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LIM-MARK PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
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LimMark/LimChoice Genetic Eligibility
In order to encompass the various percentages of Limousin genetics represented in different production scenarios and crossbreeding programs, the following genetic options are available to take advantage of the LimMark/LimChoice tag.
- Cattle sired by a registered Limousin or Lim-Flex bull. Each bull listed in the Producer’s ownership by NALF or leased by the Producer permits the enrollment of up to 50 head per calving season.
- Cattle conceived through artificial insemination (AI) by a registered Limousin or Lim-Flex bull. Each straw of semen purchased permits the enrollment of one calf.
- Cattle out of registered Limousin or Lim-Flex cows. Each cow listed in the Producer ownership by NALF or leased by the Producer permits the enrollment of one calf.
- Cattle out of F1 commercial dams who are sired by a registered Limousin or Lim-Flex bull. Each bull listed as a maternal grandsire permits the enrollment of up to 25 head per calving season.
By enrolling in LimMark/LimChoice, the Producer agrees to the following:
- All cattle enrolled in LimMark/LimChoice fit the genetic eligibility requirements listed above.
- Only enrolled cattle will be identified by the LimMark/LimChoice tag.
LimMark/LimChoice Genetic Documentation Requirements
- If owned bulls and/or cows are used, they need to be correctly registered or transferred into the Producer’s name.
- If leased bulls and/or cows are used, they need to be correctly registered or transferred into the owner’s name and proper documentation of the lease agreement must be obtained by NALF.
- If AI bulls are used, all documentation of semen purchases must be kept.
- If F1 commercial cows sired by registered bulls are used, sires need to be correctly registered or transferred into the Producer’s name. Or if those F1 commercial females were purchased then a copy of genetic documentation of parentage should come from seller of cattle along with sire information that meets the requirements set forth above.
LimMark/LimChoice Source
Only cattle that are enrolled by the original owner at the ranch of origin are eligible for the program. When declaring cattle eligible for the LimMark/LimChoice program, the Producer agrees to the following conditions:
- All of the cattle enrolled in LimMark/LimChoice are owned by the Producer and came from the
farm/ranch identified by the member number.
- Only eligible cattle will be identified with the LimMark/LimChoice tags |
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