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Marketing official registration certificates transferred to show ownership when they buy seedstock. “If you did not take such title to your property in the past, contact your seedstock suppliers today and ask them to begin the process,” he said. “And the next time you purchase a registered animal, be sure to ask the seller to transfer the papers.” merit for 16 traits based on one of the most comprehensive genetic evaluation programs in the beef industry. “If you did not take such title to your property in the past, contact your seedstock suppliers today and ask them to begin the process. And the next time you purchase a registered animal, be sure to ask the seller to transfer the papers.” Astute cattle producers know registration certificates add confidence and peace of mind to their seedstock purchases through documented breed composition, sire and dam pedigrees, breeder contact information, performance measures and genetic predictions. NALF estimates economic “The simple act of transferring ownership links you to your genetics supplier and to the breed association, which provides information, programs and services to help you make the most of your purchases,” Padilla said. NALF markets the Limousin breed to all industry segments; offer performance and commercial programs; conduct applied research; and share timely information about selection, management and merchandising. Registrations and transfers make all of that possible. I We’re Out There Everyday Everyday of the fall we will be looking at the calf crop and analyzing the new bulls and the job being done by last year’s females. The business moves on, and we plan to move on with it. If you need a catalog from any of the following sales, just let us know. If you buy new genetics and need to insure your investment, give us a call, we would be glad to work with your mortality insurance needs. Need semen? Go to www.grassrootsgenetics.com, or call for a catalog. www. If we can be of assistance, just give us a call. Sept. 16 ...............................LV Bar Female Sale, Plainville KS Sept. 23 .............. Gaston’s 7 Cross and Friends, Caledonia, MO Oct. 14 ........... Tubmill Creek Production Sale, New Florence, PA .com Oct. 15 .................................. Heart of Missouri, Lebanon, MO Oct. 21 ..................... Edwards Land and Cattle, Beulaville, NC Oct. 22 ..................... Magness Land and Cattle, Miami, OK Oct. 29 ......................P Bar S Proof of Progress, Sand Springs, OK Nov. 12 ....................Linhart Limousin Female, Leon, IA Nov. 21 ........................... Wulf Online Females, DV Auction Dec. 9 .................................LV Bar Female Sale, Plainville, KS GrassrootsGenetics Mark and Deidre Smith Phone/Fax: 515-965-1458 Mobile: 515-229-5227 e-mail: [email protected] 2511 NE 99th Place, Ankeny, Iowa 50021 Grassroots Genetics David Smith Toll-Free: 866-305-9600 Phone/Fax: 573-896-4550 David e-mail: [email protected] 13006 CR 4037 • Holts Summit, MO 65043 www.GrassrootsGenetics.com Toll-Free: 866-305-9600 All Credit Cards Accepted LIMOUSIN Today | 27