“ We calve late March through April . The calves average 600- 700 pounds when we sell in November . The Limousin and Lim-Flex ® females calve easy , are gentle , and highly fertile to breed back right away . Plus they remain productive in our herd . We think they are the way to go .” – Charlie Carnahan , rancher , Kiowa , Colorado
President ’ s Message
Limousin Gets Better and Better
By Bret Begert , NALF president
Welcome to the August 2017 edition of LIMOUSIN TODAY ®. I hope this finds each of you having a great summer .
As I write this article , I am fresh off an inspiring week in Grand Island , Nebraska . The National Junior Limousin Show & Congress and the All-American Limousin Futurity was , again , a huge success . My hat is off to the Heartland Limousin Association for hosting this successful event . You did your usual great job of providing hospitality , delicious meals , and a fun , upbeat atmosphere . My love of the Limousin breed grows each time we all get together and I am able to analyze the quality cattle in our breed from all over the nation . Limousin just keeps getting better and better . It is always nice to renew old friendships and catch up on the happenings in everyone ’ s lives .
It is equally satisfying to make new lifelong friendships . The quality of folks in our Limousin family amazes me .
The highlight of the week was definitely watching our junior members work as they showed cattle , participated in satellite events , built relationships , and got a grip on life . I can think of no other program that prepares young people to be good , productive citizens in society than NALJA . The state of “ our ” youth is STRONG !!!
Again , many thanks to Heartland Limousin Association , Dean and Bev Summerbell , Show Chair Brenda Anderson , and ALL the volunteers that made the week so special . Also , thanks so much to the NALF staff for the many hours of work to make the show possible . We appreciate all of you .
The NALF Board of Directors meeting will be held in Denver , August 10-12 , 2017 . As always , contact NALF staff or any board member with input .
Have a great remainder of summer !!! I
BOD Nominations Sought
The nomination committee is currently reviewing applicants for three open positions on the NALF Board of Directors for the 2018 elections . If you are interested in serving on the NALF board , please contact one of the following members of the nominating committee by August 10 , 2017 : Chairman Chad Settje , Mat Lewis , Bret Begert , Roger Vorthmann , Gordon Schuppe , Fred Wacker or Ronn Cunningham .
LIMOUSIN TODAY – PROFIT TOMORROW
“ We calve late March through April . The calves average 600- 700 pounds when we sell in November . The Limousin and Lim-Flex ® females calve easy , are gentle , and highly fertile to breed back right away . Plus they remain productive in our herd . We think they are the way to go .” – Charlie Carnahan , rancher , Kiowa , Colorado
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