44 Limousin Breeders Join LIMS in ’07–’08

Nearly 10,400 spring-calving and 2,700 fall-calving cows in 138 herds now are part of the Limousin Inventory Management System (LIMS). Forty-four Limousin breeders – some of whom have combined herds – joined the North American Limousin Foundation’s (NALF’s) whole-herd data-reporting system from Feb. 16, 2007, to Feb. 15, 2008.

Beginning with calves born in 2006, active NALF members have had the option of conducting business using the Web-based LIMS. Those choosing to do so pay an annual, per cow fee and, in turn, are entitled to record, register and transfer the cow’s calf for that year.

LIMS helps NALF members lower their costs of doing business with their association. At the same time, they contribute more complete and comprehensive production information that leads to truer expected progeny differences (EPDs).

Active NALF members enroll in LIMS by first accessing their secured, members-only portions of the NALF Web site (www.nalf.org/members). Once logged in to their own member sites, they simply click the LIMS button at the top of any page to begin the sign-up process.

Limousin breeders wanting to enroll fall-calving cows in LIMS must do so by July 15. Enrollments for spring-calving cows are due Feb. 15. Members can find more LIMS information in the “Limousin Library” section of the NALF Web site (www.nalf.org) or request literature from the NALF office, (303) 220-1693.

The newest LIMS participants follow.

Georgia

• S&R Cattle Farms, Ambrose

Idaho

• Aaron Tenney, Kimberly

Illinois

• Two Barn Farm, La Prairie

Iowa

• Long and Sons Limousin, Afton
• William Long, Afton
• Bosch Farms, Indianola
• Jason Boyer, Weldon

Kansas

• Rexwinkle Family Limousin, Coffeyville

Kentucky

• Joey Massey, London
• Charlton Farm, Morgantown

Minnesota

• Kevin and Theresa Bachmeier, Apple Valley
• Ashley Lyon, Foley
• Lyon River Front Farm, Foley

Mississippi

• Cody Patrick, Laurel
• Cheyenne Ladner, Picayune
• Rafter 4L, Picayune
• Ty Ladner, Picayune

Missouri

• Rachel Junkans, Henley
• Glendenning Limousin, Lebanon
• Jase Glendenning, Lebanon
• Joshua Glendenning, Lebanon

Montana

• Seven C Limousin Ranch, Terry

Nebraska

• Sandhills Limousin Ranch, Thedford

North Dakota

• Craig Vaughn, Cavalier

Oklahoma

• Bolton Ferda, Medford
• Ferda Limousin Farms, Medford
• Landon Ferda, Medford
• Oak Creek Limousin, Stillwater

Oregon

• Sierra Garner, Vale

Pennsylvania

• Tubmill Creek Farms, New Florence

South Dakota

• Rops Limousin, Davis
• Vig Limousin, Opal
• Bruner Limousin, Winfred

Texas

• Hacienda Ranch, Aledo
• DAZL Cattle Co., Brenham
• Blair Davis, Brownwood
• Davis Limousin Ranch, Brownwood
• Reading Farms, Marlin
• Kassidy Chapman, Spade

Washington

• DJ Limousin, Port Orchard

West Virginia

• Cox’s Limousin, Belleville

Wyoming

• Dexter Waddle, Pine Bluffs
• Dustin Waddle, Pine Bluffs
• Waddle Limousin Ranch, Pine Bluffs

The North American Limousin Foundation (www.nalf.org), headquartered in Centennial, Colo., provides programs and services – including genetic evaluation of 5,000 active sires – to nearly 4,000 members and their commercial customers. The Limousin breed and its Lim‑Flex® hybrid lead the beef industry in muscle-growth efficiency and ideally complement British breeds.

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