest, a fall sale will be initiated. The sale entries must be of high quality. Having stated the premise for using Limousin breeding, a joint venture between the North American Limousin Foundation and the Heartland Limousin Association was agreed to at the National Western Stock Show in Denver in January. We believe our product is right for the industry. We believe we can maximize profits and If you are interested in consigning cattle to such an endeavor, please contact one of the commercial committee members listed below by May 1, 2018. We would need a minimum of 300 bred females. The indications are that commercial producers will buy our product if we have the numbers. I Commercial Committee Members: Dan Hunt Oxford, Nebraska 308-991-3373 Curt Wieczorek Mt. Vernon, South Dakota 605-999-1298 Joey Freund Elizabeth, Colorado 303-841-7901 Randy Corns Altoona, Kansas 620-750-0294 Glenn Treftz Wetonka, South Dakota 605-380-0014 Casey Fanta Morris, Minnesota 320-288-6128 Other possible contacts include: Mark Anderson Denver, Colorado 303-220-1693 Dean Summerbell East Bethel, Minnesota 612-963-3799 Gene Raymond Garnett, Kansas 785-448-8026 Austin Hage r Karlsruhe, North Dakota 701-525-6363 48 | APRIL 2018