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
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