From the Field
SELLING 35 LOTS
20 Select Bulls &
15 Elite Females
MARCH 10, 2019
Laclede County Fairgrounds - Lebanon, MO
SALE MANAGEMENT:
MC Marketing Management
Kiley McKinna
(402) 350-3447
SALE CONSULTANTS:
Grassroots Consulting,
Mark Smith, (515) 229-5227
Helton Consulting,
Bill Helton, (256) 962-0256
AUCTIONEER:
Ronn Cunningham
(918)629-9382
starting point. EPDs such as stayability,
calving ease and carcass EPDs can be
very helpful in narrowing the field.
Many breeders now bolster the value
of these traits by offering ultrasound
data for carcass traits and/or genomic-
enhanced EPDs. More specifically,
ultrasound data provides a physical
measurement of marbling, back-fat
and ribeye area, while genomically
enhancing EPDs increases the accuracy
of information an EPD provides.
EPDs, ultrasound data and individual
traits are exceptionally useful tools,
but only if they are understood,
leveraged and used correctly. A detailed
explanation of EPDs, ultrasound data
and genomic-enhanced EPDs can be
found on the NALF website. In addition
to the providing an explanation of
these data points, NALF also has the
26525 Hwy. AA
Lebanon, MO 65536
TERRY & NANCY GRAVEN
(417) 594-0257 cell | [email protected]
JOSH GLENDENNING, ranch manager
(417) 664-0913 cell | [email protected]
ability to help compare potential sire
EPDs to breed averages and trends
through the NALF sire summary. This
can be found under the management
tab on the NALF home page. If you have
further questions, the NALF staff and
I are always available to assist you.
Genetics and performance are only
part of the equation that makes this
decision so important. The services
that a seedstock program offers their
customers is just as valuable as the
genetics they provide. The purchase
of a bull is typically one of the
larger yearly financial investments a
producer makes, so it deserves serious
deliberation and study. Take the time
to learn about programs what they
have to offer compared to others. Is
it a marketing avenue for commercial
heifers sired by their bulls? Or is it
JACK. VICKY. JOSH & KAYLA.
JASE & SHAWNA. JAMYE.
24300 McDonald Dr. | Lebanon, MO 65536
[email protected] | www.jbarjlimousin.com
Jack (417) 588-6121
Josh (417) 664-0913 | Jase (417) 664-1186
PHIL LAMKINS
16961 Oleander Lane | Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 532-5755 | (417) 718-8590
another look from a calf buyer because
they trust the breeder’s genetics? Talk
with past customers about buying
experiences and ask them questions.
What would they change? What did they
appreciate? Does the breeder provide
winter care and/or delivery? All these
questions help you determine what
programs are “good” to do business
with and what programs are “great.”
In closing, the process of choosing
your desired genetics and program to
direct your operation is exhilarating and
daunting. But by reviewing information
and utilizing tools from NALF, I am
sure your goals will be met using high-
quality Limousin and Lim-Flex genetics.
Good Luck and God Bless!
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