From the Field
bull that is heterozygous for the
polled trait is still well sold. impact in the commercial
sector of our industry. performance, fertility and other
traits in the past 25 years.
The depth of quality at most
sales keeps improving. I
commend Limousin breeders
for establishing minimum
performance and scrotal
standards and eliminating
those bulls that don’t measure
up. Major feet and structural
problems are rare. Paying
attention to these issues
will maintain the breed’s Along these lines, the Limousin
breed has a very loyal group
of commercial cattlemen. At
many sales, buyers have been
purchasing bulls from the same
operation for over 20 years.
They know the value they get
from their bull buying dollar.
However, the challenge to
expanding our market share
is to let more potential buyers
know the vast improvement the
breed has made in disposition, Finally, the 2018 Herd Reference
issue of LIMOUSIN TODAY is just
around the corner. I’ve always
thought of this issue as the
“Yearbook” issue and feel it’s a
great opportunity to promote
your breeding program to your
fellow Limousin enthusiasts.
Please feel free to give me a
call or email and I’ll be glad
to visit with you about this
very important issue. I
EPD Data Due May 15
It is recommended that NALF members submit all available performance
data by no later than May 15 to be included in the evaluation for the
calculation of the next set of EPDs, which will be released this fall. Data may
be easily submitted via the NALF-DigitalBeef member site login.
For assistance in using the NALF-DigitalBeef platform, visit the Member Site Help page at
NALF.org. For questions or more information, please contact Stephanie Kramer-Beddo,
NALF registry & member services specialist ([email protected], 303-220-1693, ext. 27).
6 Inverness Court East, Suite 260
Englewood, CO 80112-5595
O: 303-220-1693 • F: 303-220-1884
[email protected] • www.NALF.org
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