From the Field
take loads of planning and work, but the results
are long lasting as your fellow cattlemen discover
how much our cattle have improved. Volunteering
to host a school group will also give kids a better
appreciation for the cattle industry and our breed. sure they know the beef they are buying is
“Limousin beef.” Give them a brief history of the
breed telling them facts such as the breed is
known as the “butcher’s animal” in France and
is documented to be over 7,000 years old.
Another great place to dispel past notions of
Limousin cattle is at your local county fair. Many
fairs have a non-haltered “no fit” heifer show. I
visited with one breeder recently that says he
hauls in a good bred heifer each year and it has
really helped change the breed’s perception
in his area. Furthermore, selling a deserving
youngster a high quality Limousin or Lim-Flex
sired market steer or breeding heifer is another
great way to create a positive impression. By all of us becoming better Limousin
ambassadors, we can create a much better
image of this truly unique beef breed.
Across the country, many Limousin and Lim-
Flex programs have developed a strong locker
beef business. Today’s consumer wants to know
where and how their beef is developed. Make I hope to see many of you at shows
this summer. Happy trails! LT
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On a different note, I want to personally thank all
the operations that advertised in this year’s Herd
Reference Issue. Special thanks to Mallory Blunier,
Kelsey Steinkraus and the entire NALF staff for the
many hours they spent to make this magazine
the most comprehensive issue of the year.
LH
LIM-FLEX 53% / HomoP / HomoB / MAGS Ali x LH Zandee 012Z
BW: 82 / ADJ. WW: 714 / ADJ. YW: 1,387 / REA: 13.70 / IMF: 3.17
Owned with Hall Cattle Co. & Diamond Hill Cattle Co.
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His first calves are on the ground and have the same power and look
as Draft Pick. We are having fun watching them grow and develop.
Make Draft Pick #1 on your sire roster!
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