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President’s Message Thank You for a Successful National Western Stock Show By Gary Fuchs, NALF president Hello, it’s already March. Welcome to the March 2019 issue of LIMOUSIN TODAY. the Genetics on Ice Auction and the CornerPost project, I extend my thanks for a great event. First, I would like to thank each member that participated in the 2019 National Western Stock Show & Annual Limousin Convention events. Your participation in any of the events of the week are very important to the success of your foundation. Finally, I want to thank the volunteers, NALJA, NALF Staff, NALF committee members, and the Board of Directors for the efforts in Denver and to move our breed forward. established some mating targets for the various EPD’s we use. Please read this information and consider how these targets can be used in your herd to help move our breed forward to increased commercial acceptability. As each herd moves forward, so then the entire breed moves forward. Bull sale season will be in full swing as you read this. I wish each of you success in the marketing of your products. I look forward to again serving as the NALF President. I hope to see many of you at various events this spring. I During the week, we had the opportunity to celebrate many victories and other accomplishments. I extend my congratulations to each of the show winners and wish you continued success as you exhibit or sell the products of your labors this spring. During our annual membership banquet, we also recognized some special award winners. Please commit a few minutes of your time to read about each of the winners in this issue. I also want to thank those who made purchases or contributions to the various sales events during the week. To the organizers and participants in the National Sale, thank you for helping the continuing tradition of a quality National Limousin Sale. Also, to the organizers and supporters of 6 | MARCH 2019 As you will read in this issue, the Board of Directors has