Executive Summary
selections and adding additional value on their cattle offerings and marketing programs . If the breed can continue to improve marbling similar to the way it addressed docility 15 years ago , it can become the common denominator of continental breeds utilized in a crossbreeding program . When commercial cattlemen are looking for a solution to grab more feed efficiency , muscling , and weight trait performance in their commercial calf crop , they prefer to cover all bases in most operations .
Utilizing the cattle that have genomic enhanced EPDs , that provide higher accuracies for predictable mating ’ s , can get you there even quicker . It is also important to remember that getting cattle on the profiler doesn ’ t automatically make them better , what it does do is help identify winners and losers much quicker and more accurately within your herd to help you potentially save the high fixed cost of maintaining inferior individuals and additional undesirable mating ’ s .
While increasing commercial demand for Limousin cattle needs to be at the forefront of our planning , I can ’ t help but mention how impressive the Limousin and Lim-Flex show heifers have been over the last 3 to 4 years . This is a credit to the folks that take the time to breed , market , and invest in travel and the expense it takes to get the cattle out in front of folks . If you look at the success the last few years with Limousin knocking out supreme heifer titles at places like OYE , Louisville , Houston , and San Antonio to name just a few , it is not going un-noticed by others around the business .
Cattle shows are still a venue to promote and advertise our cattle and you should be extremely proud of how well Limousin has been represented around the nation . This also brings value to our breeders as more folks are getting back into purchasing Limousin cattle for their show cattle stable , which has led to some nice increase in sale demand , given the quality kind of cattle you folks are making out there .
We are now fast approaching the regional junior Limousin shows , junior national show and ILC Congress in Denver , Colorado this summer . We are looking forward to seeing you at those events this spring and summer and are anticipating great shows and events throughout 2018 . The upcoming year of 2018 will bring back an additional event for the breed . As many of you are aware , the North American Limousin Foundation will be hosting the International Limousin Congress to be held in Colorado , this July , at the end of this year ’ s junior national show , which is also going to be held in Denver , Colorado . We hope to see you in attendance to help celebrate NALF ’ s 50th anniversary .
NALF and its board appreciate your membership and support of the Limousin breed . Please feel free to call us at any time with questions and suggestions as we move forward . With changes in service platforms , marketing opportunities , DNA testing and the revamped LIMS program , do not be hesitant to call us with your questions as you utilize services at NALF . Thank you for your dedication to the Limousin breed , as your dedication and support to the breed is appreciated by the NALF board and staff ! I
10 | MAY 2018